Sun City Oro Valley March 2022 Tipster

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

Tipster March 2022

Photo Courtesy Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection

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: Sundance Press To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, call 520-917-8065 for information.

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

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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 March 2022, PageRoom 2 3..............................................................WC3 Welcome Center Conference

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 scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com Mask Confusion? Don’t Feel Like the Lone Ranger!

by Ronna Heinig As we commemorate our second anniversary of the Covid pandemic, I feel compelled to take a serious look at how far we have come.

In the beginning, like many others, I saw this as nothing more than the flu, but as people got sick and died, I quickly reversed my position and started taking COVID seriously.

As I enjoyed my quarter pounder with cheese while sitting in my car, my spirits were lifted with the certainty that surely, soon a vaccine would be on the way and save us all.

I learned that wearing a mask was primarily to protect others from me, but I had to hope that somehow, masking up also provided some protection for me from everybody else.

January 2021, thank goodness, we did get the vaccine, but apparently not everyone shared my excitement at the chance of getting inoculated and ending this pandemic, so the mask debate continues.

Today I have a veritable buffet of masks…surgical, cloth, a gaiter with the MSU logo on it, even one with vents and filters.

I’m pretty sure most of you can identify with me on this.

But what have I learned? The EPA has researched masks and the percentage of Covid-size particles they filter out, and this is what I found. My MSU gaiter is the worst, filtering only 38% of particles. The cotton mask, 49%; the “surgical” mask, 60%; but the best mask to wear to protect myself is the N95 or KN95 at 80%-95% filtration.

So, as we hopefully transition from the pandemic and learn to live with the Covid virus, I am being proactive and, when necessary, protecting myself with my KN95 mask.

I suggest following the CDC pages (https://bit.ly/3GgD87H or https://bit.ly/3HBzve5). Since I am vaccinated and boosted, my risk is markedly lower for contracting Covid, being hospitalized or dying from the virus. When you see the statistics by age and vaccination status, the picture that is painted is markedly different than the scary stuff you hear on the news.

We’ve learned a lot in the last two years. Get vaccinated, wear a KN95 mask in risky situations, and we don’t have to rely on others to keep us safe.

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 On the Cover.................................. 5 Association Committees................. 7 Golf................................................ 10 Coming Events.............................. 12 Workshops and Classes................. 13 Memoriam..................................... 13

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080 Here is to the Horn Honkers of Sun City Oro Valley A few times each week, one particular resident drives past my office window in his golf cart and honks his horn. Sometimes I’m able to get to my door in time to open it and exchange greetings with this wonderful man. More often than not, I’m busy or too slow to catch him before he is on his way to golf.

Don, that is his name, always honks even though I don’t always make it to the door. He will never know how that lifts and brightens my spirit for the day. His kind actions caused me to stop and ponder, as I contemplated this month’s Tipster article, how many of these acts of kindness he and others in the community perform each and every day for their neighbors and the community.

Don and those like him in the community go about their daily activities never asking for recognition for doing good, they just do it. They are the unsung heroes of Sun City Oro Valley.

So this short but sweet article is in recognition of all those residents who honk their horn, so to speak, in our community. Whether it is checking on a neighbor, cooking a meal for someone who is sick, calling someone just to visit or serving in a million other ways, my hat is off to you, and you all deserve a standing ovation. You are a major part of what makes this community great. Thank you and please never stop.

A Word to Our Readers: This issue of the Tipster is printed on slightly thinner paper than we normally use for your community magazine.

This is because the pandemic-related supply chain issues are affecting the availability of the specific paper that we use for the Tipster. We expect this to be temporary and will return to the thicker paper when it becomes available.

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

Clubs............................................. 14 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 14 Continuing Education................. 18 Cultural & Social......................... 19 Dance......................................... 22 Exercise...................................... 23 Games........................................ 26

Thursday, March 24 9 – 10 AM, WC3 Music.......................................... 28 Sports......................................... 28 Travel.......................................... 31 Town of Oro Valley....................... 31 Partnered Organizations............... 31 Extended Community................... 32 Volunteer Opportunity.................. 33 Classifieds...................................... 34 Photo Scrapbook........................... 35

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

Monitoring Wildlife in Our Area

by Marsha Dean

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n 2006, Pima County voters approved a $2.1 billion Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan to address comprehensive transportation improvements across the region. During the planning process, information about the effect of transportation activity on wildlife was presented by the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP). Included in the package was $45 million to protect and enhance wildlife linkages.

Among the projects to receive funding, the Arizona Department of Transportation received $11 million to construct two wildlife crossing structures (one overpass and one underThe yellow area shows nearby wildlife corridors between the Catalina pass) along and Tortolita Mountain ranges. The top pin is the overpass and the State Route bottom pin shows the location of the underpass. Fencing is used to 77 (Oracle Road) as funnel wildlife toward the passes. Courtesy CSDP part of their project to widen the road from four to six lanes. These structures were completed in 2016, enabling local wildlife to cross safely over and under the busy roadway, improving the health and safety of the wildlife populations as well as reducing risk to motorists from swerving or hitting animals in the roadway.

The overpass and underpass have cameras placed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The surrounding areas leading up to both sides of the passes have cameras that have been placed by CSDP. A number of SCOV residents volunteer with CSDP to assist with monitoring wildlife in our area. Desert Yes, there are badgers in the Sonoran Monitors check cameras that Desert, but you will seldom see one, are placed in open spaces east except on a wildlife camera. and west of Oracle Road, such CSDP photo as Big Wash and Catalina State Park. They hike to the camera locations and replace batteries and the SD cards that record photos of the wildlife that come in close proximity to the cameras.

There’s even a role for people who want to volunteer from

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home (see SCOV Resident, page 13). Desert Identifiers use their home computers to review the photos captured by the cameras. They identify the wildlife in the photos, which helps the Coalition track the Oro Valley Wildlife Crossings Project that reports the following information: • There are 20 active cameras divided equally east and west of the highway.

The chart shows the percentage of • 350,000 photos recorded to photos collected for species observed date. in Oro Valley, many of which use • 65 species (including mounthe overpass. Courtesy CSDP tain lion, bighorn, ringtail, coati, badger and raccoon) have been recorded. Many recorded species include birds.

• Mule deer activity increased west of the highway after construction of the crossings and has been steadily increasing, with a short pause after construction of the Big Wash multi-use trail.

• A female mountain lion used the underpass coming from Big Wash last summer, and cameras photographed her continuing to move northeast into Catalina State Park.

Jessica Moreno, Conservation Science Director for CSDP, reports that the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation provided funds to replace SCOV resident Jack Welch observed a five cameras in the Big Wash, which mountain lion in his backyard in were lost due to flooding.

December. Jack Welch photo CSDP hopes that these efforts to connect open spaces will ensure healthy wildlife populations.

Eventually, it is hoped that big horn sheep will return to the Tortolita Mountains. As the current RTA bond expires in the near future, it is hoped that similar wildlife linkages will be included in the next regional plan. It’s nice to know that SCOV residents are involved in these efforts.

For more information, visit the Coalition website: www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlife-linkages-2/

Javelina cross through the wildlife underpass while several coyotes take the higher overpass route. Arizona Game & Fish photos

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Home Inspection If you’re getting ready to sell your home or thinking about selling, you need to have an inspection of the exterior of your property by the Association. This can happen in three ways: courtesy inspection, listing inspection and escrow inspection. Each inspection is handled a bit differently, so this information is to make you aware of the differences. All inspections look at the entire exterior of the home and property for violations. The courtesy inspection is done at your request.

The Association inspector comes to the home, conducts the inspection, and then turns over the findings to you. Any violations found during this inspection are not recorded against the home. This provides an opportunity to correct violations prior to listing your home.

The listing inspection is requested by either you, the owner, or your realtor at the time of listing and is good for a 90-day period. Violations found during this inspection are not recorded against the home but are submitted to the title company in a mandatory compliance inspection report when the home enters escrow. Both the seller and buyer receive a copy of this report. Violations listed here may be negotiated as to who will resolve them during the resale process, either the owner or the buyer. If the buyer agrees to resolve a violation, a form is completed indicating as such. The Association follows up on the violation(s) 30 days after close of escrow. If the violation still exists, it is then entered against the home, and the violation resolution process begins with the Association.

The last inspection is the escrow inspection. This takes place if a listing inspection was not requested. Violations found during this inspection are submitted directly to the title company, and both seller and buyer receive a copy of the report. The disadvantage of the listing inspection is that both seller and buyer are made aware of the violations after resale negotiations are completed. There is no chance to resolve the violations prior to entering a contract for purchase.

If the violations have not been corrected when the home is re-inspected after close of escrow, the violation resolution process will begin, and the new owner inherits the existing violations.

You may want to consider the benefit of the courtesy inspection to avoid surprises during the busy time of listing and selling your home. It is a seller’s market out there. As of February 10, 2022, there were 15 homes on the market, and the average time for a home to be on the market was 12 days (YTD) and the cost per square foot was $267 (YTD).

If you are contemplating selling your home during this time, please keep this information about inspection in mind, or contact Conveyance Coordinator, Annette Lyons, alyons@ suncityorovalley.com or 520-917-8087.

Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 Exciting Things to Come Between club activities, the restaurant and the Association, many activities are availablefor residents to enjoy during our renovation of the Activity Center. It is exciting to think about the new things I am planning for you in the renovated building.

As you know, I keep an open door policy, and if you ever have any suggestions, contact me by email or by phone.

Let’s keep looking ahead.

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Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058 Revised Governing Documents On February 22, 2022, it is anticipated that the SCOV Board of Directors will approve changes to the Development Standards proposed by the Architectural Review Committees as well as a revision of Board Policy ARC-006, which covers Home Expansion and Patio Cover submittals.

