Sun City Oro Valley Tipster February 2022

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

Tipster

February 2022

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The Tipster is published monthly

by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 scovaz.com

Hours of Operation Activity Center.......................................... 520-917-8066 Closed for renovation

Board of Directors

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

Administration (In Welcome Center)............520-825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center...........................520-917-8067

Daily.................................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Jim Mitchell, jmitchscov@gmail.com.....................................................................President Pool Ronna Heinig, scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com.................................................Vice President Daily............................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Mike LaBarbera, mclabarb@aol.com....................................................................Secretary Children’s Hours, daily .................................................................... 11 AM-1 PM Howard Schulz, howardschulzscov@gmail.com.....................................................Treasurer Catalina Vista........................................... 520-825-8613 Christine Ludwig, cludwigscov@gmail.com.............................................................Director Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Allan Mashburn, amashburnscov@gmail.com.........................................................Director Sat. ................................................................................................. 9 AM-8 PM Sun.................................................................................................. 9 AM-6 PM Terry McFadden, tmcfadden2020@comcast.net.......................................................Director Community Services................................. 520-917-8065 Desert Oasis.............................................520-825-0495 Management Team Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com....................... General Manager, 520-917-8080 Sat. .................................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ....Assistant General Manager, 520-917-8070 Sun. ................................................................................................9 AM-5 PM Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com...Com. Area Maint. Supt., 520-917-8059 Pool Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.... Golf Course Superintendent, 520-917-8063 .Mon.-Fri......................................................................................9 AM-4:30 PM Sat., Sun......................................................................................9 AM-4:30 PM Errick Owens, eowens@suncityorovalley.com................Restaurant Manager, 520-917-8074 Children’s Hours, Daily except during water volleyball .......................... Noon-4 PM Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com............................ Director of Golf, 520-917-8086 Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................1 PM-3 PM Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com...................Facilities Supt., 520-917-8078 Gift Shop of Sun City.................................520-917-8051 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com.............Program Director, 520-917-8077 .Mon.- Fri. ......................................................................................10 AM-4 PM Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com............................Controller, 520-917-8060 Sat.................................................................................................10 AM-1 PM Manny Vasquez, chef@suncityorovalley.com.......................Kitchen Manager, 520-917-8074 Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times Library....................................................... 520-917-8064 Support Team

Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com..................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8082 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com......................................Fitness Supervisor, 520-917-8073 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com.................. Communications Coordinator, 520-917-8069 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com..................................Human Resources, 520-917-8061 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................ Accounting Assistant, 520-917-8062 Annette Lyons, scoroval@ciramail.com................................. Conveyance Coordinator, 520-917-8087 Jack Mooney, scoroval@ciramail.com..................................... Covenants Coordinator, 520-917-8079 Michelle Mooney, mmooney@suncityorovalley.com........................................Librarian, 520-917-8083 Katy Mosier, scoroval@ciramail.com...................................Architectural Coordinator, 520-917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com......................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8065 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com...........Marketing & Tech. Coordinator, 520-917-8068 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com...........................Facilities Coordinator, 520-917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center (closed for renovation)............................................................520-917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center..................................................................................520-917-8067

Mon.-Fri. ............................................................................. 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance­ Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only.......................................8-9 AM Pro Shop.................................................... 520-825-3110 Golf Info Line........................................520-825-0322

Daily................................................................................................. 6 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours ...............................................7 AM-5 PM; Thu., 7 AM-3 PM

Restaurant and Lounge.............................520-825-3277

Daily................................................................................................. 7 AM-8 PM Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials................. 520-825-3711 ext 205

Trash/Recycling Republic Services

Missed pickup ..................................................email scov@republicservices.com

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 Tipster Editorial Committee the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the Karen Koopmans............................. Co-chair Mary Beth Livingston.......................Member buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.

Jane Moody.................................... Co-chair Suzanne Stiles...............................Secretary Karla Erdahl....................................Member Sandra Hallenbeck...........................Member Wanda Johnson...............................Member

Drew Ludwig...................................Member Mike McMinds..................................Member Barbara McNeill..............................Member Ann Owen........................................Member Lisa Schulz......................................Member

Editor, Layout and Design: Marsha Dean Advertising: Lisa Orach; Printing: Alphagraphics To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, call 520-917-8065 for information.

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Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 February 2022, Page Welcome Center Conference Room23..............................................................WC3

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 What I’ve Learned After 10 Months on the Board

by Allan Mashburn Kathy and I have a wonderful time living in SCOV. We have met many wonderful people and experienced their hospitality and warmth. Between the two of us, we are members of and serve in a number of capacities for various clubs. We are busy and having fun and have been doing this for seven winter seasons.

In addition, I have served on the SCOV Board for the past 10 months. The clubs and Board have a lot in common. They exist so that we, the residents of SCOV, can have enjoyment, a sense of purpose and commonality.

To make all of this work, it takes people. I am amazed at the quality of people in our community and the willingness that they have to provide their time, knowledge, experience and abilities to make our community function now and in planning for the future.

Like any community, we don’t always agree with each other. We are rarely like a team of horses that pull the wagon in a common direction. There are those that envision a different path. And we, as a community, need to listen to them, because we don’t have all the answers, and there is a lot still to learn. It is incumbent on all of us to be approachable and listen with a sense of openness. As Stephen Covey once said, “The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand, we listen to reply.”

While Kathy and I owned our bookstore we always stocked Robert Fulghum’s All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. If you haven’t read it in a while, it’s worth reviewing. There are lessons that we learned early in life that are important throughout life. As Robert Fulghum said: “Think what a better world it would be if we all–the whole world–had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down... for a nap... And it is still true, no matter how old you are–when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.”

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Board of Directors Candidates..... 10 Golf................................................ 11 Coming Events.............................. 13 Workshops and Classes................. 14 Memoriam..................................... 14

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080 Support Our Board Members In the arena of community management, we see many different types of people. That is neither good nor bad, just different.

The past couple of years we have watched the world change. It is no longer strange to see a person wearing a mask in a bank. We no longer have shelves completely stocked in the grocery store. The cheapest piece of 2x4x8 foot framing lumber I could find is now $6.25 compared with $.98 a few short years ago. People have gone from being so concerned with Covid that they worked from home and rarely went out, to going back out on a regular basis even though the nightly news reports increasing amounts of Covid cases and deaths.

Yep, it is different.

In these difficult times, I am thankful for those who choose to be different by stepping up to the plate and running for the Board of Directors. These people are like firefighters who run into the burning building. Board members are loved, hated, ignored, chastised and supported. They make the difficult decisions that guide our community in the best of times and the worst of times. They go through the fires and emerge a shining example of different.

Our Board members only want what is best for the community. Sometimes the road of what is best is easily determined, while other times, navigating that road is like driving through a blizzard in whiteout conditions. It can be slow going. The driver’s hands hold tight to the steering wheel and show white knuckles, their grip is so tight. In our HOA the stress caused by many situations leaves our Board of Directors with white knuckles, as it were.

Despite all of this, they don’t run away, they hold fast and lead with noble hearts. Yes, they are different.

May I encourage everyone in our community to be supportive of one another and especially of our Board and those running for the Board. After all, they are different in a very good way.

Join Us for Board of Director and General Manager Chat with Residents

On the Cover................................ 15 Clubs............................................. 14 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 14 Continuing Education................. 19 Cultural & Social......................... 20 Dance......................................... 22 Exercise...................................... 26

Wednesday, February 16 1 – 2 PM, WC3 Games........................................ 27 Music.......................................... 28 Sports......................................... 29 Travel.......................................... 31 Town of Oro Valley....................... 32 Partnered Organizations............... 32 Extended Community................... 33 Volunteer Opportunities............... 34 Classifieds...................................... 34 Photo Scrapbook........................... 35

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

Benefits of Living Next to a College Town

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by Marsha Dean

ne doesn’t have to be in Oro Valley for If you have a grandchild who may be considervery long before they realize that our ing attending UArizona, reserve an Ambassador neighbor, Tucson, is a college town. The Tour, where a student will show them the campus University of Arizona (UArizona) plays a and provide an insider’s perspective about cammajor role in the culture, economy and the very pus life (www.visitorcenter.arizona.edu). fabric of the area. We thought we would take a Besides the museums noted above, other onminute to talk about the many benefits that SCOV campus places to visit include the Flandrau Sciresidents can derive by living a short 40 minutes ence Center and Planetarium where there are from the UArizona main campus. informative exhibits and shows (www.flandrau.

Opportunities to explore the arts are endless. org). The Arizona State Museum is located near Under the umbrella of Arizona Arts, you can experience mu- the main entrance to campus and is well-known for its collecsic, theatre, visual arts, dance and film (www.arts.arizona. tion of Native American artifacts, particularly pottery (www. edu). You can take in a play at the Repertory Theatre, film statemuseum.arizona.edu). It is the largest anthropological screening events or a concert or recital at the Fred Fox research museum in the Southwest.

School of Music. Graduate recitals offer a chance to see and For an off-the-beaten-path experience, visit the Tree-Ring hear some of the finest talent in areas ranging from jazz to Lab and learn about UArizona’s role in establishing dendrovocal performance. chronology as an area of research (www.ltrr.arizona.edu).

Visual arts are represented by student exhibitions, the UniFor you book lovers, the Tucson Festival of Books returns versity of Arizona Museum of Art with its rotating exhibitions this year, March 12 and 13. It’s one of the largest book fairs and fine permanent collection, and a true in the U.S. and a wonderful opportunity gem, the Center for Creative Photograto experience books, authors and the phy, where you can view works of world UArizona campus. The Friends of the renowned photographers.

Library are providing a bus on March For life-long learners, UArizona is a 13, a great way to avoid looking for a natural place to connect. Many colleges place to park. See page 8. offer outreach programs designed speAnd did we mention sports? UArizocifically for non-degree seeking students, na is home to many top-notch athletic often taught by highly regarded faculty programs. Probably the best known are members. The College of Social & Bemen’s and women’s basketball, which havioral Sciences holds a Downtown pack McKale Center. Tickets for both Lecture Series that many may find interprograms are available this year, but esting. Their Community Classroom ofsellouts are likely in future years as the fers courses for those who want to delve programs grow in prestige. deeply into a variety of topics (www.

You can enjoy a closer-to-home vercommunityclassroom.arizona.edu). The sion of spring training by attending College of Humanities is another great UArizona baseball or softball games. source of learning with its Humanities Both programs have several national Seminars: learn more about everything Old Main is at the heart of the UArizona campus championships in their histories and from Broadway shows to Jane Austen to have new head coaches this year. Put astronomy or architecture (www.hsp.arizona.edu). on a hat and sunscreen, and go to a game. Wildcat athletic UArizona’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI-UA) has events are fun and the student athletes enjoy the community options for in-class as well as online courses. A membership support they receive. Proclaim your allegiance by donning fee gives you access to register for courses. Peruse the cata- some cardinal and navy attire with the distinctive “A” logo. log or watch an overview video to see if you find something Football at UArizona is in a rebuilding phase, but there’s that interests you (www.olli.arizona.edu). A number of inter- nothing like a college football game in the fall. You can enjoy esting field trips are also offered. Some courses are held at an afternoon or evening game at Arizona Stadium, and with Pima Community College’s northwest campus which is closer the mild Tucson weather, the most you’ll need is a light jacket. to SCOV than the main UArizona campus.

The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research Many of UArizona’s lifelong learning programs fill quickly, university. SCOV benefits directly from campus outreach: so consider signing up for email notifications to help you plan the Garden Club frequently connects with the Extension and register as soon as the courses open. program’s Master Gardeners, and the Astronomy Club freIf you haven’t yet visited the beautiful campus or are looking quently hosts professors and researchers from the Departfor some things to do on a nice day, start at the Visitor Center ment of Astronomy. There is so much to see and learn; make where you can get maps and learn more about the university. the most of college town life.

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Check the Website–Hot Topics The Hot Topics web page will be mentioned many times this month, because it’s where you can find information about what’s “hot” in SCOV. Even though it’s February, there are a lot of hot topics out there. Hot Topics can be found on the home page in the top navigational bar. From Hot Topics, there is a Vote 2022 web page, where information can be found about the candidates and the voting process. There is also a page about the Activity Center Remodel with updates from the Board president, overview drawings on the project and a place to ask questions. Also in Hot Topics, you can ask questions about the community. More people are using this section this year to get information about what’s hot in SCOV and staying informed.

Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 I Wish I Had a Crystal Ball Club meetings, planned dinners, other events all keep changing or being canceled due to Covid. I am asked, “Do you think we can have our event next month?” Sadly, my reply is, “I don’t know what protocol will be tomorrow.” Between Covid and the Activity Center renovation, changes seem to happen almost daily. I know the patience of many is wearing thin, and we all want to get back to being more active. I ask for everyone to please keep up-to-date on everything by reading “This Week In SCOV” and the Tipster. If you aren’t currently receiving news emails from SCOV, now is a good time to sign up, and you can choose the information you want to receive. Go to www.suncityorovalley.com/ news-info/e-news-sign-up/ and select the lists from which you want to receive SCOV news.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058 Time to Be Proactive Most all of you were witness to the numerous weeds that appeared in many of our yards this last late summer and early fall.

