Sun City Oro Valley Tipster June 2023

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

Tipster June 2023

Photo by Melissa Ludwig

The Tipster is published monthly

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

Hours of Operation

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

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

Mike LaBarbera, mlabarberascov@gmail.com.......................................................President Aquatic & Fitness Center...........................520-917-8067 Daily.................................................................................................5 am-9 pm Elaine Deeter, edeeterscov@gmail.com...........................................................Vice President Pool Eileen Buskirk, eileenbscov@gmail.......................................................................Secretary Daily..........................................................................................5 AM-8:30 pm Rocky Gedrose, rockygscov@gmail.com................................................................Treasurer Children’s Hours, daily ................................................................... 11 am-1 pm Jane Fairchild, janefairchildscov@yahoo.com..........................................................Director Bistro Coffee & Wine Bar...........Mon.-Fri. window 6 am, 6:30 am-8 pm Lou Gard, legboard789@gmail.com........................................................................Director Sat. window 8 am, 8:30 am-8 pm; Sun. window 8:30 am, 9 am-6 pm Allan Mashburn, amashburnscov@gmail.com.........................................................Director Catalina Vista........................................... 520-825-8613 Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 am-9 pm Management Team Sat. ................................................................................................. 9 am-9 pm Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com....................... General Manager, 520-917-8080 Sun.................................................................................................. 9 am-6 pm Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ....Assistant General Manager, 520-917-8070 Community Services................................. 520-917-8065 Janet Blackwell, jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com........Restaurant Manager, 520-825-3277 Desert Oasis.............................................520-825-0495 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com...Com. Area Maint. Supt., 520-917-8059 Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 am-9 pm Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.. Director of Golf Maintenance, 520-917-8063 Sat. .................................................................................................9 am-8 pm Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com............................ Director of Golf, 520-917-8086 Sun. ................................................................................................9 am-6 pm Pool .........Mon.-Fri., 7 am-8:30 pm; Sat., 9 am-7:30 pm; Sun., 9 am-5:30 pm Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com...................Facilities Supt., 520-917-8078 Children’s Hours, daily except during water volleyball ..........................noon-4 pm Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com............................Controller, 520-917-8060 Water volleyball ..................Sun., Mon., Thu., 12:45-3 pm; Wed., 9:45 am-noon Becky Vaughan, bvaughan@suncityorovalley.com...Administrative Manager, 520-917-8072 Gift Shop of Sun City.................................520-917-8051 Mon.-Sat. .......................................................................................10 am-1 pm Support Team Aimee Bennett, scoroval@ciramail.com................................... Covenants Coordinator, 520-917-8079 Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times Andrew Clark, aclark@suncityorovalley.com........................... Technology Coordinator, 520-917-8057 Library....................................................... 520-917-8064 Mon.-Fri. ..............................................................................9 am-noon, 1-4 pm Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com..................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8082 Sat. ..................................................................................................9 am-noon Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com......................................Fitness Supervisor, 520-917-8073 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com.................. Communications Coordinator, 520-917-8069 Loan Room - Community Assistance­ Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com..................................Human Resources, 520-917-8061 Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only.......................................8-9 am Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................ Accounting Assistant, 520-917-8062 Pro Shop.................................................... 520-825-3110 Golf Info Line........................................520-825-0322 Jack Mooney, scoroval@ciramail.com................................... Conveyance Coordinator, 520-917-8087 Daily................................................................................................. 6 am-5 pm Michelle Mooney, mmooney@suncityorovalley.com........................................Librarian, 520-917-8083 Driving Range hours .....................................7:30 am-5 pm; Thu., 7:30 am-3 pm Katy Mosier, scoroval@ciramail.com...................................Architectural Coordinator, 520-917-8058 Restaurant and Lounge.............................520-825-3277 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com......................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8065 Daily................................................................................................. 7 am-8 pm Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz, bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com......Lifestyle Coordinator, 520-917-8077 Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 pm Daily restaurant specials.................................................................... See website

Trash/Recycling Republic Services.....scov@republicservices.com Tipster Editorial Committee Karla Erdahl...................................Co-Chair Drew Ludwig...................................Member Sandra Hallenbeck..........................Co-Chair Barbara McNeill..............................Member Suzanne Stiles...............................Secretary Jane Moody.....................................Member Deena Harris...................................Member Nancy O’Hara..................................Member Wanda Johnson...............................Member Joe Polach.......................................Member Mary Beth Livingston.......................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 liability for the statements made in this publication.

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

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

If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.

Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster?

Go to the website: scovaz.com Login >Member Services >This n That >Photo Release. Fill out the form and submit photos (two per form). Submit as many as you like.

Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3..............................................................WC3

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Association News

From the Board of Directors Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community.

All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

Board of Directors janefairchildscov@yahoo.com Keep Yourself Informed

by Jane Fairchild I have observed, as a new board member, that there is a lot of misinformation being passed around our community. I have spoken with many of you and the questions I get indicate that you are trying to form opinions without all the facts.

I was in the same boat until recently. I had not attended board and committee meetings because it seemed they were already doing a great job managing our projects and finances. As an Ambassador, I happily share this positive aspect of our community with potential residents. However, when I became a candidate for the Board of Directors, I was encouraged to attend board and committee meetings during the election period. It was a real eye opener for me.

Now, having seen how the Board operates and the great work being done in the various committees, I feel that I would have benefitted by participating more. It has been gratifying to hear residents’ comments, different opinions, and discussions in these meetings.

We have many knowledgeable residents who volunteer and care deeply about SCOV. You don’t have to commit large amounts of time to attend any of the open Association meetings, and they are posted in each "This Week in SCOV" for the following week. Attending a few of these meetings a year will help you to understand and appreciate current SCOV issues and get the real facts from their sources, rather than from our ever vibrant rumor mill. Keep yourself informed.

There are no scheduled Board of Directors meetings in June, July or August

What’s Inside

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

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080 We Accomplished a Lot As we wind down another fiscal year, I can’t help but look at all that has been accomplished by our Board and staff. Let’s take a look back.

This past year we didn’t start any major projects, but we were able to nearly finish up a significant one.

• The Activity Center was opened after a long time of being closed for renovation. The facility is beautiful, and I’ve heard so many positive comments from residents, the Mayor and other elected officials. We added three restrooms and expanded another as a part of this project. The Kiva Room is a wonderful addition that allows for large gatherings in a setting that lends itself to the beauty of the outdoors. Talking about outdoors and gathering space, the completely redone Kiva patio is a great place. With the shaded area that includes a gas fire pit, it will serve the residents well year-round.

• The Bistro Coffee & Wine Bar is a great addition to the Activity Center. It is comfortable, a nice place to relax and gather with your friends in an environment that is inviting.

• Thanks to a lot of people, SCOV passed a vote to purchase the Copper Health Building. The purchase is completed and the Association now holds title to the property at 1119 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. It has been renamed the Copper Center. The Board of Directors is in the process of taking the proper steps to determine how the building will be used and how this will impact the use of the current Welcome Center.

I would like to thank all of you who shared your wisdom and knowledge that helped us to accomplish so much this past year. All of this was accomplished without a special assessment, which is even more amazing. Kudos to all involved. You are all superb.

At a special meeting in May, the Board of Directors approved Lou Gard to fill the vacant Board position with a term through April 31, 2025.

In Memoriam................................. 14 Clubs............................................. 14 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 14 Continuing Education................. 18 Cultural & Social......................... 19 Dance......................................... 24 Exercise...................................... 24

Games........................................ 25 Music.......................................... 27 Sports......................................... 28 Travel.......................................... 30 Partnered Organizations............... 31 Extended Community................... 31 Classifieds...................................... 32 Photo Scrapbook........................... 33

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

I Could Have Danced All Night (Make that 9 PM at SCOV)

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by Marsha Dean

ne of the benefits of living in an active adult community such as Sun City Oro Valley is that if you love to dance, you don't have to seek out a local nightclub to work on your moves. There are plenty of opportunities right here at home. The renovated Activity Center Auditorium has a new larger dance floor that is being enjoyed by several dance clubs. Club information can be found on page 24.

The Starlight Ballroom Club offers the chance to get on a dance floor and do swing, waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha and tango dances. This fun SCOV club provides an opportunity to enjoy an evening out in a festive atmosphere with others who like to ballroom dance and socialize. Dance classes and ballroom dances are scheduled throughout the year. Practice sessions are every Wednesday evening at 5 pm. Dance lessons will be offered all summer.

In addition to a monthly dance, the club holds a New Year's Eve Starlight Ballroom Club dancers dance with live music: a great chance to dress up and show your footwork. www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance If you don't have a dance partner, the Folk Dance Club may be for you. Most dances are traditional from around the world and are taught prior to dancing. The club website has Folk dancers at a klezmer concert on the courtyard links to videos for all the dances that they do. With no membership fees, no partners and no meetings, it's a great chance to get some exercise and have some low-stress fun. It’s also good for the brain and cardiovascular systems. New dancers are always welcomed and encouraged every Friday, 10-11:30 am, AFC/ Studios 1 & 2. www.scovFD.club Line dancing with the Sunliners Club is popular with SCOV residents. No partner is required. With dances and classes for abilities ranging from beginner to intermediate, there's something for everyone. The Introduction to Line Dance class that is usually offered in January is a great time to try

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it out, but new people are welcome to attend a beginner class anytime. Classes are taught by professional dancers and practice sessions occur weekly. The club offers regular social and practice dance events. Visit the club website to learn more. www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners For all you baby boomers, the Rock 'n Roll Club may be just what you're looking for. The club holds a monthly dance with live music from October to May. Plan a great outfit for the Halloween dance which always includes a costume contest with prizes. www.scovrrc.org

Kactus Kickers Dust off your boots and join the Kactus Kickers for dancing to country and western music. The club offers dance lessons from mid-January to early March and a monthly dance with a live band, October-May. Fun opportunities to dance without a partner and get a cardio workout are Zumba® and Aqua Zumba® classes that are offered by the Association. Our certified instructor, Lonnie Davis, guarantees that you'll have fun while getting a workout and moving to lively music. Zumba® mixes together Latin-inspired rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. The result? A fun and effective fitness class that feels more like a night out dancing.

Aqua Zumba® is water aerobics with a Latin flair.

This workout is good for those who need low impact exercise.

The Association-sponsored Zumba® classes require a $2 fee.

Purchase a $20 ten-class punchcard online www. suncityorovalley.

Fitness Director Lonnie Davis leads an Aqua Zumba® class com > Fitness > Purchase Exercise Pass.

Whatever your interest is, there are many opportunities to dance all night at SCOV (or at least until 9 pm).