The revised Development Standards and Board Policy ARC-006 can be found on our website at www.suncityorovalley.com > Members > Documents. You may also pick up copies at the Welcome Center.

Board Policy ARC-006 explains the submittal procedures that are necessary if you are contemplating building a room addition or a patio cover. It is important that you know the model name of your house as you reference this policy, so you can ascertain whether the footprint of your house will be impacted by your project. You will meet the qualifications for either a Prequalified Expansion Submittal procedure or Major Home Expansion Submittal procedure. Each has a different process. If you have questions about the policy, please email us at scoroval@ciramail.com and we will contact you.

Please take the time to familiarize yourselves with these revised policies, so your submittal processes will be smooth and timely.

Unit # 2 3 5 7 10 12 12 12 17 17

Welcome New Neighbors – January Name From

Irma Downs Patricia Beardon Debra Wedmore William & Linda Blessing Don & Carol Barnett Gary & Regina Chambers Kathy Sue Lorenson Philippe Berard & Diane Turner Subhi & Linda Al-Mutawa Diane James & Mark Trentin

Tucson, AZ Sebastopol, CA Gilbert, AZ San Diego, CA Bellingham, WA Tucson, AZ

Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada Cave Creek, AZ Picabo, ID

January Housing Resale Information Resales 2022 2021

For the Month 11 9 2021 Total Sold - 208

YTD 11 9

2022: Active Listings as of 1/31/2022............................. 4 2021: Active Listings as of 1/31/2021............................. 6 Source: MLSSAZ®

January 2022 Average Age of New Owners:

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ON THE COVER Mule deer peering into “Screech Owl” camera monitored by Desert Monitor volunteers.

Photo courtesy of Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection

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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

January

Actual

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

345,156 222,254 10,607 179,639 4,541 140,851 903,048

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(55,174) (62,248) 1,305 786,931

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations

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Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,416,100 1,090,374 101,250 879,506 14,581 1,757,970 6,259,781

$ (455,386) $ (1,120,521) $ $ $ (49,704) $ (89,455) $ 4,944,597

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(455,215) (1,119,600) (48,000) (23,520) 4,613,446

387,691 92,862 117,740 8,045 127,713 115,000 849,051

$ 2,532,339 587,454 $ $ 754,782 52,464 $ $ 850,289 $ 805,000 $ 5,582,328

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,532,134 513,564 797,232 80,465 829,409 805,000 5,557,804

$ $

(115,959) 733,092

$ (816,186) $ 4,766,142

$ $

(805,000) 4,752,804

$

53,839

$

$

(139,358)

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first seven 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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7 Months 2021-2022 2,416,100 1,254,266 104,696 1,035,216 22,100 1,827,285 6,659,663

178,455

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meetings which will be held Monday, March 14, and Monday, March 28, 2 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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SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

The Library will host two author events this month. Chris Enss, Bill Markley and Phil Mills will discuss their numerous books on the legendary West on Wednesday, March 9, 10 AM, and JA Jance will speak about her newly-released book, Nothing to Lose on Thursday, March 10, 1 PM. Authors will sign books after both events. These are ticketed events. Tickets will be available in the Library.

The Tucson Festival of Books returns this year. This incredible event takes place on the University of Arizona campus March 12 and 13. The Friends of the Library (FOL) plans to run a bus from SCOV to the campus on Sunday, March 13. See Coming Events, March 1 and 2, on page 12 for ticket information.

A huge thank you to the Sun City Vistoso Foundation for providing a grant to the Library for large-print books. We are receiving many requests from patrons for this collection.

This grant will fund almost 100 new large-print books from best-selling authors over the next year.

FOL members, mark your calendar for the annual FOL Great Views event, scheduled for Monday, April 4. Garry Buck will offer insight on, and play trailers for over 20 movies, all available in our Library or through online streaming services. “This Week in SCOV” will have more information and ticket availability.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Stretching Stretching helps maintain flexibility. It is often overlooked in youth, when muscles are healthier. But aging leads to a loss of flexibility in the muscles and tendons. Muscles shorten and don’t function properly. That increases the risk for muscle cramps and pain, muscle damage, strains, joint pain and falling, making it tough to get through daily activities, such as bending down to tie your shoes. Likewise, stretching the muscles routinely makes them longer and more flexible, which increases your range of motion and reduces pain and the risk for injury. Aim for a program of stretching every day or at least three or four times per week. Warm up your muscles first, with a few minutes of dynamic stretches–repetitive motion such as marching in place or arm circles. That gets blood and oxygen to muscles and makes them amenable to change. Then perform static stretches (holding a stretch position for up to 60 seconds) for the calves, the hamstrings, hip flexors, quadriceps and the muscles of the shoulders, neck and lower back. However, don’t push a stretch into the painful range. That tightens the muscle and is counterproductive.

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

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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.

Association Committees Help Needed This Help Needed section seeks volunteer help for various Association Committees. You must be an owner/resident to serve. To apply, go to the SCOV homepage www.suncityorovalley.com > Members > Committees > Volunteer Application and fill out the online form.

The Posse is looking for new members. The commitment is only six hours a year to help provide this worthwhile service to our community.

Call Linda Simōn for more information 520-789-7169.

The Tipster Editorial Committee is looking for new members with previous editorial experience. If you have questions, call the committee chair or one of the members listed on page 2 of any Tipster.

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

Due to the unpredictability of Covid, the Active Health presentations are canceled for the rest of the winter season.

We hope to come back strong next winter season. Until then please join our community walking project, SCOV Walks!

Come join other walkers any weekday, all year-round. Start walking promptly at 9 AM from Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista or in front of AFC. Come with friends, or meet new ones.

Walk at your own pace. Suggested routes are two miles, but you can turn around at any point. See the following link for more information: https://suncityorovalley.com/members/ services/health-and-fitness, then search MAPS.

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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 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

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) needs you.

The ARC is responsible for ensuring that all changes, alterations and improvements to the exterior of our homes and landscaping conform and harmonize with the existing surroundings, residences and landscaping. Our meetings are twice a month to consider homeowner submittals for exterior improvements to their residence or lot.

If interested, we would like to visit with you. Contact us at arc@suncityorovalley.com or submit an application at www.suncityorovalley.com > Members > Committees > Volunteer application.

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 ACRTF members to attend in person. Non-vaccinated 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 SCOV website (go to Members > Committees > ACRTF) provides the ACRTF Charter and other information for the task force.

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

Are you a new resident or have you moved within SCOV? I use the monthly SCOV Resale Report to update the directory database. Those who have sold their homes are removed from the database, and the new owners are unlisted by default. This includes those who move within SCOV. Why? Many people own more than one house here. Some of these multiples are temporary while the owner buys a new house and sells the old one. Others are permanent and used as rentals. And others are bought to rehab and flip. Thus, all new owners are unlisted by default.

To add or update your information, 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. You can choose to have certain information unlisted in the paper phone book and/or online.

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.

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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 www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/vote-2022/ for information SCOV Vote On Tuesday, March 22, at 8:30 AM, the Election Committee will retrieve the results from Vote-Now, which is an independent, secure electronic voting service. The results will be reported to the Board, distributed throughout the community, and posted on the website and in “This Week In SCOV.”

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 FBC members to attend in person. Non-vaccinated committee members and all others can 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.

Current financial information is also available on the website.

The FBC will meet Monday, March 14, 2 PM, for the second review of the proposed 2022-2023 SCOV budget. If necessary, the third review of the budget will occur March 28.

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

Spring is here. Now is the time to get out and enjoy our wonderful weather. Make plans to meet friends at The Views Restaurant for happy hour held daily from 3-6 PM, or on Fridays and Saturdays for some great entertainment. Of course, the restaurant is always ready to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner. When making plans to visit, please remember we do not take reservations; seating is on a firstcome basis. Now is the time to make sure you have a table on the terrace, in the lounge or in the dining room with a view of the beautiful Catalina Mountains.

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

A huge thank you for a very successful Friends of the Library (FOL) membership drive. We had 205 people either renew or join for the first time. Kate Cusumano’s Tucson Festival of Books Great Reads was also a smashing success with 85 eager readers in attendance. Thank you, Kate, for once again giving us a taste of what the festival will be about. If you want to go to the festival on Sunday, March 13, consider letting us drive. Check Coming Events on page 12 for bus ticket information. We appreciate anyone who designates FOL as their Club Sponsor when they purchase a Legacy Brick. Every bit helps.

Bored? Looking for a fun get together with friends? Be on the lookout for Book B-I-N-G-O starting in April. This will be the third Wednesday of every month, open to the whole community. BYOB and appetizers, and win books.

What a wonderful way to support your Library.

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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 Spring is fast approaching, and offerings in the shop are reflecting new beginnings and colorful items for your viewing and buying pleasure. Featured artists this month are Jo Wickberg and Jo Wickberg (left) and Joan Kelley Joan Kelley.

Jo loves art.

After taking classes in various media, she decided to get back into making cards for sale. “I’m now concentrating on pop-up cards. They’re fun to make. On opening the card, flowers may pop up or maybe a big birthday cake, or a large “Thanks.” Another choice for her was making smaller cards with coordinating subject matter and putting three together to make one packet for sale.

Photographer and potter, Joan, makes decorative and functional clay items as well as photographic greeting and note cards. Although photography has been second nature her whole life, a love of pottery has taken over for the past 20 years, balancing mud play with clean digital imaging.

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

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

Our third year decorating SCOV with holiday lights has come and gone. The focus now is finalizing the lightshow by making one last bunch of flowers.

Workshops will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Residents will make these for SCOV. Pre-registration requirements are on www.SCOVLites.com. Attendees must be vaccinated and boosted.

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.