Some of you who were located in other parts of the country at the time were sent Courtesy Notices that action needed to be taken to remove weeds. Because you weren’t here, you had no idea how prolific the weeds were.

This is a reminder to get ahead of the problem so that our community this year will not be inundated by those pesky and unwanted weeds and grasses. Please contact your landscaper and make arrangements to apply pre-emergent now. The next few weeks are a window of opportunity to stop the weeds in their tracks.

Holiday Hours Monday, February 21 Presidents Day Welcome Center and Library closed.

All other facilities open regular hours.

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Unit # 5 5 5 6 6 7 9 12 12 12 12 15 17 17 17 17 17 17 18A

Welcome New Neighbors – November Name From

David & Barbara Korzendorfer Mark Kowalski & Juliann Mason Carro Burns Douglas & Gina Kuizema Catherine Linta Andrew & Bonnie Heck Gerard & Mary Schiraldi Guy Nutter & Patti Sanders Beth Nuveen Ken & Jan Denzin Teddy McGraw Maria Hilbert & Luis Garaldi Randall & Sarah Woods Geraldine Henry Lynn Klocker Ron & Sandra Mitzel Max Pischel & Heidi Slocomb Joyce Gensler & Nancy Eyler Janet Robinson

W. Simsbury, CT Rochester, NY Evergreen, CO Delton, MI

Naples, FL Sayville, NY Bend, OR West Bend, WI Sundance, WY Oro Valley, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Westcliffe, CO Sandwich, IL Robbinsdale, MN Aurora, NE Houston, TX & Walnut Creek, CA Marana, AZ West Chester, PA

December 2021 Housing Resale Information Resales 2021 2020

For the Month 18 14 2020 Total Sold - 167

YTD 210 158

2021: Active Listings as of 12/31/2021........................... 9 2020: Active Listings as of 12/31/2020........................... 6 Source: MLSSAZ®

December 2021 Average Age of New Owners:

66

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

Volunteers worked to rearrange Library books in January If you have not been in the Library recently, please stop by and see our new arrangement. All new books, regular and large print, are now in the front of the Library. Non-fiction books are along the back wall. The Library volunteers will happily help you find your favorite authors and books in their new location.

The Library is extremely appreciative of two large DVD donations we recently received. We now have all five sets of the Star Trek TV series: Voyager, Deep Space Nine, The Next Generation, Enterprise and the original Star Trek program. These are on the shelf ready for checkout. Several movies in DVD format are on order and will be available soon. Thank you for these generous donations. (Continued on page 7)

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Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement of Revenues Expenses Results Operations Statement of Revenues & and Expenses andand thethe Results ofof Operations

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

December

Actual

345,156 $ $ $ 189,828 $ 20,142 $ 135,575 3,084 $ $ 471,882 $ 1,165,667

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(219,818) (220,876) (3,309) 721,664

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations

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Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,070,944 871,924 83,000 727,622 12,498 1,613,645 5,379,633

$ (400,213) $ (1,058,273) $ $ $ (49,704) $ (90,760) $ 4,157,666

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(400,215) (1,057,600) (48,000) (20,160) 3,853,658

363,131 97,690 61,923 2,652 114,621 115,000 755,017

$ 2,144,648 494,593 $ $ 637,041 $ 44,419 $ 722,576 $ 690,000 $ 4,733,277

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,153,635 422,195 656,292 71,214 715,673 690,000 4,709,009

$ $

(115,034) 639,983

$ (700,227) $ 4,033,050

$ $

(690,000) 4,019,009

$

81,681

$

$

(165,351)

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first six months of the 2021-2022 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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6 Months 2021-2022 2,070,944 1,032,012 94,089 855,577 17,558 1,686,436 5,756,616

124,616

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, February 28, 2:30 PM, via Zoom.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 520-917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley. com.

Randy Trenary, Controller

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Following Kate Cusumano’s “Great Reads” event highlighting several authors appearing at the Tucson Festival of Books, we have added several of these authors’ books to our collection and are on the pre-order list for their new releases. There are some great new titles coming this spring. These will be highlighted in “This Week in SCOV” as soon as they are available.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Shorten Your Workouts A lack of time is one of the main reasons for not sticking with exercise. A growing body of research suggests that so-called high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, can greatly reduce the amount of time you need to exercise while producing benefits that are the same as–or even greater than–what you get from conventional moderate-intensity cardio workouts. HIIT involves going hard for, say, 30 seconds, then easy, hard, then easy, and so on–as opposed to exercising at the same intensity for 30 minutes or more. A wide array of exercises, from walking to biking, can be adapted to HIIT. Studies show as little as 10 minutes of HIIT (including rest intervals) can be beneficial, so if that’s all the time you have, lace up your sneakers and go. The decreased time commitment, along with the fact that breaking up exercise into intervals can make it less boring, increases the odds that you’ll keep at it.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or concerns with the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.

Tuesday, February 8, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, February 9, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

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

All SCOV trash and recycle pickups take place on Monday. Don’t forget: Republic Services picks up between 6 AM and 6 PM on Mondays. You must have your trash and recycle bins out at 6 AM or you risk a missed pickup.

SCOV has a dedicated customer service representative with Republic Services. Many of you are aware of the labor challenges the country is currently experiencing, and Republic Services highly encourages residents to email any service issues, rather than telephone, in order to receive the best service. Our representative can be reached at scov@ republicservices.com. This email is listed on the Republic magnet you received in your annual dues mailing.

Visit our web page where you can find the following information: 1) Recycling: View a video and web page on what Republic accepts in their recycling bins. Glass is accepted for recycling.

2) Holiday schedule: Check when you need to shift setting your bins out due to a holiday.

3) Report a problem: Missed pickup? Bin damaged? Click the Report Missed Pickup tab, fill out our form and Republic will receive a copy.

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Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Mon., Feb. 14, 3 PM, WC1

We are hoping to resume Active Health presentations and activities in February. Please watch for announcements in “This Week in SCOV.”

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Cliff Miller 5cliff15@gmail.com First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1

We encourage residents with ideas for the AFC committee to fill out an AFC agenda submission form. Email Cliff Miller 5cliff15@gmail.com to request the form. Complete and return the form ten days prior to the next meeting and we will put you on the agenda.

Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM

Over the past year, the Architectural Review Committee has received a large number of applications to modify or add walls or fences. When contemplating such a modification to your property, it will be helpful to review the governing documents. For your convenience, the following are excerpts of what our governing documents state about walls.

Master Declaration, Section 4.19 (5th Amended) Development Standards, Section 2.3 (c) “Rear yard, side yard, patio and Courtyard Wall surfaces shall be masonry or stucco. Wall surfaces shall be finished on both sides by the property Owner erecting the Wall. Wall materials shall reflect the character of the home and subdivision.

Maximum height shall be measured from the finished grade of the Lot on which the Wall is built (not including Landscaping material) and shall not exceed 3’6” in the Front Yard within 20’ of the front property line or 6’ in other areas.

No Wall of any nature of height greater than 5’ shall be built within a distance of 15’ of the rear property line of a lot bordering the Golf Course.”

These are just a few of the requirements to get you started.

Consult the online governing documents on our SCOV web page under Members > Documents > Master Declaration > Development Standards. For questions, please contact us at arc@suncityorovalley.com.

Artisan Center Renovation Task Force Chair Tim Kelley tkelleyscov@gmail.com See SCOV calendar for meeting dates, time and location

The Artisan Center Renovation Task Force (ACRTF) may meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month as needed.

The SCOV website will have current meeting notices. The current ACRTF practice is for vaccinated members to attend in person. Unvaccinated committee members and all others may attend via Zoom.

An updated version of “A Discussion of the Existing and Future Facility Requirements for the Artisan Clubs of SCOV” is now available on the SCOV website.

The ACRTF Charter and other information for the task force are on the SCOV website (go to Members > Committees > ACRTF).

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Community Directory Chair Lisa Collins 812-344-4773 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

The SCOV community directory is completely separate from the administration’s HOA database. Here are four ways the SCOV community directory is used.

1. Paper phone book: Includes names, addresses, phones, occupations, and hometowns. Omits emails, units, and lots.

Residents are listed by name, street and hometown. Updated annually.

2. Online directory: Located in the nonpublic area of the SCOV website. Includes emails, units, and lots, plus incremental search. Updated monthly.

3. Posse: Gets an updated phone list each month. You can be unlisted in the directory but still provide your phone number for just the Posse.

4. Party planners: Can request contact information for all listed residents in their unit, state, etc.

New owners are unlisted by default. To be listed in the directory, the preferred method is to complete the online form “Change your directory listing.” Otherwise, you can fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center.

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

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List.

The Vendor List may also be viewed at the monitor’s desk at Catalina Vista during business hours (during Activity Center renovation). Please 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 Visit HOT TOPICS > VOTE 2022 for information Ballots and Forums On Tuesday, February 15, a ballot will be either emailed or USPS mailed to homeowners. If you have not already done so, create a contact for Vote-Now using the email address (elections@vote-now.com) so that when the online ballot is sent, your email provider will recognize the sender and you will receive the email. If you do not receive the email, call the Administration Office 520-917-8082 for assistance. If you lose your email or want a paper ballot, the Administration Office can help with that as well.

You will be voting to fill two three-year positions on the Board of Directors. At the time this article was submitted, there were no initiatives on which you will be voting.

Biographical flyers are inserted into this Tipster for each candidate and also on VOTE 2022. This is a good tool to get to know the candidates a little better. If you have additional questions, they will provide their contact information.

Board Candidate Forums are Monday, February 7, 9 AM and 6 PM, on Zoom. Videos of the forums will be posted on the VOTE 2022 web page and you will receive an email with a link for easy access. Mark your calendar now.

Finance-Budget Chair Tim Kelley tkelleyscov@gmail.com Quarterly Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.

The Finance-Budget Committee (FBC) meetings are typically held quarterly. The current FBC practice is for vaccinated members to attend in person. Unvaccinated committee

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members and all others may attend via Zoom.

When necessary, the FBC will meet more frequently (e.g., budget preparation, audit results and when information is requested by the Board of Directors). Find meeting dates, times, location and other information on the SCOV website as well as current financial information.

The FBC meets on Monday, February 28, 2 PM, for the first review of the proposed 2022-2023 SCOV budget.

Food and Beverage Chair Wendy Hughes whughes851@hotmail.com First Mon., 2-3 PM, WC1

Staffing issues have been resolved, and our dining room is open all day again. There have been some requests to make reservations at The Views Restaurant for meals and social gatherings. Seating at the restaurant is on a first- come, firstserved basis. At this time, reservations are not accepted. If your club wants to have a luncheon or dinner at The Views Restaurant, call Errick Owens to discuss your request.

Friends of the Library Lynne Davis lynnedavis100@gmail.com Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu

The much-anticipated Home Tour sponsored by The Friends of the Library (FOL) is Saturday, February 26. This gives you the opportunity to visit 10 beautifully updated and/ or remodeled homes of your neighbors. It is the perfect opportunity to get ideas for your own house. Ticket sale information is below. All proceeds support the SCOV Library so more wonderful books, movies and audios can be purchased for you to enjoy.

FOL will provide a bus for persons interested in attending the Tucson Festival of Books. Bus ticket sales are Tuesday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 2, 9 AM - Noon, Library lobby. Tickets are $5 for members, and $10 for nonmembers. The bus leaves behind the Welcome Center Sunday, March 13, 8:30 AM, and departs UArizona campus at 3:30 PM.

Home Tour tickets go on sale Tue., Feb. 8, 8:30 AM-Noon (FOL members only) and Wed., Feb. 9, 8:30 AM-Noon (all SCOV residents), Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Room. $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

Joan Caine, Pat Norton and Bill Norton February featured artists are Joan Caine, and husband and wife team, Bill and Pat Norton.

Each of Joan’s glass pieces is unique. She creates fused glass plates, bowls and vases of various sizes, shapes and

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colors, as well as decorative or display pieces. She loves experimenting with techniques that result in one-of-a-kind glass pieces.

Bill taught shop at junior high, high school and junior college levels. Upon retirement, he became intrigued with wood turning and free-form carving. His top goal is never to have two projects that look the same.

Pat, better half of Bill, adds ruffle scarves, baby cocoons, hats and bootie sets to the shop. It is a new experience for her to sell her items because she has always donated her creations. Now, for every cocoon set she sells, she donates another to Seniors for Kids.

Long Range Planning Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net Second and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, on Zoom

Government Affairs Chair Earl Vittitoe earlvv@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, on Zoom

Neighborhood Pride Co-chairs Janette Simister, Anita Nisonger Questions, 520-917-8079 scoroval@ciramail.com Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3

The nonpartisan Government Affairs Committee conducts political forums and secures speakers on issues that are of special interest to our community.

Holiday Lights Chair Linda Bretz 603-459-4219 lindaebretz1@gmail.com www.SCOVLites.com

The Holiday Lights Committee thanks everyone who supported the 2021 outdoor lighting displays. Materials are being purchased for 2022 to enhance the newly renovated Activity Center exhibit.

