2011 October Vistoso Tipster

October 2011

Vistoso Tipster

www.suncity-vistoso.com

It’s More T han Living...It’s a Lifestyle!

Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc. Study Session Thursday, October 13, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, October 25, 9 AM, Social Hall/Papago

Photo by Victor Edwards

Association Committees......... .4 Association News.................. .3 Café Specials...................... .13 Classified............................ .32 Clubs.................................. .16 Coming Events.................... .13 Extended Community........... .31

Feature............................... .12 For Your Information............. .15 Golf.................................... .10 Hours of Operation................. .2 Memoriam........................... .15 Partnered Organizations....... .12 Thank You Corner................ .15

Town of Oro Valley............... .31 Workshops and Classes....... .14

New to Sun City Vistoso?

Attend the New Resident Coffee on October 12. See details page 9.

Vistoso Tipster

Administration Office...............825-3711 ext 120

Sun City Vistoso

Café Food Service to 3 PM only..........................825-3277

Published monthly by

Community Association, Inc. 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

Oro Valley, AZ 85755 520-825-3711 suncity@suncity-vistoso.com www.suncity-vistoso.com

Board of Directors Debra Arrett, debra.arrett@gmail.com.........................................................................President Fred Bjorling, f-bjorling@northwestern.edu ...................................................... Vice President Janice Strassburg, jklcs55@gmail.com ........................................................................Secretary Ruth Gitzendanner, gitzcpa@comcast.net..................................................................Treasurer George Williams, newilliams77@msn.com ................................................................... Director Dick Brammell, dbrammell@corwinappraisal.com .................................................... Director Robert Hefner, rjh1458@gmail.com................................................................................ Director

Management Team

Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncity-vistoso.com..........................General Manager, 917-8080 Joe Byron, jbyron@suncity-vistoso.com.......................................... Café Manager, 917-8074 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncity-vistoso.com .......Assistant General Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncity-vistoso.com....... Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncity-vistoso.com..........................Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, proshop@suncity-vistoso.com............................... Golf Professional, 917-8053 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncity-vistoso.com........Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncity-vistoso.com.............................Facilities Sup., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncity-vistoso.com.................... Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncity-vistoso.com...................................... Controller, 917-8060

Support Team

Jim Cundiff, jcundiff@suncity-vistoso.com......................... Community Services, 917-8058 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncity-vistoso.com.............................. Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Norma Meyers, nmeyers@suncity-vistoso.com...................................... Secretary, 917-8065 Kathy Newman, knewman@suncity-vistoso.com.................. Admin. Specialist, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncity-vistoso.com....Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, faccoord@suncity-vistoso.com.................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Social Hall Monitor........................................................................................................... 917-8066 Aquatic & Fitness Center Monitor...................................................................................917-8067

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard Advertising: Norma Meyers and Chris Richard Printing By: AlphaGraphics Tipster Editorial Committee Tom Polley...........................................Chair Jacqueline Alger.......................... Member Harriet Diss................................... Member Glenda Gillespie........................... Member George Holthus............................ Member Dale Knudson............................... Member

Sharon Knudson.......................... Member Barbara Martucci........................ Member Shirley Peterson........................... Member Marge Roetzel.............................. Member Mary Ann Stock........................... Member

If you would like to advertise in the Vistoso Tipster, please call 917-8065 for current rates and information.

Sun City Vistoso 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.

Hours

of

Operation

Mon.-Fri......................................................................... 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Note Oct. 1 - Oct. 13 revised hours 6:30 AM-2 PM daily Sun. and Mon. ........................................................................ 7 AM-3 PM Tue.-Sat. ................................................................................. 7 AM-4 PM Recording of daily Café specials...................................825-3711 ext 205 Reservations............................................................................. 825-3277

Catalina Vista.........................................825-8613

Mon.-Fri................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 9 AM-6 PM

Community Assistance­—Loan Room

Reservations and Pick Up, Cart Barn/Loan Room Tues. and Thu........................................................................... 8-9 AM

Community Services.......................10 AM-Noon Consumer Referral................................917-8079

Mon., Wed.,-Fri. .................................................................9:30-11:30 AM

Costume Room Call for appointment.......... 825-6674 Desert Oasis..........................................825-0495 Facilities

Mon.-Fri................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-8 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM

Pool

Mon.-Fri.............................................................................. 7 AM-8:30 PM Sat...................................................................................... 9 AM-7:30 PM Sun..................................................................................... 9 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours: daily ..........................................................11 AM-4 PM Except Thu. and Sun........................................... Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City............................917-8051

Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................. 9 AM-4 PM Sat. .................................................................................. 9 AM-12:30 PM

Library.................................... 917-8064

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

Posse................................. 449-0014 or 449-7970 Pro Shop................................................. 825-3110 Note Oct. 1-9 Closed, Oct. 10-13 revised hours during Overseeding Mon......................................................................................... 6 AM-1 PM Tue..................................................................................... 5:30 AM-4 PM Wed., and Thu.................................................................... 6:30 AM-4 PM Fri., Sat., Sun. ................................................................... 5:30 AM-4 PM Driving Range Sun., and Wed. .............................................. 6 AM-3 PM Driving Range All other days............................................. 5:30 AM-5 PM Golf Course Ranger...................................................................904-9336

Social Hall..............................................917-8066

Mon.-Fri................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 9 AM-6 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center Facilities

917-8067

Daily........................................................................................ 5 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 5 AM-9 PM

Pool

Mon.-Sat............................................................................. 5 AM-8:30 PM Sun..................................................................................... 5 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours.....................................................................11 AM-1 PM

Vistoso Center....................................... 825-3711 After-hours Emergencies......................825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. a broken irrigation head) 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.

Candidates Wanted for Board of Directors

SCVCAI members desiring to have their names on the 2012 ballot for the election of two (2) Board Members for three-year terms are requested to do either #1 or #2 listed below: 1. Submit, prior to Saturday, October 22, 2011, a letter of intent and a resumé form (available in theAdministration Office or go to: http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/association/election-information.html) to the Nominating Committee at the SCVCAI Administration Office. .

2. Submit, prior to Wednesday, January 11, 2012, a petition on a form provided by SCVCAI, to the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee with signatures of at least fifty (50) voting members in good standing (one signature per lot owned), written certification of eligibility from the General Manager and a resumé form.

Association News From The Board of Directors

Our MISSION as the SCVCAI Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Vistoso as an active adult community.

SCVCAI Board of Directors Newsletter A bimonthly newsletter by Director Janice Strassburg about the activities and items discussed by the BOD is available on ListServ. To sign up, go to www.suncityvistoso.com, hold your mouse over News and Info, click on In the Know, put in your email address and click on Submit button. Select any of the notifications you would like to receive and click on the Submit button. For those who do not have access to a computer, a copy is available for reading in the library.

Why I Changed My Position on the Aquatic & Fitness Center Proposal

by Robert Hefner Last February while campaigning for the Board of Directors, I said that I was in favor of renovating and improving the equipment in our cardio-vascular and strength facility. I believed, as I still do, that the space allocated for those facilities is adequate for the foreseeable future. Thus I stated that I was opposed to a major expansion of that building. I now whole heartily support the Fitness Center proposal.

So what has changed to cause me to reverse my position on this proposed project?

Nearly all of the added space in the proposed renovation will be devoted to new facilities that are sorely needed by our community. There will be at least one and probably two new multi-purpose rooms that can be used by our many exercise groups that currently struggle to schedule time for their activities in our other buildings.

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ties. The space allocated to the current exercise facility will not be significantly enlarged, but will be more efficient and much more esthetically appealing. I am now convinced that the proposed renovation of the fitness center is not only a desirable addition to our community, but one that is well worth your support.

Bob Mariani, General Manager

Energy and Cost Savings

by Bob Mariani

Recently the opening time of the Desert Oasis swimming pool was changed during the winter months (November through March) to 10 AM. The majority of Sun City Vistoso residents are probably not interested in this change, but the story of how this came about and the savings that will result should be an interest to all of you.

This change of pool hours started months ago when the Properties Committee and Administration began looking into the operation of the solar and gas pool heaters at the Desert Oasis. Without going into considerable detail, it was found that the solar heater was not working and several repairs had to be made to get it operational. Most of those repairs or modifications have been undertaken at this point.

During the time that the solar heater repairs were underway, the Committee and management considered the fact that if the pool was not heavily used during the early morning hours, it may be a good idea to keep the pool closed and the pool cover on until later in the morning. In order to determine if this might be feasible a survey of attendance was conducted during the winter for several weeks. The survey revealed that very few residents used the pool prior to 10 AM. Very few means that during the course of time that the survey was conducted between zero and two residents used the pool prior to 10 AM on any morning.

Once the survey results were discussed at the Properties Committee meeting, the Committee and Administration agreed that it made financial sense to keep the pool closed until 10 AM. This change of hours actually saves in two ways. First, the gas pool heater does not have to use nearly as much gas and produces nearly as much heat with the pool cover on through the evening and up until 10 AM. Second, when the cover is taken off and the air is warmer, the solar heater is much more efficient, thereby further reducing the amount of energy used by the gas heater which will further reduce the cost to heat the pool.

Thanks primarily to the Properties Committee for thinking a little outside the box, there will be another cost savings that will help keep dues at a competitive level. The only thing that is required to make this change successful is the residents who use the Desert Oasis pool adapting to the later winter pool opening hours and the change in children’s hours from an 11 AM start to a noon start.

Join The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch...

Keep our neighborhood safe. Join the Posse.

Call Del 825-9681 or John Njaa 825-5486 today.

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Association Committees Committee meetings are open and all residents are welcome to attend.

ARC Architectural Review Chair Susan Jakosa 609-6367, susanjakosa@gmail.com Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui SCV Well Maintained, Words to Live By

One document you received when purchasing in SCV was the Homeowner’s Handbook which includes a section titled Community Standards, Architectural Review Compliance. Concisely, it states that landscaping must be neat and well maintained, house exteriors, walls, fences etc. must be kept in good repair. Driveways, sidewalks, coated or not, windows, screens, can all be included, among other things, in this statement.

The section continues explaining that ANY change/s that MIGHT alter the exterior appearance of the house or property must be submitted to the ARC for approval. For example, replacing a window/s requires ARC approval.

There are situations that our Community Services Coordinator, Jim Cundiff, may approve. Does your driveway need to be re-coated after a few decades of use? This is one of the many items that Jim can approve.

Please, call me or Jim if in any doubt about how to stay in compliance with SCV standards.

Communication Committee Leslie Platt 520-818-1963

August was very busy as the Communications Committee continued its efforts to keep residents fully informed and involved in development of plans for the proposed Aquatics & Fitness Center. We conducted surveys and focus groups (two of each) on three topics: Your Good Ideas for the Aquatics & Fitness Center; Your Ideas on Fitness and Wellness Classes; and Opportunities, Concerns and Challenges. Survey and focus group questions were identical, and surveys were available in hard copy and online to give both full-time residents and seasonal residents the opportunity to participate. All responses were provided to the Aquatics & Fitness Center Subcommittee to assist them in developing a project that includes input from as many residents as possible. Assuming a continuing high level of interest, both surveys and focus groups will be repeated throughout the fall, with additional topics added if appropriate. We will also focus on publicizing the vision of the architect selected to develop preliminary plans.

Our next meeting is Monday, October 3, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

Community Assistance Committee Chair George Holthus 818-1042; Susie Klein 825-7535

Aluminum Can Donations: Put those aluminum cans to work for Sun City Vistoso. Deposit only empty, clean aluminum cans in the box outside the Social Hall kitchen. For safety reasons do not deposit unrinsed cans which attract bees and may become a hazard.

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num cans which netted the CAC $279.30. Fiscal year to date we have received a total of $939.96.

Welcome back to residents who have been traveling and are ready to return and begin fall activities. The Loan Room is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8-9 AM for loan of tables, chairs, beds, children’s items and medical equipment. You can reserve items up to two months in advance. For those new to our area, the Loan Room is located at the end of the Cart Barn. Please be sure to bring your new Sun City Vistoso resident card to pick up your items.