We are located at the end of the Cart Barn and are open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. You may make reservations up to two months in advance of a need, either on the website or in the Loan Room. If using the website, you may look at what is available and make a request for a reservation. We will confirm this by email within a week of your request. The Loan Room stocks most medical equipment, tables and chairs, a variety of beds and some children’s

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items. The Loan Room does not have any tools, ladders, etc. Please feel free to come in and see what is available.

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

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.

Neighborhood Pride Co-chairs Janette Simister, Anita Nisonger Questions, Jack Mooney 520-917-8079 scoroval@ciramail.com Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 What’s Right Around the Corner?

Spring is right around the corner, and here are spring cleaning reminders concerning personal yards: • Trees must be trimmed up at least seven feet over sidewalks and not block visibility of stop signs.

• Plants should not extend out over sidewalks, and frost damaged parts of shrubs and trees should be cut off and removed.

• Cracks in driveways, sidewalks, and where the cement meets the asphalt in the street are the responsibility of homeowners to keep weed-free.

• Maximum height of hedges, is three feet, six inches (3’6”) in the front yard area within twenty feet (20’) of the front property line or six feet (6’) in the side or rear yard areas.

• Shrubs near the entrance of a driveway should be cut to less than 42” in height so as not to block visibility of vehicles and walkers.

• Make sure your house number is visible from the street and that all lights in the fixture are lit, so it can be seen at night.

• Outside light bulbs are not to exceed 250 lumens per Oro Valley regulations.

Thank you for heeding the above and for continuing to take pride in your property.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis (no Mar. board meeting) www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

We’re back! The Posse will resume patrols the week of March 7. I want to thank the Posse board members for their willingness to continue to serve. Pat and Rich DiLallo are stepping down from the board; we wish them well and send out a big thank you to them (they have been with the Posse for 10 years). Thanks to the new members who have joined the Posse over the last few months. For many reasons, membership has declined over the last two years. New members are needed. The commitment is a minimum of six hours a year, which is two 3-hour patrols. Please consider this worthwhile service to our community. We need you. Call Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 for more information.

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

Semiannual inspections of SCOV facilities are one of the Properties Committee’s primary functions. The purpose of the inspection is to identify the condition and maintenance needs of SCOV facilities and grounds. Committee members, together with HOA maintenance staff, will conduct an inspection during March. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. 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.

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

If you are like some Tipster Editorial Committee members, you appreciate being able to skim through our community magazine and enjoy the photos. Captions help readers know what the photo is about, and many of us enjoy being able to put a name with a face when it comes to a photo of SCOV residents. If you submit a photo of club members, consider adding a caption with the people’s names and identify where they are in the photo (left to right). If it’s a large group, you don’t need to identify everyone, but we appreciate getting names of groups of four or fewer. If you submit a photo of flowers or wildlife, please include identification information if you have it.

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

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

We’re excited this month as the season comes into full bloom. You will see the Bermuda grass start to green up on the golf course.

As a reminder, the decision to not overseed was for the long-term health of the golf course.

The decision was made considering the advantages and disadvantages of playability. It has provided the opportunity to accomplish many projects with the extra time we wouldn’t normally have. Thank you for understanding how important it is for the golf course. The golf course condition has improved over the last few years, and will continue to improve.

Ultimately, the decision not to overseed the golf course will have long-term agronomic benefits.

Golfers and non-golfers alike, Chip & Putt league is back.

Join the fun on Thursdays at 4 PM. The entry fee is $15 pp, which includes golf, dinner and prizes.

The Cure for Cancer event is Sunday, March 13. The golf course will be dedicated to the tournament that day. If you have not already donated or registered to participate, please do so. Your support is appreciated. There is also a charity auction site to purchase items to support the University of Arizona Cancer Center: bit.ly/tvgcureauction.

The annual Oro Valley Amateur Championship is March 26-27. The entry fee is $175 and $75 for annual golf members at The Views Golf Club. For more information, contact the Pro Shop or go to the www.theviewsgolfclub.com.

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Bring your pup for Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 24, 4-5 PM, on the driving range tee. There will be drink specials and treats for the dogs. Social dogs with up-to-date shots are welcome, leashes required.

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

March usually is when the weather begins to warm up in Tucson. That is important this year because it means the Bermuda grass will start to green up on the golf course. It takes weeks for the grass to become a uniform green color in the fairways and roughs, but starting the process to break dormancy will be a welcome sight.

During January, the roughs and fairways were sprayed with herbicides to remove any existing weeds, while also preventing future weeds in the spring and early summer.

This was one of the big reasons for not overseeding this year. The Poa Annua that appears every spring in overseeded fairways was also removed as part of this application.

Over the next several years, the fairways and approaches will have fewer weeds throughout the overseed season leaving a much cleaner appearance.

The decision has already been made concerning overseeding this fall. The fairways, approaches, driving range tee, short-game area fairway and tee boxes that transitioned well will be overseeded starting September 19. The golf course will reopen on October 10, followed by the usual two weeks of cart-path-only restriction for golf carts to allow the fairways to dry out. The plan moving forward in regard to overseeding will be following the USGA recommendation of not overseeding every 5 to 10 years for the health of the turf. Based on this recommendation, the next time the golf course will not be overseeded is 2030, after eight years of consecutive overseeding.

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

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Rocky Gedrose mgedrose1@gmail.com 770.331.8281 Membership Dean Silverlock dsilverlock8@gmail.com Play Wed. AM

Spring is here, the birds are singing and the Bermuda is growing. This is a great time to join us on Wednesdays for fellowship, competition and fun.

March 2 - Club Championship March 5 - Club Championship March 9 - Club Championship March 16 - Team Stableford March 23 - Heartless Scramble March 23 - Individual Stableford

esident Doris R

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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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.

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

VP/Membership Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com

League play Tue. mornings

The 18-Hole Women’s Golf League has a general meeting and luncheon once a month. At these luncheons we recognize the members who have achieved various golfing benchmarks in the previous month. We enjoy these get-togethers, though it has been a little challenging due to Covid.

Each month our social director, Vickie Snook, organizes a lunch for all our members. Vickie has a great team to make sure everything is ready when golfers arrive for lunch after golf. In February, she planned a fun chili cook-off competition.

I want to thank Vickie for all of the work she does for the club each month, as well as the volunteers that prepare the various dishes that are so wonderful.

Our social director, Vickie Snook 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

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club is a friendly group that plays weekly on Thursday mornings. We are preparing for the Cure for Cancer Tournament March 13 and, in addition, we organize our members to play at neighboring ladies golf club invitational tournaments. Contact our membership chair to become a member of this fun group of gals.

Follow The Views Golf on Instagram: @theviewsgolf

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

As spring approaches, it’s great to see our desert home come back to life. Welcome to our visitors who come for the perfect weather. With the larger use of the restaurant our staff appreciates your patience as we serve you.

Let me tell you about one of our cooks, Skeeter Reynolds. He hit the ground running Manny Vasquez and his ability to keep the line flowing has provided our patrons great service. He is an excellent line cook. Say hi next time you’re in The Views!

Thank you for your support and patronage of The Views Restaurant.

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

Have you noticed that the Tin Man at the Fitness Center can smile?

Do you know why? It is because he is so appreciative to so many of you for your donations to your Foundation that not only made his existence possible, but also make Sun City such a vibrant, caring and supportive place to live.

As of February 1, 2022, over 250 generous households have donated in excess of $50,000 since July. Your Foundation board has been diligently reviewing grant requests as to what worthy projects these donations are to be used for.

To all who have made a donation, your Foundation board thanks you. You make a difference. If you haven’t given yet, please join your friends and neighbors in this endeavor by making a donation today.

And don’t forget to give the Tin Man a smile back and a wink as you walk by. It will make his and your day even happier.

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

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Coming Events

Monday, March 14, 10 AM-Noon

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.

SCOV Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale Mark your calendar for our sale 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. We hope to see you.

Every Day, 3-6 PM

Monday, March 14, 1 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.

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1 and 2, 9 AM-Noon Bus Ticket Sales for The Tucson Festival of Books The Friends of the Library (FOL) has chartered a bus to the Festival of Books. The bus leaves behind the Welcome Center on Sunday, March 13, 8:30 AM and departs UArizona campus at 3:30 PM. Ride in comfort on a restroom equipped coach and avoid the expense and search for parking.

Purchase tickets in the Library lobby. $5, FOL members; $10, nonmembers

Wednesday, March 9, 10 AM Chris Enss and Friends Author Event Chris Enss, a New York best-selling author, script writer and comedienne along with Bill Markley and Phil Mills will speak at Catalina Vista about their numerous books about the men and women who shaped the American West. This collection also includes some western-themed children’s books. Several of their books will be available for purchase and signing after the event. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free and are available in the Library.

Wednesday, March 9, 5-7:30 PM Joy of Dancing SC Starlight Dance Club presents a complimentary introduction to ballroom dancing especially for those who are curious and want to try something new at the AFC/Dance Studio. It is open to any SCOV resident who would like to join us for a fun evening with a one-hour lesson in basic foxtrot and rumba, followed by guided practice time. Dance partners will be available for single participants.

Clean soft-soled shoes are required. Register by calling Beth Allen 248-763-6266 or email scovstarlightdance@ gmail.com.

Thursday, March 10, 1 PM Catalina Vista JA Jance Author Event New York Times best-selling and award-winning mystery author JA Jance returns to SCOV to speak and highlight her new novel, Nothing to Lose. JA Jance’s writing career spans three decades and includes more than fifty books in four different series. Nothing to Lose and other titles will be available for purchase and signing by the author following the talk. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free and are available in the Library.