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Welcome to Becky Vaughan Welcome Becky Vaughan, our new Administrative Manager. She comes to us from West Virginia, but previously lived in Tucson. She has worked in high security corporate offices for a copper and gold mine. She will be the manager of the Administration Department which includes the library, fitness and administrative staff. She will also be the Corporate Secretary for the Board, the keeper of the corporate records.

She has a kind rapport with managers and staff already and is looking forward to meeting our residents. Becky is a part of the SCOV reorganization that started last summer and is almost complete. I’ll talk more about the reorganization in my article next month. Until then, please help us welcome Becky to SCOV.

Administrative Manager - Becky Vaughan bvaughan@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8072 My name is Becky Vaughan, and my family and I moved back “home” to Oro Valley in late March. Most of my work experience has been in the office environment, beginning my career for a company in Pittsburgh, PA, in customer service and finishing as executive secretary. My experience includes project management, purchasing management, scheduling supervisor, accounts payable, and human resource assistant from small to international companies. I look forward to working with the Sun City Oro Valley team as the Administrative Manager. I feel welcomed by all and am excited to be part of the team.

Lifestyle Coordinator - Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077

the adjacent security door the same Southwest/Traditional color. You may not mix the Southwest/Traditional Colors i.e., Exotic Red on the entry door and Huntington Green on the security door. No other doors may be painted the Southwest/ Traditional Colors.

If you are going to paint your house, please fill out the Paint Submittal Form for approval. It is found on our website under Members > Member Services > For Your Home > Paint My House or Front Door. There are two sample paint books available for 24-hour checkout at the Welcome Center and a display of the colors in the kitchen of the Welcome Center.

Unit # 2A 3 3 3 5 5 7 12 12 12 12 14 15 17 18A

Welcome New Neighbors – April Name From

Rita Swinson Stuart & Colleen Smith John Lundblad & Sharon Harris Ralph & Terry Scully Daniel & Peggy Kent David & Margaret Young Patrick & Julia Tanner Roger Eastman & Mary Ceynowa James & Deidrie Ritts Michael Sanders & Susan Howe Ronald Henricks & Danell Haines Richard & Dorothy Mallen Laurence Dellheim Steven & Jennifer Henry Janet & Paul DeMarchi

Wichita, KS Warsaw, MO Tucson, AZ Worthing, IL Mercer Island, WA Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Denver, CO Clinton, TN Tucson, AZ Worthington, OH Winfield, IL Tucson, AZ Omaha, NE Minnetonka, MN

April Housing Resale Information Resales 2023 2022

For the Month 15 22 2022 Total Sold - 171

YTD 44 65

We have reserved seats and a charter bus for a day trip to the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies baseball game in Phoenix on Thursday, June 1, 9 am. Call Brenda to see if seats are still available. The bus will arrive behind the Welcome Center at 8:30 am for loading and will depart sharply at 9 am. Tickets are $63.

Here at home, we are hosting a free outdoor movie night on the driving range Thursday, June 15, 7 pm. Willy’s Kettle Corn will be selling different flavors of fresh kettle corn and drinks from 6-8 pm. Come join the fun or pick-up some quick snacks, located between The Views Restaurant and the Pro Shop.

Please make sure your renters are aware of the following rules and rights:

Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058

• Homeowner must submit paperwork three days prior to renter's arrival.

New SCOV Paint Schemes The SCOV Board approved a new palette of paint schemes to be used on the exterior of homes on March 28, 2023. Most of the Body Colors from the previous palette of 2015 were held over. The Trim Colors have changed in many cases and all of the Trim Colors are now limited to one color from a choice of two colors. You may also choose to have no Trim Color. In summary, you may paint your house just the Body Color or the Body Color and one Trim Color. The Security Door adjacent to the front entry door may be painted the Body Color, the Trim Color, Weathered Brown or one of the Southwest/Traditional Colors.

More choices have been added to the Southwest/Traditional Entry Door Colors, and you may now paint your front entry door one of these colors or paint your entry door and

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2023: Active Listings as of 4/30/2023........................... 10 2022: Active Listings as of 4/30/2022............................. 7 Source: MLSSAZ®

April 2023 Average Age of New Owners:

70.5

If You Rent Your Home

• 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.

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

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Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement Revenues&and Expenses and ResultsofofOperations Operations Statement ofofRevenues Expenses and thethe Results

Actual

Budget

364,213 $ $ 7,900 $ 311,014 $ $ 22,773 $ 220,211 $ 10,369 $ 117,999 $ 1,054,479

$ 3,642,134 $ 767,976 $ 2,868,762 $ 2,159,248 $ 187,682 $ 1,705,400 218,825 $ 690,264 $ $ 12,240,291

$ 3,642,134 $ 767,900 $ 2,868,500 $ 2,003,415 $ 157,384 $ 1,640,600 $ 10,000 $ 325,384 $ 11,415,317

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

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ (767,976) $ (2,868,762) $ (140,791) $ $ (56,220) $ (472,370) $ 7,934,172

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

(767,900) (2,868,500) (20,700) (90,564) 7,667,653

$ 458,939 $ 141,299 $ 140,490 $ 10,532 $ 147,305 $ 115,000 $ 1,013,565

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,919,472 1,109,430 1,016,294 115,837 1,446,375 1,150,000 8,757,408

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,090,935 941,992 995,790 107,952 1,327,378 1,150,000 8,614,047

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(115,420) 898,145

$ (1,236,613) $ 7,520,795

$ $

(1,150,000) 7,464,047

Results of Operations

$

55,188

$

$

203,606

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

Apr

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 10 months of the 2022-2023 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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10 Months 2022-2023

(7,900) (93,246) 953,333

413,377

The Finance-Budget Committee will be on hiatus until September 2023. Meetings will resume at their normal time on Monday, September 25, 1 PM. The meeting will be held in the Activity Center/Kiva and by Zoom.

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

Randy Trenary, Controller

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

for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Tuesday, June 27, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning until 1 pm.

Join Us for Board of Director & General Manager Chat with Residents Wednesday, June 14 3 pm, WC1

New items for children Do you have little ones visiting over the summer? Don’t forget our community library has a small children’s section, and several Disney movies available for checkout. We appreciate the recent donation and now have a few board books in this collection.

Looking for something to do in the hot June afternoons?

Stop by the Library and checkout a book, movie or audiobook. You can browse our collection from home using our Webopack system by going to the SCOV webpage > Library > Link to Online Catalog/Account.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Stretching A tried-and-true recovery technique is stretching before and after your workout to allow your muscles to warm up and cool down, respectively, enhancing your flexibility and mobility.

Two types of stretching include dynamic and static. Dynamic stretching is most effective when performed before exercising. Dynamic stretching is movement-based mobilization of the body through different patterns (for example, squatting, lunging, single leg stance) and planes of motion.

The goal is to increase the activation of the muscles that will be used during a workout.

Static stretching is most effective after completing a workout, static stretching involves slowly moving a muscle to the end of its range of motion and holding the position for 3060 seconds for up to four rounds. Because static stretching elongates the muscles for a period of time, it can lead to temporary weakness afterward. So get up slowly.

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

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

Tuesday, June 13, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, June 14, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed

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Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Nov. 7, 3 pm, WC1

Be sure to take advantage of indoor walking during the hot summer months, Monday-Friday, 6:30-7:30 am, Auditorium, and Monday and Friday, 1 pm, AFC 1 & 2.

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

The committee met May 5 for the final meeting this spring.

As noted last month, the AFC pool is slated to have two additional heaters installed, new decking, backstroke flags and new ladders, all scheduled for completion in May. In addition, a presentation was made on updating the flooring in the gym area and hallway. It's on the list to be replaced this year.

Thank you to Cliff Miller for doing all the research.

The committee will convene in September and begin our monthly meetings. Have a great summer.

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

What happens if someone sells their home without a listing inspection being done? SCOV will be electronically notified that a home is under contract. As required by law, the Association must complete what is called an escrow inspection if a listing inspection has not been done in the past ninety days. Violations found during this inspection are submitted directly to the title company, with the seller and buyer receiving a copy of the report. SCOV will not reinspect those violations until after the close of escrow. In most cases, a listing inspection is preferred as it gives the seller time to consider addressing the violations listed against the property prior to going into escrow rather than trying to negotiate them during escrow.

Please keep in mind, you must have a listing or escrow inspection completed before closing escrow. To request an inspection, go to the SCOV Member webpage > Member Services > Sell Your Home. Complete and submit the short form. For further details, please contact the Conveyance Coordinator at the Welcome Center or by calling 520-917-8087.

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

This spring, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed a number of gutter/downspout projects. For this type of work, be sure to keep three components for the submittal in mind: 1. The color of the gutters must closely match the trim and the downspouts must also closely match the home base color. If the manufacturer finishes are not closely matching, then make plans to have the material painted once installed.

2. The downspouts need to be directing water away from the home and towards the established water flows of the yard. For many, those are the dry river bed set-ups.

3. Water should flow to the sides of the property and then forward to the streets or down the driveway.

It continues to be amazing that we spend so much time in the desert focused on water drainage.

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

The SCOV Code of Conduct (COC) defines civil behavior for residents and their guests. The COC shall be followed when using SCOV facilities, common areas, digital and written interactions. When buying a home in SCOV, every homeowner is presented with a copy of SCOV’s governing documents including the Owner & Resident Handbook in which you can find the COC on page 5: Members > Documents > Owner & Resident Handbook.

By adhering to the COC, we maintain mutual respect, honesty and courtesy with our fellow residents and others who enjoy SCOV public spaces. Let’s all do our best to make SCOV the best place to live.

Community Directory Chair Blythe Campbell 907-717-7546 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

Is your deceased partner still listed? A lot of people like to keep their loved one’s name in the directory, for safety or for sentiment. Deceased spouses are removed only when requested by the surviving spouse. If you’ve decided it’s time to update your listing, contact Blythe.

To update your listing in the directory, the preferred method is to complete the online form. Go to the URL above, and click on Add/Change Your Directory Listing, or fill out a listing change form at the Welcome Center.

Enter the Community Phone Directory Cover Photo Contest Do you have a gorgeous photo of a SCOV setting that would be perfect for the cover of our Community Directory? Submit your best SCOV photo(s) by Sunday, June 18.

Log in at scovaz.com > members > services > miscellaneous and click on SCOV Photo Contest Form.

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

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

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

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

Finance-Budget Chair Dave Francis Quarterly Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.

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

One of Friends of the Library's (FOL) members-only events is Great Reads. This popular presentation of reviews of favorite books published since January 2023 is coming November 9. We could use your help. Pick up a form in the Library, which has four simple questions about your favorite book(s). Take it with you. Your review will help spread the word about our most interesting reads.