Classes to make the “flowers” are Wednesdays, starting February 9, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room. The first 12 volunteers will be accepted. You must pre-register with Linda Bretz at NashuaChristmas@comcast.net. The 90-minute classes are free of charge, but donations for future materials are appreciated (checks to SCOV). See SCOVLites. com for further details.

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 (currently not meeting) Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/ The Loan Room is a free service to all SCOV residents. It is located at the end of the Cart Barn and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. Reservations may be made up to two months before an item is needed, but walk-ins are also welcome. We have recently purchased a few new tri-fold mattresses as these have proven to be very popular. Recently we were given a new-to-us rocking horse toy (pictured), which we expect to be in high demand. We recommend reservations for one-ofa-kind toys. Most medical items are available at all times, although we are currently running low on rolling knee walkers. We do not carry tools of any kind. Please feel free to visit us when we are open to see what we have or check out the website. Thank you for your continued support of this program.

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The purpose of our committee is to develop and recommend to the Board a rolling 5-to-10-year plan to maintain and further enhance the quality of life for current residents, while ensuring SCOV remains competitive in attracting additional active, involved people to our community. Committee documents, past agendas, minutes and our Request Project Consideration form are available on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents.

Did We Get Our Winter Rains?

Our rains in the past couple of months are mainly the cause of all the unwanted growth in our yards: weeds and grass. Putting pre-emergence down in your yard will save you from having so many weeds appear later, and it is well worth the cost and time to do it. If you choose not to use preemergence, you need your yard maintained monthly during the summer growing season. Even with pre-emergence, yards need to be cared for, at least every other month. If you leave our community for cooler climates for a few months each year, it’s not too soon to line up a landscaper to take care of your yard while you’re away. We live in the desert, but grass, weeds, bushes and trees grow profusely during our summer monsoon season, and do need attention. Rain brings growth, summer and winter.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

I hear people say they are interested in joining the Posse but can’t because they don’t drive at night. Another reason is they don’t have anyone to go out with. Also, I hear the reason is they go to bed early. Be flexible. The Posse has drivers willing to pick you up and take you home before and after a shift. We have other singles willing to go on patrol with you.

Take a nap the day of your tour, then stay up later that night.

We’re only asking you to commit to two shifts a year. The benefits outweigh your concerns. You will meet new people and will be helping your community. The Posse needs you.

Your community needs you. You can do it. Call chair, Linda Simōn, for more information.

Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom

The solar energy systems installed at various SCOV buildings during 2016 continue to produce electricity, reduce the Association’s utility costs and reduce our community’s carbon footprint. The project, valued at $1.2M in 2016, was developed and installed with no cost to SCOV. The Association purchased the systems in November 2021. The lower utility costs resulting from SCOV’s ownership will repay the purchase price of $664,413 in approximately six years. The Properties Committee unanimously supported the purchase of the solar systems. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.

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Tipster Editorial Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com Co-chair Jane Moody 202-657-3058 jane.moody2@gmail.com

Don’t forget that the Tipster submission deadline is the 8th of the month. We understand this is early, but the process for producing a print magazine requires it. Readers like newsy, informative articles, so try submitting something other than “same as last month.” Surely, there’s something that people outside of your club or committee don’t know but would find interesting. We understand that many meetings and activities have been in flux due to the pandemic. Please submit your article by the deadline and, if something changes before the Tipster goes to press, we’ll update your information if we can.

Board Candidates Answer Questions See Election Committee article on page 9 for voting information. Information about Candidate Forums on February 7 can be found in Coming Events on page 13.

John Balaco Why do you want to serve on the Board?

I believe the Board’s primary responsibility is to serve SCOV residents.

The Board needs to reconnect with residents and focus on their needs. I will work with fellow Board members to engage with residents, encourage them to speak out and provide input to the Board. Our Board needs to be more transparent. The Board needs members who are experienced in business, customer service, and have an understanding of finance. I will provide the Board with a fiscally conservative voice to help steer our community in a direction that serves current residents and provides for the future while maintaining our strong balance sheet.

Is there something specific you want to change or accomplish?

Specifically, I will closely monitor the Activity Center project and keep residents informed of the progress. Bringing this project in under budget is critical as it will release funds for other future projects.

I will continue to assist management to maintain The Views customer service while minimizing operating losses.

I will focus on finding ways to build new pickle ball courts without reducing the tennis courts, fund the new fitness pool, and keep residents informed as to planned future projects as they are being developed instead of waiting until they are finalized and voted upon.

What knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?

I have an MBA in Finance and Marketing, For 10 years, I was Finance manager at a Fortune 100 company. For the past 30 years I’ve been self-employed having built, owned, and operated a hotel and several food/beverage establishments. I’m an active Florida Real Estate investor and licensed Florida Realtor. Since 2005, I’ve served as Board Chairman of a chemical processing company in Chicago Heights Il. I also serve as the Secretary and Treasurer of a Florida condominium association.

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I have a lifetime of business experience that qualifies me for the Board. I will work with Board members and provide fiscally prudent analyses of current and future projects. I understand the importance of actively engaging with others and balancing what is wanted with what is fiscally reasonable.

I pledge to always be available to residents. We may not always agree but I will listen. I appreciate your considering me for a position on your SCOV Board.

Elaine Deeter Why do you want to serve on the Board?

I feel it is important to be a part of the community that I live in and to serve that community to the best of my ability. We have good strong people leading us and I hope to be a part of that and see it continue.

Is there something specific you want to change or accomplish?

I want to see our community continue to grow wisely and remain financially secure as it has been since first buying here. We need to take care of our investment here and make sure that we have plans in place to take care of what is needed to do this. Things change over time, and we need to be on top of change and act prudently when making decisions.

What knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?

I believe coming from a sales and customer service background I have good people skills. I know how to listen and evaluate what it is people want. I know difficult decisions must be made at times and that not everyone will be happy with some of those decisions but being kind and truly listening is an important factor. It serves no purpose to ignore important questions. What is important to others deserves answers. I try not to take things personally.

Rocky Gedrose Why do you want to serve on the Board?

I have chosen to run for the Board to help continue the work of Board members who have come before me.

I would like to see the community continue in its current direction. If SCOV is to remain a premier active adult community it is critical that we continue to upgrade and enhance our existing facilities. We must also provide amenities that appeal to an ever-changing demographic. However, equally important, if not more so, is to maintain our financial strength. This is a key factor for many prospective home buyers, and of great importance to our existing residents.

Is there something specific you want to change or accomplish?

I have no personal agenda, but I would like to see communication between the Board and the residents improved. As a Board member I feel it is critical to listen to the members of the community and be a voice for all residents.

What knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?

I served three years on our HOA in Georgia. I was President for two of those years. I served on the board of a men’s golf association for five years in Acworth, GA. I currently serve on the board of Views 18 Hole Men’s Group.

In my working career I spent 32 years in the corporate world of commercial finance. Most of my career was spent

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in Atlanta Georgia in positions of increasing responsibility. I gained extensive experience in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting. Ultimately, I was responsible for managing an office with receivables in excess of $300 million. I had a staff of between 25 and 30 employees. This gave me a lot of experience in problem solving, conflict resolution, and leadership. In my last five years, I transitioned to Business Development. It was in this role I learned the importance listening. The less I talked and the more I listened I was better able to develop a plan to satisfy the customer’s needs.

Tim Kelley Why do you want to serve on the Board?

SCOV is my forever home. Joan and I bought our home here, in an active adult community with many amenities that are attractive to us in our retirement years. SCOV provides us with a community that supports our lifestyle, keeps us physically and mentally active, and socially involved in our retirement.

I strongly support, have been proactively involved, and served our community, and I want to continue in service.

Is there something specific you want to change or accomplish?

I support change within SCOV where change is warranted to maintain our community as a premier active adult (55+) community. As our residents age and change with incoming homeowners, the amenities and interests within our community must keep pace.

Change should not be easy. Change should be challenged.

Comprehensive understanding of proposed changes should be achieved. This requires examination of the need, cost, and the positive and negative impacts prior to approval.

There should be a strategic plan, one that is flexible, one that changes with changing interests of our residents.

Continued fiscal responsibility is extremely important for SCOV to maintain the superior fiscal strength among the communities that we compete with in southern Arizona! The amount of annual dues must be competitive.

What knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?

I am an electrical engineer, trained to identify, analyze, and solve problems. My career included project development and management, business development, strategic planning, financial analysis, and marketing.

My SCOV experience includes Board of Directors and Board Treasurer (2017-2020), and service on committees/ task forces: Marketing (2014-2016), Golf Advisory (20152016), Mountain View Plaza Evaluation (2020), Solar Purchase Evaluation (2020), Resident Representative – Greens Reconstruction (2020), Finance Budget (2021), and Artisan Center Renovation (2021). I served as Chair for many of the committees and have a reputation of getting things accomplished.

My education, training, and career experiences support and relate to SCOV. My SCOV Board, committee/task force experiences provide a wide breadth of experience and knowledge that will benefit the Board in making decisions.

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

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

You may have noticed that we recently received new golf carts. Thirty-four carts were designated for Asset Reserve replacement this year with an estimated replacement cost of $131,300. We have an additional 20 carts that were up in two more years; however, by moving the other twenty carts up two years, we got a greater trade-in amount for those twenty carts, allowing us to get our entire fleet of 54 carts on the same replacement schedule moving forward, for less than the amount we had scheduled for replacing the 34 Club Car carts this year. This saved us roughly $100k–the amount scheduled for replacing 20 carts in 2023. Basically, we had had about $232k scheduled for cart replacement for the next two years, and we were able to replace them all right now for $129,306.

The old Club Cars had a four-year life cycle. We will keep the new Yamahas on the same schedule. When the four years pass, we will evaluate if the carts are in need of replacement. If not, we will push them back a year.

The new Yamaha carts have maintenance-free batteries, allowing for no overflow and leakage from having to refill the batteries. The real savings in my opinion, was the trade-in value we received from Yamaha on all our carts, allowing us to purchase all fifty-four under budget.

Also, we are in the process of budgeting for the fiscal year of 2022-2023. I want to remind everyone that we are including overseeding the course this fall in the budget and have every intention of overseeding. We will reevaluate the pros and cons this spring. We appreciate everyone’s support during the current season that we did not overseed for agronomic reasons.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

The theme for golf course maintenance this winter has been accomplishing projects that have been neglected the last couple years due to lack of staff and time. Normally, the staff is busy mowing, irrigating, fertilizing and detailing overseeded ryegrass. The priority has turned to working on other aspects of the golf course that don’t normally get as much attention.

The staff has completed several drainage projects, thinned out big cactus areas around tee boxes, and has removed and trimmed several trees. Another major priority this winter was improving the playability and condition of the sand traps.

They were becoming very compacted, thus draining slowly and making it difficult to hit a normal bunker shot. Originally, the plan was to add new sand to the greenside traps. Adding new sand would improve playability and extend the life of the traps until their scheduled replacement in the next few years. However, sand has become one of those items that is very hard to find these days, so that idea needed to be changed.

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deep enough, leading to a compacted surface. The rake attachment was taken off our new machine and replaced with the rake from an older machine to allow for deeper raking.

The tines were also lengthened to help “fluff” the sand. Combined with reduced irrigation around the bunkers, this has led to a much softer, playable sand.

Golf Advisory Chair Eileen Buskirk 206-450-6146 SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Trust me on this guys, the female golfer in your life would rather have great shoes than flowers. This PSA was brought to you by the Pro Shop.

Regarding making tee times: Some feel 6 AM is too early and would like to see this changed to the evening before or later in the morning. If you agree, please send us an email.

The Golf Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2 PM. In-person meetings (when possible) are for fully vaccinated committee members only, with a Zoom option for all others. If there is a particular question you would like to have answered or an issue you would like addressed, please email it to the committee in advance of the meeting or tell your league representative, and it will be added to the agenda. This will ensure a more comprehensive response.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Rocky Gedrose 770-331-8281 Membership Darwin Priebe priebedar@msn.com Play Wed. AM

The first mission statement listed for The Views 18-Hole Golf Club states that we are to “encourage and promote organized golf for all members.” Please be part of our Wednesdays for fun and competition.

Fun rule change proposals for seniors: • If a tree is between the ball and the hole, and the tree is deemed younger than the player, then the ball can be moved without penalty. This is so, because this is simply a question of timing; when the player was younger, the tree was not there, so the player is being penalized because of his age.

• If a putt passes over a hole without dropping, it is deemed to have dropped. The law of gravity supersedes the rules of golf.

• There is no penalty for so-called “out of bounds.” If penny-pinching golf course owners bought sufficient land, this would not occur. The senior player deserves an apology, not a penalty.

February 2 - Individual low net (non-Governor’s Cup) February 2 - Individual Stableford February 9 - Heartless Scramble February 16 - 2-Man Better Ball February 23 - Oh Crap Scramble February 23 - Bash

In addition to competition within our league, we participate in the Kachina Women’s Golf Association. This association offers organized competition with other clubs: seven events beginning in November and concluding in May. The format for Kachina is a 2-perKachina captains son best ball net.