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Arts & Crafts Fair Sign-Up SCOV artisans who would like to participate in the annual Arts & Crafts Fair, sign up outside the Gift Shop Monday, March 14, at 1 PM. This year’s fair will take place on Saturday, November 12, and remain an outdoor event in the Artisan corridor. Table fee is $35, limit of two tables.

Sunday, March 20, 3 PM Free Outdoor Concert The Tucson Klezmerados, a Klezmer band of SCOV residents, will perform lively, fun music for an hour on Sunday, March 20, 3 PM, on the plaza in front of the Gift Shop. Bring your chairs and enjoy.

Monday, March 21, 4 PM Fraud Seminar – Bank of the West This seminar at Catalina Vista will help you to avoid scammers either by phone or obtaining access to your computer.

You must have a reservation to attend. Call Laura at 520917-4439 or Mary at 520-917-4438. The same information will be presented on March 23.

Tuesday, March 22, 8:30 AM SCOV Voting Results The Election Committee will retrieve the results from VoteNow, which is an independent, secure electronic voting service. The results will be reported to the Board and distributed throughout the community, posted on the website and in “This Week In SCOV.”

Wednesday, March 23, 1 PM Fraud Seminar – Bank of the West This seminar at Catalina Vista will help you to avoid scammers either by phone or obtaining access to your computer.

You must have a reservation to attend. Call Laura at 520917-4439 or Mary at 520-917-4438. The same information will be presented on March 21.

Wednesday, March 30, 1 PM “Things You Did Not Know Your Smart Phone Can Do” Come learn about your smart phone’s capability at Catalina Vista. You may learn something that you did not know.

Sunday, March 27, 2 PM and 6 PM Big Guns The SCOV Variety Theatre’s rip-snorting two-act play will be performed at the Gaslight Music Hall on Sunday, March 27, with shows at 2 PM and 6 PM. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Gaslight Music Hall (hours 10 AM to 8 PM, 520-529-1000) or online at www.gaslightmusichall.com.

Important new information: If you still have original tickets for Big Guns purchased back in 2020, contact Karen Alexander karen29alexander@gmail.com to arrange for a refund.

Those original tickets will not be honored by the Gaslight Music Hall on March 27.

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Thursday, March 31, 10:30 AM Tipster Collation Tipster collation will be done at Catalina Vista. To sign up, email carolynlerchtipster@gmail.com. Thank you in advance.

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.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes An AED class will take place on Wednesday, March 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.

For Your Information

Activity Center Art Project Update Our fundraising began in February and was received with enthusiastic support. We thank all SCOV residents who responded with a contribution. Please join your neighbors and donate to the goal of funding the completion of the signature art piece for the expanded Activity Center entry lobby.

Informational tables will continue to be in various SCOV areas, ready to give updates, answer questions about progress, provide concept drawings and accept your donations.

Any donation will be appreciated. Think property values, beautifying our surroundings and enhancing our joy and pride in SCOV. Immediate information/contributions, contact Sue Paluska 520-333-2034 or sue59pal@gmail.com.

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Beginning Photography and Photo Editing Class presented by the SCOV Technology Club via Zoom.

Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1-3 PM. Class is free, but membership in the Technology Club is required to participate. Dues are only $10/year. Contact laurahackenbrock@ hotmail.com for more information and to sign up.

Tennis Lessons Interested in the great sport of tennis? Or just wanting to “up” your game? Sign up for lessons from one of SCOV’s premier tennis players. Wednesday, March 9, lessons focus on forehand approach and volley; Wednesday, March 23, lessons focus on backhand approach and volley. These lessons are free to club members, and for a nominal tennis membership fee of $10 dollars, these lessons are for free for you, too. For more information and sign-up, contact Glenn Morse gmorse72@gmail.com.

Memoriam

Resident Lew Backer 1 Robert (Bob) F. Farmer 1 Patricia (Patty) Phillips 1

January 23 January 24 January 15

Former Resident Mary Anne Cooper 1 November 28 Marion Rosenbaum 1 December 28 Vic (Vito) Ponzo 1 January 12 Penny Davidsen 1 January 30

SCOV Resident’s Volunteer Experience (See related article on page 4)

Gay Russell is one of the volunteers from SCOV who participate in the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection wildlife monitoring program.

“I am not able to physically tramp around in the desert, but I volunteer as a “Desert Identifier,” someone who is sent the photo files from the chips on the motion-sensitive cameras mounted in the washes, and then goes through the photos, one by one, and identifies the animals. Records are kept of the animals sited on camera. We count the numbers in each scene. Each camera chip is examined by two volunteers and then the record totals are kept by the Coalition headquarters.

It is fun to see all the different animals that live in the area. Seeing that these animals live around us and they should be enjoyed and protected is important to me.

Without something like the Coalition and its volunteers, we would begin to lose some of our native animals.

We need to respect that the animals also live here and protect their safe passage from place to place.”

–Gay Russell

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

Unfortunately, the proposed Art 101 classes have been postponed indefinitely as Covid continues to be a concern within the arts groups. Meanwhile, the new exhibit at the Library has been installed for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Thanks to Susan Taylor for organizing this effort.

Featured this month is Eldon Ward, whose solo exhibit at the Artists & Makers Galleries, 11061 N. Oracle Rd., in Steam Pump Village, opens on March 4 and runs through April 30. A reception is planned for March 4 from 4-6 PM. His work will also be on display at Catalina Vista in SCOV during March.

His paintings are acrylic and other water-based media on panels he fabricates from salvaged hollow-core doors and other recycled materials. His works are characterized by graphic precision, vibrant colors and a combination of geometric and organic elements.

finishing), and then fire and glaze.” The luminaria pictured with Renee is one she is in the process of glazing.

This month, as in past years, Clay Club members are happy to donate approximately 100 handmade bowls to Tucson’s Interfaith Community Services fundraiser. This organization supports several local agencies.

Those interested in discovering the wonders of clay are asked to sign up in the Clay Studio for mandatory orientation. When a class can be arranged, you will be contacted.

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

Maryfaith Fox works on a new colored pencil piece

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.

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

The gourd artists are busy creating. We welcome anyone who would like to give it a try. We have all the materials you would need to create your own masterpiece.

Ristra by Eldon Ward 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.

Clay Pres. John Grandner 240-271-9585; VP Barb Peterson 612-710-9421 www.scovclayclub.com Clay Club member Renee Baker shared her techniques for “balloon” luminarias.

“To begin, I either hand build or throw a bowl. Then with a balloon inside, I build around the balloon with different shapes of clay.

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Members enjoyed participating in a class given by Sue Potter. What fun.

Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

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

Join our Facebook group Sun City Oro Valley

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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 L-r: Sandy works on her donkey pillow. Ann Symonds makes deliver these baby clothes. Kathy Cowsert cuts plastic bags for homeless mats to the Gospel Ressleeping mats cue 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.

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

If you are a new resident, please come visit the Art Studio to find a day and group of artists that best fits your artistic talent. We welcome a variety of skill levels.

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

The Vistoso Photo Club will have two events in March. On Wednesday, March 9, we will have a Zoom presentation at 6 PM. On Wednesday, March 23, we will have a judged photo competition via Zoom, again at 6 PM. Contact Ed Caine for an invitation to either of these events.

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

“Let’s Play” photo by Kathy Mashburn

Photo by Tom Prall In 1920, 32 million Americans lived and worked on farms, 30% of the nation’s population. One hundred years later, the count of farm families is 3.4 million, 10% of what it was a century earlier. They now comprise just 1% of Americans.

Yet they still feed our country and others, even if too many people mistakenly believe that food comes from Safeway.

Despite agricultural consolidation, the Underland family farm on the border of Minnesota and South Dakota lives again in miniature on our model railroad. Modeler Bob Underland has recreated the family homestead, building many of the structures and fencing from scratch using recycled wood.

Store-bought machinery and cattle bring the scene to life.

Pride of place belongs to the prize-winning Black Angus beef cattle Bob would still like to breed. Modelers create worlds both new and old; come join us and make yours come to life.

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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 Room 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 Sun City Library.

In mid-January the Sculpture Club started a class for new and current members taught by club member, Aleda Haug.

The class is focused on sculpting a head using a skull armature like the one shown in the picture. Aleda is guiding students while they use techniques illustrated by Juliana Lepine, sculptor, who is known for her miniature sculptures. The picture also shows the beginning stages of a head sculpture with clay applied to the skull armature and the beginning stages of developing the eyes and nose. Students were tasked to choose a model for this sculpture project.

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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 The progressive steps to produce an SFK wooden race car are: 1) Use a template to transfer the body outline to the scrap wood; then use the band saw to Seniors For Kids wooden cars, before and after. The cut out the car body. recycled piece of a 2 x 6 will end up as a race car.

2) Take the car body to the edge and reciprocating sanders to smooth the outer perimeter.

3) When the sanding is done, take the car body to the drill press to drill the holes for the axles. A forstner bit is used to drill the window.

4) Use the router to round over all the sharp corners.

5) Paint the wheels, axles (available in SFK supplies) and the car body. Use a stencil to obtain the numbers layout, which are hand painted.

6) Final assembly is the last step.

We are always looking for hands to help us make more of these. They are in high demand come holiday time. Hope to see you in the wood shop.

No business meeting in March.

Sewing 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

The sewing groups under Thimblelenas depend on donated materials for the many items made every year for local charities. We are always in need of used bed sheets (never used as cactus covers). These are cut up and sewn into crib sheets. Also needed are t-shirt backs and blank fronts.

These are made into newborn infants’ hats. Items can be dropped off at the Sewing Room during any club hours. Club members can reserve open times for personal projects, or sign up for one of the club times on SignUpGenius. To become a member, contact one of the club officers listed above. Membership is $5/ year.

Quilters

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

Our quilt show is now history. It was a great show with outstanding quilts on display. At the time of our writing this article, the winner of our beautiful opportunity quilt has not been determined.