Conservation and Energy Committee Co-Chairs Beverly Browne 825-2921 and Ed Kennedy 825-3659 First and Third Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Consumer Referral Chair Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725 Desk Phone: 917-8079 Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, Social Hall

Here’s how to connect to the online list of our vendors: 1. On the Sun City Vistoso home page under the Residents drop-down menu, click on Members Only.

2. Log in with your user name and password. This is also the page where you can create a new account.

3. Click on Log In. 4. Click on the last blue line, Consumer Referral List.

Finance and Budget Chair Tom Wakefield 647-1452 Third Monday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Gift Shop Barbara Farr 818-2105 and Sharon Henderson 825-0722 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM Saturdays 9 AM-12:30 PM Meetings: Second Wednesday each month www.vistosogiftshop.com

Now that vacations have ended and many artists have returned there are now more items in the Gift Shop. It’s not too early to be thinking of holiday gifts.

This month the Artists of the Month are Darrell and Carmelita Martin. Darrell specializes in sterling silver chains and silver overDarrell and Carmelita Martin are the lay. Both are wonderful gift October Artists of the Month. ideas for that special lady in your life. Carmelita’s display of gourds is not to be missed. Both Martins’ items are displayed in the middle window for the month of October.

The Gift Shop is now open all day during the week and in the mornings on Saturdays.

Government Affairs Chair Hal Linton 825-2812, haling@comcast.net Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Image Committee Lauren Thompson 306-9750

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Landscape Bob Cratty 825-0157 Third Wednesday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Marketing and Publicity Tut Tustison 825-9431 Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Name Change Committee Chair Jon Olson 818-3705 First and Third Thursdays, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Yavapai namechange@gmail.com

The Name Change Committee’s next meeting will be on Thursday, October 27, 4:30-6 PM. Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Have You Been Away?

If you just returned, you will notice when you walk your yards that trees, grasses, weeds, and shrubs really grew. Don’t forget to remove weeds in cracks of your driveway, sidewalk, and where the cement meets the blacktop of the street. Plants protruding over sidewalks need trimming so as not to injure passing walkers. Trees at corners need trimming so stop signs may be seen. Suckers under trees should also be cut off down to the ground. Pre-emergence applied to your yard will stop the germination of seeds and you won’t have as many weeds next year. Check with your landscaper or pest control professional.

Take a close look from the street – can you see the numbers on your house, day and night? For safety sake, trim back any plant, or change light bulbs, if your house number is not clearly visible. This is important should an emergency vehicle need to find you.

Posse Chair Del Balston 825-9681, Vice-Chair John Njaa 825-5486 Meetings: First Tuesday, 3 PM, Social Hall/Hopi http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/committees/posse/

Consider Volunteering

When discussing the Posse with long-time Sun City Vistoso residents, some will say they volunteered when they were new residents, but they don’t any longer. It’s as if Posse service is considered a rite of passage for new residents and once they have Dexter Jones receiving her 20-Year “served their time” they are Award from Chairman Del Balston. off the hook. While we actively solicit new residents to volunteer, we also urge former Posse volunteers to consider volunteering again, even if it’s for an occasional patrol. This would significantly improve our ability to staff patrols on all shifts, especially during summer months. So, if you are a new or long-time resident, please call Del Balston 825-5486 for information about volunteering, or visit the News Page of our website (http://tinyurl.com/scv-posse).

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Service Anniversaries

5 years: Henry Dykhuis and Gerarda Krabbendam 10 years: Merton Townsend; 15 years: Maria Folkmann 20 years: Dexter Jones, Dick Mueller Posse $20 Weekly Drawing for Service

August 8: Payton Davies; August 15: Frank and Lynn Krivitz; August 22: Ed and Olive Kennedy; August 29: Del Balston Properties Chair Steve Taillie 825-8804 Third Thursday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Realty Committee Chair Allan Jakosa 609-6368 Tuesdays, 10 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center/Conference Room Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)

The Strategic Planning Committee will resume meetings beginning Wednesday, October 5, 1:30 PM Vistoso Center/Yaqui. Current plans call for a monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month through May, 2012.

Tipster Editorial Chair Tom Polley 818-9073 Anticipated Tipster delivery of the November issue is Monday, October 31.

Tipster Editorial meeting Friday, October 14, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui.

In an effort to attempt to constantly try to improve our publication we would ask submitters to refrain from using trite expressions such as “Welcome back snowbirds or seasonal residents” and then bidding them farewell again next spring. It’s something that happens every year.

Rather, the editorial committee would like to request information about any of our residents that have either experienced or accomplished something noteworthy and of interest to most residents. Please submit your ideas to Chris Richard via email: crichard@suncity-vistoso.com or drop it off at the Vistoso Center, Administration office.

Sun City Vistoso Café News

Hours changed during overseeding: Saturday, October 1 through Thursday, October 13, we will be open 6:30 AM-2 PM, everyday.

Coffee and Conversation with the General Manager and a Board Member

Friday, October 14, 10 AM, Social Hall/Hopi Wednesday, October 26, 10 AM, Social Hall/Hopi An Informal Exchange of Information

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SunCITY City Vistoso Community SUN VISTOSO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Association, Inc.

Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations

Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Café Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues Asset Reserve Contribution Capital Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues Expenses: Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint.

Supplies & Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations

Aug-11

$ 1,519,810 $ 27,990 96,184 $ $ 8,743 $ 70,384 $ 3,342 $ 43,450 $ 1,769,903

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $

(6,590) (19,349) 323,484

$ $ $ $ $

(950,000) (100,000) (6,590) (37,069) 676,244

$ $ $ $ $

(950,000) (100,000) (6,000) (18,660) 691,170

$ $ $ $ $ $

202,046 16,294 68,726 12,370 74,090 373,526

$ $ $ $ $ $

409,456 32,585 165,883 20,022 167,829 795,775

$ $ $ $ $ $

419,522 25,394 166,643 25,040 182,439 819,038

$

(50,042)

$

(119,531)

$

(127,868)

For the First 2 Months of the Fiscal Year

Totals

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$87,108$88,903 $88,903 $87,108

Budget

234,903 12,440 46,648 3,462 35,559 1,778 14,633 349,423

For the First 2 Months of the Fiscal Year Golf Course Revenues

Totals

Actual

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Golf Course Revenues

2011-12 2010-11 2011-12$63,122 2010-11 re-Paid Rounds $57,211 Pre-Paid Rounds $57,211 $63,122 esident Daily Rounds $6,469 $6,715 Resident Daily Rounds $6,469 $6,715 ublic Daily Public Rounds Daily Rounds $23,428 $23,428$19,066 $19,066

2 Months 2011-12

1,519,810 18,660 120,980 6,600 58,400 2,000 39,380 1,765,830

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first two months of the 2011-12 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the present year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncityvistoso.com. Select the Board Meeting and Financial Information page, scroll to the bottom, and select the month’s financial reports you wish to view. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year in the SCV Library located at the Vistoso Center.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance- Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, October 17, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

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

Randy Trenary, Controller October 2011, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

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Robin Coulter, Assistant Manager Live Streaming

The architect presentations for the AFC (Aquatic & Fitness Center) have been completed. When we began discussing how best to share these presentations with those not able to attend the meetings the idea of live streaming was brought up. Staff has been networking at the Oro Valley Business Club and has made contact with a company involved in social media which includes a live streaming element. They made some suggestions to staff which led us to the company USTREAM.com. We were able to establish a video and audio live streaming connection over our WIFI service in the social hall for these meetings. Additionally, our meetings are saved online at USTREAM and available 24/7 from any location via an Internet connection. If you wish to see the architect’s presentations you may go to ustream.com and search for our channel SCVCAST. From there you may select from the three video presentations. For your convenience there will be a link on the AFC web page to ustream.com. This is accessed by going to our website, clicking on the Association tab and selecting the Fitness Center page. The video link is after the Board Initiatives. There is also a copy of the presentation available in the library. We are pleased to bring you this new service.

Pam Sarpalius, Programs/Facilities Director Guests

We always welcome guests staying at your homes, or your guests visiting you for the day. Guest usage of some facilities is a privilege. Keep in mind, since holiday visitors will soon be here, that there are simple procedures set forth for all guests. Resident members in good standing must sign in guests each time a guest uses a facility. A guest must purchase a visitor pass at the administration office, in the event that the actual resident member can’t come to a facility each time the guest visits it. I suggest you read over your current “Homeowner’ Handbook and Rules and Regulations”.

Your yearly dues maintain our facilities and we ask that there be no misuse of guest privileges. One of the reasons we have monitors in facilities is to report misuse and insure the fact that resident membership is held in high regard and not misused by nonresidents. This is your community and you pay dues to enjoy it. It is the Association’s duty to protect your interest and investment.

August Housing Resale Information Resales

For the Month

YTD

2011 2010

8 9 Total sold in 2010 - 106

98 84

Unit # 1 4 5 7 9 10 12 12

Welcome New Neighbors Name Margaret Chase Dennis Birtcil George and Kathy Quigg Stephen Maltzman Kent and Peggy Amaral Lombard Larry Clark Phillip and Donna Pierce Carol Morgan

From Honolulu, Hi Tucson, AZ Oak Ridge, NJ Bridgewater, NJ Silverthorne, Co Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ

Carol Wittels, Library

We’re having another special sale in the Library October 1-31.

Come by and see a terrific selection of books, some recent releases and some used. All are priced buy two and get one free (of equal of lesser value).

New books that may SCV Library long-time volunteer, Jane be of interest and now Leininger, celebrated her 90th Birthday in the Library, on Tuesday, September 13. on our shelves are: 1 In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson (non-fiction).

A portrait of Berlin during the rise of the Nazi Party.

2 1493 by Charles Mann (non-fiction). How ecologi cal encounters since Columbus have affected sub sequent human history (according to the author).

3 Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel’s Secret War by Hal Vaughan (non-fiction). For more than half a century, Chanel’s life from 1941 to 1954 has been shrouded in vagueness, rumor, mystery and myth.

4 Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer (fiction). The first book of the Clifton Chronicles, a new series about one family across generations and oceans from heartbreak to triumph.

Friends of the Library

A new year has begun and membership dues for the Friends of the Library are now up for renewal. Please continue to help us fund the Library and its programs so we can provide some great events for your enjoyment.

Stop by the Library to pick up a membership form.

Donate Your Aluminum Cans Put your empty aluminum cans to work for Sun City Vistoso. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Social Hall kitchen door.

For safety reasons do not deposit unrinsed cans which attract bees and may become a hazard.

The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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Sun City Vistoso Scrapbook

Baby Hawk by Jean James

Double rainbow by Sarah Hobart

Dove and Cardinal by Paul Blatt

Snoozing on the patio by Shirley Piplani.

A blooming Aquatic & Fitness Center courtyard fountain, by Paul Blatt.

Javelina by Jean James

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Resident Submitted Photos

Sun City Vistoso Scrapbook

Resident Submitted Photos

Photo was titled All Ears by Patty Whitley.

Coyote spotted on North Copperstone Drive. Photo by Kathy Gross.

Sunrise over the Santa Catalina mountains by Darrel Cornelius.

Rain with a rain bow over Sun City Vistoso. Photo by Leslie Platt.

Be

a

Good Neighbor

on trash pickup days

Please do not position your containers on the front public sidewalk. If you do, it will interfere with walkers using the sidewalk for its intended purpose.

Leave the containers at the edge of your property.

Please don’t place your containers out the night before pickup if you are normally up and about before the usual pickup time. During weeks with major or widely observed holidays, pickup is a day after the regularly schedule days.

Association Trash & Recycle Bins

Residents are encouraged to bring their recycling to the Association’s recycling bins.

However, residents are prohibited from using the trash receptacles. Residents may take their trash to the Catalina Transfer Station/Landfill ThursdaysSaturdays, 7:30 AM-3 PM. It is free for recycling and hazardous waste and there is a $10 charge for household trash.