Teri Hansen thansen5805@gmail.com The handicap range and Susan Olson susanolson1127@gmail.com for player eligibility is up to 36. It is a fun team event and a great social time. We have two wonderful Kachina captains, Susan Olson and Teri Hansen. These two individuals handle the promotion of the events and hosting a tournament at The Views. The event at The Views was in January, and it was a huge success. We are very proud to have these two individuals as our club’s captains for Kachina. If you would like more information regarding the Kachina, check online at Kachinadolls.net or speak to Susan or Teri.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Marilyn Tyreman thunderlaw70@yahoo.com 520-548-4483 Membership Carol Johnson johncjj@frontier.com 425-343-7138 Play Thu. mornings

Working with the other men’s and ladies’ golf clubs, The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club is preparing for the Cancer Tournament, scheduled for March 13. All proceeds benefit the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Watch for sign-ups.

We always welcome new members; contact the membership chair if interested. There’s lots of golf left in the season.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com Play Thu. morning

If you want to be part of a great group of guys, we’d love to have you in our group. Just call our membership chair, Dave Chatterton 520-204-5636. More information about our club is available on the SCOV website.

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The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Beckie Harkey bharkey2@gmail.com

VP/Membership Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com

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

Food & Beverage Management Team Errick Owens, Restaurant Manager eowens@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277 Manny Vasquez, Kitchen Manager chef@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8074

Greetings everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to let all residents and staff know how much I trully appreciate your patience throughout the transitions of these past few months. Your encouragement and support have not gone unnoticed. Thank you all very much.

Errick Owens Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Be sure to keep an eye out for some Valentine’s specials here at The Views. As always, we will continue to provide you, our residents, with the best food, beverage and entertainment options.

Community Foundation Art Wickersham 520-245-1357 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

Have you noticed more animal sightings the past several years? Until recently, deer were rarely seen in SCOV until the Oracle Highway wild game overand underpass crossings were constructed in 2016.

Since then, over 65 different species have been identified and over 350,000 photographs of animals have been catalogued by the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, many taken in the Big Wash on the door step of our community.

These cameras are checked monthly by a group of Sun City volunteers to monitor wild animal activity and then analyzed by the Coalition.

The combination of weathering and an exceptional 2021 monsoon season causing damage meant that many of these cameras needed to be replaced.

Your Foundation was Mike Froehner, Sun City volunteer pleased to participate in purchasing new cameras.

Isn’t it fun to live amongst the wildlife–the animal kind, especially?

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.

Every Day, 3-6 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 between 9 AM and 1 PM. Each week there may be new vendors. Shop in the convenience of our own community.

Monday, February 7, 9 AM Board Candidate Forum on Zoom Zoom meeting ID: 83446454734. Listen to your Board candidates talk about relevant SCOV issues.

Monday, February 7, 6 PM Board Candidate Forum on Zoom Zoom meeting ID: 83446454734. Listen to your Board candidates talk about relevant SCOV issues.

Wednesday, February 9, 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM Club President Packets We will not have a club presidents meeting this year, due to lack of a location and following Covid guidelines from the CDC. As we did last year, we will distribute packets of information for clubs. Please come to Coco’s office in the Welcome Center. The club president or leader will sign that they received this information. If the club president or leader can not pick up a packet, please assign someone. When you arrive to pick up your packet, please provide us with your email address.

Monday, February 14, 10 AM-Noon SCOV Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale Mark your calendar for our sale on Valentine’s Day with bargains galore including jewelry, wood, fused glass, pottery, fabrics, cards and much, 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.

February 19-27 Rodeo Week – Wear Western Attire It’s that time again to dress western to honor the history of the Old West in Tucson. These dates are the week of actual rodeo better known as La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. So put on your fancy duds and have some fun. Please leave guns at home.

Friday, February 25, 6 PM Indoor Movie Join us at Catalina Vista for an indoor movie, title to be announced. The movie will start at 6 PM sharp. Limited seating. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

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Sunday, February 27, 9 AM-4 PM 20th Annual Quilt Show Come to Catalina Vista to see our boutique, quilts, wallhangings, treasure table and fabulous opportunity quilt. Free admission.

Monday, February 28, 10:30 AM Tipster Collation Tipster collation will be done at Catalina Vista. A new email will be created for sending and receiving information from Carolyn Lerch. To sign up, email carolynlerchtipster@gmail. com. Thank you in advance.

Monday, February 28, 7 PM Spanish Cultural Club Music Guitar music from Latin America and Spain will be presented by Jose Luis Puerta and Alfredo Vazquez. They are music professor and associate music professor at UArizona and Cochise Community College, respectively. Free will offering. Bring your own drinks and munchies, and please wear a mask and your name tag. Catalina Vista.

Wednesday, March 23, 1 PM “Things You Did Not Know Your Smart Phone Can Do” Come learn more about your smart phone’s capability at Catalina Vista. You may learn something that you did not know.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes An AED class will take place on Wednesday, February 23, 1:30 PM, WC1. It is so important to have the knowledge to save a loved one. Each of our facilities has a machine. Contact Lonnie Davis to make a reservation for this class 520917-8073.

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 held in the Welcome Center, WC3.

Memoriam

Resident Richard (Dick) Jacobs 1 John (Jack) Cowles 1 Randy Minck 1 Ruthe Horrell 1 Barry Cunningham 1 Suzanne Foster 1 Lee Page Bassett 1 Robert Henry

December 19 December 22 December 23 January 4 January 6 January 7 January 14

Former Resident 1 December 17

Sunday, March 27, 2 PM and 6 PM Big Guns Join Sun City Variety Theatre for their long-awaited spring presentation at Gaslight Music Hall, two performances: 2 PM and 6 PM. Ticket sale dates to be announced. Those who have retained your Big Guns tickets for the postponed show can trade them at the Gaslight during ticket sales.

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 and purchase passes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/fitness.

Class descriptions may be found at www.suncityorovalley. com/amenities-facilities. Questions, call 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Balance Class: Mon.,10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30 AM, DO Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM, Catalina Vista Core Conditioning: Wed., Fri., 3-4 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.

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Clubs Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Pres. Lee Sopwith, 208-447-8282, leesoppy@gmail.com.

New classes are in development for water media, opaque media, sculpture, colored pencil and pastels. All will be revealed in due time for you budding artists among us as plans firm up. Meanwhile, the exhibit in the Library is due to be changed very soon. When you visit the space, be sure to look for special works above the stacks and on the walls.

Enjoy the fruits of our own artists. You may find the next medium you want to try while you are browsing the shelves for your next great read.

Bark Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

Come to the Artisan Center Lapidary Room on Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday morning and see what the cottonwood bark carvers are up to. If you think you might want to try cottonwood bark carving, the club has bark and tools to get you started. If you are already doing bark carving, come by and carve with us and join the conversation.

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Gourd Art Kaaren Drent 520-818-2343 Nov.-May, Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

ON THE COVER

The gourd artists are in full swing. Newcomers are invited to join us. Don’t forget the Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival February 11, 12 and 13.

Northern cardinal pair Photo by Sheryl Hester

Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Clay Pres. John Grandner 240-271-9585; VP Barb Peterson 612-710-9421 www.scovclayclub.com As Valentine’s Day approaches, thoughts turn to love. What do our members love about about Clay Club? Kathy Foster says, “the feel of the clay. It’s totally creative and you make something your own.”

Bonnie Klenda says, “the companionship.”

Maria Welch says, “I find Clay a very enjoyable club.” Jean Van Arnam says, “all the different ways to be creative. You can express in different L-R, Bonnie Klenda; Karen Kane, Susan ways.” Susan SteinSteinhart (seated), Maria Welch hart says “I like the welcoming nature of all the participants.”

Looking for beautiful handmade gifts this month? Stop by the Clay and Glaze Studio windows to view unique pieces of both thrown and hand-built pottery. Many pieces are available for purchase. You may contact the artist whose phone number is listed on the sign with any questions.

Those interested in a membership in Clay Club, please stop by the Clay Studio to sign up for mandatory orientation.

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 Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

If you have a knit or crochet project, or would like to learn to crochet plastic bags into sleeping mats, come and join us.

An ongoing group project is making crocheted sleeping mats out of plastic shopping bags. We deliver these mats to the Gospel Rescue Mission for Tucson people who are experiencing homelessness. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn) and/or crocheting them into mats.

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

Colored Pencil Plus Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Jane Honeywell working on a scratchboard piece of her adorable puppy.

If you appreciate fine detail in art, our club may be just the group for you.

We have colored pencil and scratchboard artists who will be happy to get you started.

Basic drawing skills are helpful, but not essential.

We hope you will join us.

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Photo by Tom Prall Modelers love to share the fruits of their labors with the families who come to our four open houses each year as these folks did in December. But, visitors are welcome to come in any time we’re working in the club workroom in the Artisan Center. The history of the prototypes of the models we build is important to us. It adds to our appreciation of the miniature world we are creating and leads to more accurate representations. Presentations at our monthly meetings in Catalina Vista help us learn more about the planes, cars, boats, buildings and trains we build. On February 11, club member Bruce Dewald (USN retired) will talk about the role of the B-24 Liberator (PB4Y-1) in naval combat during WWII. All are invited to join us. This 45-minute talk will begin at 9 AM.

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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

New and long-time artists have slowly been returning to the Art Studio. Come work along side fellow artists in a variety of mediums. We discuss various techniques and share creative ideas.

Vistoso Photo Pres., Ed Caine 425-760-7662 Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

The Vistoso Photo Club will have two events in February.

On Wednesday, February 9, we will have a live in-person presentation at Catalina Vista at 6 PM. On Wednesday, February 23, we will have a judged photo competition via Zoom. Contact Ed Caine for an invitation to either of these events.

Seniors for Kids Co-Pres. Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jeanazmn@gmail.com Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop First Thu., 8-9 AM, Catalina Vista; no meetings May-Sep. SFK is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization Calling all crafters, quilters, woodworkers, toymakers and multi-talented adults that just love to bring joy to children.

Seniors for Kids works to supply the needs of children and to keep smiles on their faces. We believe that “Living is Giving and Giving is Living.”

What a beautiful day we had to deliver our For all the joy that we are able to give to the children Adopt-A-Family gifts to Tri-Community Food we serve, we feel that in Bank in Mammoth. Thanks, everyone, for return, we receive the playing Santa ‘busy..ness’ that keeps us moving no matter how tired we feel at times. This chance to give gets us out of our beds and houses daily and gives us the meaning we all need in our lives. When we think about the years we have just been through, we all need something to put our lives in order and to help those who have not had all that we in SCOV are blessed with. If you are looking for such a place, come join us and enjoy the friendliness that abounds in our group. We definitely have a use for your talents and friendship, and we welcome you to come and get involved.

Sewing

“Opposable Thumbs” photo by Jim Chinnis

Sculpture Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-991-9953 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The Sculpture Club meets on Mondays in the Art Studio in Catalina Vista. If you are interested in becoming a member of our club or learning more about what we do, please stop in on Monday mornings or contact Laurie Lichaa, president. If you would like to see some of our work, we have sculptures in the display cases in Catalina Vista and the SCOV Library.

When a sculpture is close to being finished, the piece is often checked by the artist for imperfections. In the picture above, Janet Szumlas is using a flashlight to inspect her sculpture. Imperfections such as air bubbles, fingerprints, small cracks, etc., can be detected by viewing the piece in various lights or turning the piece upside down or side to side. One trick that sculptors use to look for symmetry is to place a mirror next to the work to compare one side of the piece to the other simultaneously.

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Thimblelenas

Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762 Times and calendar sign-up: www.bit.ly/thimblelena-signup

If getting involved or having fun are among your new year’s resolutions, Thimblelenas may be for you. We share sewing ideas and tips and tricks. In 2021, we donated thousands of items to local charities that serve children in crisis.

After orientation and training, Pfaff sewing machines, sergers, an embroidery machine and a Coronet quilting machine are available for club and individual use. Stop by the Sewing Room during club hours or check the door postings for information.

Do you have a Thank You Corner or In Memoriam submission for the Tipster? These can be submitted online using the Tipster Article Form at www.suncityorovalley.com/news-info/ the-tipster/submit-article/ For In Memoriam, information should only be submitted by a family member or with the permission of the individual’s family. The requested information is name, date of passing and if the individual was a current or former SCOV resident.

If needed, family members may call or email the Tipster editor with their information.

If you submit a Thank You, the submission should not exceed 50 words and be general in nature without singling out any individuals.

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Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing The quilters of Casa Amigas are an amazing group of women who love to quilt but have run out of quilts to make for friends and relatives. Making quilts for babies and children is what they love to do now. We provide many quilts to several organizations who see that their clients get a lovely homemade quilt to call their own. Much love, time and effort goes into these quilts, and the feedback we receive makes it all Carol Meyers, Ellie Anderson and Sue Karstad worthwhile. If you are orient to the new Baby Lock Coronet interested in joining quilting machine Casa Amigas to fulfill your quilting creative juices, come in on Monday or Thursday mornings to see what this group in the back room is all about. Even if you want to expand your quilting skills and learn new techniques, this is the place to be. Our quilters are happy to share their expertise.

Cheer Bears

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

We are still embroidering faces, sewing bodies, stuffing them with love, and filling the shelves for the next set to march out to new families. Our shelves are filling fast and happy faces are smiling at each other as they work. It is good to have people in the room and around the table again.