We will be presenting a check to Tri-Community Food Bank at our Tuesday, March 8, luncheon/meeting. At that meeting we will also have signups for Penny’s Thursday, March 17, class on a red, white and blue scrappy quilt (other colors can be used). At the March 22 meeting, Jean Sax will show us the newest Accuquilt cutter dies.

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Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing

We are a team in Casa Amigas. If one member has a skill that another member wants to learn or needs help, it’s just natural for us to pitch in and help each other to make wonderful items to give to others. For example, Suzy Naglekerk and Leslie Monroe have collaborated to produce the cutest bags for teenagers at the Tohono O’odham Reservation in Sells.

Leslie machine embroiders symbols and images on the bags Suzy Naglekerk and Leslie Monroe show off their and Suzy sews match- collaborative effort to produce embroidered bags. ing fabric and buttons for straps and closures. You can get your creative juices flowing by learning to quilt, machine embroider, serge and eventually merge all these skills to create truly wonderful gifts and chartable items. Come into the sewing room or look at the display windows in the Artisan Center to see what magic goes on here in SCOV. If you are interested in being oriented to the sewing machines or Thimblelenas, contact Carol Myers at 715-754-2824.

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.

We have many new faces and lots of talking. We even had a lunch last month.

If, in your sorting and cleaning out, you find you have some flannel pieces, we are in need of the flannel to make the bodies of the bears. Donations are always accepted. Thank you for your support and the large donations of polyfil. You always come through to meet our need.

Thank you again to Seniors for Kids for continuing to sponsor our bear making. Please remember that kindness is good for all.

Pet Beds

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

Can we possibly love our pets more than we do? Let’s spread that love. The cats and dogs at the Humane Society love the attention we give to them with the warm pet beds we stuff. No sewing required. Please join us. We would like to thank whoever purchased a Legacy Walkway brick in our club name. We were able to purchase fabric to make more pet beds.

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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.

Have you been thinking about trying something new? Has your embroidery machine been sitting unused for several years?

Come to our monthly meeting, Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo. You Mandala design atop a quilted purse pocket need not own an embroidery machine to enjoy our club. See what others are making and get your creative juices flowing. 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. Hope to see you soon.

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

The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group meets Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. If you are interested in being part of our group, stop by the Sewing Room on Tuesday mornings. The group provides materials and instruction for those interested in learning hooking, and people interested in other arts using fiber are invited to join our group.

This project,

by Carrie Wiley, is a good illustration of using a unique yarn to obtain a special effect. Carrie found this yarn on sale and thought she could use it in a hooking project. Since she was looking for a furry effect for the bunnies in this picture, she used the yarn she purchased. If you notice, the middle bunny looks a little darker than the other two. The difference in color is due to the way she pulled the yarn through the hooking material. This is a good example of obtaining two different effects using the same material.

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

Show ‘n Share has been graced for four years by member, Ronna Heinig. During the last year, Ronna has been creating a genealogical scrapbook dating back to the early 1800s.

It is a beautiful compilation of photographs, history and personal stories. In addition to our club, Ronna is a member of the SCOV Board of Directors. She and her husband, Dan, are active members of Sundowners RV Club, of which Ronna is treasurer. Ronna enjoys playing poker and you may find her participating in the SCOV Walks.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Rich Rozehnal 520-638-6368 rozehnal@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

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

The featured artist of the month is Robin Kahn.

Robin began making jewelry after 27 years of teaching special education in Spokane, Washington. “It is such a pleasure to see people wearing my handcrafted wearable art!

I continue to develop my skills by taking classes at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and learning from the many talented artists in the Silversmith Studio in our community. I hope you stop by the Silversmith Studio window and see the diverse variety of beautiful jewelry displayed.”

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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

As Jo Anne and her husband were planning a move to SCOV, she was very excited to learn that SCOV has a glass club. She joined the club seven years ago and has been an integral part ever since. We are especially thankful for all of the work she has accomplished behind the scenes. One word that describes Jo Anne is dedication. We offer our compliments and gratitude to this talented lady. We were especially grateful when she agreed to be our president for not only two, but four years. Jo Anne is also Jo Anne Bowman with her beautiful a member of the Clay Club, fused glass hummingbird scene. she loves sewing and is on the SCOV Artisan Center Renovation Task Force.

Pertinent club information is listed above. Monitors are on duty Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Please come visit us. We offer a great blend of willingness, instruction and creativity.

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 mornings. Meet some wood carvers and see their projects.

While you are here, check out the Carver’s Club window displays of gourd art, bark and wood carvings. If you think you might be interested in wood carving, we will help you get started with some basswood, tools, a project and some basic instruction. If you are already a wood carver, bring your tools, 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., May 19, time and place TBA www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

Note the detail in John Njaa’s wood carving

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It takes a lot of time, effort and caring to make the SCOV Wood Shop one of the premier community woodshops in Arizona. For the past 15 years, SCOV and the woodworking club have been blessed with this month’s featured woodworker.

John Njaa was born to serve.

After 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy and years as a flight instructor, John brought his service to SCOV and has volunteered more than 1,000 hours. John has served the Woodworking Club as vice president, president and Wood

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Shop Master Monitor. He manages the Wood Shop website and is responsible for maintaining the shop equipment and purchasing all shop parts and supplies.

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.

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 Wednesday, March 9, 1-3 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 the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at UArizona will be speaking on our solar system and the planets. Also add Wednesday, April 20, 7-9 PM, to your calendar for the April general meeting.

An exciting star party was held on January 25 on the golf cart parking lot behind The Views Restaurant.

Members set up five telescopes for viewing the night skies. One member has a camera mounted on his telescope, which was connected to his iPad. During the party, he The Horsehead Nebula as photographed by member photographed Jim Pastore at the recent star party. the Horsehead Nebula for viewing on the iPad. The next star party is in late March.

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 Our ladies are in the middle of a great study in Timothy. Please consider joining us for a wonderful morning of prayer, fellowship and a blessed time in God’s Word.

You can join anytime. We love to see new faces. By the time you read this, we should be enjoying our beautiful Arizona spring weather. God is good! Psalm 100

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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 Jim Williams, presenting a program on Oro Valley history, on Monday, March 21, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. The presentation will be in-person, but we hope to also be able to have the program available on Zoom. Jim is a resident of SCOV, and the author of Claiming the Desert and a popular lecturer with the Institute for Learning in Retirement. This is a wonderful opportunity to attend a Genealogy Club meeting and find out about the history of Oro Valley and our society. You are welcome to join us. A Zoom link should be posted on our website approximately a week before the meeting, for those preferring virtual attendance.

Also, remember that RootsTech will be held virtually from March 3-5. You may sign up for RootsTech for free at www. familysearch.org/rootstech.

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 discussions of challenging ideas using the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation. Our current volume, Her Own Accord: American Women on Identity, Culture and Community, has sparked some lively exchanges. We have powered on through Covid challenges and are happy to have Canadian members back in-person.

As of this writing, we are meeting as scheduled in Catalina Vista, masked and fully vaccinated.

Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, please contact Barbara or Maryfaith.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

There are more than 600 Institutes for Learning in Retirement (ILR) around the country, often associated with a college or university. SCOV’s ILR was founded 20 years ago

by Gene and Lei Lane Bammel after they had spent several years driving down to the UArizona for SAGE classes (Senior Achievement through Growth). ILR courses in both winter and fall provide on-site learning opportunities with your neighbors at a modest price. Check our website for information about membership.

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

At our March meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 3 PM, Catalina Vista, there will be a presentation on “How the Warburg Way helps with cancer” by Linda Meade-Tollin, Ph.D., co-inventor of the Warburg Way and UArizona College of Medicine Research Assistant Professor Emerita, and Martha Gonzales. Dr. Meade-Tollin has been involved in cancerrelated research at UArizona since 1975 and is an Arizona Cancer Center member. Ms. Gonzales is co-owner/administrative director of the only clinic outside of China offering the Warburg Way, located in Nogales, Sonora (near the border).

They will discuss the science behind the Warburg Way protocol, what it is and what it does, benefits and advantages,

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types of tumors treated, success stories, including with late stage cancer, and results from the Nogales clinic and a major study in China www.thewarburgway.com.

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

Club member Esther Berlot’s scathing poem conveys an important lesson: It is not only morally superior, but practically more effective, to praise and encourage before suggesting improvements. Our group has successfully followed those principles for over 20 years, creating a safe and nurturing environment that continues to foster friendships as we aid and encourage one another to better success in our poetic endeavors. Kindness and respect are bywords that we follow, and we’re always glad to welcome new members.

Inquisition A poet sits in the docket. / A jutting jaw leans forward / listening to a monsoon / of slashed phrases.

Hands flail like birds / pecking at ramblings, / demanding perfection.

The incoming verbal storm / rips up roots. / Revised phrases, grammar, spelling and punctuation / leave clauses to dangle in limbo.

After storm subsides, / a shattered ego hides in arrogance / to defend her stance.

The inquisition has silenced / a poet’s lyrical voice.

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

“Beginning Photography and Photo Editing” classes are available for free to club members. Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1-3 PM, via Zoom. Contact laurahackenbrock@ hotmail.com for more information and to sign up.

Visit the website and click on Classes to see our current offerings.

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 includes: (All new) baby items – wipes, all sizes of diapers; Pull-Ups; men’s products; face masks (children’s sizes); sanitizing wipes; gift cards up to $25 each are also helpful (Visa/Mastercard, Walmart, Target, Amazon, Fry’s). Go to www.emergecenter.org.

SCOV Charity Works also supports IMPACT of Southern Arizona by collecting a specific food product each month.