New Resident Coffee Wednesday, October 12, 9 AM Vistoso Center/Apache All new Sun City Vistoso residents are welcome.

Community tours will be offered at the conclusion of the meeting.

R.S.V.P. by Monday, October 10 to 825-3711, ext. 120

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Recreation and Fitness, Lonnie Davis Old Sneakers May Be Ready for Replacement

If it’s been two years since you replaced your exercise shoes consider these points: The first thing that goes with old (but comfy) shoes is shock absorption, which helps protect your feet and joints as you exercise, says Stephen M. Pribut, chairman of the AAPSM’s shoe evaluation committee. Diminished absorption can put extra pressure on bones, leading to soreness and possibly a stress fracture.

To prevent injury, stick to this shoe-replacement schedule: Buy new running shoes every 350 to 500 miles (don’t forget to add the mileage you put on shoes if you wear them to do things such as walking the dog); purchase new walking shoes every 6 to 9 months if you walk up to 4 miles a day; replace aerobic shoes every 6 to 9 months if you do 3 hours of aerobics each week.

Association-Sponsored Fitness: Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Administration Office, $12.50/10 classes. You may use this card for all Sun City Vistoso-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is a $2 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card.

Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:3011:30 AM, Catalina Vista.

Sunrisers: Low-impact aerobics class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:15-8:15 AM, Auditorium.

Sweat Stretch: Tuesday, Thursday, 7:30-9 AM, Auditorium.

Water Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex) Pool.

Zumba: Thursday, 5:15 PM, Auditorium.

Personal Trainer: Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561 to make an appointment.

Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex) and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation, page 2 of this Tipster.

Tuesday, October 11, the Aquatic & Fitness Center pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, October 12, the Desert Oasis pool will close at 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Special Note from the Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex): Thursday, October 13, 1 PM, an orientation will be held on how to use the gym equipment. Space is limited, so stop in and sign up.

See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073.

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Golf Kim Griggs, Head Golf Professional

We hope everyone had a great summer and are ready for another fun season at The Views Golf Club. The staff is certainly ready for another busy year and we are eager to serve our pass holders and residents to the very best of our ability.

The GolfNow program continues to be a success as does inviting outside groups to experience our spectacular golf course. These groups will be booked around our pass holder times as much as possible. Please remember that pass holders do have a 7 day advanced booking option.

The golf course is currently closed for overseeding and will remain so through Thursday, October 13. We will re-open on Friday, October 14, but will be cart path only through Friday, October 28.

Pro Shop Closed Saturday through Sunday, October 1-9 Pro Shop Open Monday through Thursday, October 10-13, 9 AM-1 PM

Our schedule will be as follows when we re-open.

Tee Time days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) will begin at 7:30 AM, Monday’s shotgun will begin at 11:30 AM, Thursday’s shotguns will be 8 AM and 11 AM, and Saturday’s crossover times will be 7:30 AM and 11:45 PM. For those of you who choose to walk and/or ride the course during the closed period or anytime in October, please remember that all traffic, pedestrian or vehicular, must remain on the cart paths only. This is to protect our immature grass. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

When we open for play, please ensure that you abide by the walking signs that are posted for your convenience. If you are an evening rider or walker, keep in mind that you cannot enter the golf course until 5 PM, and even then, you will be sharing the facility with golfers. So please be cautious and courteous.

Michael Kropf, Superintendent

October is when the golf course gets a fresh new look with the overseeding process. All the problems associated with the previous summer transition are hidden under a coat of winter rye grass seed and compost. However, those problems are only hidden from view until next summer when they reappear. This process has been going on for many years and the only way to stop it from happening is to make some hard changes.

The first changes were made last year with a reduction in seed rate, less aggressive overseeding preparation to reduce damaging the Bermuda grass, and skipping overseeding on certain holes. The next change that is going to occur in May where the rye grass will be chemically removed quickly. This will not only allow the Bermuda grass to grow without competition, but will also expose those hidden problems on the greens and fairways from the previous summer. By exposing these areas they can be fixed during the early summer with sod

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on the greens and sprigs on the fairways. This will allow these new grassed areas to establish a good root system over the course of the entire summer, and improve the chances of surviving the following overseeding.

However, the course will look very bad in late May due to the dead rye grass and thin Bermuda grass. Golfers need to be aware that this is a necessary process to greatly improve the overall health of the golf course for the long run. By the fourth of July the course should really start looking great again.

Golf Advisory Payton Davies Chair 825-5352 First Wednesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

The bunker project is coming to a close. As with any project there have been lessons learned. One of the lessons is that we should do a better job of communicating the status of the project with our golfers. We are working to improve our communications through the Tipster articles, Divots, postings on the golfer’s bulletin board and ListServ email. Golfers need to make the effort to know what’s going on by keeping up with this information and attending Golf Advisory and club meetings. I believe we will see better communication in the coming season.

Speaking of communication, effective October 1 the way that tee times are made on the website will change. The new method is more closely tied to the Pro Shop’s point-of-sales system. There will be flyers in the Pro Shop explaining the change and an informational meeting about the new system will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache (followed by the Golf Advisory Meeting at 2 PM). At this meeting we will discuss the new website, the new pass-holders-only section and how golf pass holders can make their tee times and the new options available with the tee time software.

Men’s 18-Hole Golf Club Pres. Bob Farmer 818-1522 Membership Dick Boss 638-6644 Play: Wednesdays

Renewed excitement is here with our new sand bunkers and overseeding. The first Bash of the new season will be October 19. Tickets are available at the Pro Shop. If you are not a Mens 18-Hole member and would like to join us for Wednesday’s fun and form new friendships, contact Dick Boss.

The Views Cup qualification will start November 2.

Check the bulletin board for information on how to qualify for the Views Cup, which will be played March 28.

Preston Sheriff is our Views Cup Coordinator. The first special event of the season starts with the Presidents Cup, November 9 and 16.

A Celebration of Life for Mike Dugan, a longtime member of our 18 Hole Mens Club, will be held Friday October 21, 3-7 PM, Catalina Vista.

Remember... if your golf game isn’t up to par just yet, enjoy The Views.

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Men’s 9-Hole Golf Club Pres. David Chatterton 818-0404 Membership Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play: Thursday mornings

The first meeting of the season will follow golf on October 20. This will be a Buddies Day and sign up your foursome on the computer. Start time is 8 AM with arrival and check-in a half-hour prior. The Pro Shop needs this time to confirm/adjust pairings.

Important: It is that time of year to pay your $45 pp dues. Please put your “Men’s Nine Hole Golf” check in the Club binder by October 20.

Our club has 75 members and is still growing. We play creative games every week and any skill level is welcome. If you would like more information or to join contact Jack Saatkamp.

Sun City Vistoso Women’s Golf Club Pres. Mary Ellen Tovatt 818-6290 Membership Payton Davies 825-5352 Play: Tuesdays

Overseeding and bunker renovations are almost complete and the entire 18 holes will reopen Friday, October 14. However, it will be cart-paths-only through Friday, October 28. Contact Kim, Rick or GolfNow if you wish to play another course during this time.

A few reminders: * Our shotguns will move to 8 AM beginning November 1. * First tournament/meeting of the year November 1, will be the Welcome Back Party, including food and beverage in the Auditorium, following golf.

Remember to sign up at least one week in advance to play. * Due to a conflicting event, the No Frills Tourna ment will be rescheduled. Discussion of a future date is on the agenda for the November meeting. * Golfers for Catalina and Ironwood Cup Tourna ments are welcome. Contact Barb McNeill or Yvette Schultz (Catalina) and Tamara Sanderson (Ironwood).

Returning golfers, get ready to volunteer because we need your help to make this a great golf year for SCVWGC. If you know of someone who might be interested in becoming a member, give her name to Payton Davies.

Lady 9ers Pres. Ruth Bonfiglio 825-7794 Membership Gerry Dugan 825-5766 Play: Thursday mornings

The golf course has been closed and will re-open Friday, October 14. We will be playing golf cart-pathsonly since the overseeding has been done. Don’t forget to sign up in the Pro Shop for Ladies Day on Thursdays. If anyone would like more information or to join the Lady 9ers contact Gerry Dugan 825-5766 or Linda Miller 818-2716 for more information. We are all glad that nicer weather has returned. Please be at the club house a half hour before play.

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

AA Ned 407-6052 Mondays, 12:30 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Tuesdays, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis

Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.

Civic Association CASCVI (The Civic Association of Sun City Vistoso Inc.) is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, we have successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. CASCVI provides an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCVCAI. We can be reached at cascvi@comcast.net or call Marty Abelson 825-3522

Residents who desire to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information, and resident-related issues not covered by SCVAI should submit their email addresses to cascvi@comcast.net.

Please note: we are non-political and are here to serve our fellow residents. Non-resident emails will not be accepted. You must be a SCVCAI homeowner.

Emerge!

Co-Pres. Coralyn Hoaglund 825-6801 and Betty Hansen 818-1779 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

The next meeting of Emerge! Center Against Domestic Violence will be on Tuesday, October 11, 8:30 AM. Our auxiliary helps and supports Emerge! which is the main agency that provides shelter in Southern Arizona for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. We have a style show/luncheon every year to raise funds which are donated to Emerge!. We also collect items at our monthly meetings which are donated to them. In October we are asking for towels and wash cloths, baby supplies and new children’s underwear.

Emerge!, like many other agencies, is feeling funding cuts so please be generous with your donations. Our Tuesday, November 1 meeting will be a salad luncheon to be held in the Navajo/Social Hall. A sign-up sheet will be distributed at the October meeting. If you have any questions, contact Coralyn Hoaglund 825-6801 or Diane Smith 825-2803. We hope to see all who are interested in working with us at our October 11 meeting.

The crisis line at Emerge! to report domestic violence is: 888-428-0101.

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Sun City Vistoso Foundation The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, a separate and independent organization from the Association, established in 1998, provides a means through which tax-deductible gifts may be channeled to support qualified health, cultural, educational and charitable needs of Sun City Vistoso and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, in stocks or by gifts-in-kind to the Foundation, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85755 Pres. Margie Golombek 825-2121

The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for active adults in Sun City Vistoso and the surrounding areas through a tax-deductible channel.

The Foundation will be hosting a medical waste disposal event in November in the Social Hall lobby. See the For Your Information section for dates and times.

Your donations can also recognize significant persons or events in the form of an honorarium or memorial. All donations make a positive difference in the quality of life in Sun City Vistoso and the surrounding community.

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Pima Exercise Mondays and Thursdays 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

We start our regular meetings in October. We are happy to have Amanda Foxx, a local physical therapist come and talk to our group. She is a trained LSVT therapist. The LSVT BIG and LOUD program is an exercise program for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. Their motto is “Don’t lose it!

Use it! And improve it!”

Amanda works at Athlon Physical Therapy which is on Rancho Vistoso Blvd., just north of Safeway shopping center.

Come and join us. All Parkinson people and their spouses or caregivers are welcome.

Vistoso Helpful Hands

See our announcement in the Coming Events section of this Tipster about another seminar on Planning for the Next Phase of Retirement, Wednesday, October 26, 1-2:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima.

To get VHH help, dial 410-9498. When you hear the beep enter your phone number, followed by the #sign and hang up. We will call you back.

New volunteers are always welcome. Applications are available at the Administration Office, located in the Vistoso Center.

Feature Sun City Vistoso Is Busy All Year

by Shirely Peterson, Tipster Editor Although activities pick up in October, things are happening in Sun City Vistoso all year long. It may surprise some to realize that SCV is a busy place, even in summer.

For instance the General Manager and those in the Administration offices are hard at work. The Café and the Pro Shop are open and doing business. Every building has a monitor, even in summer.

Then, there are the golf course people who do some of their construction projects when the course is less busy

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but really hot, and the common area maintenance workers who are keeping Sun City Vistoso tidy under a blazing sun, even in summer.