FOL membership is $15 pp or $20/family. Hardcover books cost, on average, over $20 and large print books cost more.

Please consider adding a donation to your memberships.

We will be resuming our biggest fundraiser, the Home Tour, in 2024. Do you have a home that has gone under a major or minor remodel? If we can add your house to our Home Tour, you will be aiding the SCOV Library enormously.

Call us so we can explain what all this involves from you.

Come to our monthly fun Book Bingo Wednesday, June 21.

See Coming Events for more details.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker 970-691-7990 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 am-1 pm www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop Artist of the month is Melanie Stinson, who started painting around five years of age. She attended college as an art major, discovered clay, and was hooked immediately. Melanie tells us, "After college, I purchased my own wheel, kiln and supplies and started a studio in my home. My pieces were sold at various art fairs in the 70s and 80s, and commissions from people wanting sets of dishes. Back then, most of my wares were meant for functional use.

"I had to take a 20-year hiatus, but I knew that when I re-

Melanie Stinson

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tired I wanted to pursue clay again. Luckily, we found SCOV and moved here in 2018. I can get lost in pottery for hours and things just sometimes happen without really setting a plan in my head. My favorite clay is Hawaiian red. The glazes do well and the redness of the clay finishes beautifully with firing."

Are you creative? Do you enjoy meeting new people?

The Gift Shop welcomes residents who create quality arts and crafts to become consignors. If you are considering a new challenge and are seeking an outlet for your creations, email maxineyunker@gmail.com or melduck1@yahoo. com. We would love to hear from you.

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

On May 4, the Government Affairs Committee hosted the Golder Ranch Fire Department for a community forum. Five members of the department gave an overview of the department and the services they offer. Information on the department and their services can be found on their webpage https://grfdaz.gov/.

Information on the residential lockbox program can be found at https://grfdaz.gov/fire-life-safety/residential-lockbox/.

Additionally, SCOV resident Darrel Cornelius currently has a limited supply of lockboxes which he installs for $75. To reserve for fall installation, contact Darrel at 608-320-9175.

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

Thank you to all those who donated to the Loan Room.

Those funds enable us to purchase and maintain the Loan Room with free loaning services to the SCOV community.

Our needs, and yours, continue throughout the year and donations are always welcome.

Put those aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen. Please do not deposit unrinsed cans which can attract bees and may become a hazard. We need to make sure all new residents are aware of our recycling program, if you have new neighbors, let them know.

Summertime is not as busy in the Loan Room. We usually check our inventory and attempt to stay current with the medical needs of our community. We welcome visitors and will try to assist and advise you on items that might solve future problems.

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

The 2023 Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) survey report has been compiled and is available on the SCOV website under Hot Topics. Data from this survey will be integrated into a revised Ten-Year Development Plan in the future. The next meeting of the LRPC is scheduled for October 11. Any resident with input for the committee is welcome to attend the meetings.

Neighborhood Pride Co-Chair Sharon Masterjohn sharonmasterjohn@yahoo.com Co-Chair Bertha Medina 70.bmedina@gmail.com First Wed., 9 am, Catalina Vista www.suncityorovalley.com/members/committees/neighborhood-pride

More discussion on artifacts: pots on the ground in front of the house or yard, not under covered porches, are limited to five pots and must have a live plant in each pot.

During our tour last month, a number of driveways were written up. Please be aware there has been a change to driveway surface coating per the Development Standards.

When needing to renew your driveway coating, this action now needs approval by the Architectural Review Committee.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 pm, Desert Oasis No meetings in Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct. www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse

Most of our seasonal residents have left and won't be back until late fall. Our full-time residents who serve on the Posse are taking on more patrols. Please consider joining the Posse. For more information, contact Linda Simōn. You will need to take our Safe Driving course that is offered online. Log into the SCOV website. Go to the Members Section, then to Committees, then to Posse. Click on the Posse section and scroll down to the Safe Driving section and complete the course. You will also need to have your driver's license information available. We ask our volunteers to commit to a minimum of two three-hour patrols a year.

Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe Call Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 Properties Chair Jack Evert jackevert439@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 am, WC1 and via Zoom

The mission of the Properties Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Directors and the staff regarding the condition and recommended improvements to SCOV facilities. Ongoing activities include inspections of SCOV buildings and facilities in addition to monitoring the Sun City solar systems. Intermittent activities include utility usage studies and projects requested by the Board, the staff or as deemed appropriate by the committee. The committee will not meet during the summer. We will resume our meetings in September. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.

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ON THE COVER Vermilion flycatcher on whimsical milepost next to The Views Restaurant patio Photo by Melissa Ludwig, niece of Chris and Drew Ludwig Tipster Editorial Co-Chair Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com Co-Chair Sandra Hallenbeck 520-240-7624 smhallenbeck@gmail.com

The committee is updating the Tipster Article Standards and is developing what we hope is an easier to use guide for submitters. One change that we are implementing is how we designate time of day. Previously, we used capital letters for AM and PM. This month, you will notice that we are using am and pm.

Many thanks to those of you who follow our Submitter Guidelines. They exist to achieve consistency throughout the Tipster. Since so much of the Tipster is about meetings and events, submissions that list the day, date, time, place in that order are much appreciated.

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 are now in summer season rates as we come to the end of our fiscal year on June 30.

The membership renewals for annual 9- or 18hole memberships begin July 1. First time annual members who join by June 1 can play 13 months for the price of 12 months.

Here are some benefits of becoming an annual 9- or 18hole member.

• 18-hole memberships receive 9-day advance tee times • 9-hole memberships receive 8-day advance tee times • Unlimited driving range privileges.

• Receive 25% off Pro Shop apparel and 10% off accessories, equipment, shoes, hats, and golf balls (excluding sale items. No discounts available to the online Pro Shop).

• Members' and SCOV residents’ guests receive a discounted golf rate.

• Members receive a complimentary guest pass on their account.

• Annual 9- or 18-hole memberships may split their payment and pay half in July and the balance in October.

Whether you’re living here year-round or seasonally, we offer a Hybrid Membership with a reduced daily golf fee. It is a lower annual fee, and you pay as you play. It does not include the rental cart, tax or range privileges.

June 1 through September 17, we are offering a Summer Golf Pass for $197. It includes golf and cart fee of $25 for 9- or 18-holes with 7-day advance tee times.

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How to purchase a membership: If this is your first time purchasing an annual membership, please visit the Pro Shop or call for more information. To renew an annual membership, go to www.theviewsgolfclub.com to purchase or contact the Pro Shop at 520-825-3110.

We appreciate and value all of our members and residents who play golf. We look forward to you joining us for the 20232024 season, and thank you for supporting golf at The Views.

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

Last year (2021-2022) the fairways were not overseeded to give the Bermuda grass a much-needed break after years of consecutive overseeding. As a result, the conditions of the fairways last summer were excellent with a full canopy of Bermuda grass. In contrast, the conditions of the fairways this June will not be as nice as last year due to the process of transitioning out the ryegrass from this year’s overseeding.

The process of transitioning out the ryegrass actually starts in March with a low-rate herbicide application that slows the growth of the ryegrass. The herbicide is very specific to ryegrass and has no impact on the underlying Bermuda grass that is beginning to green up. By slowing down the growth of the ryegrass, the Bermuda grass has less competition for sunlight, nutrients and water to come out of dormancy more efficiently. In June, a different low-rate herbicide that eliminates ryegrass and Poa annua is applied.

Mechanical processes are also performed to thin out the ryegrass. Verticutting is performed in multiple directions to open up the canopy. Deep-tine aeration relieves compaction, which opens areas for the Bermuda grass to spread.

Irrigation is closely monitored for moisture levels; too wet creates a salt buildup that thins Bermuda grass, and too dry causes Bermuda grass to desiccate and die.

Despite all these efforts, the fairways will have thin brown areas following aeration and topdressing in June. This happens when one grass is being removed to encourage another grass to fill in. By July, the fairways will return to good condition again.

Golf Advisory Chair Yvette Schulz Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 pm, WC3

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. John Olson 206-550-5557 jwo1949@gmail.com Membership Cliff Rogge 720-323-5911 drcliffrogge@aol.com Play Wed. am

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all who participated in The Views Invitational in April.

Gross winners: Member/Guest Flight #1 - Gary McCarrell/Rufus Barnes Member/Guest Flight #2 - Robert Ranson/Rob Ranson Member/Member Flight - Don Barnett/Bob Brunson Net winners: Member/Guest Flight #1 - Gene Ostrowski/Cliff Miller Member/Guest Flight #2 - Linda Olson/Tim Roddy Member/Member Flight - Curt Rausch/Dale Jacobson Upcoming events in June: June 7 - Round 28 June 14 - Oh Crap Scramble June 21 - Individual Low Gross Low Net June 28 - Four-Man Scramble

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

Hello to the hardy NineHolers who will be here this summer. We are now on the summer schedule, which means regular league play with a shotgun start on the first Thursday of the month, followed by the next three Thursdays playing a skins game.

The skins games are set up by tee times starting at 7 am with a total number of players set at 24. However, if more sign up to play, the tee times will extend to accommodate the additional players. As we learned last Three amigos summer, the skins game favors those players who are not the steady players but those who have that one great hole far exceeding their handicap. The charge to play skins is $5 and the charge for the league play on the first Thursday is $4.

Remember, you do not need to be a Views passholder to join the league and play on Thursday. You simply need to pay the standard greens fee for that day. So, if you are looking for something to do on Thursday mornings, join the league and come out and play. And as always, “Half the time, twice the fun.”

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Pattie Horning VP Claudia Svarstad League play Tue. morning The Views Women’s 18-Hole Club Championship concluded on April 11. Over $860 in prize money was awarded to 20 winners in gross and net competitions, among four flights, and up to four places per flight.

Congratulations to the 2023 Club Champion, First place winners by their flight, left to right: Tana Wyrick and Net Betty Bittle, Cheryl Reddy, Darlene Lamb Club Champion, Kelli and Club Champion Tana Wyrick Mannon.

From the white and yellow tees, the first place winners were: First flight: Darlene Lamb, gross, Patti Thompson, net.

Second flight: Cheryl Reddy, gross, Judy Oliver, net.

Third flight: Betty Bittle, gross, Nicole White, net.

The 2023 President’s Cup also concluded with Judy Oliver winning first; Bonnie Svarstad, second; Darlene Lamb, third; and Barbara Armes, fourth.

State Medallion winners for the season were: Debbie Huffman, gross, Pam Labrie, net.

The most improved player for the season was Pattie Horning.

Congratulations to all the winners of our major events. It was a great season.