If, in your sorting and cleaning out, you find you have some polyester fiberfill or flannel pieces, we are in need of the fill to plump up the tummies and flannel to make the bodies of the bears. Donations are always accepted. Thank you all for your support.

Thank you to Seniors for Kids for continuing to sponsor our bear making.

Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 520-818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com 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. No meetings May-Sep.

With spring around the corner, why not learn how to embroider flowers using tulle. Come to our February monthly meeting, Tuesday, February 15, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/ Ocotillo. Refreshments will be served. If you are interested in learning how to use the six-needle embroidery machine, you may want to start out by embroidering faces for Cheer Bears. Contact Pat Norton 480-993-8762. For advanced learning, contact Karin Frohlich. We also have lots of embroidery designs on the computer in the Sewing Room. Contact Debra Dirks on using specialized software on the Sewing Room computer.

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Pet Beds

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

If you have a dog or cat, you probably already have a comfy bed for them. It’s cold outside, and we want to provide comfy beds for the Humane Society animals waiting for their adoption. We create all sizes of colorful pet beds using washable fabric scraps and polyester fiberfill. We can always use more large pieces of fabric and more volunteers.

We do have a good time with plenty of conversation while we work, so why not join us some Tuesday afternoon in the Sewing Room? We look forward to seeing our winter residents return.

Quilters

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

It’s Quilt Show time. After missing last year, our annual quilt show is scheduled for Sunday, February 27, 9 AM4 PM, Catalina Vista. We will have our quilts on display, and the boutique and treasure table on a smaller scale. Quilt show setup will be Saturday, February 26. This month also features a dragonfly wallhanging class by Carol Guibert on Thursday, February 17. Busy month.

Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts

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

If you are interested in being part of our group, stop by the Sewing Room on Tuesday mornings or contact Coni Arseneau or Carrie Wiley. The group provides materials and instruction for those interested in learning hooking. People interested in other arts using fiber are invited and welcome to join our group.

The photo is a project completed by Carrie Wiley. She used a technique for rug hooking referred to as “Proddy.”

Proddy is an old-fashioned British variation on rug hooking.

The proddy tool in the lower right in the picture is used to push cut pieces of wool fabric through the foundation backing which makes a three-dimensional design. Here, Carrie used traditional rug hooking for the base of the project and Proddy to give the 3D effect of the holiday flowers. An entire rug can be made just by using the proddy technique.

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

If you would like to learn a new craft this year, join us at Show ‘n Share to see if we can help you find something that interests you. We would be happy to share our projects and help you discover a creative pursuit.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Rich Rozchnal 520-638-6368 rozchnal@comcast.net Shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM, when monitors available.

Monthly meetings the first Mon. of each month, 2 PM, Artisan Center/Silver Shop The featured artist for this month is Carolyn Scono Shisler. She has been a member of the club since 2016 and enjoys working with our club’s creative members for inspiration and support. Her featured art is a malachite gem sterling prong set pendant. The malachite is one of her favorite stones, a pear-shaped gem with intense green colors of a springtime pine.

The stone is mounted in a custom prong setting handcrafted in sterling. The setting is open in the back and shows off the circular lines and gradient shades of green. You’ll find this gem in the window outside our club.

SCOV residents interested in joining our club are invited to speak to a monitor to schedule observation time and one-on-one training.

Mini workshops will be offered to members in the coming months.

Stained/Fused Glass Daniel Stasi 815-762-3636 scovglassclub@gmail.com Studio Manager Ellen Jordano 763-807 0184 elleninplymouth@gmail.com Open to members 8 AM-9 PM www.scovglassclub.weebly.com

All of us in the studio want to give Jo Anne Bowman a big thank you for being our president for many years. Congratulations to Dan Stasi, who is our new president. We appreciate both of you.

Club members admiring beautiful artwork Now that we are well into 2022, have you been thinking about joining a new club? May we suggest checking out the Stained/Fused Glass Club and the endless possibilities presented when working with glass.

We provide the proper equipment and safety in place for a great experience. We offer monitors Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. We also offer training by experienced people. These people are friendly and willing to help,

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whether you are fusing or creating something wonderful with stained glass. There is always a great enthusiasm within our club to welcome any new member. Please check us out at our website listed above.

Wood Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Come by the Artisan Center/Lapidary Room on Saturday morning and meet some wood carvers and see what projects they are working on. While you’re there, check out the Carvers Club window displays of gourd art, bark carvings, wood carvings and especially the window dedicated to the many and varied works by John Shaw over the years (see below). If you think you might be interested in wood carving, we can help you get started with some basswood, some tools, a project and some basic instruction. If you are already a wood carver, bring your tools and a project and join the conversation.

Woodworking

Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner1@comcast.net

VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 kindheart77@att.net

Next meeting Thu., Mar. 3, time and place TBA www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

Although it is commonly assumed that woodworking is strictly a man’s hobby, nothing can be further from the truth.

The SCOV Wood Shop has a number of female club members that love the opportunity to be creative with wood.

Today’s featured woodworker is Karen Curry. Karen is a registered nurse and has been a resident of SCOV for the past several years. A Wood Shop monitor, she was recently elected as the 2022 Woodworking Club vice president. Karen’s sunny disposition is always appreciated and her skill with the scroll saw is unmatched. SCOV residents of all genders will find a welcoming home at our community woodshop.

A new member orientation is held at the Wood Shop the first Wednesday of each month at 4 PM. Call Bill Norton at 480-980-5493 for further instructions. For questions or more information, please visit the website or call an officer.

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Continuing Education Astronomy

Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Catalina Vista, date and time varied due to Activity

Center remodel, check website

www.scovastronomy.weebly.com The Astronomy Club’s next meeting is Saturday, February 5, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vista. Please mark your calendar as we continue to vary meeting days and times due to the Activity Center remodel project.

Our guest speaker from UArizona will be Mackenzie Mills, discussing her studies of the topography of Utopia Planitia on Mars. Please add Wednesday, March 9, 1-3 PM, Orion Nebula, photo by Astronomy Club member for the March James Pastore meeting.

It is not too late to support our outreach program to provide a telescope to every fifth grade student at the Coronado Middle School. This program is funded by our contributions through Public School Tax Credit, a dollar-for-dollar reduction in your Arizona State income tax. To get a donation form, email scovastronomy@gmail.com.

Bible Studies Men’s Bible Study

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

Genealogy Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Mon., 1 PM www.scvgs.org

Sun City Genealogy Society will be hosting Mark Olsen, from Family Tree Maker, presenting his program entitled “What’s New in Family Tree Maker” and a Q & A discussion to follow on Monday, February 21, 1 PM. The presentation will be via Zoom, so you are welcome to join us either in person at Catalina Vista or virtually. A Zoom link will be posted on the society website www.scvgs.org approximately a week before the meeting. Family Tree Maker is providing a free copy of the New Family Tree Maker 2019

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as a door prize. This class is for all levels of genealogists whether you are just getting started or an experienced researcher.

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

Our club provides a twice-a-month opportunity for lively discussions of challenging ideas, using the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation. Our selections from Her Own Accord: American Women on Identity, Culture and Community have proved especially popular.

As of early January, we are meeting as scheduled in Catalina Vista, masked and vaccinated. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact Barbara or Maryfaith.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com Registrar Bonnie Grant Baird bjgrantb77@gmail.com Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

ILR Samplers are on Thursdays at 2 PM on Zoom. You must be an ILR member to attend and you will be sent the Zoom link.

Feb. 3 “How a Local Research Project Becomes a Global Startup,” Eric Smith Feb. 10 “Cancer Research at the UArizona Cancer Center: An Overview,” Joann Sweasy, Ph.D. Feb. 17 “Cancer Research on Specific Male & Female Cancers,” Joann Sweasy, Ph.D. Feb. 24 “Armchair Tour of Tohono Chul,” Jane Fairchild

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wed., Nov.-Apr. or May www.scovwellness.com

At our meeting Wednesday, February 16, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista, Jeanette Wakley will present, “Live Blood Analysis.” Live and Dry Blood Analysis (LDBA) involves taking a drop of blood and interpreting the information it gives us about the body. This can then be used to guide us toward optimum health.

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10 AM-Noon, WC1, Zoom meetings first Mon. of the month

At this stage in our lives, it’s easier to re-examine the past than anticipate the future. Club member Steve Lloyd provides intriguing details in this poetic glimpse into a real or fictional past that both captures and sets loose the reader’s imagination.

My Past the dust of your attic / coated the old / cardboard box before it dissolved / in the shallows its contents / floated / or fell free your red lipstick, / my hairbrush / my gun though my past / was glad to leave / that dark place and rejoin / my present / on the shore I could not / stoop / to regain / these leftover things I could not / bend that far / without falling We plan to resume meeting in person when and if it seems safe, but we will continue to Zoom. Join us.

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SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Technology Club help desk 520-329-7661, email scovtech@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com

Cultural & Social SCOV Charity Works Pres. Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 jwshaw29@gmail.com Finance Kathie Fogle 360-710-8927 kauaikath@yahoo.com Sec. Lynn Parker 936-293-0304 Lynnquilts@outlook.com Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-262-5477 jkhrd2@aol.com Meetings second Tue., 9-10:30 AM, WC3

SCOV Charity Works benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, which helps victims of domestic abuse.

Emerge! provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. They help educate the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors. Donations can be brought to our monthly meetings. A partial list of our Wish List of Most Needed Items: New clothing (all sizes and gender), new underwear (all sizes, women, men, girls, boys), new socks (all sizes), full-sized toiletries, men’s products, diapers and PullUps, all sizes. And much more. Go to www.emergecenter. org. Charity Works also supports IMPACT of Southern AZ by collecting a specific food product each month. February’s donations will be canned tomatoes and canned soup for a meal.

We always welcome new members. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 8, 9 AM, WC3.

Democratic Club Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com Next meeting, Sat., Feb. 12, 1 PM, Zoom The campaign season for 2022 has begun, and we must all strive for the integrity of full, free and fair elections. At our general meeting on Zoom, February 12, we’ll begin a series of monthly meetings to hear Democratic candidates for statewide office.

And we will continue to work with “Request to Speak” to Arizona Legislators about those important bills they are deliberating.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends

Membership Chairs: Peggy Perkins 650-279-0347 peggyandpups@comcast.net or Carol Tombre 208-961-1133 mctombre@yahoo.com www.scovff.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/FidosFriendsSCOV/?ref=share Next meeting: Thu., Mar. 17, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Fido’s Friends Dog Club can be found on the web. We created this website in 2021 for both club members and potential members to see the happenings in the neighborhood related to dogs. This website includes pages for news, upcoming events, club documents, resources, pictures, and tidbits (fun stuff found at other websites). Anyone can view

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this website, and we encourage you to check it out on a regular basis.

You can also connect with club members via our private Facebook page. You must be a member of SCOV Fido’s Friends Dog Club to view this site. Request access to this Facebook page by surfing to the site listed in this article’s header and request access. You can find updates about club activity, dog park events and more. Feel free to share photos of pups (not people, please) and use the group page to arrange play dates or just let folks know when you’ll be around the dog park. Only posts relevant to the club, please, and remember to keep things friendly.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com Co-Pres. Peggy Knapp 520-825-0664 pegnap@gmail.com VP Charlotte Herbert 541-580-6289 charlotte.h12@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home

February is citrus month.

Want to grow some delicious citrus or looking to improve the health of your trees, but not sure where to start? Then come join us for a lively and informative discussion of the best methods for growing citrus. Our speaker this month will be Deb North, a Pima County Master Gardener. Bring your extra citrus to share with members. Our meeting will be Saturday, February 12, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Due to Covid concerns, masks will be mandatory. Following up on Deb North’s presentation, our February tour is Friday, February 18, at the Pima County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden www.extension.arizona.edu/pima-county-master-gardenerdemonstration-garden. Sign up at the general meeting with Charlotte Herbert. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 9, when the Garden Club will be having our spring Garden Walk touring the backyards of 12 SCOV homes. Watch the Tipster and “This Week In SCOV” for dates and locations to buy tickets.

Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 928-210-4735

www.havurahscov.org

Havurah sadly announces that we will be cancelling all inperson events until further notice. We have taken into consideration the voices and concerns of our membership and have acted accordingly. Our book club will continue to meet via Zoom. The next discussion is on Tuesday, February 8, 3:30 pm, and centers around the novel The Queen’s Fool,

by Phillipa Gregory. The Spanish Inquisition, the Tudor court of England...this book has it all. A peek at the March 8 pick: The Book of Lost Names, by Kristen Harmel. Check out our website for updates. Stay safe and well.

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Mindfulness Meditation Club Sec. Sue Harrington sueellenharrington@gmail.com Pres. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com Tues., 3 PM, Catalina Vista

Mindfulness Meditation Club continues to meet in person weekly at 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room/patio (weather permitting). The regular format is 20 minutes of discussion of a reading followed by 25 minutes silent sitting meditation, 10 minutes silent walking meditation, 25 minutes silent sitting meditation. We encourage everyone to come, regardless of their experience or schedule. It is completely acceptable to come or leave quietly at anytime. We welcome all to come and steep themselves in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. For more information you may arrive a few minutes early to ask those who regularly attend or contact Sue or Linda.