Look for information regarding a future SCOV Char-

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ity Works fundraiser benefitting Emerge! in “This Week In SCOV.” We always welcome new members. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 8, 9 AM, WC3.

Democratic Club Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com Next meeting, Sat., Mar. 12, 1 PM, Zoom

The Primary Election is August 2, and this month our speakers are the two Democratic candidates running for the office of Arizona Attorney General. As the chief legal officer of the state, he or she has the powers of investigation and prosecution for the State.

Who should it be? We will hear Kris Mayes, who in her wide career in government has served most recently as a member of Arizona’s Corporation Commission, and Diego Rodriguez who has served as Deputy County Attorney in Pima County and most recently in Arizona’s House of Representatives from Arizona’s 27th District.

Plan to stay after the meeting for informal discussion about the issues that concern you and what you would like to see done about them.

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 March is Pet Poison Prevention Month. One of the most common causes of toxins in pets is over-the-counter and prescription medications. Since we reside in a 55+ community, many of us are taking a mix of medications and supplements for various health Mavros is watching out for these guys backs. issues. Even small She is a 94 lb goldendoodle that is as sweet quantities can be danas can be. gerous for our pets.

Please make sure that your meds are kept out of reach and if you do drop any on the floor, pick them up immediately. If you do suspect your pet ingested something harmful, call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.

Our next club meeting is Thursday, March 17. Theresa Gonzalez, DVM, will be giving a presentation on “Holistic Pet Care.”

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 In March, we will be learning about and visiting Mission Garden. Mission Garden, near the birthplace of Tucson, showcases heritage crops and heirloom trees. Would you like to learn the practical wisdom of desert garden practices? Please join us for our March meeting on Saturday, March 19, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Due to Covid concerns, masks are mandatory. Our March tour is on

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Friday, March 25, at Mission Garden. Sign up at the general meeting.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 9, when the Garden Club will be hosting 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 This year, the Jewish holiday of Purim falls on March 17, celebrating Queen Esther’s thwarting of Haman’s plans to destroy the Jews in the 5th century BCE. It is normally a raucous holiday, when people dress in costume, eat delicious pastries called hamantaschen, and thorHappy Purim! oughly enjoy themselves. This year Purim festivities will be subdued due to Covid. Hopefully, some of us might want to celebrate in our homes with friends and family. Havurah group activities remain canceled, although we hope to have our yearly installation of new officers and ice cream social on Monday, March 21. Check our website for updates. Zoom Book Group meetings continue. We will discuss The Book of Lost Names

by Kristen Hamel on Tuesday, March 8, 3:30 PM. Join us.

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, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio/patio (weather permitting). The regular format is 20 minutes of discussion of a reading, 25 minutes silent sitting meditation, 10 minutes silent walking meditation and 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 any time. We welcome all to come and steep themselves in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. For more information, arrive a few minutes early to ask those who regularly attend or email 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 (DecemberMarch) themed dinners in indi- L-r: Jack and Sally Evert, Allan Mashburn and Charlotte vidual members’ and Bob Landis enjoying French bistro cuisine homes provide relaxing fun as we explore various cuisines (e.g., German) or get creative with more ambiguous themes (e.g., food in

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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, as well as an occasional potluck. Our January dinner theme was French Bistro. Visit our website to see more photos and details. Contact an officer for more information. Note: Proof of Covid vaccination is required to attend club activities.

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

Our March 14 meeting will host Jeff Utsch and Mona Gibson who are candidates for Amphi School Board. Mr. Utsch is a UArizona grad in aerospace engineering, founder of “Heirs of the Republic” group that meets monthly. He is also an instructor at the Leadership and Freedom Center in Gettysburg, PA. Ms. Gibson is a professional and a Precinct Committeeman in our legislative district.

Our membership continues to increase; we celebrate several new Precinct Committeemen in our club and encourage others to take that step. It’s the most important, influential, local position in the GOP. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings.

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

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 On Monday, March 28, Craig Reid will give a presentation on the history of the San Xavier Mission. He has studied church architecture and symbolism for more than 40 years and given presentations for 10 years in Arizona. He Mission San Xavier del Bac is also a volunteer at Tumacacori National Park.

Bring your own drinks and munchies. Please wear your masks and name tags.

Monday, April 11, will be our Cinco de Mayo celebration at Catalina Vista. Stayed tuned for more information via email.

States Colorado Club

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

After three long years, we Coloradans are getting together again. Our party will include pizza and Karaoke. Grab some friends or sing a solo to a variety of music provided. Happy hour starts Friday, March 25, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista, followed by pizza and singing. You can also call Jim Mayworm at 720-936-4669 for tickets or questions.

Tickets, $5 pp, will be sold Thu., Mar. 10, 10 AM-Noon, in front of the Gift Shop

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

We are an informal club created to provide unpartnered singles a chance to meet and have fun together. We meet monthly on The Views Restaurant terrace for happy hour and socializing. Other events are planned each month. If you are an unpartnered single, we invite you to attend an event and get to know us. Contact Jane or Leslie for more information.

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. Thursday, March 10, The Views will provide dinner for us at Desert Oasis. The menu includes corned beef and cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Dessert will be sweet surprise. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour is at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by the Red Feather Duet. Friday, March 25, we will celebrate happy hour at Desert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour is at 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by The McCann Sisters. For further information, please contact Eleanor Mishur 520-818-3374.

Michigan Club

Linda Hall 520-907-2009 rlhall@comcast.net

Hello Michiganders. This is notice that our annual party is canceled. This was scheduled for March 12, 2022. If this concerns you, as it does me, please contact me to try one more time to see if our group can come together to see friends and meet new ones. We need new officers, as Tempe Johnson, our president, has moved from the community and our vice chair resigned before the pandemic. We also need party planners. Thanks for considering a role in the Michigan Club.

Minnesota Club

Deb Mayworm 720-771-0216 themayworms@cs.com Sherri Rutman 763-443-9379

The Minnesota party is happening on Sunday, March 20, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista. It is time to get together, renew old friendships and make new ones at our happy hour. Pizza and live comedy by our own Gordy Rutman will make for a great day. Tickets limited to the first 100 people so don’t delay. Call Deb or Sherri with any questions. See you hardy Minnesotans soon.

Tickets, $10 pp, on sale Thu., Mar. 10, and Wed., Mar. 16, 11 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista

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Ticket sales Fri., Mar. 4, 10-11 AM, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets, $20 pp; happy hour tickets, $10 pp. Checks only, please, payable to Sun City Singles

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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

The annual New England Club pizza social will be held on Friday, April 8, 5-7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Room. All New Englanders, past and present, are welcome for an evening of conviviality, plus pizza, salad, wine and ice cream.

All this for $12 pp. To ensure the comfort and safety of all, please provide proof of full vaccination at the time of ticket purchase.

Tickets on sale Thu., Mar. 24, Tue., Mar. 29, and Thu., Mar. 31, 9-11 AM, Desert Oasis lobby Wisconsin Club

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

We invite all Wisconsinites to come “Back Together Again” at our annual party Sunday, April 3, 1-4 PM, Catalina Vista.

A luncheon is planned with sandwiches, sides, dessert and complimentary coffee and water. You may also BYOB. Entertainment will be provided by an SCOV favorite, Chuck Moses. Due to space restrictions we are limiting ticket sales to the first 100.

Tickets, $12 pp, will be sold on Fri., Mar. 25, 10 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista Unit Parties Unit 7 Unit 7 neighbors: The annual party will be held Saturday, April 16, 4:30-6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. One of your neighbors will stop by your house at the end of March to deliver an invitation including instructions as to how to sign up for a potluck appetizer and to see if you will attend. Be sure to write this event on your calendar. 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

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

The next club meeting is Monday, March 7, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. Guest speaker will be Karen Kuciver of Tucson Women Warriors, supporting Tucson female veterans.

Monthly guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of veteran organizations, VA compensation, entitlements and relevant issues.

Join us for a meet-andgreet happy hour Friday, March 11, 3:30 PM, The Views Restaurant. Our current membership is over 275 veterans. Please come to a meeting or con- Legacy Walkway between pickleball court and tact Mike LaBarbera any The Views Restaurant time.

If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it by Mike’s front door wrapped inconspicuously, 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr. Orders are being taken for Phase 2 of the Legacy Walkway. Brick order forms may be obtained at the Library or email Mike LaBarbera.

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.

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

Rehearsals are underway for our production of Big Guns, which will be a rip-snorting two-act play based on a 1940s radio show with musical interludes. The show will be performed at the Gaslight Music Hall on Sunday, March 27, with shows at 2 PM and 6 PM. Important new information: If you still have an original ticket for Big Guns purchased back in 2020 (that performance was cancelled due to the pandemic), please contact Karen Alexander at karen29alexander@gmail.com to arrange for a refund.

Those original tickets will not be honored by the Gaslight Music Hall on March 27. The next general meeting is Thursday, March 17, 10:30 AM, Desert Oasis.

Tickets, $10 pp, may be purchased at the Gaslight Music Hall, 10 AM to 8 PM, 520-529-1000 or online at gaslightmusichall.com

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Dance

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

March promises to be a fun and busy month of dance.

It begins with “Joy of Dancing,” a free, introductory event with lessons for those new to ballroom dancing, Wednesday, March 9, 5-7:30 PM, AFC Studios 1 & 2.

Our month continues with a free evening dance for members ($10/cpl, nonmembers) Saturday, March 19, 6-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. As a bonus, our dance instructor, Christine, will lead us in a ½-hour lesson for some fun nightclub two-step patterns. This is a BYOB and snacks event.

Classes start again Wednesdays, March 23, 30 and April 6, 5-5:50 PM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2, with beginner’s lessons for those who are new or a bit rusty. The three class series is free for club members, new or returning, so join us.