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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. morning

The Views 9-Hole Women's Golf Club had a festive endof-year luncheon on Thursday, April 27. We gave awards for club champions, birdies, ringers, chip-in’s and most improved golfers.

New and retiring board members We celebrated everyone. The new officers and board members were introduced, and we thanked those who have served for the past two years and are moving out of the positions.

The Lady Niners play on Thursday mornings all summer and have a celebratory social once a month after golf. We have golfers of all ages and abilities and everyone is supported and encouraged. We’re serious about golf as well as the social aspect of our club. Talk to our membership chair, Carol Johnson, about golfing with us.

Community Foundation

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

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

Photography Club members know that this quote is an understatement, for photographs often tell stories that can't be described in words.

For some time, the Photography Photography Club member John McConnaughey (left) Club used an outand president Ed Caine enjoy the new equipment dated projector to project images for review and evaluation. The equipment no longer met the club's needs, so the club applied for, and received a grant from your Foundation for a new projector, laptop computer and accessories.

“The new system has exceeded our expectations,” says club president Ed Caine. “Thank you for your support.” Examples of the Photography Club members’ work adorns the walls in SCOV buildings. Ansel Adams would be proud.

To be included in the Foundation’s FY 2022-2023 Honor Roll of Donors, make your contribution by June 30.

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

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

Hello everyone. June has arrived, and things Janet Blackwell are moving at a bit slower pace. On behalf of the staff and myself, we would like to thank you for your patronage and support. We would also like to thank Director of Golf, Rick Price, for allowing us the opportunity to provide our food and beverage services to outside golf groups during this past year. We look forward to some of them returning next year, as it was a pleasure to work with them. We hope you are staying happy and healthy and taking some time this summer to enjoy what life has to offer.

The Bistro Coffee & Wine Bar Announces a Convenient New Digital Gift Card Did you know that you can now purchase a digital gift card that can be used at The Bistro?

With the "card" on your phone, you don't need cash or a credit card to get that quick latte after a meeting or class.

To get a digital card, stop by The Bistro. Tell the barista how much money you want to put on the "card." They will enter either your phone number or email where you will receive the card information that you can save to your phone's wallet, then all you do is have the barista scan the card on your phone to pay for your beverage.

You can even give a digital gift card to a friend. Give the barista the phone number or email to send it to, and that person will receive a text or email message. The gift can even be personalized with a message such as "Happy birthday. Enjoy a treat from The Bistro." Right now the digital gift card is the only option, but we're looking into physical cards for the future.

We have a special deal this month, for one day only: Wednesday, June 14, buy a digital card valued at $65 for only $50! That's about four free lattes. Come see us and enjoy the lattes, wine and snacks while you visit with a friend and get a great deal on a digital gift card only at The Bistro.

Hours of Operation Mon-Fri: window 6 am, 6:30 am-8 pm Sat: window 8 am, 8:30 am-8 pm Sun: window 8:30 am, 9 am-6 pm

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

Every Day, 3-6 pm The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Every Wednesday, 8 am-noon Open Air Market Don’t forget to drop by the market behind the Welcome Center between 8 am and noon. There may be new vendors each week. Shop in the convenience of our own community.

Let’s keep this market going with your purchases.

Thursday, June 1 Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game A charter bus will depart from behind the Welcome Center sharply at 9 am. Tickets for the 12:40 pm game vs the Colorado Rockies are $63 for a reserved seat and bus ride. For availability, contact Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz at 520-917-8077.

Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 am-8 pm Digital Card Sale at The Bistro June 14 only, get a $65 digital card for only $50 at The Bistro Coffee & Wine Bar.

Thursday, June 15, 7 pm Outdoor Movie Come out for a free movie night on the driving range, movie title to be announced. Watch from your golf cart or bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Willy’s Kettle Corn will be selling different flavors of fresh kettle corn and drinks from 6-8 pm.

Join the fun or just pick up some quick snacks, located between The Views Restaurant and the Pro Shop.

Wednesday, June 21, 3 pm Book Bingo Join the Friends of The Library (FOL) in WC3 Wednesday, June 21, for our monthly Book Bingo. This is regular bingo with books as prizes and is open to the whole community. No literary knowledge needed. Your cash donation of $5 pp at the door supports the SCOV Library. Bring a beverage and snacks. Use SignUpGenius on the FOL or Library page to reserve your spot or call Sherry Small 520-308-5735.

Thursday, June 22, 7:30 am-12:30 pm Sun City Blood Drive Our summer blood drive will be in the Activity Center/ Auditorium. The need for blood is never ending. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. The sponsor code is SUNCITYOV.

Friday, June 30, 9:15 am Tipster Collation Join the fun and get a little bit of exercise at the Activity Center/Kiva while collating the inserts that go in the Tipster.

To sign up, email carolynlerchtipster@gmail.com.

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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 Lonnie 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 pm, AFC Pool Balance Class: Mon.,10:30-11:30 am, AFC Chair Balance Class: Returns in Oct. Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 am, Sat. 9-10 am, CV Cardio Core Fusion: Returns in Nov. Core Conditioning: Returns in Oct. Slow Flow Yoga: Returns in Nov. Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 am, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 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 Learn to use this life-saving machine at a class offered Wednesday, June 28, 1:30 pm, WC1. Contact Lonnie Davis to make a reservation for this class 520-917-8073 or ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.

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

Costume Closet The Costume Closet, operated by the SCOV Variety Theatre Club, is available to all residents. Our hours are cut back for the summer. This month it will be open on Wednesday, June 14, from 9-10 am, This is a free service, but donations are welcome to help with repair and cleaning. Enter the Costume Closet by going through the Loan Room. For questions, call or text Kate Cusumano 520-437-2074.

Community Support Groups

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

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Brain Health Action Group Joan Partridge 505-920-7005 joanpartridge@gmail.com Second Wed., 4 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Fourth Wed., 3 pm, Catalina Vista (except Sep. and Oct., 4 pm)

The members of the Brain Health Action Group meet to discuss the diet and lifestyle changes needed to reduce the potential for developing Alzheimer's. We focus on the recommendations in Dr. Dale Bredesen's book The End of Alzheimer's, The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline. Changing habits can be difficult. Our meetings offer a place to find the information, help and encouragement you need to make the changes you want to make to improve your health and cognition. You can join at any time.

Call Joan for more information 505-920-7005.

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

Our Cancer Support Group encourages and welcomes all SCOV members who have been affected by cancer. This group includes everyone from those newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, cancer survivors or those who are caring for someone with cancer. Our meetings include a valuable exchange of information and discussion with those who have had cancer and undergone chemotherapy and radiation treatment. We learn from each other. Sandie Roberts, SCOV resident who has a family member dealing with cancer, facilitates the group. The focus of this group is to share feelings and experiences with cancer risk, current cancer and post-cancer. You may be an individual with cancer or a loved one of a person with cancer. We hold this safe space to be able to discuss all aspects of the disease.

Cognitive Loss & Memory Support Group Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 First and Third Wed., 4:15 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Room

Whether you are a caregiver, a person with subjective or 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 and personal experience. We will discuss the many challenges associated with cognitive loss with open hearts and open dialog. This support group will provide a safe and confidential space to share ideas and personal experiences.

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

Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, including prediabetes, are two distinct diseases. The Diabetes Circle is dividing into two areas of focus. We will discuss Type 1 diabetes in January, March, May, July, September and November. We will discuss Type 2 and prediabetes in February, April, June, August, October and December. Our circle will discuss all things concerning our conditions: terminologies, health concerns, diet, and lifestyle strategies, etc. Attendees range from those who are newly diagnosed to those who have had diabetes 50-plus years. We welcome partners who are also impacted and engaged in your health and well-being. Join us Monday, June 5, when we will discuss Type 2 diabetes.

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Grief Support Jane Krabbeler 520-500-3352, jkrabbeler@gmail.com Fouth Fri., 2 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

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Grief comes from many sources. It may be the loss of a loved one, a pet, a career, etc. You do not have to deal with your loss alone, a support group of your peers can be the key to recovery and resolution. Please contact Jane Krabbeler for information.

Support Group for the Visually Impaired Judi Peterson 815-222-4754 Raven 505-469-7505, sivaraven@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 3:30-5 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio On hiatus until Sep.

The Support Group for the Visually Impaired will be recessed for the summer months, reconvening in September.

We hope everyone travels safely and we look forward to welcoming you in the fall. If you have questions, concerns, or need support during the summer, please do not hesitate to call Judi Peterson at 815-222-4754.

In Memoriam

Residents Pauline M. Kienbaum 1

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Emilie Weiler

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April 21

Marcia Polley

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May 1

Donald M. Bender

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May 14

Former Residents Dale C. Mayer 1

So what do potters do with all the clay that results from trimming pots, broken greenware (oh darn) and just plain leftover clay? We recycle it, of course.

The recycling process begins by covering a five gallon pail of clay with water for four or five days, during which time it turns to mush.

Then, the water is drained and Kentucky Ball Clay is added, firming up the mixture. Next, the clay is spread on a plaster board to dry. It helps to draw deep lines through the slab to make sure the clay dries underneath. When ready, five pounds of the recycled clay is put into bags and sold for a nominal amount.

This type of clay is an economical choice for all members and especially for our new members as they go through orientation. Currently, Pam Curren is the volunteer for this task of recycling clay. Thank you Pam.

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James Stoetzel

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Hand-built ceramic wall art made with recycled clay

by John Grandner

Colored Pencil Plus Bette McGrath 815-347-4282, Cathy Harrison 303-968-5545 Fri., 9 am-1 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

SCOV has a plethora of talented artists.

This club focuses on drawing in its many forms: colored pencil, scratchboard, pen and ink and more. If you are looking for a great place to be inspired, get some coaching or just make time to focus on your art, join us.

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Pres., Bob Arms 907-290-0287 www.scovclayclub.com

Member Pat Waddick specializes in colored pencil portraits, often using no reference other than his own knowledge of the human body.

Clubs

Gourd Art Susan Potter 253-722-4295 Mon., 1-4 pm, Fri., 9 am-noon, Lapidary Room

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Pres. Lee Sopwith 208-447-8282 leesoppy@gmail.com Bark Carving John Johnston 520-274-9888 Johnjohnston@xplornet.com Tue., 1-4 pm, Thu., 9 am-noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

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A beautiful gourd by Leslie Chace

The gourd room is relatively quiet now. Even though many of our members have left for the summer, there are still people working on projects. We would be more than happy to show you what we are currently working on. You might even be inspired to join us. Our members are always willing to help newcomers, and we have everything you need to get started. Visit us at the Artisan Center to see our artisans at work.

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Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 612-757-8373 dolmar21@gmail.com Jan.-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.