There are clubs that meet. There are posse members keeping watch over SCV by night, even in summer.

Even in summer, there are volunteers who staff the Gift Shop, the Library and Consumer Referral. There are volunteers working in the Loan Barn from the Community Assistance Committee. There are volunteer Tipster staff and Ambassadors, and golfers and pickle ball, tennis, billiards and bocce players who continue through summer.

Café Specials October Special Dinners Coupons may not be used for special dinners.

Friday, October 14, 4:45 PM or 6:45 PM Fish Feast, $10.95 fried or $11.95 baked

Your choice of baked or fried fish, served with choice of baked potato or french fries and choice of vegetable or coleslaw, roll and butter. Reservations required. An 18% gratuity will be added to your dinner bill. No coupons or discounts will be accepted.

Friday, October 28, 4:45 PM or 6:45 PM Yankee Pot Roast, $12.95

Yankee Pot Roast served with garlic mashed potatoes, brown gravy, vegetable, roll and butter. Reservations required. An 18% gratuity will be added to your dinner bill. No coupons or discounts will be accepted.

October 1-13, the Café will be open 6:30 AM - 2 PM, everyday during overseeding.

Coming Events Items included in this section must be open to all residents and either be an Association-sponsored or an annual club event of interest to the entire community.

Special Events for Clubs See Club article for full details.

Sundancers, Prospective Dancer’s Dances, Wed., Oct. 5, 7 PM, Auditorium Sundancers, Prospective Dancer’s Dances, Wed., Oct. 12, 7 PM, Auditorium SCV Singles, Dinner, Thu., Oct. 13, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Sundancers, Prospective Dancer’s Dances, Wed., Oct. 19, 7 PM, Auditorium Villanellas, Fall Fling Dinner Dance, Fri., Oct. 21, 5:45 PM, Auditorium Sundancers, Welcome Back Dance, Wed., Oct. 26, 7 PM, Auditorium SCV Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Oct. 28, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Rock ‘N Roll Club, Monster Mash Dance, Sat., Oct. 29, 7 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, Sun., Oct. 30, Wizard of the Rings, Gaslight Theatre Kactus Kickers, “A Salute To The Veterans,” Fri., Nov. 11, 6 PM, Auditorium Sun City Vistoso Tipster, October 2011

Saturday, October 1 Arts and Crafts Festival 2011

This will be the third Sun City Vistoso Gift Shop sponsored Arts and Crafts Festival. The event will be in the Mountain Vista Recreation Center, 9 AM-4 PM. Browse the works of more than 70 Sun City Vistoso artists and craft exhibitors. Food will be available all day; interesting demonstrations are scheduled and the Festival’s great raffle will return. Free admission. Food donations will be accepted for the Catalina Food Bank. Come and spend a great day right here in Sun City Vistoso.

Sunday, October 9, 2 PM, Auditorium Enjoy Jazz and Classical Clarinet

Bring your friends for an enjoyable afternoon at this free concert featuring Sharna Schofield and musical friends. Light refreshments. Please RSVP by Friday, October 7, to 825-5621 or 250-5582 so we can plan on enough refreshments.

Tuesday, October 11, 10 AM, Social Hall/Navajo Tucson Museum of Art Talks

We have planned a new season of outstanding Art Talks. See the flyer in this issue of the Tipster.

To kick things off, docent Corinne Milton, one of our favorites, will present “Native American Arts and Crafts.”

Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there.

Thursday, October 20, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Why the Board Needs Me and What’s Involved

• Learn about what it means to be a member of the Sun City Vistoso Board of Directors.

• Hear from former Board members about their time on the Board.

• Confirm the benefits of being a leader in SCV. • Dispel rumors surrounding being on the Board.

• Learn how the Association helps you be a candidate.

Friday, October 21

Flu Shots

Once again we will have a flu shot clinic in the Auditorium from 9 AM-Noon. Remember to bring your Medicare card. Check with your insurance company to see if shots are covered if you are not on Medicare. Thursday, October 20, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Saturday, October 22, 7 PM The Gabriel Ayala Trio, Auditorium

You won’t want to miss this performance from this Grammy-nominated classical guitarist and his trio. Gabriel performed here a few years ago to a sellout crowd who asked for his return. Now he is back with his trio which appeared at Tohono Chul several months ago to rave reviews. This will be a show you will talk about for a long time. Theater seating. Get your tickets early.

Tickets on sale at the Administration Office, Vistoso Center, $18 pp.

If sold out, tickets will not be for sale at the door

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Wednesday, October 26, 1-2:30 PM Make a Plan for the Next Phase of Retirement

Vistoso Helpful Hands presents “Planning for the Next Phase of Retirement.” Guest speakers help you prepare. Pima Room, Catalina Vista, 1-2:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.

Friday, November 4 WildHorsePass Casino FREE Bus Trip

Jump on the bus and have a great time at the WildHorsePass Casino. Although there is no charge for this trip, there are a limited number of seats. The bus will depart SCV 9 AM and depart from the Casino 4 PM. Each person will receive $10 to use at a slot machine.

There will be one lucky winner, from a drawing, to receive a $15 lunch voucher. Get your tickets early. This trip was a big success in June.

Sign up for ticket(s) with Coco or Pam, Administration, starting Monday, October 3, 8 AM. Two tickets pp.

Friday, November 11

Veterans Day

Gather in the Auditorium on 11-11-11, 11 AM to honor SCV Veterans. Oro Valley Mayor, Dr. Hiremath, will open the program with a brief welcome, followed by a program from the Oro Valley American Legion and a live band.

Tuesday, November 15 Holiday Door Decoration Contest

Pick up your entry form at the front desk at Administration to enter the contest starting November 15. Judging will take place in daytime hours, Wednesday-Friday, December 7-9. First prize $100, second prize $75, and third prize $50. Remember only your front door will be judged. Winners will be announced the week of December 12. Judges will not be SCV residents or staff.

Monday, November 21, 1-3 PM decorations go up Social Hall Decorating

Twenty years ago, Frances Staley and a small group of singers celebrated the holiday season with a small tree, cookies and punch. The next year we had a bigger tree, tea sandwiches, and small choir. For fifteen years, we decorated the Social Hall depending upon the theme of the show. Recently, new garlands were purchased to enhance the walls and two trees were added.

Please help us decorate the Social Hall for the holidays this year.

Friday, December 2 Nordstrom Bus Trip

“Oh what fun it is to ride” a bus to Nordstrom for holiday shopping. Enjoy a luxury bus trip to spend time at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Shop, have lunch and enjoy the holiday decorations with friends and neighbors. There will be only one bus to this event.

Tickets on sale at Administration from Coco or Pam on Wednesday, November 7. $24 pp.

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Saturday , December 3 Jovert – “Santa Man and His Steel Drum Plan”

Jovert is back to fill the Auditorium with holiday music and fun. Get in the holiday mood and enjoy Tucson’s finest entertainment. This show always sells out fast since the music is geared to all ages. Bring your guests. Cabaret seating. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Tickets on sale at Administration starting November 4, $12 pp.

Workshops

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Classes

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes

AED classes have resumed. The classes will now be held the fourth Wednesday at 1:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui with Lonnie Davis teaching. To attend, register by calling Lonnie at 825-3711 ext 136. You could save the life of a loved one or friend by taking this class. Sign up today for the October 26 class.

Gin Rummy

This year-round workshop is at George and Beverly Riley’s home. All skill levels are welcome. We practice playing, discuss the standardized game rules of Sun City Vistoso, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tactics. Couples and singles invited. No fee or dues. For times, call 818-0877.

Institute of Learning in Retirement

Samplers, Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Open to all, no sign-up needed.

Oct. 6, Dr. William Fry, “Carl Sandburg” Oct. 13, Dr. Hans Nestler, “Sanofi-Aventis” Oct. 20, Karen Krebbs, “Winged Migration” Oct. 27, Victor Lim, “Biosphere: Then and Now” Nov. 3, Chin Newman, “Farewell My Beijing” Nov. 10, Bruce DeWald, “Adventures in Antarctica” Nov. 17, FBI - Evidence Response Team, CSI in Tucson Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Dec. 1, Sign-up for Winter ILR Classes Parkinson’s Exercise Classes

Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. $10/class or $50/ mo. Spouse or caretaker is welcome at every class. Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.

Spanish Language Classes

Beginner class starts Tuesday, October 4, 10-11:30 AM, depending on sign-up response. IntermediateWalk starts Tuesday, October 4, 12:30-2 PM, depending on Beginner class. If there is no beginner class, then Inter-Walk starts Thursday, October 6, 2:15-3:45 PM. Intermediate-Jog starts Thursday, October 6, 12:30-2 PM. Advanced class starts Thursday, October 6, 10 AMNoon. All classes run through the week of December 12.

All classes must have five paid students and are limited to 10 students per class. $120 for the Advanced class.

All other classes are $100. Classrooms have been reserved. Contact instructor, Susan Sotelo 327-8267 or susansotelo@cox.net.

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Tai Chi

Women’s Cultural Social - New Group Forming

Clinical research has proven the efficacy of Tai Chi as a preventive and rehabilitative therapeutic tool for a variety of health issues including balance, postural stability, musculoskeletal strength and flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, immune function and stress management. Tai Chi helps enhance self efficacy, quality of life and functional ability, endurance, fall prevention and reaction time in elderly persons. Thursdays, 1011:30 AM, Dance Studio. Call Jose 297-5362.

Have you ever wanted to attend the latest opera, musical, movie, live theatre, concert, book review discussion, etc., but didn’t have a buddy who shared your interest? I’m inviting you to call, and if there’s enough positive response, we could form a group. We’ll discuss transportation and event possibilities. Joining would not require attendance at every event suggested. Open to all Sun City Vistoso women: widowed, married, single.

Call Corinne Kulick 825-7673.

For Your Information

Thank You Corner

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCVCAI assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

AARP Drivers Safety Program - Two Classes

Class one: Friday, October 28 at the Oro Valley Police Dept., 8:30 AM-12:30 PM (4 hour class). Call Hal Dieterle to register, (920) 854-9390 until October 10 and (520) 825-1110 after October 10. Class two: Monday, October 31, 9 AM-1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Coco Sullivan 917-8072. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-AARP members.

A classroom course designed for older drivers.

Learn defensive driving techniques, new laws, how to adjust your driving habits to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Many insurance companies provide a multi-year discount for completing this course (check with your agent). Preregistration is required.

Continuous Compression CPR Training

CPR is easier than ever; learn Continuous Compression CPR with Golder Ranch Fire educators.

The training only takes about an hour and is free of charge. The next class is Tuesday, October 18, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi. Registration is required by calling 818-1017.

This section allows residents to express thanks to the community. Articles should not exceed 50 words and should not contain thanks to specific persons.

My sincere thanks for all the kindness shown to us during Marlin’s sickness and the time of his death. The prayers, food, cards, visits, flowers and offers of assistance are deeply appreciated. Sun City Vistoso is a caring community and I am truly grateful to live here.

Elnora Borchers Since we were kids at the age of 14 my sweetie Bill and I had 55 amazing years together. His sudden passing has been made easier by the words and actions of the good folks around here. You know who you are. Thank you so much for your kindness.

Jeanie Hays Sincere thanks to friends and wonderful neighbors in Sun City Vistoso for their concern and offers of help from the time of Fred’s heart attack July 6 and after his death August 7. Thanks also to everyone for the many cards I received. Fred’s will was strong but his loving heart decided it was time to finally rest.

Garnett Hickey

Memoriam

Dispose-A-Meds Program Comes To SCV

The OVPD (Oro Valley Police Dept.) and the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation are sponsoring the successful Dispose-A-Meds Program in SCV. This is an effort to make it easier for our residents to dispose of unwanted medications.

This event is scheduled for the second Tuesday of every other month starting in November and will be held in the Social Hall 9-11 AM. The scheduled dates are: November 8, January 10, March 13, May 8, July 10 and September 11, 2012.