Please see our website for details and call or email to register for all events and classes.

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

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

March 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 (ends Mar. 5) 12:30 to 1:30 PM Introduction to Line Dancing (ends Mar. 5) 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Transition to Beginners, (starts Mar. 12) Sunday Practices 4-5 PM Transition to Intermediate Future events: Fun Friday, March 4, 6:30-8:30 PM, AFC. Members and guests welcome.

Board meeting, Wednesday, March 2, 2:30 PM, via Zoom.

All members welcome.

Annual meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 11:30 AM, AFC, in-person, between classes.

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

Dance under the stars with Vinyl Tap Thursday, March 24, 6:30-9 PM, in the golf cart parking lot behind The Views Restaurant.

You will need to bring your own chair and small table.

Flashlights are recommended.

Go to our website for up-to-date-information on our upcoming dances.

Tickets on sale Tue., Mar. 15, 8:30 AM for members, 9 AM for nonmembers, outside the Artisan Center. Member tickets $10/pp; nonmembers $15/pp

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

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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.

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

The outside temperatures will be reaching 77 degrees this month, and we are looking forward to resuming our water exercises at 1 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the AFC pool when it is warm enough. New members are welcome and past members are encouraged to return.

Our annual membership meeting will be held Sunday, March 27, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Room. All interested residents should plan to attend and the $5 dues for the year will be collected. Remember your SCOV card for access to the building. We hope you will join us.

Energetic Exercise

Maria Tomlinson 503-333-8887 Mon. and Wed., 8-9 AM, AFC Studio Fri., Mar. 4, 18 and 25, 7:45-8:45 AM, Catalina Vista

Put a spring in your step with Energetic Exercise. 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 balance and stretch moves to help our bodies be strong and flexible. Whether you are a golfer, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfortably to the many activities you enjoy–Energetic Exercise will help you.

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 club calendar and SignUpGenius both provide information on the locations and times for each class.

New members, men and women, are welcome. We currently are limited to 34 participants.

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

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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 swim 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

Understanding the principles of Pilates takes a little time and patience because some of the exercises are different from other forms of exercise, but they are fun, interesting and challenging. Pilates can actually become addictive. It teaches proper balance, breathing, focus on your core (your abdomen and back muscles) and movement control. The constant movement from one exercise to another results in developing more strength and stamina. Even your posture is improved. Joint flexibility and mobility increase. Two experienced instructors conduct the mat Pilates classes for us and will modify any of the moves for you, if necessary. The cost is only $8/class and the annual club dues are $20 pp. Please stop by and watch a class. 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.

A new 10-week class begins on Thursday, March 17. New students are welcome and asked to call Alice Hutchison for information or to register.

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.

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

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 Yearly club membership is required to take all classes. Pay your $5 dues by check and fill out forms at your first class.

No previous sign-up is required. Each class is $10 and you will need your own mat. The classes are structured for all levels. We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the classes.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

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

During construction of 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.

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.

So, if needed, we will make a table of three or have a player 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

With just a little luck at the table, you can make money. Seriously. It will cost you and your partner each $1, and you can play the first time without joining the club. The total money is divided at the end of the evening among the high scorers.

We play 36 hands of rubber bridge. It will be a fast and fun evening with congenial people, even if you fail to get your money back. Arrive at 5:45 PM to secure your table.

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.

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Chess Pres. Ed Peters EdPetersSunCity@outlook.com VP, John Bechard bechard.john@gmail.com Mon., 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The Sun City Chess Club’s inaugural annual meeting was held February 7 with new officers elected: Pres., Ed Peters (filling the unexpired term of Mary Lee Fitzgerald); VP, John Bechard; Treas., Robert Fouch (continuing); Secretary/Membership, Gerard Schiraldi. Bylaws were adopted and plans for a March tournament are underway. The club has had a phenomenally successful first year. We welcome new players, whether beginning, experienced or needing a reboot. Equipment is provided. Club dues are $10/year, payable by check.

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.

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

If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring $1 to Desert Oasis on Monday at 5:30 PM.

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

Five Crowns is a fun and easy game to play (see website for short video). Players usually play 1 to 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.

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

Thursday Mah Jongg is a happening place. We had our first tournament which was great fun. Nadine won first place.

We will have another one in April. Plans for our spring luncheon are in the works. We’ll have more information as it becomes available. Door prize gifts are greatly appreciated.

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

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.

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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.

Men’s Friday Poker

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

A fact known by researchers is an individual’s brain loves attention. The goal is to minimize the risk of dementia. This research suggests that the brain needs a healthy diet, exercise, regular check-ups and to play word games.

The Scrabble Club welcomes anyone who wants to socialize, make new friends and feed the brain. Don’t worry if you are a beginner, the players just enjoy socializing.

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that’s why they call it the present.” Eleanor Roosevelt

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

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

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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.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed., 1:30-3 PM 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr. Come join us at 1:30 PM at Colleen’s driveway for a fun drumming session.

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.

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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.

We offer several hundred scheduled rides year-round, among four different ride subgroups, from 20 to 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 include two round-robin tournaments on Mondays, 2-4 PM, and Thursdays, 10 AM-Noon. All 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 on 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 new club champion is Jim Baker. Mike Connoy came in second.

Reminder Golf carts driven on community property must be driven by a licensed driver.

Under no circumstances are children allowed to drive.

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

In March, we begin seeing the neotropic cormorants flying over the pickleball courts on their way to enjoy the golf course ponds. They don’t stay here very long and visit only a few states. In fact, they are pretty rare in Arizona, much preferring the Lone Star State.

With 90-plus members, we are an activity-oriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips to learn more about the birds in Arizona. Below is a list of upcoming bird outings. If you are inter- Neotropic Cormorant enjoying snack on golf ested in going on any of course pond. Steve Holmes photo these, be sure to contact the trip coordinator for details at least three days in advance and ask to be added to our mailing list.

• Tuesday, March 1, Columbus Park, Margie Caswell, margiemc214@aol.com • Wednesday, March 9, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Maryfaith Fox, maryfaith.fox@gmail.com • Thursday, March 17, Tubac Hawk Watch, Jean Rudd, ruddbolin@comcast.net • Tuesday, March 22, Tucson area rare bird chase, Mike Welch, manddwelch@comcast.net • Wednesday, March 30, Arivaca Lake, Mike Welch, manddwelch@comcast.net

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

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

2022 Tucson Senior Olympics for bocce, held at Sunflower the week of January 17-22. Fourteen teams from SCOV competed, and out of a possible nine medals, won six. In both the women’s and men’s divisions, SCOV teams won gold and bronze, and the coed division won silver and bronze. The SCOV Bocce Club conducted our own “faux” Olympics the week of February 7-11, with medals awarded at our annual pizza dinner February 11. Pictures and names of all the winners can be found on the website above.

Newcomers are welcome and may play once without joining the club. Annual dues are just $5 and you can join anytime. 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 Hiking Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

March is one of our last full hiking months, as our temperatures warm. See our schedule on the website for hiking options. March is also the month of our annual meeting. We listen to a guest speaker, elect club officers for the year, munch on goodies, drink wine and visit with friends old and new. This year our annual meeting will be held in Catalina Vista.

“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.” Mary Davis

Aravaipa hiking. Photo by Darrel Cornelius

Horseshoes Ron Knudson 520-825-9307, Tom Colder 520-730-6345 Winter hours 2 PM; May thru September 8 AM The Pits at Catalina Vista

How about an enjoyable afternoon of our beautiful weather, plus a fun time? Join us at the horseshoe pits Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 PM. Just bring yourself; horseshoes are available or bring your own. No fees or membership required, just come and have fun. Everyone is welcome, first timers or old timers.

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Pickleball Pres. Tony Masterjohn tmasterjohn15@gmail.com VP Training Doug Brown wizisland@comcast.net Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org The pickleball/tennis task force completed five meetings to determine if the pickleball club should obtain additional pickleball courts. The task force agreed through a consensus that one tennis court will be striped for two pickleball courts, one on each side of the tennis net. This striping will be on a temporary basis until additional permanent courts are constructed.

Thank you, Tony Masterjohn, for your hard work.

In the meantime, another task force, the Pickleball Court Expansion Task Force (PCETF) will explore possibilStriping of tennis court into two ities and locations for permapickleball courts nent pickleball courts. They will report the findings to the SCOV Board. Nelson Brown will chair the task force, and Phil Rose is the pickleball representative. There also will be a BOD representative and HOA staff person on the committee. They, along with a tennis representative and at least three neutral SCOV residents, will study and research future possibilities.

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

Now that we’ve entered the month of March, the days are longer and warmer. There’s no excuse for not being outside to get some exercise. If you’re looking for something that’s fun, relaxed, and good exercise, then Pop Tennis is your sport. The court is Ladies casual play, Wednesday afternoons bigger than pickleball, but smaller than tennis, and uses tennis-style balls which will handle more spin than you might believe. Stop over at the Desert Oasis Courts to check it out. You’ll be glad you did.

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 for room availability 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 each month. All other days are for both men and women. Thanks for your understanding.

March Schedule Tue., Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29 1:30-3:30 PM women club play

3:30-5:30 PM all club play Thu., Mar. 3, 17, 31 5:30-8:30 PM all club play Sat., Mar. 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 February was a great month for SCOV tennis, with the 135 tournament drawing lots of tennis enthusiasts and collecting more than $1,500 dollars for the Casa Amigas charity supporting kids in crisis. Thanks to all who supported this wonderful charity event.

Tennis enthusiasts came out in numbers March will prove just to watch the 135 tournament finals as fun with the women’s doubles tournament starting Monday, March 7. Next is the women’s St. Patrick’s Day round robin and social, Wednesday, March 16. March ends with a mixed doubles event and social, Sunday, March 27. Current, past and new tennis players are always welcome to join these fun events.