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

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

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

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

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 9 am, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers While the miniatures we build showcase our artistic skills, they also represent part of the real world, not just objects but real things having stories behind them. Our club frequently invites speakers who can share that history with us.

In April, Brad Watson, son of our treasurer, Robert Watson, shared the story of Photo by Tom Prall Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands where he once worked. This small and remote dot in the Pacific was the site of 23 atomic bomb tests beginning in 1946. We learned about the impact on the people who had lived on the island, results of the tests using mothballed U.S. Navy ships, and the ongoing impact on the ecosystem of this group of islands. Our speakers are announced in "This Week in SCOV" and our monthly meetings are open to all.

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

This group is open to artists working in any medium and at any skill level. If you are a beginner, several artists are in the room to offer help. Many of the artists work from home; however, they can show their art when Open Studio Artists

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have a display. Visit the Art Studio to find a day and group of artists that best fits your area of interest.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Ed Caine 425-760-7662 Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com Sculpture Dale Foster 520-825-0707 fosterdale1248@gmail.com Mon., 9 am-5 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The Sculpture Club meets in Catalina Vista/Art Studio. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about what we do, stop in on Monday morning or contact Dale Foster. Our sculpture pieces are in the glass case and window inside Catalina Vista, a showcase outside of the Library and displayed inside the Library.

Thanks to Dale and Kathy Foster for hosting the annual Sculpture Club pizza party this year. In the picture, Gene Eckebrecht is the second person from the bottom, on the right. Gene is one of the original founders of the club. He is a past president of the club and has held the office of treasurer for several years. The club thanks Gene for all he does to keep the club supplied with materials needed for sculpture and for being the go-to person for brazing.

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

We want to express our gratitude to Jean Sax for leading our group for some 20 years and thank her for all the time and work she put into the group. She promised that she will not be just taking a new seat in the audience, but will guide us when her experience is needed and also volunteer for tasks.

I am pleased to say that we have had another hand raised to help in the co-president position when she returns in the fall.

I will wait to disclose her name until her return. If anyone else is interested in such a position, please let me hear from you.

Summer has arrived, and we are all busy at home and in the shops preparing for the winter festivities of 2023. The shelves are bursting with quilts, soft toys, wooden toys and items to sell at the Arts and Crafts Fair and the Gift Shop. We are planning for Kuddles for Kids, the toy distribution and adopt-a-child programs. We have a pair of members who have volunteered to handle the food service at the Arts and Crafts Fair as a fund raiser for Seniors for Kids. Thank you to Joyce and Chic. Our plate seems pretty full, but the cause is very worth it. Living is giving and giving is living. Please have a delightful summer.

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Pres. Sue Karstad 503-531-0622 Karstad@gmail.com Monitor Trainer Chris Ludwig 719-239-4089 Room Orientation and Pfaff Training Lesley Monroe 509-947-5669

The summer months are here. It is quieter in the Sewing Room, as some clubs take a break and return in the fall. It might be time to consider getting trained to be a monitor.

Contact Chris Ludwig.

It is also a good time to be reminded that everyone using the room during this time: • Must be an HOA resident or have renter status and be current on dues: $5/year.

• Must have a monitor present when using the room. You can check ahead at www.signup.com • Must have had room orientation and training on the machine you wish to use. If either is needed, please call Leslie Monroe 509-947-5669 for Pfaff machines or Sue Lane for serger machine training.

The requirements listed are in place to keep everyone safe and protect our SCOV club status. Enjoy the season and have a wonderful summer.

Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Sewing machine orientation, Lesley Monroe 509-947-5669 Mon. and Thu., 9 am-noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Room

Those of us who are in the Sewing Room during the summer months are few but mighty. The needs of the community do not stop. We work in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of our room in the Artisan Center. If you would like to donate, we still need used sheets in reasonable condition that haven't been used to cover cacti. The need for remade crib sheets and twin fitted sheets from used sheets remains high.

Thank you to those who have donated fabric and sheets to our many causes.

Cheer Bears

Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Wed., 1-3 pm, Artisan Center/Sewing We really enjoy spending time together and are now distributing the Cheer Bears to their new homes. We continue to meet every Wednesday, 1-3 pm, Sewing Room.

We have placLinda, Laurie and Rethea working hard at cutting, ed our Cheer sewing and stuffing Cheer Bears Bears in the Gift Shop to be sold and all proceeds will go to replenishing our supplies and keeping the little bears marching. Stop by the Gift Shop and browse and maybe purchase a bear to put a smiling face on a little one.

We are happy to accept donations of flannel and polyfil to keep our assembly line running at top speed and get plenty of these bears on the shelves.

We always look forward to seeing your smiling faces.

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Machine Embroidery

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

We resume meeting in October. Hope to see you then. We welcome new members.

Pet Beds

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

It gives me a good feeling when my van is full of pet beds that we made here to distribute to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. The workers at the Humane Society are always glad to unload the beds and they are grateful for the beds for their to-be-adopted dogs and cats. We recently delivered 29 pet beds. If you haven't seen how nice the beds are and how cheerful everybody is that makes them, we invite you to the Sewing Room any Tuesday afternoon. If you would like to join us, the dues for Thimblelenas are only $5 for the year.

Quilters

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

Our regular meetings are over until September, but we will continue to meet informally at our usual time and place.

There will be quilted craft projects along with our regular hand sewing projects. Hope to see you all there.

Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts

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

The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. If you are interested in our group, stop by to see what we do. The group provides materials and instruction for those interested in learning hooking. People involved in other arts using fiber are invited and encouraged to join our group.

The picture illustrates two felting projects by Carol Sallmann. Felting is just one of many fiber arts. There are two processes for felting, one is referred to as “wet” and the other “dry.” Carol used the dry or needle felting technique for her two projects. The materials used are wool roving and a felting (barbed) needle. Felting is the process used to create a textile by combining and compressing loose fibers. The technique is to push and pull the needle through the roving to tangle or intermingle the fibers to create a matted piece of material/felt.

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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 is a crafters group whose members work on portable crafts. We have crafters who create cards, tapestry and jewelry, and who knit, crochet, embroider, scrapbook and more. Show and Share is designed to encourage creativity. Come show us what you love to do and share your interests, ideas and techniques. Join us with your craft or come to learn something new. We are happy to provide encouragement or to help you acquire a new hobby. We meet year-round and always welcome new members.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Rich Rozehnal 520-638-6368 rozehnal@comcast.net Shop hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 am-4 pm, Fri., 9 am-noon Meetings first Mon., 3:30 pm, Artisan Center/Lapidary Room

Laurie Volocyk is our featured artist this month. She joined the Silversmith and Lapidary Club in January of this year, and under Ric’s tutelage, cut, shaped and polished her first cabochons.

"I recently decided to make hearts from a piece of chrysocalla I had purchased at the Gem Show. After cutting my stone in the lapidary, I fine-tuned the shapes on the finishing saw, followed by a lot of polishing. The end result is six hearts, perfect for creating two sets of earrings and pendants." Laurie is one of our many outstanding new members who are becoming skilled in lost wax casting and lapidary.

SCOV residents interested in joining should visit the shop and speak to the monitor about scheduling training. New member training is held monthly on the second Tuesday and Wednesday.

Stained/Fused Glass Daniel Stasi 815-762-3636 scovglassclub@gmail.com Studio Manager Byron Wolffing 520-284-7889 wolffing5@gmail.com Open to members 8 am-9 pm www.scovglassclub.weebly.com Jane and Bill Honeywell have been attracted to the medium of glass for many years. They attended an exhibition of the great glass artist, Dale Chihuly, and were quickly “hooked.”

Interestingly, Jane calls herself a serial hobbyist. She belongs to the Tapestry & Fiber Arts Group in SCOV, Jane and Bill Honeywell display their glass artwork and loves quilting, painting watercolors and spent years creating glass mosaics.

Bill enjoys woodworking and has a present goal of completing a glass sunflower garden in his backyard. Because of their allure to glass, Jane and Bill joined our glass club shortly after moving here. They enjoy the camaraderie and look forward to continuously learning new glass-making skills shared by the expertise of members. Future glass goals for Jane include fulfilling numerous requests from relatives.

Bill’s future glass goals include a kinetic art mobile. Come and visit us soon.

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

Woodcarvers continue to meet at the Artisan Center/ Lapidary Room on Saturday mornings. We encourage you to come and join the group. The wood carvers use carving knives, carving gouges and rotary tools. Club member Mike Engle carves in bark and different types of wood. He has been carving off and on since being in Scouts. If you think you might be interested in wood carving, we can help you get started with some basswood, some tools and some basic instruction. If you are already Bark carving, "Face in the Tree" a wood carver, bring your tools and a project and join the conversation.

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

"Time for a drink!" Photo by Karen Alexander

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New member orientation is the first Wednesday of each month at 4 pm. Call Bill Norton 480-980-5493 for additional information or visit our website. A $30 membership fee is required to take the class.

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Continuing Education Astronomy Pres. Helen Salvay 520-990-8989 scovastronomy@gmail.com Third Thu., 7 pm, Oct-May, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovastronomy.weebly.com

The Astronomy Club’s next meeting is Thursday, October 19. Mark your calendars for the third Thursdays. The fall lineup of speakers is set with topics as diverse as collecting space samples from the Moon and Mars to a study of the Saturn moon, Enceladus.

For sky watching, both Venus and Mars will pass by Messier 44, the Beehive Cluster, in June before coming together at the end of the month. Venus is also at its evening best on June 4.

we leave each meeting feeling that we have grown through the experience of thinking hard and sharing our ideas.

When we resume in the fall, we will be basing our discussions on selections from “Great Conversations 4.” This anthology can be purchased from various online sources.

Contact Barbara or Maryfaith for more information.

Not So Silent Book Club

Joan Partridge 505-920-7005 joanpartridge@gmail.com Second Sun., 2:30-4 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

What you are reading now? Perhaps you almost forgot to attend our meeting because you were making a recipe from The Chocolate Lovers Dictionary, waltzing with the fluffiest romance series you have ever read, or you can't go to sleep because you're reading the latest David Baldacci, or you are reading something else. Whatever the case, come share what you love or hate about it. Anything you are reading is OK with us. We are a talkative bunch. You'll meet new friends and pick up a recommendation or two for new genres or a book you never thought of reading. And, oh, please bring some of those chocolates.

Sun City Vistoso Genealogical Society Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1-3 pm Check calendar for location www.scvgs.org

M92 photographed by James Webb Space Telescope in February 2023. Credit: Science–NASA, ESA, CSA and J. Lee (NOIRLab). Image processing–A. Pagan (STScI) Bible Studies Men’s Bible Study

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

The Men's Bible Study group will not meet over the summer but, will resume in early October.