Qi Gong is offered at 2:30 PM for those who can come early.

Prepare & Share - Dining Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Charlene Meyers 808-937-2178 macrolady.arizona@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

This club provides an enjoyable social evening getting to know some of your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking (and eating) interesting food. Our monthly (December-March) themed dinners in individual members’ homes provide relaxing fun as we explore various cuisines (e.g., German) or get creative with more ambiguous themes (e.g., food in songs).

Since everyone brings part of the meal, it’s not a huge effort for the hosts. We also have several catered/restaurant events each year. Our January dinner theme was “French Bistro.” Please visit our website to see photos and details.

And contact a club officer for more information if you’d like to join the club. Note: Proof of Covid vaccination is required to attend club activities.

Republican Club Pres. Marilyn Rego 520-575-4022 mmrego@centurylink.net Second Mon., Feb. 14, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball scovrepublicanclub@gmail.com

Our speaker this month is Abe Habadeh, candidate for attorney general. Abe is a veteran Army intelligence officer.

Abe’s undergrad is political science from ASU, and he holds a Juris Doctor degree from UArizona College of Law. Our membership is growing, eight new members at each meeting this fall. Please come, enjoy meeting new residents, converse, share your opinions. Bring a friend.

St. Philip’s Social Club Abby Marier 520-825-4878 absma@comcast.net Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425 213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to have our annual dinner again this year due to the recent surge in Covid cases within the community. However, we look forward to scheduling another date for 2023 in the hope that we’ll all be able to enjoy each other and our Scandinavian heritage once again. Look for an upcoming announcement of the 2023 date.

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Singles Clubs Active Solos Club

Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com or Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069, janemail11@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com It’s February, and throughout the year our members have been gathering, sharing and making new friends.

We are an informal club, created to give unpartnered singles a chance to meet other like-minded singles, socialize and have fun together. If you are an unpartnered single, the Active Solos Club invites you to attend an event and get to know us. Contact Jane or Leslie for more information.

Active Solos gather at the Hilton El Conquistador for food, drink and camaraderie.

Sun City Singles

Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket Sales Gail Brandt 520-825-7480 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. On February 10, Catalina International Caterers will provide dinner for us at Desert Oasis.

We will be served breast of turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, cranberry/orange relish, glazed carrots, rolls/butter and the chef’s special dessert. Bring your own favorite beverage.

Social hour will be at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by David Rychener. On Friday, February 25, we will celebrate happy hour at Desert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour will be 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Cheaper Than Therapy, Women’s Barbershop Quartet. For further information please contact Eleanor Mishur 520-818-3374.

Ticket sales Fri., Feb. 4, 10-11 AM, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets, $20 pp; happy hour tickets, $10 pp. Checks only, please, payable to Sun City Singles Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Guitar music is the presentation for our meeting Monday, February 28, Catalina Vista. Jose Luis Puerta and Alfredo Vazquez will play guitar selections from Latin America, Spain and other Spanish-inspired music. Jose is an assistant music professor at UArizona, and Alfonso is an associate music professor at Cochise Community College. They will give some history of the pieces and have a Q & A time.

Please consider giving to a free-will offering. Dues for SCC membership is $10 pp. Bring your own drinks and munchies and please wear a mask and your name tag to identify who is hiding behind the mask.

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States Michigan Club

Lida Hall, 520-907-2009, rlhall@comcast.net

Save the date: The Michigan Club has Catalina Vista reserved March 12 for a party. We need several people to be involved with the planning and execution of a get-together.

Please consider being a volunteer for this. Contact Lida Hall if you have questions or ideas.

Minnesota Club

Deb Mayworm 720-771-0216 themayworms@cs.com

It has been two years, but we plan to be together again for the Minnesota party this spring. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, March 20, 1 PM, and join us at Catalina Vista for the party. Great food, good friends and live comedy are in store for you. We hope to see you there. Please contact us if you want to help plan the fun.

New England Club

Pres. Walt Swap 520-623-3847 wswap@tufts.edu Claude Janus ahj0523@aol.com; Allie Angeloni alrogangeloni@hotmail.com Marjorie Gerdes gerdesm14@gmail.com

Do you have a geographic or sentimental attachment to one or more of the six New England states? Congratulations, you qualify as a proud member of the SCOV New England Club. Mark your calendars for April 8, when we will be holding our annual pizza party, 5-7 PM, Desert Oasis.

Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008 annerusch@yahoo.com

We invite all Wisconsinites to join us at our annual party on Sunday, April 3, 1-4 PM, Catalina Vista. A luncheon is planned with entertainment by an SCOV favorite, Chuck Moses. Due to space limitations, guests will be limited to the first 100. Watch for details about signing up in future Tipsters.

Unit Parties Unit 7 Our annual party returns in 2022. It will be held April 16 from 4:30-6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. This year we will switch from a potluck dinner to potluck appetizers to accompany our beverages. Mark your calendars now. If you have any questions or you would like to help, contact Laurie Jarrett at scovunit7party@gmail.com.

Unit 11

Mary Lee Fitzgerald, fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com

Unit 11’s annual (25th year) potluck will be held Saturday, March 5, Catalina Vista. Invitational flyers will be distributed to residents in mid-February; RSVPS are required. This year’s theme: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167 Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Our club members are working toward our Sunday, March 27, production of Big Guns to be held at the Gaslight Music Hall at 2 PM and 6 PM. Ticketing information will be in the March Tipster and in “This Week In SCOV.”

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Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com First Mon., 1 PM, Catalina Vista www.vbscov.weebly.com

Next club meeting will be Monday, February 7, 1 PM, Catalina Vista, with guest Andrew Korsmo, A-10 pilot and Predator pilot. Join us for a meet and greet Friday, February 11, 3:30 PM, at The Views Restaurant.

In December, 20 members helped lay wreaths at the Veterans Cemetery in Marana.

Guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of Veteran organizations, VA compensation and Holiday wreaths laid by club members at the entitlements. RelVeterans Cemetery evant issues are covered by email and during monthly meetings. Our current membership is over 265 veterans. Please come to a meeting or contact Mike LaBarbera any time.

If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it by Mike’s front door wrapped inconspicuously.

Over $18,000 was given to SCOV and 43 clubs from the sale of bricks from the Legacy Walkway. Orders for Phase 2 are being accepted at the Welcome Center to support SCOV, your favorite SCOV club and local veterans. Email Mike LaBarbera for a Legacy Brick order form.

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.

Dance

Ballroom - SC Starlight Beth Allen 248-763-6266 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

Feeling like dancing with your sweetheart? Join us on Wednesday, February 16, 6:30-8:30 PM, for a free ballroom dance at Catalina Vista.

Desserts and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

Please register Welcoming 2022 at our New Year’s Eve Roaring 20’s Gala by signing up at our Wednesday open dance time or by calling or emailing Beth Allen.

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Dance lessons continue with the Intermediate Nightclub Two-step on Wednesdays, February 2, 9 and 23, 5-5:50 PM, AFC Studios. The three-class series is $45/cpl. Be sure to register today, if you have not already done so. Open dance will follow the lessons. Please note, the open dance on Wednesday, February 16, will be replaced with our dance at Catalina Vista.

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

Folk dancers brought visiting family along to join us during the holidays.

Here we are dancing a flamenco style dance, Seguidillas, from Spain

Folk dancing is a wonderful way to exercise both your body and mind while socializing in the company of a warm and welcoming group. We encourage everyone who is fully vaccinated and boostered to join us–no experience, no partners required–to tour the world in music and dance. We review each dance prior to dancing, keeping in mind that the only mistake you can make is not having fun. Bonus: no meetings, no minutes, no dues; just dance, dance, dance.

There is even a club website which lists each week’s dances along with a video link to each dance for those who like to watch or review dances at home.

Please give it a try. Questions? Come and see. Check out the website or call Raven.

Hula, Jazz and Razzmatazz Dance Dir. Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com Thu., 2-4 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio (meetings suspended until Apr.)

Aloha, dancers. Since the Dance Studio will be used by the SCOV Variety Theatre Club for their Big Guns show rehearsals through March, our regular class will not be meeting.

I’m happy to meet up anytime for feedback or further info, brunch or lunch at The Views. Also, for a bit more info and involvement, consider joining the SCOV Variety Theatre Club.

Remember, ”There’s no business like show business!”

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SCOV Name Tags Name tags with our logo are $8 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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Line - Sunliners Pres. Judy Widener 760-687-6377 judywidener@gmail.com Membership Karen Reich 520-403-2764 ktrfam123@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

February dance sessions will occur in AFC 1 & 2 as follows (no hard-soled shoes): Wednesday Classes 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Intermediate 12:45-1:45 PM Beginner Saturday Practices – 9-10 AM Intermediate 10:15-11:15 AM Beginner 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Introduction to Line Dancing 12:30-1:30 PM Introduction to Line Dancing Sunday Practice 4-5 PM Transition to Intermediate Future events: Social, Saturday, February 12, Catalina Vista, 5:30-8:30 PM, members and guests welcome. Cost: $5 pp.

Fun Friday, March 4, 6:30-8:30 PM, AFC, members and guests welcome.

Board meeting, Wednesday, February 2, 2:30 PM, via Zoom. All members welcome.

Remember, you can always find the most up-to-date information about classes and practices on the website.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Chair Jon Russell scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Due to Covid concerns and results of the member survey, the board has decided not to hold a dance in February.

We are tentatively planning an outdoor dance in March, here at SCOV. Look for an upcoming email regarding time, date and location.

Until then, stay safe and healthy.

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Sample bricks and order forms can be found in the Library lobby.

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Western - Kactus Kickers Co-Pres. Bob and Sue Newman 989-859-8408 cell/text bobnsigrid@icloud.com Membership Marci Gutierrez 520-204-7039 cell/text marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com Dance Classes: Nancy Klucking 360-961-6963 cell/text Nancy.Klucking@gmail.com Information KKscov@gmail.com

Dancing to music by the band Unwound We had a dance at Catalina Vista on January 7 with Unwound band that was well attended. This month we’ll dance on Thursday, February 10, Catalina Vista, with Clear Country band. Check your email or send a note to KKSCOV@ gmail.com to sign up for the dance; it is pay at the door.

We have dances scheduled for Saturday, March 11, and Friday, April 8, Catalina Vista. These are also pay at the door dances. All of the dances at Catalina Vista are planned to be from 6-9 PM. We started a new season of Country-Western dance classes on January 10. They run through March 7 on Mondays. The classes are held in the AFC Studio 1 and 2 (on the right as you go into the pool/fitness area). The Level 2/intermediate class is from 4:30-5:30 PM on Mondays, then 30 minutes of pattern dancing for both Level 1 and 2 followed by the Level 1 class from 6-7 PM. Look for updates from and send any questions to Nancy.

Klucking@gmail.com or KKSCOV@gmail.com.

Exercise Aqua Tone Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 Tue., Thu., Sat., 9 AM, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements performed in the water.

This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.

We meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM in the winter, 8 AM in the summer, at the AFC pool. There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Being able to do a basic swim stroke is very helpful. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band (you’ll need to bring your own). A band can be purchased from Marcia for $5. We assign an experienced member to a newcomer to help with learning the various movements. You will get a good workout in a fun class.

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Arthritis Water Pres. Sherry Olivier sherryolivier55@gmail.com Sec. Melanie Livingston meljean178@yahoo.com Mon., Wed., Fri. 1 PM Oct.-Apr.; 10:10 AM May-Sep.; AFC/Pool

When the air temperature is 77 degrees or higher, our club performs gentle water exercises designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion. These are great for those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc.

Unfortunately, cooler temperatures are hard on many older people or those with muscular and nerve problems. Because January and February in Oro Valley historically have temperatures in the low 60s to 70s, we probably will not be meeting. Paid club members may contact the officers for modified copies of our exercises to be done safely at home.

Annual dues are $5 and the next membership meeting to recruit new members will be held in late March. See the March Tipster.

Energetic Exercise

Donna Clark 970-946-1048 Mon. and Wed. 8-9 AM, AFC Studio Fri., Feb. 4, 18 and 25, 7:45-8:45 AM, Catalina Vista

Have a heart–happy and healthy. Join with SCOV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a wonderful workout with instructor, Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get us seniors moving. You’ll enjoy the fun variety of aerobic and weight exercise plus lots of balance and stretch moves to help our bodies be strong and flexible.

During the remodeling of the Activity Center, we meet at two different locations: Monday and Wednesday at the AFC Studio and Fridays as available, at Catalina Vista. The Energetic Exercise calendar and SignUpGenius both provide information on the locations and times for each class.

New members are warmly welcomed–men and women– as long as there is room. We are currently limited to 34 participants in these locations.

Annual dues are $3. Punch card for 12 classes is $30.

Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 6:45-8 AM, AFC pool

The Fitness Swim Club provides a vehicle for swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally go 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few do less.

Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim workouts. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We welcome new members.