Presidential Primary Voting

This is new this year. If you want to vote in the 2012 Republican Presidential Primary Election, you must be registered as a Republican. You cannot be registered as an Independent or Party Not Declared.

To change your registration call Pima County Recorder at 740-4350 or call Payton Davies at 8255352.

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To record the passing of a current or former resident call 825-3711 ext 120 or complete a Tipster form located in the Administration Office. Sun City Vistoso submitters can choose to make their name and phone number available to provide information on contacting the former resident’s family.

Resident

Fred Hickey Davida Dutiel Jean Sperr Marlin Borchers Lois Bailey Bess Foulkes Eloise Pomeroy Judy Strohmeyer

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Clubs Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex)/Pool.

Art League Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296, Co-Presidents Colored Pencil Club Peggy Webb 825-2731 or Betty Sarr 825-7801 No meetings until September 30 Etching - Printmakers Vickie Von Elbe 825-1329 Fridays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesdays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art

October usually means fall weather with leaves turning colors and cool, crisp air. Well, not so here in our desert. It means the commencement of a new season of club activities. It also inspires our fine artists anew to congregate in our studio, create new art pieces and recount summer activities. To all our residents who have any artistic interest and are not currently part of our group, we invite you to join us on Wednesdays in our well appointed art studio at Catalina Vista. A very happy, healthy and creative art season to all.

Oil Painting - Art Made Easy Merle Broadbent 818-0098 Mondays, Wednesdays, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art

Are you ready to start painting again? The first session starts Monday, October 24 or Wednesday, October 26. Call Merle to reserve your seat. See you there!

Sculpture Gene Eckebrecht 825-2419 Mondays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art

Although many of our artists have worked through the summer, October is the month that we have our full studio in operation. We are a teaching club and will instruct all newcomers to sculpt in clay and create pieces worthy of showing in your own home. Please come join us on Mondays in the Art Studio and begin your new creative hobby with our friendly, knowledgeable group.

Reminder - Keep Informed!

The Board of Directors agendas, minutes and reports are available to residents in the SCV Library and online at www.suncity-vistoso.com. Board meetings are open to residents and attendance is encouraged.

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Watercolor John Ebert 818-1830 Registration Irma Franke 825-1198 irmawf@comcast.net Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art

Watercolor painters ask, “How can I use photos with my creative expressions?”

Mel Stabin, who has written The Figure In Watercolor, gives some insight: “When we cannot paint people from life, you have three viable options; sketches, photographs, and memory. Although my preference is to use my sketches and memory for source materials, I do work from photographs, which can be useful when you want to capture the details of fleeting moments.”

Join club members for painting on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Arthritis Water Club President Dawn Simske 825-0907, Secretary Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:15 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex) pool.

Come join us for gentle water exercise specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructors, Dawn Simske and Helen Kirk, are Arthritis Foundation trained. Dues $4/yr pp.

Astronomy Pres. Shirley Chorney 825-8502; papabama@comcast.net October-May Third Thursday of each month, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/astronomy/

Our first general meeting of the year will be Thursday, October 20, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. Our speaker will be Feryal Ozel, Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics, Department of Astronomy, UofA, on a topic in astrophysics.

The video tutorial series is held in the Social Hall/Kachina Lounge at 4 PM. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 6

Oct. 13

Oct. 27

Lecture 69 - Other Galaxies - Island Universes Lecture 70 - The Dark Side of Matter Lecture 71 - Cosmology - The Really Big Picture Lecture 72 - Expansion of the Universe and the Big Bang Lecture 73 - Searching for Distant Galaxies

Watch the website for announcement of a special program in November.

Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Fred Gustin 825-7531, Bill Moeller 825-8695, Tuesdays, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista

Our Men’s Bible Study resumes October 4, 7:308:30 AM, Catalina Vista. We will be studying the Gospel of John, which contains the “Golden Text” of the Bible! Come join us!

Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716 or Pat Gustin 825-7531 September-April, Wednesdays, 8:45 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

We are a group of women who share the love of the Lord and an interest in learning the Bible. We are

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women who care for and support one another and pray for families and friends. Our officers are Pres., Peggy Foster; VP, Patty Higgins; Sec., Linda Miller; Treas., Jan Gore.

Join us October 5 when we begin our study of Isaiah.

Bike Club - Vistoso Cyclists Don Piele 520-302-5321 Pres. Tom Meyer 612-791-1791 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Mountain View Plaza http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/cyclists/

The Vistoso Cyclists return to a program of scheduled rides starting at 7:30 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We meet at the Mountain View Plaza.

The breakfast ride this month will be to Jerry Bobs on Wednesday October 26. View the ride schedule on our website.

Billiards Ray Hicks 825-2214 Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

The Catalina Vista building, where the billiard’s crew resides, is still in the remodeling stages.

The kitchen area is getting new cabinets and counter tops. We now have our Billiards Room makeover completed. The next billiard tournament will be Sunday, October 30, 1 PM, for members only. Our latest 8-ball tournament was Tuesday, August 16. After the chalk dust had settled, Howard George took first place, and there was a tie for second between George Riley and Steve Maltzman.

Come join us. We are always looking for new players.

Birders Group Marjorie Flory 825-4580 First Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/birders/

The conversation was fun during September’s birding trip to Patagonia Lake, AZ

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our planning meetings October 7 and November 11.

You must contact the group coordinator prior to noon the day before the trip to assure your carpool space.

Meet at the parking area behind the Vistoso Center 15 minutes before the departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, bird guidebook, and money to pay your driver.

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Birders Group Schedule Thu., Oct. 6, 7 AM

Thu., Oct. 20, 6 AM

Wed., Oct. 26, 6 AM

Wed., Nov. 2, 7 AM

Sweetwater Ponds. Marjorie Flory 825-4580. $3 carpool.

Pena Blanca Lake. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 8189488. Bring lunch. $13 carpool.

Arivaca Cienega. Shirley Piplani 825-8428. Bring money for lunch out. $12 carpool.

Tubac-Anza Trail. Judy Carlson 818-1980. Bring money for lunch out. $10 carpool.

Bocce Pres. Dennis Reynolds 825-5674 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7 PM, Bocce Courts

On August 27, with the temperature at 104 degrees, five courts of bocce were busy with Special Olympic players. The SCV Bocce Club was there to officiate the play. As always, the athletes were committed to playing their very best. There was a big crowd of spectators to watch the play. It was a wonderful day.

Thanks to the Bocce Club members who officiated the play. Their help was appreciated.

Bocce play moves to days starting Wednesday, November 2, 2 PM. We look forward to seeing many old friends returning to play.

Book Clubs Book Club Lillian Vittenson 825-5522, Eileen Rotman 825-5434 First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Newcomers are always welcome and we’re glad to be gaining new members. A list of this year’s book selections is posted at the SCV library or call Sharyn Rafieyan, 825-6762. Linda Piele will be leading October’s discussion of Jane Smiley’s Private Life, a novel peopled with memorable characters, some more admirable than others.

In November we’ll be Going Back to Bisbee, exploring the “rich and often turbulent history of the town and of southern Arizona generally” as described by Robert Sheldon, a well-known local author who appreciates the incredible natural life of southern Arizona and expresses his concern about the impact of environmental degradation on its native wildlife and flora. Lillian Vittenson will guide our review of this must-read book.

Tipster Flyer Collation

Help collate the Tipster. Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers. Receive your Tipster early and share refreshments with us at the Auditorium. The work is usually performed on the last weekday of the month at approximately 11 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.

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Great Books Pres. Syrile Ellison 818-6521 October-April, First and third Wednesdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono

Come wade with us in murky waters as we begin a new season of great discussions October 5 with A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner and the Foreword from this year’s anthology, The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler, which can be purchased from The Great Books Foundation, 1-800-222-5870 ext. 2 or from Amazon.com October 19 Elise Asch guides our review of Flannery O’Connor’s Good Country People with Pride as its sin.

November 2 we switch to the sin of Envy as Esther Goldman leads our talk on Roman Fever by Edith Wharton.

Great literature is written by great authors and our readings are valued for quality, not quantity. They are neither very long nor very obtuse but they are provocative, exactly what we need to stimulate an exciting exchange of opinions. Participation is encouraged but newcomers are welcome to just listen if they wish.

Join us on our journey of exploration! Who knows where the seven deadliest may lead.

Bowling - Pathfinders Don Andersen 825-1408 Mondays, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes Bridge Duplicate Bridge Pres., Ken Seeds 425-0212 Co-VPs, Virginia Houserman 825-3189 and Marilyn Collison 825-0959 Mondays, 6 PM, Social Hall/Papago; Fridays, 12:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Annual dues are $8 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes before play is scheduled to start, as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play.

Residents may play twice before joining. Bring your membership card the first time you play. Renters, with an Association card, are welcome to join. Guests of residents may play only twice in a year.

We are not an ACBL sanctioned club and do not award master points.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Marilyn Smoler 818-7880 Mondays, 12 PM, Social Hall/Papago

We look forward to seeing you for a fun afternoon.

Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Marilyn Smoler 818-7880 Wednesdays, Noon, Social Hall/Hopi

Ladies Wednesday Bridge Club luncheon will be November 30. Tickets will be on sale Wednesdays through November 23. Please make your check payable to Ladies Wednesday Bridge in the amount of $11 pp.

Marathon Bridge June Jaeger 818-9564

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Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Barny401@comcast.net

Sign in by 8:15 AM for 8:30 AM play

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:15 AM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

How can you “pass” up a “deal” like this? “Double” your fall fun by “leading” the way to the Desert Oasis as you “mix” with the Social Bridge “Club”.

Be ye an “Ace”, a “King”, a “Queen” or just “Jack”, we “bid” you a welcome to “deck” our halls and “play” to your “hearts” content for a $6 pp annual fee after two free trials. “Score” with a cup of java as you find a partner and opponents who “suit” you.

Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 Mondays and Wednesdays 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

We learn while we play. We welcome beginners and intermediate players. Just come in and enjoy an afternoon of bridge with your neighbors.

Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres., Al Piarowski 825-0654 Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Registration starts at 6 PM; play begins at 6:30 PM sharp. Bring $1 pp for prize money. Annual dues are $5 pp. Come watch the new club officers in action.

Bunco Joan 818-0862, Fern 825-8127 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Canasta CJ Barbee 825-2540, Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thursdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Join us for a friendly game of Canasta. You must be checked in by 6:10 PM when the doors promptly close.

Please bring three quarters. We are now collecting $4 pp dues for the 2011-2012 year. You may play twice before joining this group.

Desert Celtic Society Frank Maisch 825-8583 Friday, October 14, 6-7:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

Our Wine and Cheese party will be held October 14, 6 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. There is no charge for this event, but we would like each person to bring an appetizer for 10 to share. Wow, an open wine bar. Who wants to miss out on that? We need a head count. Call Ernie at 818-9074 or Jayne at 825-0095 soon.

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Ceramic Club Pres. Carney Lewis 825-0044 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM-3PM Craft Complex/Ceramics

Note that winter hours are as posted above. Rusty will hold a meeting Wednesday, November 2, 10 AM, Pour Room. All monitors are requested to attend to discuss rules, regulations and procedures, as well as the need to sign up twice monthly to keep the rooms open.

Check rooms for information from Katy Melcher of possible classes and program plans.

Carney reminds us to come in to start early Christmas projects; bring a friend! Don’t forget the general meeting is Thursday, October 13, 10 AM, Pouring Room.

Clay Club VP Joan Brown 825-5793 Meetings first Thursday, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Clay Studio

Our studio is open every day for your enjoyment. We have members who will answer your questions and get you started on an easy project. Hope to see you.

Information:

Membership: Web page:

Computer Society (VCS) Paul Chorney 825-8502 chorneys@comcast.net Ron Craig 505-7411 doronrun@comcast.net David Johnson 825-6994, 2427 Nasturtium St., http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/computer/

The VCS general meeting, Monday, October 10, 1 PM, Auditorium. Jose Serrano, the IT Director at Oro Valley Hospital, will present the program “Computers and Medical Imaging.”