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

Looking for a cool option for the heat of summer? Join the Genealogy Club and spend a few hours a week researching those elusive ancestors at the genealogy lab in the Welcome Center. We have seven computers and lots of subscription-based websites to assist you with your research.

We are continuing our regular meeting schedule over the summer as an opportunity for us to gather together in small groups in the Genealogy Library to share our questions, quandaries, quarry hunts, quick tricks, quantum leaps, quizzes and more. Our topic for the Tuesday, June 13, discussion is “How Do I Get Started or Where Do I Go Next?”

Whether you’re a total novice or have been researching for years, come to get or give advice to each other while connecting with other members. If you aren’t already a member, you are welcome to come check us out.

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

ILR’s fall term begins the first week in October. By August 1 you can find course descriptions on our website and a way to register online. The deadline for fall registrations is September 1. If you are interested in teaching a fall course, the course proposal form is online and needs to be submitted by July 1. Thanks to everyone who continues to enjoy adult learning at a reasonable pace right here in SCOV.

We are looking forward to our new study in October, the gospel of Luke. Enjoy the summer off, either here or traveling about to see friends and relatives. Pease keep us notified of urgent prayer requests. Guests and new members are welcome. Call and leave a message with Elaine.

Books Great Books

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

We will return to the pleasure of stimulating discussions in October. Social science research has shown that those who engage in substantial conversations report relatively high levels of satisfaction with life. We find that, even if we come to no definitive conclusions about the material we’ve read,

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From the Learning on the Move trip to the Patagonia Opera House

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Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com On hiatus www.scovwellness.com Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10 am-noon, Zoom

What if you didn’t marry your high school sweetheart?

What if the South had won the American Civil War? What if we cared for our neighbors and they all returned the favor?

Christa Lubatkin, long-time Poets Corner member, addresses the familiar theme of “what if” in the lyrical language of poetry and her own evocative style, adding just a smidgeon of hope to the many possible sorrows: what if no gracious clouds / sail across blue skies / and mountains are lost in choking fog what if tears dry up / and oceans no longer hold / the salt of our lives what if your arms stiffen / and your smile leaves a somber face / in the dirge of these days what if requiems stall in mid-air / elegies’ last laments lay barren / on chapel floors / would love’s winged heart still soar Poetry offers so many doors to open and explore. Join our weekly Zoom meetings from wherever you spend the summer.

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314 Technology Club help desk 520-989-9314 scovtech@gmail.com Apple help 520-329-7661 www.scovcomputer.com

Welcome to the slower time of year here in SCOV. The Technology Club will be teaching various classes this summer, so keep an eye on our teaching schedule. Plans are to continue periodic iPhone and Android classes as well as many more technical classes like “How the Internet Works,” “How Cell Phones Work,” and maybe a little more on TV alternatives and smart home applications. Don’t forget, these classes are indoors and are a less boring alternative to hibernating in our houses. See you there if you have a hankering to expand your tech horizons.

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

If you ever wanted to write a story, a poem, a script, a commercial or even a song, come to one of our meetings and meet our band of writers. You receive a prompt for the next meeting to either follow or create your own. It's fun to write, share and review what we write.

Spurge Reminder Please remove spurge from your yards. Spurge is a creeping, lowgrowing weed that is often found in the cracks of driveways and the gaps between the sidewalk and street. It also grows abundantly in river rock.

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

Our Fall Accessories Boutique will be held at Catalina Vista Saturday, October 28, with proceeds from sales going to Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse. Items being collected this year: gently loved, clean ladies fashion tops, sweaters, jackets, jewelry, purses, shoes, hats and scarves.

We cannot accept men’s clothing, ladies slacks, shorts or dresses.

We will provide updates regarding boutique donation locations and events in the monthly Tipster article, the weekly “This Week in SCOV” email and the SCOV Facebook page throughout the summer.

Our next club meeting is Tuesday, September 12.

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

Although our meetings are paused for the summer, the board will make plans for the annual picnic and 2024 election kick-off, Better Together, Saturday, October 14, 1-4 pm, Activity Center. Governor Katie Hobbs has been invited along with other candidates, public officials and local Democratic clubs in Legislative District 17. Save the date. We encourage you to stay informed by visiting the club website and signing up for Request to Speak, Fast Democracy and Civic Engagement Beyond Voting.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Mary Murck mmurck@earthlink.net VP/Membership Kris Sigford raykris@aribo.com Club email: scovff@gmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com

With seasonal folks leaving for the summer and many people vacationing, the park is getting quieter. But even in the heat of summer, the dogs enjoy the open space to run, explore and socialize.

Groups use the space in early morning and early evening. Both the dogs and their humans enjoy the cooler times.

Less socialized dogs or those who can’t make the group gatherings, come at other times to enjoy the park, too. We Some of the morning regulars. are grateful to have a Photo by Max Arens place to allow them freedom and running space all year around.

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Garden Club Co-Pres. Nancy Davenport 206 200-4415 Nldport@comcast.net Co-Pres. Marge Gustafson 760 989-1745 margustafson@gmail.com Co-VP Nancy Brown 520 979-2569 nancybro5@aol.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home

Agave bloom

Check out the fresh, modern plantings in the big blue pots at the Aquatic and Fitness Center–a beautification project provided by and maintained by our Garden Club. We are testing various seasonal plantings and will refresh the arrangements throughout the year.

For those gardeners staying here in SCOV, please be on the lookout for gardeners who would like to have their gardens in the April 2024 Garden Tour. For those folks heading home or traveling for the summer, we look forward to seeing you this fall. Happy summer, everyone.

Sun City Gleaners Joan Partridge 505-920-7005 joanpartridge@gmail.com (text or email preferred)

We had a marvelous pick of citrus this spring. We distributed a lot of grapefruit, oranges, lemons and much sought after kumquats around SCOV and to the food bank in Catalina. Now we are looking for other edibles to pick that may be growing in your yard. If you are a seasonal resident, let us know if you have figs or pomegranates we can pick while you are away. If there is something else we may not have thought of, let us know. And if you would like to join our merry band of pickers, contact Joan Partridge. No dues or obligation, just come when you can. We usually pick on Saturday mornings.

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

Havurah in Hebrew means friendship. We are a club that is inspired by Jewish traditions and culture. To that end we hold holiday parties and dinners, brunches and a gala yearly member-only event. You don’t have to be Jewish to join, and we promise a fun time for all. Our new board is hard at work planning exciting programming for the fall, winter and spring.

We have a summer movie night scheduled for Saturday, July 22. Keep an eye on our website and the Tipster for details.

Wherever you are, have a glorious summer.

Investment Discussion Group Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com Bruce Goslovich bruce@goslovichfc.com 208-550-7943 Summer meetings first and third Fri., 10 am via Zoom

The Investment Discussion Group has been approved by the SCOV Board as an official club. Our group discusses equity and fixed income markets, the economy, fiscal and monetary policy and what might impact our individual investing. No specific investment recommendations are made. No collective investing is done. Occasionally, outside presenters will attend and discuss topics of interest to all. During the summer, our group will meet via Zoom on the first and third Friday at 10 am. Meetings in June are June 2 and 16.

In-person meetings will start November 3. If you would like to join our Zoom meetings this summer, email Linda. If you have other questions, email Bruce.

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Mindfulness Meditation Club Bonnie Grant Baird BJGrantB77@gmail.com Tues., 3 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio or Patio

Loving-Kindness Meditation (Mindfulness) meets every Tuesday at 3 pm. Meditation connects the mind and the body. Scientific research has demonstrated that meditation may reduce stress, lower the risk of heart attack, improve concentration and memory, and increase empathy.

Our meditation supports no creed or dogma. It is not affiliated with any religious doctrine. People from all religious traditions are welcomed. We encourage anyone regardless of meditation experience to join us.

Our summer schedule consists of 10-15 minutes of introduction and/or a reading, then one 30-minute sitting meditation. If you have questions, please contact Bonnie Grant Baird.

Prepare & Share - Dining Pres. Dorothy Leonard 781-929-5067 dleonard@hbs.edu 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. From December through March, themed dinners take place in members’ homes. Since everyone brings part of the meal, it is not a huge effort for the hosts.

There will be several special events during the summer months. Stay tuned for email invitations. Contact a club officer for more information or if you would like to join the club.

Republican Club Pres. Marilyn Rego 520-575-4022 mmrego@centurylink.net Mon., Jun. 12, 3 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball scovrepublicanclub@gmail.com

Pima County GOP Chairman Dave Smith will speak at our meeting, Monday, June 12. This will be the last meeting until September. Have a great summer, and we will see you in the fall.

Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com Singles Clubs Active Solos Club

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

We are an informal club created to give unpartnered singles a chance to meet other singles and have fun together. If you are an unpartnered single, we invite you to attend an event and get to know us. Contact Leslie for more Active Solos tour the Fox Theatre in downtown Tucson information.

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Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket Sales Gail Brandt 520-825-7480 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 pm; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 pm

We welcome guests. First time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. On Thursday, June 8, Catalina International Caterers will provide dinner for us in the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Social hour is at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6 pm. Bring your own favorite beverage. The main course will be a chicken croissant. Roxanna Baker will entertain us with her accordion.

On Friday, June 30, we will celebrate happy hour in the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. 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 Bill Brecht, guitar/vocalist. For further information, contact Eleanor Mishur at 520-818-3374.

Ticket sales Fri., Jun. 2, 10-10:30 am, Desert Oasis.

Dinner tickets are $25 pp and happy hour tickets are $15 pp.

Checks only please, payable to Sun City Singles.

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

Our next meeting is Monday, October 23, 7 pm.

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

The lights are dark until next year, but members of the Theatre Club are busy coming up with wonderful ideas for our next event in March 2024.

The next general meeting The hikers kick up their heels in Dragnet: No Trespooping, will be in Octothe 2023 presentation ber and meetings are usually held at Desert Oasis. If you are interested in joining us, we are always looking for new members.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com No meetings until Oct. www.vbscov.weebly.com Happy hour meet and greet, first Wed., 3:30 pm, The Views Restaurant Club meetings are from October to May. Guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of Veteran organizations, VA compensation and more. Emails are sent to update club news, outreach opportunities and past history.

Join us on Wednesday, June 7, at The Views Restaurant for a meet and greet happy hour, 3:30-4:30 pm, for camaraderie and friendship.

Our current membership is over 350 veterans. Join us when our meetings start up on October 2.

If you have an unserviceable Walter Ram, WWII B-17 radio U.S. flag, leave it wrapped inoperator and POW conspicuously in a newspaper and a brown bag at 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr.