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

Guess what? It’s already the second month of 2022 and time to consider a new exercise routine. Why not try the SCOV Pilates Club mat classes? They are offered here in the AFC Mondays and Thursdays. The exercises strengthen your core (abdomen and back muscles). You will also notice that you have better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. People ask, “Can the benefits from the stretching and strengthening exercises done in class, really develop the body’s core, increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is a definite yes. We have two very experienced instructors and the cost is only $8/class, with

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annual club dues of $20 pp. Please join us or stop by and watch. Call Mary.

Tai Chi Co-chairs Alice Hutchison 520-329-8090 ahutchison87@gmail.com Cynthia Chaffee 520-342-6437 cynthiachaffee@mac.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Tai Chi class will continue for registered students on Thursdays, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio through March 10 and led by Tai Chi Masters Jose Hernandez Rivera and Donna Drazenovich.

At the request of the instructors, we are all to wear masks and participate in social distancing.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves slow focused movements. Because of the benefits for balance, strength, and improved breathing, it is an exercise especially suitable for seniors.

For questions, call Alice Hutchison.

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

Keep your resolution to stay more active by attending one or more yoga classes each week right here at SCOV. Annual club membership is $5 and each class is $10. There is no sign up required. February schedule of classes: Tuesdays: 10:45 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2, Torrey Thursdays: 9 AM, Desert Oasis, Torrey Thursdays: Chair Yoga, 10:45 AM, Desert Oasis, Torrey Fridays: 8:15 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2, Maria Please bring your own mat and props. We hope to see you in class.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Wed., 6 PM; Fri., 12:30 PM, Desert Oasis

During construction in the Activity Center, we are using different sites and days. These changes are for the foreseeable future. We will try to keep you informed of any changes.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 12:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Monday bridge has started up again. Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.

Marathon Bridge

Dave Johnson 520-825-6994 dpjohn@aol.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 has resumed playing contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. We want everyone who comes to sit at a table and play bridge.

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float from table to table. We start promptly at 8:30 AM; come a few minutes early to socialize and partner up. We have coffee, and members often bring goodies to go with it. We also have online games using Trickstercards.com. Please join us. We welcome new players.

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Larry Parks, VP Janelle Parks, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Every Tuesday night we have money just waiting to be given away to the lucky partnerships who do well. $10 for bidding and making a slam and the evening’s lucre divided up for the highest scores. Even if you never win a cent, you’re certain to have a good time. Bring your partner and your dollar bills to Desert Oasis by 5:45 PM to secure your place.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Barbara Fransdal 520-310-7549 Mon. and Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play for fun; relearn 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

The Bunco Club has started up again. Please join us.

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

Chess Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com Mon., 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The initial annual meeting of the SCOV Chess Club has been rescheduled to Monday, February 7, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista. On the agenda is the election of officers, the approval of by-laws and membership and financial reports. The Chess Club was formed in February 2021 and has had a very successful first year, conducting a tournament, creating classes for beginners and growing an enthusiastic base of year-round chess players. If you have thought about play- Winners in the recent tournament, Gerald Shiraldi, advanced and ing chess but didn’t know where Mary Lee Fitzgerald, beginner. to begin nor where to find other players, come by any Monday at 4:30 PM, and we will get you started and find a player at your level. Equipment is provided.

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

We look forward to seeing you. New members are welcome. Come join the fun.

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Men’s Friday Poker

Euchre

Chris Auclair 585-309-9065 Mon., 6 PM, Desert Oasis

If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring $1 to Desert Oasis on Monday at 6 PM. Yes, we are now back to every Monday evening at 6 PM, so please come and join us.

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 usually play 1-3 games, depending on what time they arrive. Players are randomly assigned to tables, and each game normally takes one hour. For each game you play, you need to bring 12 dimes and 1 quarter. So if you plan to play 3 games, bring 36 dimes and 3 quarters.

New players are always welcome.

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

Friday Poker is back playing every Friday evening at Desert Oasis. 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 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. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.

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

The new year will be starting with tournament play the third Thursday of January, February and March. Entrance fee will be $1 for each entry. Exact change is a big plus. Regular play will be available as usual if you don’t wish to enter the tournament. We look forward to seeing you and playing with you on all Thursdays as usual.

Board games similar to Scrabble have been around for over 2000 years. Egypt’s King Tut was put to his final rest with various board games so he could play his favorite games in the afterlife. The Ashanti tribe of Ghana is believed to have invented a board game known as “Wari,” which over time, has become known as Mancala.

Society evolved and progressed over the years until approximately the 1800s, with a game called “Mansion.” The basis of that game was to reach Heaven before other players. Other games invented over the last 200 years are Parcheesi, Clue, Scrabble, and Monopoly. These are just a few of the most popular games.

Chris Haney and Scott Abbott were playing a game of Scrabble when the idea for a new game called “Trivial Pursuit” presented itself. By way of information, Milton-Bradley is one of the largest manufacturers of board games.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Claudia Case 206-579-6500 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

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

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

Please feel free to call Sue if you have any questions or suggestions.

Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis

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

Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands.

Bring $1 for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night.

The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $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: 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.

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

Music Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 520-308-8881 mmoyerpp@gmail.com

Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista Patio (Desert Oasis/Saguaro if bad weather)

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) a cappella chorus in song for just 1½ hours every Monday morning. It’s a great way to start each week. Music provided. SCOV visitors are welcome.

There is strength in numbers; the more, the merrier.

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Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Tues 1:30-3 PM 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming, using African djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests.

Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends.

People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Mon., 3 PM, Mike and Kathy Moyer’s home, 1637 E.Crown Ridge Way

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. All ability levels welcome. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every Monday. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com Pres. Bob Westendorf rwestendorf@live.com Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. Kathy Mashburn 435-790-4481 kathyp638@gmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

Our club meets Tuesdays, 10 AM, Desert Oasis. Beginners classes are Tuesdays, 9:15 AM, Desert Oasis. Shake off the dust, tune up the strings and be ready to sing and strum.

Sports

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Ron Wheeler 801-791-2903 ourwildplaces@gmail.com VP Scott Schlapkohl 970-846-1951 sschlapkohl@msn.com Membership Fred Finney 520-297-2485 fvfinney@comcast.net www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Vistoso Cyclists membership is only $15/year, hard to believe, given we are one of the best cycling clubs for seniors in the nation. Aside from the rides, our members enjoy our very useful website, including a searchable member directory, club classifieds, online ride schedule, cycling resources and more.

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We offer several hundred scheduled rides year-round, among four different ride subgroups, from 20-60+ miles, to cafe destinations within Tucson and nearby towns, utilizing both pathways and roadways. Occasional away rides are offered as well. Our cafe stops offer coffee and conversation, greatly enjoyed by our members.

The club has e-bike, mountain biking, and Women on Wheels subgroups. There’s also our monthly club newsletter email.

All schedules can be found within the excellent member area of our website. We also host social events and support both the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank and Wheels for Kids. For more information or to join, visit our website.

Miles, smiles and tailwinds.

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

New members are always welcome. The club dues are only $5. If one of our beginning players wants some direction or training, contact Robert Dufur and he will find a mentor for you.

Our weekly activities are two round robin tournaments on Mondays, 2-4 PM, and Thursdays, 10 AM-Noon. Members at all levels are welcome. 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. We have a traveling team that plays six other communities the second Saturday of each month. Technically, the Billiards Room is reserved for members only, Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM; however, if there are open tables, any resident can play.

Our club championship has reached the final pairing. Jim Baker will be playing Mike Connoy to determine our 2021 champion.

Birders Group Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup Next meeting Fri., Feb. 25, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The red-tailed hawk is one of several large hawks that can be seen here in SCOV. This stocky hawk, with a wingspan of 49 inches, is resident in almost all of the U.S.A.; however, the Western population is the most variJack Welch photo able in looks, ranging from light to dark morphs (color variations). Unlike the Harris hawk, it hunts solo, but like them, helps thin out our rodent population.

All SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips to learn more about the birds here in Arizona. Below are listed upcoming bird outings. If you are interested in going on any of these, contact the trip coordinator for details at least three

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days in advance and ask to be added to our mailing list.

Thursday, February 3, Cienega Preserve, Nancy Bern, lanbern@hotmail.com Tuesday, February 8, Reid Park, Mona Connoy, mjconnoy@gmail.com Thursday, February 17, TBD (local), Barbara Gates, bgates@udel.edu Wednesday, February 23, Madera Canyon/Canoa Ranch, Max Haegele, 43avocet@gmail.com

Bocce Pres. Gail Parson, gailma@comcast.net Vice Pres. Jim Steinmetz, vintner713@gmail.com www.scovbocce.weebly.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 1-3 PM and 3-5 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.

Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

Dear gun enthusiasts: Covid and other illnesses have kept us from regular meetings; however, we need to recruit and elect new officers to keep our club alive. If we can find a suitable location, we will meet in February. Contact Bill Snead to volunteer ASAP. We also need to update our exisitng list of members for future meeting notification, as well as add any new SCOV residents interested in the club. Send an email with your current contact information to Bill.

Hiking Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

The SCOV Hiking Club has seven new hiking guides this year. Their hikes are included in the February schedule.

With our annual spring picnic set for February 22, there is still time for members who have paid their dues (still only $7) to complete hikes toward their next mileage patch.

Oracle State Park will be the site of this year’s picnic, where we hike, eat, talk with fellow hikers and present mileage awards. See our website for more details.

Hello fun. Welcome men and women. No experience necessary. Bring your own equipment. Easy to learn. The more you play, the better you get. Did you know seniors 70 and older pitch from a shorter distance with less effort and more accuracy? The shorter distance also makes the game more fun for women. YouTube has several videos of everything related to horseshoes. Check it out.

Good exercise, good people and friendly competition.

Pickleball Pres. Tony Masterjohn tmasterjohn15@gmail.com VP Training Doug Brown wizisland@comcast.net Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org If you are ever in the vicinity of the pickleball courts Monday, Wednesday or Saturday evenings, you will observe several things.

The lights are on and there are women playing who are a having a whole lot of fun. The camaraderie and laughter which is shared by these women, is just what the doctor ordered. Not only do these women have frequent socials with cookies, hot chocolate and pizza, they have an excuse to have fellowship. They also raised $360 for Youth On Their Moon rising over the Catalina Mountains Own this past Christmas. What is most exciting is they experience beautiful sunsets and moonrises. The group was formed in 2013 by Bonnie Baird, who not only saw a need for just women to play causal pickleball, but also mentored those who are just learning the game. Check the schedule for starting times or show up around 5 PM.

Photo taken at Aravaipa by Robert Jorgenson

Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789, Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 Tom Calder 520-730-6345 tom@tomcalder.com Oct.-Apr., Tue., Thu., 2 PM The Pits at Catalina Vista

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 518-577-2022 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 kennesk@comcast.net Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 8:30-10:30 AM, Desert Oasis Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court

We look forward to playing and getting together for stories and laughs. Stay safe everyone.

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Table Tennis Co-chairs Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com Megan Jacoby 949-697-4665 cobymeg@gmail.com Catalina Vista

Attendance has increased for table tennis while room availability has decreased. Many other clubs are now using rooms that were originally designated for table tennis. As a result, our schedule for play fluctuates considerably, and it is recommended that players call Catalina Vista at 520-8258613 to make sure rooms are available the day they want to play.

Please note that Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM are now reserved for women. There is no table tennis on the first Tuesday of every month. All other days are for both men and women. Thanks for your understanding.

February Schedule Tue., Feb. 8, 15, 22 1:30-3:30 PM women club play

3:30-5:30 PM all club play Thu., Feb. 3, 17, 24 5:30-8:30 PM all club play Fri. No Fridays available in February Sat., Feb. 5, 12, 26 9 AM-Noon all club play

Tennis Pres. Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918, jabenshoof@msn.com Treas. Randy Harvey 402-990-7009 Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 8-10 AM, Bill Pitts 317-308-8155 Mixed tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 10 AM-Noon, Jen Garvin 520-400-4368 Ladies’ tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 AM-Noon, Chris Gerber 763-360-839 Jan Dunbar 815-766-0819 Mixed doubles socials, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474 Congratulations to the SCOV Women’s Interclub Tennis Team for a great season of competition and camaraderie with tennis clubs across Tucson this fall. Tennis is in full swing this February with The SCOV Women’s Interclub Tennis Team celebrates fun events and a great year of competition and camaraderie socials starting February 9 with the Women’s Valentine’s Day Round Robin and Social. Next is the Men’s Doubles Tournament February 14-27. Don’t miss the Mixed Doubles and Social event on February 20, a great way to play and meet fellow tennis enthusiasts. All SCOV residents are welcome to use our wonderful tennis courts. If you have any questions or would like to join the club, send an email to Jim Benshoof.

Wallyball Pres. Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird0622@gmail.com VP Don Kahl 605-310-3270 kahl.don@gmail.com Treas. Janell Raty 530-401-2477 janell066@yahoo.com Game days, Tue., Fri., setup 12:45 PM, play 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Ct. www.wallyball.us

Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court, with three to five players on a side. Players use the side walls to create angles, but the ball cannot hit the ceiling or the back wall of the opposing team. It is great aerobic activity that burns calories, tones muscles, improves coordination and balance.