October Class Schedule Date Time Facebook for Grown-ups for PC and Mac Users 3 sessions Tue., Oct. 4, 11 and 18 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Anna Belle Emery annab-vcs@comcast.net 825-0640 Introduction to Windows 7 for PC Users 4 sessions Fri., Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com 520-360-0215 Excel for Office 2007 – 2010 for PC and Mac Users 4 sessions Mon., Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31 1-3 PM Marian Horsley marianhorsley@comcast.net 520-825-1846 Overview of Mac’s newest OSX 10.6.7 Lion for Mac Users 3 sessions Wed., Oct. 12, 19 and 26 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Ron Craig doronrun@comcast.net 903-421-6243 or 520-505-7411 (must dial the 520 in the second number) Beginning PC For Windows 7 and Vista, XP (class notes)For PC Users 4 sessions Wed., Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 8-10 AM Dick Butler nanrich2@juno.com 520-825-4664 iPad Workshop for PC and Mac Users 1 session Thu., Oct. 27 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Marian Horsley marianhorsley@comcast.net 520-825-1846 PC/MAC Help at the Computer Learning Center Tuesdays, October 11 and 25, between 1 PM and 3 PM

All classes and workshops require registration. Register directly with the instructors by phone or email.

Instructors name and email addresses are listed on VCS website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ computer. Other sources of information are the club’s ListServ, the Tipster and SCV community calendar.

Class schedules are also available outside the computer learning center.

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ommended you do so now (see below **).

Membership dues are $10 per household starting July 1, 2011. No cash please. Checks only made out to Vistoso Computer Society. Checks are accepted at the general meetings or by sending to the Membership Chair, David Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium Street, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Please notify David Johnson dpjohn@ aol.com of any changes in email address or phone numbers. New member application forms are available outside the Learning Center. Membership is required for all classes except Beginning PC and includes Help Sessions and the right to join the ListServs.

To donate PC computer equipment, call Brian O’Neill 825-8586. Recycle used cartridges in the bin provided just outside the Computer Learning Center. **The ListServs provide announcements, tips and computer help from other members. To subscribe, send an email request to Marian Horsley, marianhorsley@ comcast.net and specify if you are interested in PC, Mac or both.

Cribbage Club Robert Hines 825-2208 First and third Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima Dance Groups Ballroom—Vistoso Villanellas Pres. George Holthus 818-1042 Jan Buchel 825-6735 Dances: Third Friday, September- June, 7:30 PM, Auditorium

The October 21 dinner dance is “Fall Fling” with the Tom Patrick Band in the Auditorium. Social time begins at 5:45 with a buffet dinner served at 6:15 by Catalina International Caterers. Dancing from 7-10 PM. Menu: Salad, Bratwurst charcoal grilled and served with sauerkraut, Center-cut Pork Loin with sherry sauce, Grilled Chicken Breast Schnitzel, German potato salad, rolls, Apple and raisin Strudel.

Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for guests Ticket sales Tuesday and Wednesday October 11-12, 8:30-10:30 AM, Social Hall

Contact Helen Smith 818-3614/ Al Piarowski 8250654.

Dancin’ Dynamos Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Classes meet in the Social Hall/Dance Studio

Classes begin Friday, November 4, 3 PM, in the Dance Studio. Previous students are welcomed back! Our class needs new people. If you’d like to tap your feet, make rhythm, and have fun, please join our class.

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Cloggers Instructor/Registrar Anne Wilson 297-0843 Tuesdays beginning in November Classes, Social Hall/Dance Studio

Even though it’s still warm in the Old Pueblo, it’s nice and cool in the Dance Studio.

Clogging will begin on Tuesday, November 1, with an exciting new class structure.

Beginning at 9 AM, we will start with basics and review. We will progress in steps and routines until 10:30 AM. You may come or leave whenever you reach your skill level.

We will also begin learning our clogging routine for Dancing With The Stars in March.

Fees: 1 hour/$4 pp, 1-1/2 hour $5 pp. Questions?

Anne Wilson, toetappin@aol.com.

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Marietta Fowler 825-9162 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hula/

Aloha! Are you ready to learn a new dance and have fun while learning? Hula dancing is not strenuous but it gives you a good workout. Our first day of class will be Tuesday, October 4, 1 PM, Dance Studio. Beginners will learn the basic Hula steps and hand motions. Classes are free. Visit us at our website or call or email Del Salvaterra.

Tappers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Dancersize/Intermediate tap Fridays 3 PM Social Hall/Dance Studio

Dancersize starts again Friday, October 28, 3 PM, with new music and new combinations. All levels welcome.

Learn to tap while you exercise!

Line Dancing—Sunliners

Karen Koch 825-4450

http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sunliners/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Intermediate class No class Sat. Oct. 1, Continuing Beginner class No class Sat. Oct. 1 Open Line Dance Fri., October 7, 6:30-8:30 PM October Dance Party Sat., October 8, 5:30-9 PM

CLASSES:

Intermediate Continuing Beginner

PRACTICES:

Intermediate Transition Intermediate Continuing Beginner Intermediate

Sats. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 23, 29, 9-10 AM Sats. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 23, 29, 10:15-11:15 AM Wed., 2-3 PM (Dance Studio) Thu., 2:45-4 PM Thu., 4-5 PM Sun., 11 AM-12:30 PM (Dance Studio)

All classes, practice and dances, are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582 Dances in the Auditorium http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/rocknroll/

Tickets $15 members/$20 non-members.

Ticket sales Wednesday, October 19 (members only), Friday, October 21 and Monday, October 24, 9-11 AM, Social Hall Lobby.

Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales final.

Save Sunday, December 11, for the free members only holiday event and club fund raising 50/50 raffle to benefit YOTO (Youth on Their Own) and Catalina Community Services. With your help we can beat last year’s donation of almost $400.

Club members save on ticket prices, get invited to the free Holiday event and have first opportunity to buy tickets for our parties. Call 818-2582 for an application.

Square Dancing—Sundancers Presidents John and Sandy Wilson 818-2368 wilsonj@msu.edu Caller Ron Markus Dances in Auditorium, Wednesdays, 7 PM website www.sundancersquarestucson.com

If you are interested in learning to square dance, or even just think you might be, come on out and see what it’s all about. Prospective square dancers are invited to attend one of our October dances (October 12, 19 or 26). Please call Roger or Jane Radomsky 531-1054 to make arrangements.

Many club members returned to the dance floor in September, and the Watermelon Fest made the month special.

October is the time to get the rust out of our joints at refreshers. Let’s be ready for the western dress gala Welcome Back Dance on Wednesday, October 26. Tickets for Special Guest Caller Dances will be on sale. The first Special Dance will be Saturday, November 19, 7 PM, with Jerry Junck calling and the Bonds cueing Round Dances.

For Round Dancers or want-to-be’s, the Bonds will be teaching at Rincon RV Park this fall. Dates to be announced.

Sun City Vistoso Employee Recognition Employees who go above and beyond the call of duty are recognized with an On the Spot award. On the Spot awards received recently went to: Heather Fisher Don Moore

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Join us Saturday, October 29, for the fourth annual Monster Mash costume dance party with DJ Gus D’Oldie and Ms. Gina. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, which are not required but definitely encouraged! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dance from 7-10 PM. Snacks, Dessert, BYOB, Auditorium.

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Western Dancing—Kactus Kickers Pres./Membership Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com November-April, Dances, Second Friday, Practice Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/kactus/

Come! Kick up your heels. Join in the fun when we have “A Salute To The Veterans” dance Friday, November 11. BYOB social , 6 PM. Dance to the Music of Beau Renfro and The Clear Country Band 6:30-9:30 PM, Auditorium. Snacks, mixers, dessert provided.

Tickets $13 members. $16 non members.

Ticket sales, Wednesday, November 2, 9-11 AM, Friday, November 4, 1-3PM Monday, November 7, 9-11 AM, Social Hall and available at the door on dance night.

Ticket Contact: Donald Jovag 818-1078.

Dance practice every Thursday, October 20, October 27, November 3 with Jack and Joanie. Beginners 6:30-7:30 PM, Intermediate 7:30-8:30 PM. Formal dance lesson with Frank and Joan Morris November 10, 6:30-8:30 PM. Day Trippers Pres. George Tanner 818-1226 Membership Doris Dent 825-8009 Meeting/Activity Information, Second Friday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Navajo Mon.-Thu. Oct. 24-27, Las Vegas, NV side trips, show and some meals included. We have a full bus going! Monitor Joy Johnson, 825-0412 Sat., Nov. 19 Hale Theater, It’s a Wonderful Life Lunch on your own at Mt. Athos Restaurant. $52 pp. Monitors Kathy Garver and George Tanner. 344-9725 and 818-1226.

Sun., Dec. 4 Fort Huachuca Home Tour and Brunch. Meet the Officers and their wives of Fort Huachuca and enjoy their 100 year old homes as you review their Christmas decorations from around the world. $56 pp includes brunch. Monitor Rita Samlin 825-8092.

Sat., Dec. 17 Christmas Brunch at Catalina Vista, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. Christmas punch and lunch by Culinary Design, $15 pp.

Full menu at next meeting. Monitor Grace Irby, 825-1394.

Fri., Jan 13 Installation of new officers.

Democratic Club Pres. Ben Love 825-8064, bflove1@juno.com: VP Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 www.26dems.blogspot.com

Our speakers will be Col. Holly Lyon (retired) and Ms. Jo Holt on the subject of framing political issues.

We will be meeting Saturday, October 8, 1 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

Dinner ’N Show Gay Russell 825-5763; Membership, Julie Balogh 818-1046 First Monday, 7:15 PM, Auditorium

General meeting: First Monday, 7:15 PM, Social Hall.

All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings.

Bring your checkbook to the meeting, we prefer not to take cash.

Dinner ‘N Show current schedule: Sun., Oct. 30, Wizard of the Rings, Gaslight Theatre. Dinner at Little Anthony’s. Bus, dinner, show, $49. Lynn Krivitz, 825-7689.

Bus leaves at 4:15 PM. Sat., Nov. 12, Kings of Salsa, Centennial Hall, UofA. Mexican buffet at Rigo’s. Bus, dinner, show, $55. Kathy Garver, 344-9725.

Note: Buses leave on time behind Vistoso Center.

Time posted is when the Bus leaves the parking lot.

Discussions Groups Great Decisions Jim Huffer 825-8743 Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 AM, September-May, Social Hall/Navajo

Continuing in the fall series of meetings, we will present TruTV videos from Jesse Ventura’s Conspiracy Theory Documentaries: On October 12 the subjects are: High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) and 9/11.

Next on October 26 the subjects are: Wall Street and JFK Assassination.

Starting in January, Jack Evert will moderate the topics offered in the new briefing book through the winterspring season.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Pres. Marge Gustafson 760-989-1745

Membership Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Meeting: November 17, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi

October is a great time to start taking your dog to the Dog Park. Fido’s Friends maintains the park for the enjoyment of Sun City Vistoso dogs and their owners.

It is a nice, roomy, safe place for dogs to get together and get some free-running exercise and visit with other dogs. If you are interested in using the Dog Park, or have questions about our Club, please call Elaine or Marge at the numbers provided above. There are modest dues, plus a key deposit which entitles you to use the Park whenever you like.

Please Clean Up After Your Dog Reminder: pets are not allowed in the Association facilities and adjoining parking lots.

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Energetic Exercise Karen Caldwell 825-5231 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:25-9:30 AM, Auditorium

We look forward to seeing everyone at Energetic Exercise ready for fun and fitness with our friendly gang of guys and gals.

Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes at Sun City Vistoso for over 15 years. She’s expert at keeping us strong and flexible with a variety of aerobic and cardio exercises, plus wonderful stretch moves. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel!

New members are always welcome, men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues are $3. Class tickets are a bargain: only $30 for 12 classes.

Euchre Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 395-1205 (May-October) Mondays, meet 5:45 PM, play 6 PM, Catalina Vista

Looking for a fast-paced game? Come play euchre.