Interested in the sport of tennis or upping your current game? Sign up for lessons from one of SCOV’s premier tennis players in March. Contact Glenn Morse gmorse72@ gmail.com. All SCOV residents are welcome to use our beautiful tennis facilities, and if interested in joining the Tennis Club, contact 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 wall to create angles, but the ball cannot hit the ceiling or the back wall of the opposing team. It is a terrific aerobic activity that burns calories, tones muscles, improves coordination and balance.

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en are welcome and tryouts are encouraged. Set up is at 12:45 PM, Tuesdays and Fridays, and games start at 1 PM. 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

The 2022 season of playing volleyball in the pool is underway. Recreational play is for anyone regardless of their ability. Competitive is for the more advanced players. If you are curious, please stop by, but bring your suit, because the fun and laughter are contagious.

Travel

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

Notice: For this month only, our general meeting will be on the second Sunday, March 13, 1 PM. Bring your checkbooks to sign up for some great trips and events. Wear your name tags.

Wed., Mar. 23: Chihuly blown glass artistry, 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. Monitor: Pam Divis Thu., Apr. 21: Dolly Steamboat. $81 pp includes lunch and boat trip. Monitor: Laura Suchocki Sun., May 8 - Sun., May 15: An amazing 8-day adventure covering five National Parks and Monument Valley. $1,830/sgl, $2,445/dbl.

Monitor: Laura Suchocki Wed., Jun. 1: Gaslight Theatre on Broadway to see The Three Musketeers, dinner at Little Anthony’s. $76 pp. Bus leaves at 4 PM. Monitor: Lynn Krivitz June: Lavender farm (plants will be in bloom)

RV Club - Sundowners Pres. Eric Wiley 360-510-1641 w.eric.wiley@gmail.com VP open https://sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org Meetings second Tue., 9 AM, Catalina Vista, Oct.-May

Our next scheduled meeting will be Monday, March 14, 9 AM, Catalina Vista.

Plan ahead for our annual BBQ and campout at Catalina State Park Tuesday, April 12. The club will provide a BBQ dinner and entertainment by Sons of the Pioneers. Overnight dry camping is available at the site of the BBQ. The cost is $5 pp for the dinner, and dry camping is per the State Park’s normal rate. Please visit the Sundowner’s website to sign up if you wish to attend.

The Cowgirl Up, Wickenburg, AZ, March 25-27 trip, and the Death Valley Days, Furnace Creek, CA, 49ers Encampment, November 6 trip are now formal club trips. For any proposed trips you wish to join, please visit the website to sign-up or sign-up at the next meeting.

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Ten rigs attended the Balloon Festival at Lake Havasu City. Marsha Cates captured 37 balloons in this photograph.

Town of Oro Valley Free Spring Events at Steam Pump Ranch Springtime in Oro Valley means gorgeous weather, and historic Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road, is the perfect venue for outdoor community events. Please join us.

Second Saturdays are 9 AM-1 PM the second Saturday of every month, and include the farmers market, live music, crafts for kids, tours and much more. The Ranch also hosts free concerts on select Friday nights. Enjoy live music at 7 PM, March 4, April 1 and May 6. Lastly, mark your calendars for the annual Celebrate Oro Valley event Saturday, April 9, 9 AM-2 PM. Complete details will be posted on the calendar at www.orovalleyaz.gov.

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 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.

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Cancer Support Contact: Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Meetings 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 family and caregivers. Meeting day and time open to change.

This support group facilitator can be a seasonal resident. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.

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 Contact: Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

We are seeking a new leader to facilitate our Grief Support Group. No professional facilitator experience is required, just a passion for those who are affected by grief or experiencing recovery from grief. 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. Meeting day and time open. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.

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.

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 (three weeks or 12 visits) assistance to SCOV residents.

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

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For assistance call 520-447-0077 to reach a VHH dispatcher. If we cannot immediately answer, leave your name and number. We will call you back.

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

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date, we have donated 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

Thanks to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit for Qualifying Organizations, you can provide Youth On Their Own (YOTO) students an opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency, stability, and success at no cost to you. Take $400 in tax credit individually, or $800 jointly on Arizona state income taxes while helping homeless students stay in school.

The AZ Charitable Tax Credit is a dollar-for-dollar charitable contribution you can give to 501(c)(3) organizations.

To qualify for the 2021 tax credit, make a gift before April 15, 2022, then complete state form 321 and include with your state tax return. No need to itemize. YOTO’s QCO code is 20365.

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, March 5, 3 PM, The Out of Kilter’s, toe-tapping Celtic and traditional American music.

• Saturday, March19, TBD All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.

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the Park. This romantic comedy, written by Neil Simon, was his longest-running hit on Broadway. Performances will be held at the Gaslight Music Hall, just a few blocks away, April 24, 26, 27 and May 1. You can purchase tickets online at www.gaslightmusichall.com or call 520-529-1000.

Resident-submitted photos

Square Dancing We are square dancing Sundays, 7-9 PM, at Saddlebrooke’s Mountain View Ballroom, 38759 Mountain View Blvd. Guest callers will be Craig Abercrombie for March 6 and Mike Sikorsky for April 3. $8 pp, casual dress. Singles and couples are welcome. Contact SCOV resident Karen Duellman, kmduellman@yahoo.com.

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/.

Volunteer Opportunity 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 1½ hours/week. Come be a coach today.

Lee Zinsli photographed this western bittern at Sweetwater Ponds

If You Rent Your Home Please make sure your renters are aware of the following rules and rights: • Homeowner must submit paperwork three days prior to renter's arrival.

• The facility-use card is $25 (up to two cards), valid for the length of the lease and is non-transferable.

• Access to all facilities, including Aquatic & Fitness Center (including pool, gym and exercise classes), Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista, Activity Center, Artisan Center, Library and all workshops, studios, etc.

• Participate in activities including use of tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball courts, horseshoes, mini-golf, table tennis and billiards as well as join any club.

Arlene Kuizema refers to this as the view from her living room

• A renter will receive SCOV homeowner rates at The Views Golf Course.

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Classifieds

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2 BR/2BA Durango model with large fenced backyard and open desert behind. Many updates including new roof and travertine stone shower in master bath. Available furnished. Call or text Tom or Sue at 906 250-3364, sngelkerk@gmail.com.

RENTAL WANTED: Current SCOV renter of multiple years is seeking 2023 rental for January thru March. Two people. Dave and Diane Boeckmann 314-704-7001 or 314-660-7659 dbtimes2@gmail.com.

RENTAL WANTED: Iowa couple looking for SCOV rental for winter 2023. Very flexible, will take 2, 3 or 4 months. We are nonsmokers and have no pets. We will take good care of your home and can provide SCOV references. Judy Lehman 319-360-6453.

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.

FOR RENT: 14670 N. Desert Rock Dr. 2 BR, sitting room, den; 2.5 BA ensuite. FP; front courtyard, back patio with gorgeous mountain view. Fully furnished including baby grand piano. Available from Oct. through Apr. with four month min. N/S N/P only. Call Fred and Michelle 301-873-6177 or email fredharde@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Huge beautiful and private backyard with panoramic views of the Catalina mountains in a fully furnished 1,900+ sq. ft. home on 0.4 acre lot in SCOV. 2 BR/3 BA, and large office with wall bed off master suite. Available: Apr., Nov., Dec. of 2022; Mar., Apr., May and Nov. of 2023. WiFi, basic cable and all utilities included. Contact Jasemine for photos, monthly rates and additional information at Jasemine.chambers@gmail.com or 301-221-0261 (mobile).

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.

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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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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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

“Orange Moon” by Leslie Platt “Morning Reflections” by Lyn Socks

Lee Zinsli photographed this vermilion flycatcher at Sweetwater Ponds

“Sunset Cactus” by Mike Blenkush

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"SHE GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK"

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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?"

It is all too common that peripheral neuropathy and it's debilitating symptoms interfere with a person's ability to live their life. Dan was now reliant on his wife to drive him around. Even simple pleasures like driving to the golf range or taking his wife out to dinner were beyond his capabilities. And even more common, Dan's general practitioner and several specialists told him there was nothing they could do besides prescribe pills to hopefully ease his pain.

"I can't lie" confides Dan. "I was skeptical at first. When I was told by specialists that nothing could be done and then there's an Acupuncturist here in town who tells me she can help. It turns out she was right!

About 3 months after treatment started I was able to confidently drive myself to my appointments!

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While Oro Valley Acupuncture specializes in acupuncture, and it's definitly part of the That's where Acupuncturist protocol in treating Kari and her staff at Oro Valley neuropathy, we also use Acupuncture come in. "About modern adjunct therapies 75% of our current patients that also play a powerful role. come to us suffering from the One of our most effective same condition as Dan," tells tools is ATP Resonance Kari Hahn, L.Ac. Biotherapy™. This technology "The first stage is pain," shares was originally developed by Acupuncturist Kari Hahn of Oro "They are in constant pain from NASA to expedite healing and Valley Acupuncture. "You feel peripheral neuropathy and it recovery. It not only helps with burning, tingling, sharp pains, or prevents them from not only pain, but also aids in the you may feel like you're walking living their lives, but more regeneration of both large on tacks or marbles. This pain importantly from enjoying them. and small nerve fibers. eventually subsides and that's Depending on the severity of when the numbness begins. their nerve damage, we typically You can learn more by visiting While it may seem like a good see tremendous progress in 3-4 OroValleyAcupuncture.com. thing to be out of pain, it's actually months of treatment. I like to say Call (520) 532-2012 to schedule a further progression of this we're in the business of making a consult and ask about our degenerative disease. your golden years golden!"

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