Come to the racquetball court in the AFC/Gym to see if the

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game is for you. Men and women are welcome, and tryouts are encouraged. Set up is at 12:45 PM, Tuesdays and Fridays, and games start at 1 PM. For additional information, contact one of our officers. We look forward to seeing you there.

Water Volleyball Pres. Pete Coy 360-739-4100 Petecoy@gmail.com VP Rich Winter 520-900-7542 Richwinmaui@gmail.com Treas. John Lesko 248-231-0546 Azjl1946@gmail.com Casual play Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM; Advanced play Mon., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis pool

Yes, we play water volleyball in the winter, and the pool is well-heated. We use the Desert Oasis pool three days per week and have loads of fun. Our club charter says it best.

“The purpose of the club is to meet neighbors, have fun and get exercise.” Recreational water volleyball is Sunday and Thursday each week and includes players of all skill levels.

Everyone is welcome regardless of their ability. For most players, the more they play, the better they get. Advanced play on Mondays is for the more competitive players, but still comes with loads of laughs. Please feel free to put your suit on and come by to play or just watch. You will always be welcome.

Travel

Day Trippers Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Membership Laura and Tom Held 520-447-5170 Third Sun., 1 PM, Catalina Vista

We are planning many wonderful trips and events for 2022.

Sign up at the meetings. Always bring your checkbooks and wear your name tags.

Fri., Feb. 25: Tucson Rodeo. Bus leaves 10:30 AM. $100 pp includes reserved covered seating in the Vaquero Club, Texas BBQ buffet and 3 free drinks from the bar. Monitor: Laura Suchocki Wed., Mar. 23: Chihuly glass blower, Phoenix Botanical Gardens. $85 pp, lunch included at Cheddars. Monitor: Laura Suchocki Sat., Apr. 9: Blessing of the Vineyard at Sonoita. In addition to tasting a variety of wines from several wineries near Elgin, AZ, there will be a procession through the Sonoita Vineyard following Father Greg.

Included in the cost of $60 pp are 10 wine tasting tickets. More info to follow. Monitor: Pam Divis Thu., Apr. 21: Dolly Steamboat. $81 pp includes lunch and boat trip. Monitor: Laura Suchocki Sun., May 8–Sun., May 15: Utah National Parks. Monitor: Laura Suchocki Wed., Jun. 1: Gaslight Theatre on Broadway to see The Three Musketeers, dinner at Little Anthony’s. Bus leaves 4 PM. Monitor: Lynn Krivitz June: Lavender farm (plants in bloom)

What is an artifact?

Statues, depictions, artificial flowers, decorative yard ornaments or other man-made artificial decorations are not allowed in front yards. They may be placed on top of front- or street-facing courtyard walls.

Refer to Development Standards Section 2.17 xiv.

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RV Club - Sundowners Pres. John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com VP Eric Wiley 360-510-1641 w.eric.wiley@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org Membership meetings second Mon., 9 AM Our next scheduled meeting will be Monday, February 14, 9 AM, Catalina Vista.

After the meeting, our annual Valentine’s Day luncheon party will be held at Carlota’s Authentic Mexican restaurant, Catalina, AZ. Please visit Roger was particularly excited about the white elephant gift exchange at our annual Christmas party the Sundowner’s website and sign up if you wish to attend. In addition to the regular club business agenda, there will be a presentation on good boondocking practices.

The Las Vegas trip is now a formal club trip. For any proposed trips you are interested in joining, please visit the website or sign up at the meeting. The concept of online only sign-up has been abandoned.

Our Sundowner Emporium, with merchandise sporting our unique club logo, has been converted to an online store, Cafe Press. Check the website for the link to the store, or use www.cafepress.com/sundownersrvclub in your browser.

Town of Oro Valley The Town of Oro Valley Community Academy provides residents with the opportunity to learn more about their community and local government. Join Town staff and local experts for this fun and engaging program. The next session will be held twice a week throughout March 2022. Topics include governance, finances, planning, growth, zoning, roadways, parks and recreation, water and public safety to name a few. Register online by February 28. Visit www.orovalleyaz.gov, and enter Community Academy in the search bar. Questions? Call 520-229-5062.

Partnered Organizations The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information. Due to Covid-19, some groups are not currently meeting. See website for up-to-date information and confirm with the organization’s leader.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Meetings suspended until further notice

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Alzheimer’s Education and Support Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo (suspended until futher notice)

Whether you are a caregiver, a person with mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research, to provide support for all affected by sharing ideas and concerns and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Cancer Support Contact: Rita Menet, 920-659-1428, rita.menet@gmail.com First Wed., 4:15-5:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio (suspended until further notice)

We are seeking a new leader to facilitate our Cancer Support Group. No professional facilitator experience is required –just a passion for those who are affected by cancer. Meetings include an exchange of information and discussion from those who have cancer or are survivors of cancer, and their families and caregivers. Meeting day and time open to change starting in February. This support group facilitator can be a seasonal resident. If interested please contact Rita Menet or Laura Held 520-447-5170.

Caregivers’ Support Facilitator: Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com First and Third Tue., 10:30 AM, call Ester for meeting place 520-818-0016

If you are caring for a partner, child, parent, sibling, friend or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment.

Diabetes Support Facilitator: Bill Bable 520-639-8845 Wcbcfp33@gmail.com First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Diabetes Support group has restarted in-person meetings.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about with diabetes or pre-diabetes, we welcome your presence. Please come if you are interested, or for more information, contact Bill Bable.

Grief Recovery and Support Franci Buenger, 208-610-3958 francibuenger@gmail.com First and third Thu., 1 PM, contact Franci for meeting place

This support group includes grief from any kind of loss such as the loss of a loved-one, a job or career, a relationship, or a pet. By sharing, you lighten the burden for yourself and others, and allow for healing.

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. We have guest speakers and discuss topics of interest.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com

Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is helpful to talk with others who understand.

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Vistoso Helpful Hands Dispatcher 520-447-0077 Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) is an all-volunteer organization providing year-round short-term assistance to SCOV residents.

Last month we told you about a recent addition to our forpay referral list: resident Darrel Cornelius, who has Golder Ranch Fire District lock boxes in stock and installs the unit for just $60. His correct phone number is 608-320-9175.

Our volunteer services include: transportation, meal delivery from The Views Restaurant, animal care, caregiver relief, errands, call check, light household/yard work/handyman jobs, paperwork organization, plus referrals for paid services.

For assistance call 520-447-0077 to reach a VHH dispatcher. If we cannot immediately answer, leave your name and number for a call 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 3,000 bikes to local nonprofits who 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.

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) preserves a way to donate money to Youth On Their Own (YOTO) and enjoy tax benefits under the new tax law.

Traditionally, people who contribute to charity itemize deductions and receive a tax benefit. Under the new law, people may be better off using the new, larger standard deduction.

If you are 72 or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA to charity tax-free as a QCD, which counts as your required minimum distribution but isn’t added to your adjusted gross income. And you still get the new, sizable standard deduction against other income. It’s a win-win.

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

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 to 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 on the first and third Saturdays of the month.

• Saturday, February 5, 3 PM, Austin Owen, a mix of Latin music, songs from the 60s including Brit pop, R&B and country western.

• Saturday, February 19, 4 PM, Lazaret, a mix of experimental rock and roll, with hints of jazz influence.

All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) The El Presidio Chapter, NSDAR, will meet Thursday, February 10, Noon, for lunch and a program. Any woman over the age of 18, who is descended from someone who supported the American Revolution is eligible for DAR membership. For information and lunch reservations, contact Holly Gibson 303-548-1299.

Oro Valley Theatre Company Hurry and get your tickets now for Same Time, Next Year.

Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New American Play in 1975 and running for four years on Broadway, this romantic comedy remains one of the world’s most widely produced plays. Performances will be held (just a few blocks away) on February 20, 22 and 23. Buy your tickets online at www.gaslightmusichall.com or call 520-529-1000.

Square Dancing SaddleBrooke Squares’ club dances are on Sundays, usually at SaddleBrooke’s Mountain View Ballroom, 38759 Mountain View Blvd., from 7-9 PM, nonmembers $8 pp.

Casual dress. Singles and couples are welcome. Special Sweetheart Dance Friday, February 11, 7-9 PM, Vermillion Room HOA 1. Contact SCOV resident Karen Duellman kmduellman@gmail.com for more information.

Tucson Toastmasters Do you want to improve your speaking skills, selfconfidence, and leadership abilities? We invite you to visit our Tucson Toastmasters Club. We focus on these areas of professional development while having a lot of fun. Meetings are Tuesdays, Noon1 PM, virtual via WebEx for now. Contact Deb Ramsey 520545-0587; email to receive login information dramsey@yoto. org. Website https://7381.toastmastersclubs.org/.

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Volunteer Opportunities Literacy Connects Calling all Curious Book Lovers and Readers. Literacy Connects’ Reading Seed Program is looking for coaches.

If you find joy in seeking out the perfect book, learning something new, and think that everyone should have access to programs and materials that spark a love of reading, this is the volunteer gig for you. To learn more, visit www.literacyconnects.org and click on “Volunteer.”

Coaches inspire a love for reading in elementary school children 1.5 hours/week. Come be a coach today.

Pack Meals for Feed My Starving Children Each day 6,200 children die due to hunger. Help save a life. Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN), with Feed My Starving Children, are packing one million meals–with your help. 5,000 volunteers are needed. Rally your friends, co-workers and clubs to help February 7-12 at OVCN. Go to OVCN.church for info and to sign up.

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.

WANTED TO BUY: For sale by owner home with a Catalina Mountain view. Please call Dawn at 520-907-0809.

DRIVER WANTED: To transport homeowner’s automobile from SCOV to Kansas City area. Mid to late Mar. 2022 preferred, but dates are flexible. Compensation, all expenses and return air fare offered. Call Ellie, 310-753-6368 or epenner41@ outlook.com.

FOR RENT: Three rentals, 2B/2BA; NS/NP, available May 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2022. King in master; queen in guest. Fully furnished. All have views. Will put on backup for 2023 if someone cancels. call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

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 master, 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 starting May 2022.

FOR RENT: Beautiful Sun City home with a very pretty spacious yard, available May through December, 2022. Reasonable seasonal monthly rates. This open floor plan home is fully furnished and tastefully decorated. 2 spacious BR, 2 BA and a mountain view from the patio. All utilities including HDTV, WiFi, computer and printer are provided. One month minimum. Please call 303-408-1983 for information and pictures.

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FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA, Cumberland model, on arroyo, with striking mountain views.

Fully tiled. King in primary; queen in guest. Separate office. Good WiFi, smart TV. Large backyard w/screened-in porch. One month minimum. NS/NP, Available May -Dec. 2022; Mar.-Dec. 2023. Contact Liz: lzymarinelli@gmail.com or text 631-3564637.

HOUSE WATCH: Jay’s Home Watch with TLC, “I’ll watch your home when you’re not.” I will check on your home regularly, water indoor plants, bring in mail, newspapers and packages, contact your handy person, landscaper, irrigation person, etc., if needed and take care of any emergencies that arise. I will email you with an update each time I visit your home. Jay Leutenberg, all-year resident. Call 520-818-0016, email jayleu35@gmail.com.

HOME WATCH: Karl’s Home Watch Service is committed to keeping a watchful eye on your home while you’re away. Karl, a Sun City Facilities monitor and full-time Sun City resident, will inspect your home’s interior and exterior for signs of problems with plumbing, irrigation, A/C, roof and more. Karl Leiderman, 520-406-8894, email: KHWS.Karl@gmail.com.

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.

PICK UP AND DRIVER AVAILABLE for local hauling. Reasonable rates. Call Roger at 503-473-1611.

EMERGENCY LOCKBOX provides a secure mini-vault for your door key and allows rapid access for 911 responders in case no one can get to the door to unlock it. Lockbox is $60 installed by a not-for-profit group of SCOV resident volunteers.

Details: emergencylockbox4me@gmail.com or 608-320-9175. Please note: this is an independent service by SCOV resident volunteers and not handled by the SCOV Administration or by the Golder Ranch Fire Department.

STAMP COLLECTORS: Stamp Ministry is the place to go for WW and US stamps.

We carry a huge selection of donated albums, accumulations and supplies. Located nearby at Global Recording Network, Catalina, AZ. Contact Dave at 520 730 9246 or stampin_WBT@Wycliffe.org.

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.

Linda S. Tucker, Attorney Wills • Probate • Trusts

Free Half Hour Consultation Phone or Office 520-257-1166 1846 E. Innovation Park Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85755 lindatuckerlaw@hotmail.com

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

“Waiting for prey” by Lisa Lawless

Janie Johnson-Russell captured a rainbow in front of snow capped Catalina Mountains on a January day

Paul Livingston observed this unusual cloud formation over the Catalina Mountains

Frolicking javelina baby Sheryl Hester

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4 x 8-inch engraved bricks, $125 each.

Proceeds from brick sales benefit SCOV, local veterans’ organizations and participating SCOV clubs.

Sample bricks and order forms can be found in the Library lobby.

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Sit quietly on the porch of your casita and enjoy the spectaular view, take a hike through the creek, or go for a stroll through lush orchards.

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issues as was the case with Dan. "I said I wasn't going to drive again, what if that had been a pedestrian?"

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