It’s similar to pinochle but simpler, more exciting and more fun. Euchre is easy to learn but not always easy to win. Play with a new partner every eight hands for only 50¢/night. All levels of players are welcome.

Financial Strategies Jim Huffer 825-8743 First and third Tuesdays, 9 AM, Social Hall/Hopi

We meet October 4 and 18 in an informal open session to discuss a potpourri of topics, beginning with a discussion of recent market action and trends. We bring our own investment ideas to the meeting and research them together, using one of the commercially available programs.

On October 4 we will have a guest presenter, David McMenamin of Horizon Financial Group, L.L.C., who will show a slide talk on Retirement Roadmap with a Monte Carlo Simulation of how your capital and income stream will play out over the future based on actual market history.

Vistoso Native American Flute Circle Peggy Webb 825-2731, Information; Ed Pendrys 825-7151 First Sunday, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono

We will resume our flute circle meetings October 2.

Our club offers you the opportunity to learn to play the Native American Flute. It is an easy instrument to play.

You don’t need to know how to read music. Only five basic notes are all you need to get started. We meet to learn together. Come join us.

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An SCV resident is always in charge of the Veteran’s Day event. Are you interested in leading a group to present this event? Call Pam Sarpalius 917-8077.

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Garden Club Pres. Vicki Gushwa 825-2413 Meeting second Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

October 12, come join the Halloween theme kick-off of our new year with guest speaker, Jim Arkoosh. Jim is a Master Gardener and will speak on Desert Plants of the Southwest.

We also have a special tour Thursday, October 20, to see Elaine Deeter’s koi pond. More details at the October meeting.

November is our club birthday, we will have a special party at Tohono Chul Park with a docent led tour and lunch on the patio. Date and details at the October meeting.

Gardening tip: Plant trees and shrubs early this month. Add color by planting annual flowers. Petunias, pansies, stock, snapdragons and calendula are among the best for fall and winter color. Cut back watering frequency.

Genealogy Club Pres. Michael Carroll 818-0556 Ancestral Research Barbara Krecklow 825-4695 October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Social Hall/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Our first fall meeting October 11. Our guest speaker is Barbara Salyer, is a genealogical instructor, speaker, author and editor. She formed her own genealogical research business Genealogy Unlimited, in 1982.

She recently helped organize the Pima County Genealogy Society. Barbara is a native of Tucson, and has been doing genealogical research for 40 years. She will speak on Time lines: How to use them in your research.

Gin Rummy George Riley 818-0877 Mondays, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec

We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables.

There are no dues or fees for this club. Games are comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley.

Gourmet - Prepare & Share Dinner Club Pres. Don Cesario 825-3184 No meetings until November

The Prepare & Share Dinner Club will kick off its season with a catered dinner Friday, November 11, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. The theme will be A Tribute to Veterans. The cost of the dinner to be determined.

Members will receive details by email or phone. If you wish to become a member or have questions, call Don Cesario.

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Gun Club Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282, VP Kermit Brindle 825-2426, kermitrb@yahoo.com Meeting Second Wednesday, October-May, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Club does not meet June-September

The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. In fact, you do not even need to own a gun or have any experience with firearms to come to Gun Club Meetings. We especially invite women, who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection with or without a gun, to attend. People are frequently interested in learning the laws and regulations about carrying a gun, and what is required to obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit. Club Members are encouraged to bring any new or interesting guns/accessories to the meeting for people to see or any guns they want to sell/trade. For safety, any gun brought to the meeting needs to be unloaded and have a trigger lock or plastic strip lock. At some meetings we have guest speakers from law enforcement or other gun related organizations. You are invited to come to a meeting and see if our club activities would interest you. Club members often shoot on Thursday afternoons (Oct.-May) and Thursday mornings (JuneSept.) at Pima Pistol Range.

Hand and Foot Bonnie Arneson 229-1084 Sundays, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis

Come join us for a fun afternoon of Hand and Foot.

If you have never played, it is very similar to Canasta and easy to learn. Please bring three quarters and be able to stay until 4 PM. You may play one time before joining. Dues $5 pp.

Havurah

Co Pres. Shirley Chorney 825-8502, Corinne Kulick 825-7673 Corresponding Sec. Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Third Monday, 7 PM Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/havurah/

Last month Havurah members welcomed in the new year with a special Rosh Hashanah dinner marking the beginning of a new season of cultural and social events.

Our first general meeting, October 17, features a bit of school-days nostalgia as we reminisce about What I Did This Summer. No pictures of grandkids, please.

Sunday, November 6, 10:30 AM, Auditorium, we’ll be noshing on bagels and lox and lots of other goodies.

Tickets, $10 pp, will be sold at the General meeting, October 17, 6:30-7 PM. Also sold Thursday, October 27 and Tuesday, November 1, 10 AM-Noon, Social Hall.

Deadline for ticket sales is November 1.

Contact Addie or Jim Ford, 825-4038.

Hiking Club Contact Jim Williams 818-2226, or jaswilliams128@msn.com for New Member Orientation Hike information. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hiking

As a contribution to the Arizona Centennial, the club invites our community to a series of seven historical presentations. All presentations are on Sundays, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

The first one is October 16. Our speaker will be James Williams, The History of Saguaro National Park.

Jim has authored three published books on American history. He currently leads many history hikes for our club, some about and in the Saguaro National Park.

He is also a frequent presenter with The Institute for Learning in Retirement.

Horseshoes Jack Howatt 825-1583, Ray Coleman 825-2789, Ron Knudson 825-9307 Tuesdays and Thursdays October Through April, 2 PM, Catalina Vista

Come join us in the afternoons during the fall and winter. All are welcome to enjoy horseshoes.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres.

Jane Arndorfer, janearndorfer@comcast.net VP Lei Bammel, leibammel@earthlink.net Curriculum: Sharyn Rafieyan, srafieyan@comcast.net Registration: Milt Damlich, mdamilch@aol.com Samplers and Short Subjects: Wendy Baumann, bruno39w@aol.com Rowena Hardinger, lhhrlh@aol.com Website: http://SunCityILR.com

ILR activities get into full swing this month with classes and Samplers beginning the week of Monday, October 3. Twelve classes and the weekly Thursday Sampler provide unique opportunities for enrichment and growth.

If you didn’t sign up for classes this fall, take advantage of the Samplers with a different topic and speaker each week, Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. No registration or fee necessary. If you appreciate excellent presentations and lively discussions, see Workshops and Classes in this issue for each week’s Sampler topic and speaker.

Opening our Sampler fall season for the third year in a row, we have Dr. William Fry, humanities professor, speaking on Carl Sandburg, Thursday, October 6, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Join us!

If you have an idea for a course, know someone whose knowledge should be widely shared or simply want to help out the ILR in a very meaningful way, call Sharyn Rafieyan.

Investment Club - VIP Dick Cook 825-9302 First Monday, 12:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Website: vistosoVIP.blogspot.com

Bring jokes and a sense of humor to Fun with Yiddish, Wednesday, November 9, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

Annual dues, $10 pp, payable by check only to SCV Havurah at general meetings or mail to Treasurer Bernie Greenapple, 1832 E. Anza Wy.

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Japanese Flower Arranging Club Donald Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver81@msn.com October-May Second and fourth Mondays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Fall classes in Japanese flower arranging are beginning. Learn at your own pace to make creative arrangements using flowers and branch materials. Class leaders, Don Marier and Doris Oliver, are both certified teachers.

Karate Club Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Classes: Wednesdays, 9 AM-Noon, Social Hall/Dance Studio

Join us. Improve your balance, strength, flexibility, memory and gain confidence. We study traditional Okinawan ShitoRyu Karate tailored to your physical condition, needs and desires. We also learn modern self-protection techniques and theory. These are the same techniques that are taught to the police and the military. We simply modify them for seniors. No one gets hurt in our class. Phone: Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725, President Fred Hargrave or stop by the Dance Studio.

Mah Jongg Pres. Eileen Sevy 825-5695; Sec. Sonny Kaye 825-8546 Thursdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Business meeting, first Thursday

The weather is cooling, but enthusiasm for our favorite game is not! Even during the summer months when players have temporarily scattered, we have had full tables with floaters visiting while waiting their turns in the rotation.

All are welcome to stop by any Thursday afternoon.

Dues $5 pp, cash only, are now being collected on game days by Treasurer, Ena Mindel.

Mexican Train Dominoes Pres. Judy Rigby 638-8800 Membership Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and fourth Saturdays, 6 PM, Catalina Vista

Join us for a fun time of Mexican Train Dominoes October 8 and 22. Come early and we’ll help you find a great group of members to play. Refreshments will be served.

2011-2012 dues, $7 pp can be paid when you sign in. If you have never played before, the first time is only $1. What are you waiting for?

Modelers Club Pres. Dave Sarther 825-3767, sartgerdj@aol.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pima http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/modelers

We meet October 14, 8 AM for coffee and donuts with the business meeting at 9 AM. The Modelers Club is a group that enjoys building, collecting and talking about all kinds of models from RC planes, boats, trains, cars and almost anything worth building or collecting. Bring a neighbor or a guest and a favorite project or model you are working on or have completed. After our regular business meeting we continue with the actual hands-on modeling portion of the meeting through lunchtime. We encourage members to present modeling projects they are working on and demonstrate their modeling techSun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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niques to fellow modelers during the hands-on portion of our gatherings. At the end of the business meeting we have Show and Tell. We periodically have guest speakers and take field trips. Everyone is welcome.

Natural Health and Wellness Club Ester Luetenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Third Wednesdays, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/healthwellness

Come join others who are interested in natural approaches to health and wellness. Yearly dues $5 pp.

Our meeting in October will feature Valerie Hall. She is a recognized nutritional consultant and popular speaker who appears in front of thousands of health-seeking individuals each year. She speaks on a variety of topics: antiaging foods, digestive health naturally, healthy bones and joints, heart health, understanding food for blood sugar control, achieving weight-loss goals and brain food for health, memory and mind.

In November, Linda Witt will speak on Understanding Breast Thermography as a Technology for Prevention.

We hope to see you at the meeting!

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Ena Mindel 818-7780 Mondays, Fridays, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis Wednesdays, 9 AM-1 PM, Desert Oasis

Pan (Panguingue) is a fun and interesting card game.

Stop in to watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena. Vistoso Photo Club Pres. Laura Hackenbrock 825-3606 Meeting second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista http//www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoclub Tuesday, October 11, 2-4 PM Catalina Vista Lab instruction and help session. Sign the lab activity sheet at the door.

Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 PM Program meeting. Catalina Vista.

Tuesday, October 25, 9-11 AM Lab instruction and help session. Sign the lab activity sheet at the door.

Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 PM Competition meeting: Assignment for the competition is Old. The judge will be Mike Henry. Catalina Vista.

Dues $20 for the year’s competitions are due and must be paid to enter the competitions. Please pay your dues to Treasurer, Clare Scarpulla.

The competition rules for this year 2011 can be found on the club’s website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/ clubs/photoclub/submissionguidelines.html The program meeting September 14 was our second annual still life photo shoot. Those photos will be reviewed on October 12 at the regular meeting.

Come join us. Guests are always welcome.

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Photo Workshop Club David Smoler 818-7880, david.of.oro@gmail.com First Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Hopi, October-April http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoworkshop/

The Photo Workshop Club emphasizes education and the sharing of experience in both photographic composition and technical skill. All sessions offer a wide range of techniques that can be applied regardless of equipment and skill level.

October 5, Topic: How to Take Pictures: A Back-to-Basics review of how to set up your camera for proper picture taking. We will demonstrate how and why to set all the common menu items for best results plus turning the flash on and off, use exposure compensation, and downloading pictures to a computer.

Then we will actually take some pictures in class and discuss the results.

We invite you to bring your camera (and the manual, too) and follow along.