Waist Watchers Co-Pres. Gail Carlson 860-836-4121 gc.carlson@att.net Co-Pres. Sandi Bellerive Thu., 3-4 pm, Desert Oasis

The objective of our club is to support each other on our weight management journey. Our format includes open discussions on weight-related topics. We meet year-round.

There is a one-time fee of $5. Come join our friendly, robust group.

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

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

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Dance

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

The dance club hosted the Spring Fling dance on Friday, May 19, and everyone practiced their moves to the music of our DJ, Doug Healy. It was our last dance of the season. Practice sessions will be held every Wednesday evening at 5 pm and our next set of dance lessons will be June 14, 21 and 28. Classes will continue in July and August. Taking classes this summer will prepare you for our next dance in September when a whole new season of dance begins.

Anyone can learn to dance with our teacher, Christine Hoskins. Whether you’re a new dancer or an experienced one, everyone in the club is helpful and supportive. If you’re interested in learning, don’t hesitate to visit our website or contact our president, Sara Harney. It’s a great way to exercise your body and mind and have a great time in the process.

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

No membership fees, no partners, no meetings, no patterns to memorize, just dance, dance, dance. All dances are taught prior to dancing for low-stress fun. Our website also has video clips of all dances. Dancing in community lifts our hearts and souls. It’s also good for the brain and cardiovascular systems. New dancers are always welcomed and encouraged. Join us as we dance our way around the world.

See you soon.

Line - Sunliners Pres. Bev Johnston 970-744-0697 bevjj2002@yahoo.com Membership Kim West 520-343-0662 k_da_westie@comcast.net scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

June dance sessions will occur in the Activity Center/Auditorium with the exception of the Improver practices, which remain in the AFC Studios 1 & 2.

Wednesday practice: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Improver (AFC Studios 1&2) Thursday classes: 1:50-2:50 pm Intermediate 2:55-3:55 pm Beginner Saturday practices: 9-10 am Intermediate 10:15-11:15 am Beginner Future event: Social, Saturday, June 10, 5:30-8:30 pm, Auditorium. All members and their guests are welcome.

Next board meeting: June 7, 1:30 pm, via Zoom. All members are welcome.

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

summer off and will dance again in September. Remember that you can always check our website for information on upcoming dances and much more.

June starts our membership renewal. Annual dues are still a bargain at only $10 pp. Please remember that if you fail to renew by July 31, you will no longer be a club member.

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

We had a good dance season. Our last planned dance was on May 12. We may have another dance or two this summer. Any summer dances will be pay-at-the-door and will run from 6-8 pm.

For those who are interested in dance lessons and joining Kactus Kickers for next season, our dances begin again in October. Our dance lessons run for eight weeks from mid-January to early March. Please send an email to kkscov@gmail.com if you would like to be added to our email distribution list.

One of our favorite bands, Clear Country, is playing every Tuesday night at the Outlaw Saloon from 6-10 pm. It's a good chance to go and practice your two-step dancing. Also, they are now Doing the 10-step dance to music from Clear Country Band booking country western bands at Whiskey Roads on Sundays, 5-8 pm.

It's another chance to get out and dance.

Kactus Kickers members, continue to check your email for information about fall refresher classes and the upcoming 2023-2024 dance schedule. Look for updates and send any questions to kkscov@gmail.com.

Exercise Aqua Tone Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 am, AFC/Pool

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

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

Our dance season has come to an end. We are taking the

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Arthritis Water Pres. Norma Waters normawaters1@hotmail.com VP Paul Mercer pawmerc@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 10 am, AFC/Pool

We meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 am when the air temperature is 77 degrees or warmer, as recommended by the Arthritis Foundation.

Our club members perform gentle water exercises approved by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion. Water exercise is especially helpful for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc. Our members are fun, accepting and welcoming. We frequently hear “I came for the exercises and love all of the friends I have made.”

New members are always welcome. The yearly dues are $5, and your first class is free. Your body will thank you. See you at the pool.

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

A monthly calendar announces the focus for the day, such as aerobics, cardio tone, or interval training. The use of equipment such as weights, bands or fitness circle adds variety and is always optional. The goal for expert instrucThe right shoes can mean comfort and safety tor, Sally Martinez, is to help exercisers develop and maintain strength, balance and heart health.

Everybody moves at their own pace and can always receive suggestions for their individual needs. Dress is exercise casual with sport shoes required. SCOV residents can join the club for a mere $3/year, and then purchase a 12-class punch card for $30. Newcomers can try out a first class for $2.50.

Join us for a cool, healthy indoor activity during the hot summer.

Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman 520-812-1056 goodman@sfu.ca Workouts suspended May through Oct.

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

New members are welcome. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in a vigorous workout.

Swimmers are reminded to socialize quietly after a workout so as not to disrupt the next group of pool users.

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

Summer is here and both the Monday and Thursday classes are smaller and more personal, making it a great time to try out Pilates. First, we do stretching exercises to

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warm up and then perform the Pilates mat routine, modifying some of the moves for those with limitations. People ask, "Can the benefits of Pilates, which come from strengthening and stretching exercises, really develop the body's core (your abdomen and back muscles), make you stronger overall, increase spine mobility and build flexibility?" The answer is a firm yes. Additional benefits include improved balance, muscle tone, stamina and a feeling of well-being. The cost is $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please join us or just stop by and watch. Call Mary with questions.

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

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

Tai Chi Co-Chairs Alice Hutchison 520-329-8090 ahutchison87@gmail.com Jill Frederiksen 650-274-7224 jfredx@yahoo.com Thu., 10-11:30 am, AFC/Studio 1

Tai chi is a gentle, low impact exercise with many health benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. Classes are taught in 10-week sessions and are offered three times per year in the fall, winter and spring. The next course will begin in October. Practice sessions are available year-round for club members who have completed at least one 10-week course.

Plan to join us in the fall to learn this meditation in motion.

Beginners are always welcome. Contact Alice Hutchison for further information or questions.

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

The Yoga Club offers three different classes each week: Tuesdays, 10:45 am, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Torrey). All levels of yoga.

Wednesdays, 8:30 am, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Katie). This is a slower-paced class, and if you've been away from yoga for a while, it is a great way to return. You'll benefit from connecting to your breath, slowly stretching muscles and joints to feel younger, and just relaxing.

There are plenty of options offered for each pose, connecting the mind and body with positive mental thoughts.

Thursdays, 10:45 am, Desert Oasis, Chair Yoga (Torrey) Each class is 1.25 hours. The cost is $10. Bring your mat for Tuesday and Wednesday classes.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

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

We have returned to our usual days and times in the Activity Center. Please arrive 15 minutes early. We can help you get a partner if needed.

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Ladies Monday Social Bridge

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

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

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

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

Join us for a cool Tuesday evening of bridge; we play all summer. Our group is also very cool, pleasant and helpful.

Bring a partner and $1 each to put into the pot. There are winners every time we play. Arrive before 5:45 pm, and we promise you an enjoyable evening. We finish at 8:30 pm.

Call Louise if you have any questions.

Practice Bridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Left: Shiva Kumar, right: Peter Grant

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The Chess Club will continue to meet weekly throughout the summer months. Join us for a friendly and challenging game or two. Chess lessons are always available for new players. We just completed our 2023 spring tournament competition, and it was keen. Club members Shiva Kumar and Peter Grant (pictured) tied for first place and split the prize money. Congratulations to both.

Cribbage Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986 First and Third Thu., 6 pm, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge On hiatus until Sep. 7

We look forward to seeing you when we return on September 7. 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, bring $1 to Desert Oasis on Mondays 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 our website for a short video. Players usually play one, two or three 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 one quarter. So if you plan to play three games, bring 36 dimes and three quarters. New players are always welcome.

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

Call Sue if you have any questions or suggestions.

Mah Jongg Casual Mah Jongg

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

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

Thursday Mah Jongg

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

"Raindrops keep falling on my head." Monsoon season is only a week or two away. Come in out of the rain and join our Thursday maj game. We’ve been using the new 2023 card for a couple of months. It’s been challenging, but it gets easier each week. We play all summer long, so join us for a hot game and stay cool and dry. New players are always welcome.

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

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

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

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands.

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

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Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

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

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Hoffman 520-825-8393 Wed., 2-3:30 pm, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr. On hiatus

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 plays 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 are provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters.

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

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

Doctors recommend brain games like scrabble to help stave off dementia and other age-related brain issues. The Scrabble Club welcomes newcomers and enjoys being challended by them. Drop by any Friday at 1 pm for some fun games.

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.

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

After a recess in May and June, we will start up again July 10. Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear and 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 for just two hours every Monday morning. It's a great way to start each week.

Music is provided, visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers, the more the merrier. Come join us in song.

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Drumming sessions will be on hiatus until the fall. Check the August Tipster for our fall startup date. Have a fun, safe summer.

Our sessions start with some hands-on individual instruction, a virtual program and drum along. There will be some drums available for newcomers' use.

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

Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. 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 minksjoy42@comcast.net Mon., 3:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Do you have a recorder (the musical instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a fun group? Soprano, alto, tenor, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every Monday starting July 10. Learners and visitors welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com Pres. Bob Westendorf rewestendorf@live.com Tue., 6:30-8:30 pm, Activity Center/Kiva

The Sun City Singers are currently rehearsing for a Fourth of July presentation. We meet every Tuesday in the Activity Center/Kiva Room, 6:30-8:30 pm. We are a community chorus with no audition required. Love to sing? Come join us.

New members are always welcome. For more information, contact our director, Don Hess.

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

Guitar players: come play and join in the fun. We are having fun playing oldies but goodies. The baritone ukulele is easy for guitar players. We have loaner ukuleles. Join us Tuesdays at Desert Oasis.

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Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Treas. Roger Paluska 970-368-0124 rcpalu@gmail.com Sec.-Sherri Rutman 763-443-9379 srutman100@aol.com www.vistosocyclists.org

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

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

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

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

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

Ride. Have fun. Be safe.

chatter are easily identified by those in the Birding Group who will interrupt any conversation when unusual bird songs enter SCOV space. Want to learn more?

We are a 110+ member, activity-oriented group. All SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips to learn more about the birds in Arizona (we carpool). If you are interested in joining us, contact Peggy (above) to be added to our mailing list so we can keep you up to date on the trips. These tend to be more variable as the hotter weather approaches and we begin our summer hiatus.

Bocce Pres. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net VP Ginny Howes, kandghowes@comcast.net www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-9 pm, Bocce Courts Bocce is a fun activity that people of all ages and abilities enjoy. You just need to be able to pick up the ball and roll it. Annual dues are $5. A membership form is on the club website under Club Info. Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time and pick up a wooden stick from the starter. Space limits each session to the first 32 players, with members given priority. Courts are open to only Bocce Club League play Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7-9 pm.

A big thank you to Debbie and Jon for hosting an end of winter potluck at their home on April 28.

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 $5.

Our weekly activities are round robins on Mondays (straight 8-ball) 2-4 pm, Tuesdays (“One-Fifteen” 8-ball) 1:15-4 pm, and Thursdays (straight 8-ball) 10 am-noon. All members at all levels are welcome. These round robins are for fun only (not for money). 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. The Billiards Room is reserved for members only, Monday-Friday, noon-4 pm.

Our tables were recovered with new cloth in May. Stop by and play a game or two.

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

Colorful hooded orioles find their way to SCOV every April along with equally colorful Bullock's orioles. Craving sweets, orioles enjoy raiding hummingbird feeders and eating any jelly that might be set out for them. There are technically five species of orioles here in Arizona, although two are rare and only the two mentioned are likely to be seen in SCOV. Their rich song and

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Bocce players enjoying great food and friends To see what times are open for general play and reserve a court, check the court reservation system on Sun City’s website www:suncityorovalley.com/book-court-lane.

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

Second Wed., Oct.-Apr., 2-4 pm, Activity Center/Hopi

The Gun Club stresses safety and education in the enjoyment, handling and collecting of firearms and of the shooting sports. All are welcome.

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Male hooded oriole. Steve Holmes photo

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

final round robin matches of the season and are finished for the summer. The schedule can be found on the club website.

You must be a member of the Pickleball Club to participate in club activities. Registration is on the club website. Zero Zero Two.

Baby Jesus hike. Photo by John Terp Hikes will continue through the summer, just not as frequently as in the cooler months of the year. Check www. scovhiking.org to see what hikes are scheduled. Hikes will start earlier to escape some of the heat. Remember to bring more water or electrolyte drinks than you think you will need, salty carbohydrate snacks and maybe a cooling neck towel.

Don’t forget to apply plenty of sunscreen and wear a widebrimmed hat.

Getting outside benefits you physically and improves your mental health. It boosts your mood, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep. Whether you stay in SCOV for the summer or you are away, stay safe and enjoy getting out on the trail.

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

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

Pickleball Pres. Michael Voellinger eer26003@gmail.com VP-Orientation Linda Dolsberry Ldolsberry@gmail.com Registration can be found on the website: www.scovpb.org

It’s hot out, and many residents have left town, but the fun never stops at the pickleball courts. Players of all levels have opportunities to play throughout the day. In fact, there is now plenty of open court time to try out the ball machine or pracKathy Klug (left) showcasing a fine serve with teammate tice your serve, return, and some Laura Dickinson fancy drop shots.

The casual and competitive players were combined for the

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POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 518-719-6224 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Warren Burda 520-308-1118 wpburda@gmail.com Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-9 am, Desert Oasis

Always be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks to get the most out of every early morning workout.

Triple-digit-temperatures, combined with very low humidity, increase the risk of dehydration. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water.

It's time to grab that POP Tennis paddle and burn some calories. Stop over at the Desert Oasis on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at 7 am and let the fun begin.

Friendly competition on the courts

Racquetball Pres. Mike Middleton 508-954-4581 Mon.-Fri., 8-11 am, AFC/Racquetball Court Court action has been terrific followed by our coffee gatherings at The Bistro.

We recently celebrated Mike and Sandy's 60th anniversary on the patio with cake provided by Jim and Gayle. A shout out to Gary, our social director for arranging bocce, pickleball and table tennis activities. We look forward to our full roster of players reuniting in the fall.

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Table Tennis Co-Pres. Dorothy Filip dotfilip520@gmail.com Co-Pres. John Smith jdsaz@aol.com Tue., women 1:30 pm; all play 3-5 pm Thu.; all play 4:30-8 pm; Sat., all play 9 am-noon Sun., all play 1-3 pm. All play is at Catalina Vista

Table tennis is played at Catalina Vista Imagine having fun on a June afternoon in a place that's up to 40 degrees cooler than the outdoor pickleball or tennis courts. Come play Table Tennis (aka ping pong), where you can find easy activity or vigorous competition in air-conditioned comfort. You can exercise eye-hand coordination, motor speed, and concentration, all in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. All skill levels are welcome, even if you have never played. Club paddles and balls are available. Sport shoes are recommended. You’ll find most club members playing in the first hours of a session, while residents seeking a cool activity with friends and family may like the later hours. Welcome to this indoor sport that will carry on no matter how hot it gets outside.

Tennis Pres. Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918 Open Group Tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30-10:30 am Chris Gerber 763-360-8393 Jan Dunbar 815-766-0819 Open Group Tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 8-10 am Mark Lankes 315-450-1676 Open Group Tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 10 am-noon Jen Garvin 520-400-4368

It was a great season for the Tennis Club. Look for earlier morning times for club open play as the heat rises. There are more opportunities to play with our friends in the summer months.

Tennis players enjoy the sunshine and fun Wallyball Pres. Rich Hoskins 520-222-5339 Richscotthoskins@gmail.com VP Tom Cooksey 503-753-5737 tdcooksey@msn.com Treas. Janell Raty 530-401-2477 janello66@yahoo.com Game days, Tue., Fri., setup 12:45 pm, play 1-3 pm, AFC/Racquetball Ct. Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court with three to five players on each side. It is fast, fun, and a great workout that tones muscles and improves coor-

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

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

Water Volleyball Pres. Pete Coy Petecoy@gmail.com 360-739-4100 VP Karen Alexander Karenandbrian2001@yahoo.com VP Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 Craftylady838@aol.com Treas. John Lesko 248-231-0546 azjl1946@gmail.com Recreational play Thu., Sun., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis pool Advanced play Mon. 1-3 pm, Wed. 10 am-noon, Desert Oasis pool

It is all about the fun and laughter. Players keep coming back because they have fun, laugh at their own shots and the shots of others, and cheer when someone makes a great shot. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or looking for a way to become more active, this game may be for you. Come by and watch, but bring your suit because you may feel like you want to join in the fun. We welcome new folks who are just checking to see if this game might interest them.

Travel

Day Trippers Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Membership Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 Second Fri., 9 am, Activity Center/Native American Rooms

Exciting events are being planned. Always bring your checkbook to the meeting.

Sun., Jun. 18: Father’s Day pizza party 12:30-3:30 pm, Auditorium. Pizza provided by Rosati’s. Salad, iced tea and lemonade will be provided.

BYOB. Cost is $10 pp. Entertainment by Chuck Moses. Cut off date is June 10. Sign up at meeting. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520-6127226.

Wed., Jun. 21: Afternoon at the Theater to see Georgia McBride at the Arizona Theater Company. $117 pp, covers bus, show and lunch.

Cut off date is June 10. Sign up at meeting. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226.

Thu., Aug. 17: Tucson Museum of Art. Lunch at museum. Cost: $68 pp includes entry, lunch, bus, tax and tip. Sign up at June meeting. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226.

Fri., Sep. 1-Sun., Sep. 3: Cottonwood/Sedona. Wine tastings in Old Town; Verde Canyon evening wine train; dinner and show at Blazin’ M Ranch; Copper Museum; Montezuma Castle National Monument; buffet at Cliff Casino. Cost: $1,232 dbl ($616 pp), $758 sgl. $100 pp deposit at signing at meeting. Final payment Aug. 11. Monitor: Pam Divis, 630-339-6864.

Future trip: Casino in July

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

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

Our next meeting will be in the fall, Monday, October 9. If you are a newcomer to SCOV and have an RV, please join us as a guest.

During the October meeting, plans will be finalized for the Route 66 trip slated for October 30-November 3. Space is still available for this trip. If you are interested in this trip, please sign-up online during the summer.

The club’s next social event is the Chili Fest scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 4-7 pm, Catalina Vista.

In April 2023, five club RV’s and two social members (members without an RV) visited the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ, which operates many large telescopes including the Giovale Open Deck Observatory is home to seven telescopes telescope that and was a highlight for club members during the visit was used to to the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ discover the dwarf planet Pluto.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We need dispatchers to answer calls from potential clients. Training is provided. Interested volunteers apply at the Welcome Center. You will be contacted to answer any questions.

Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all-volunteer organization assisting SCOV residents who need help in a temporary crisis/ needy situation. We assist with caregiver relief, shut-in visiting, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping, yard care, paperwork organization, errands and picking up take-out meals from The Views Restaurant.

We also have a resource file with referrals for paid and other volunteer services.

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

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

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

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 can make a difference. 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.

Artists & Makers Studios The June gallery exhibition featuring local artist, Michael Muñoz is on display from June 2 through June 30. During the run of the exhibit, videos of Michael’s creative process will be available and guests may attend a free digital art workshop. Gallery hours: Thursday 10 am-4 pm, Fridays noon-6 pm and Saturdays 10 am-4 pm, 11061 N. Oracle Rd., See website for gallery hours www.artistsandmakersstudios.com.

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Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona will present “Helping a Loved One With Mental Illness,” Monday, June 5, 6-8 pm, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Come and learn how you can create a loving and caring relationship with your loved one who is living with mental illness.

Square Dancing Dancers are squaring up on Sundays from 7-9 pm in the SaddleBrooke area featuring plus level dancing. Couples and singles are welcomed. Dress is casual. Nonmembers, $10 pp. For more information and location specifics, contact SCOV resident, Mary Klootwyk, 402-415-7347, mkspittler@yahoo.com. Lesson information can be found at www.saddlebrookesquares.com.

Diana Holmes shared these golden nasturtiums from her yard

Classifieds

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

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

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

RENTAL WANTED: Retired Iowa married couple looking for SCOV rental for 2-3 months starting in Jan. 2024. We are nonsmokers with no pets. We will take great care of your home and can provide references from our first stay in SCOV this year to attest to that. Contact Joe 319-560-8654 or email jwspumpingiron@aol.com.

RENTAL WANTED: Feb., Mar., and/or Apr. 2024, combination of one or two months.

Nonsmokers and no pets. We have rented here in 2023 and love the community!

SCOV references available. Contact vanda.edington@gmail.com or 307-421-0800.

FOR RENT: Newly available 2 BR/2 BA. Jun. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2024. King in primary; queen in guest. 1,750 sq. ft., formal living and dining room. Wonderful view on 14th fairway. Call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2022@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 primary, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes all utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard.

N/S, N/P. Email dixie476@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706 for availability starting May 2023.

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 520-444-8529, email jayleu35@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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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Carol Read was visited by a rose-breasted grosbeak–an unusual sighting for SCOV

Terry Fowler observed the great blue heron not following the pond rules Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, June 2023, Page 33

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