November 2 Topic: No matter what type of camera you use, the techniques of shooting pleasing pictures are the same. This month we explore and demonstrate aspects of composition that you will find easy to reproduce. You will see examples of rules and learn when to follow them and when they can be broken.

You are encouraged to bring your camera and follow along and participate.

Do you have some new pictures to share? Please email them, or bring a print, thumb-drive or CD to the meeting. Tell us how and where you shot and processed them. This is not a competition.

There are no fees or dues. For technical details or to be included in our emails, contact david.of.oro@gmail.com.

Pickleball Club

Pres. Ted Hood 818-2281, Sec. Judy Cornelius 818-6610,

Treas. Jack Welch 395-1205 Hours: Refer to posting at Pickleball Courts scvpickleball.ning.com Pilates Barbara McNeill 825-0677 Mondays, 3 PM, Dance Studio; Thursdays, 1:30 PM, Dance Studio

We still have room in Thursday’s class with Jenny leading us through a great workout! With a stronger core and more flexibility, for only $8 a session, you will be amazed how great you will feel. Come check us out!

Call for more details.

Pinochle Clarence and Doris Shaub 818-0762 Play Wednesdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Come join a fun group. We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Skills rusty? We’ll get you up to speed quickly. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday of each month is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night.

Events 5 PM and After Calendar

To learn about activities occurring 5 PM and after during the week, go to our website, select the CALENDAR option on the brown bar. From the screen that opens see the Select View area and choose Event Type. From the drop down box that says Concert, select Events after 5 PM and the events in SCV that occur after 5 PM will be displayed.

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Ladies Poker J ane Habbershaw 825-2635 First and third Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec

We look forward to a new season of socializing and great cards! New members are always welcome. You can even come watch or play a game to try us out.

Call Jane Habbershaw.

Men’s Friday Poker George Rose 520-303-2019 tucsonroses@live.com Fridays, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis

Playing poker with your neighbors can be most enjoyable. We play high-only FiveDraw, Five Card Stud, Seven Card Stud, Omaha, Texas Hold’em and Iron Cross Criss Cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. The dealer will ante for all players, which gives him control of the game. The cards speak for themselves. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come with the intention of having three hours of enjoyable, no hassle, understandable poker.

Men’s Poker Angelo Cammiso 825-5716 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-9:30 PM, Desert Oasis Sun City Vistoso Quilters Carol Guibert 818-0441 carol-gordon@live.com September-May Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html

Quilters are in full swing with lots of fun meetings planned.

Our first meeting October 11, 9 AM-Noon, Sewing Room.

One of our members, Carol Yelverton, will be teaching a unique tote bag class. Our first regular meeting in the afternoon is at Desert Oasis, 1 PM. Member, Ralene Smith, will show samples of a stack-n-whack technique which she has perfected. Sign-ups for her two-day class will be taken at the October 25 meeting. Friday, October 28, 11 AM-2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo we will host the SaddleBrooke Quilters. This will be a potluck, a pattern exchange and a Halloween challenge we will share with their club.

As always, we ask you to share your projects at the meetings. There will be a quilting bee after the meetings to work on our cross-stitch quilt top. Bring your needle and thimble if you can stay.

Have You Picked Up Your NEW SCV HOA Membership Card?

New HOA membership cards are ready and waiting at Vistoso Center. If you have not picked up your new membership card(s) yet—please do.

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Racquetball Al Burdi 818-3516 Open Mixed Doubles: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8-11 AM

We play hard and we play fast. Some play a little slower but we all get out there and we play! It’s good exercise and teaches us eye/hand/feet coordination.

We’re a salty old group that’s been together for more than a decade. If you enjoy an invigorating game of racquetball, come join us.

RV Club - Sundowners Member information: Marge Allen 825-3095 Website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sundowners/ October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Papago

October will be busy with our planned trip to Lake Powell. We will not be meeting in October.

Planned trips to Chula Vista/San Diego and Pismo Beach are scheduled for November. Possible trips to Lake Havasu, Colorado, as well as shorter trips are in the discussion stage. Bring your ideas to the November meeting.

Republican Club President: Alex Bissett 825-7763 Membership: Glenda McCormick 818-1051 Thrid Tuesday of each month, 3:00 PM Social Hall/Auditorium Website: www.scvrc1.org

Our next meeting is October 18. The guest speaker will be Gabriela Saucedo Mercer who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives Legislative District 7.

She is a dynamic speaker that you will find interesting and informative. Our second speaker is Vinson Holck, running for Pima County Sheriff. He retired from the Tucson Police Department after 20 years of service and is also a volunteer for the Arizona Rangers. It is a great time to ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask a sheriff.

We welcome guests and newcomers to our group.

Why the Board Needs Me and What’s Involved - Meeting Thursday, October 20, 1 PM Vistoso Center/Apache

• Learn about what it means to be a member of the Sun City Vistoso Board of Directors.

• Hear from former Board members about their time on the Board.

• Confirm the benefits of being a leader in SCV • Dispel rumors surrounding being on the Board • Learn how the Association helps you by printing flyers, Candidate Q & A and coffee dates in the Tipster and more.

If you are interested in the Board and how it works please attend this one-hour meeting.

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St. Philip’s Support Group Kirk Kuykendall 825-1693, kksctsn@comcast.net

Our next meeting, a potluck dinner, is Saturday, November 12, Social Hall/Navajo. Members will be contacted by phone this month regarding time and food.

Beverages will be provided. A donation will be collected at the door.

Scrabble Bill Wallace 818-6747 Play: Fridays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Seniors for Kids Jean Sax 818-2410 September - May, First Thursday, 8 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec

Monthly meetings are a good way to get involved and see the whole picture of the extensive work of this organization. Information will be available soon about the Holiday Toy Distribution where each handmade toy begins its journey toward a child who will love it.

Sewing - Thimblelenas Patty Phillips 591-6599 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/

Want to join Thimblelenas and need orientation to use the room and sewing machines? Training is Friday, October 21. Sign up at the message center in the Sewing Room. Call Patty Phillips. Thimblelenas is six groups of sewers: Senior for Kids; Sun City Vistoso Quilters; Casas Amigas; Machine Embroidery; Trauma Bears and Pet Beds.

Casa Amigas Elizabeth Stewart 825-0963 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html

There are some changes at Casa Amigas. The Veterans Administration “Comfort Cart” is now receiving our quilts. Casas De Los Ninos and Catalina Resources also receive these colorful creations. Do you knit and crochet? Pick up yarn in the Sewing Room to create afghans needed by these organizations. Cleaning out your closet? Don’t forget, we take fabric suitable for children’s wear (no upholstery fabric): yarn (no wool) for blankets, sheets to make baby crib sheets and smocks for those rocking the babies at Casas De Los Ninos Crisis Center. These add to the numerous supplies needed to maintain this sewing group at full speed. Join us for a worthwhile project that does your heart good.

Machine Embroidery Sharon Randall 818-2791 Sally DeWald 825-6731 Third Thursday, 1PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html

This fall, our monthly Machine Embroidery meetings will resume. Mark your calendar for October 20. The Swedish Embroidery Club donated many interesting fabrics and we’ll explore uses for their generous donation. We’ll also look at some Thanksgiving hostess gifts to create.

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Bring any embroidery projects for Show and Tell to the meeting, along with embroidery questions or problems you’d like to share among this group of enthusiastic members. New members welcome. Owning an embroidery machine is not a requirement, just a love or interest in the craft.

Pet Beds

Leader Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing Room http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html

Been sewing over the summer? We could use your sewing scraps and polyester fiberfill scraps for the ladies who make pet beds. These pet beds look like big stuffed pillowcases and are all washable and dryable.

The dogs love the wild fabrics . The good news is that we have completed and delivered bunches of pet beds to the Humane Society . We feel good that this fabric is not in the trash.

Trauma Teddies Bonnie Johnson 825-3874 October-April, Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/teddies.html Sheepshead Pres. Bill Allen 825-3095 Tuesdays, 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Sheepshead is a midwest card game that probably originated in Germany. We play three, four and five handed versions, depending on attendance, with a 32 card deck. If you would like to learn to play or hone your skills, we can teach you.

Show ‘N Share Barbara Richards 825-3635 Fridays, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Tohono

Making beautiful greeting cards with stamps on colorful card stock or using silk or metallic thread to embroider patterns on cards is exciting. Try the Iris Fold for a new twist. Knitting baby blankets for charity with donated yarn with a friendly group of like-minded ladies will renew your knitting skills. So limber up your fingers and find out what you will need to begin. No fees.

Sun City Vistoso Singles Pres. Evelyn Thomson 825-7435; VP Al Piarowski 825-0654; Sec. Esther Dethman 825-9516; Treas. James Moore 825-2333 Dinner Meetings, Second Thursday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Happy Hour, Last Friday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

Bruce, of Catalina International Caterers, will prepare a German style October dinner for us. It consists of slow roasted loin of pork, apple sauce, mashed potatoes and red cabbage, with apple strudel for dessert.

This feast takes place October 13. Entertainment will be announced at dinner time.

The Happy Hour is on October 28. A light meal will be served.

Tickets $17 pp for dinner and $7 for Happy Hour.

Ticket sales: Thursday, October 6, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, October 7, 1-2 PM

Join us at the first meeting of the season, October 24.

Our club’s purpose is to promote interest in the history and culture of Spanish speaking areas. All presentations are in English. Gary Lerch will be sharing pictures of the 2010 trip to Oaxaca, Mexico over Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. We will again create our own “ofrenda” or remembrance table, so please bring pictures or other objects to share. Dues $10 pp can be paid by cash or a check made out to the Spanish Cultural Club. See the Workshops and Classes section for information about our Spanish Language Classes beginning Tuesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 6.

Stained/Fused Glass Club Steve Taillie, 825-8804, cell 869-2441 Wye Mace, 825-8738 (fused glass) Fusing: Sundays, 6-8 PM, Tuesdays, 9-11 AM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Stained Glass: Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Open Studio: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-5 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Bob Peoples 818-3349 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon

We’ve had a very quiet summer but are looking forward to the fall when again we will start our beginners classes.

Dates to be announced. Our summer hours will end on October 3. Our first club meeting will be held on that same day, October 3, 3:30 PM. See you all then!

Sun City Vistoso Singers Pres. Jim Macke 825-7056 Director Don Hess Rehearsals : Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Rehearsals are underway for the December Holiday Concert. If you like to sing, please come and join us.

There are no auditions, just a love of music and the joy of singing with others. Dues $10 pp.

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Spanish Cultural Gary Lerch 818-3319 Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Table Tennis Co-Chairs: Les Berlot 818-6463; Bill McCarthy 825-8833 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/tabletennis/

We have play at all levels of ability. The best time for new members is Saturdays, 10 AM, Catalina Vista. If you want to play anytime with your visitors or grandchildren, call the monitor at Catalina Vista 825-8613. If the room is free, they will set up a table for you. Paddles and balls are available.

Table Tennis hours of club play, Catalina Vista: Women Tue. 1:30-3:30 PM Men/Advanced Women Tue., Thu. 5-8 PM Men’s Recreational Wed., Fri. 4-6 PM Men/Advanced Women Thu. 5-8 PM Open Club Play Fri. 6-8 PM Clinic by Appointment Sat. 9-10 AM Open Club Play Sat. 10 AM-Noon

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Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Thursdays, 9-11AM, Craft Complex/Ceramics

We are always happy to enroll new members or have residents interested in rug hooking come see us.

Tennis

Women: Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8-Noon Men: Jan Fritz 818-9683 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8-Noon Mixed Doubles: Lue Satterfield 825-4709 Sundays, 7-9 PM

Our first official fall function will occur Sunday, November 6, 1 PM with mixed doubles play. Following play we will have our welcome back pizza party at the patio near the courts. Cost $5 pp. Watch for a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. Our big fall annual meeting and social will be held Thursday, November 17, 3 PM, Social Hall/Navajo and on the patio after the meeting.

Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this fun event. The Tennis Club holiday party is Saturday evening, December 17, 6 PM, Auditorium. More information will be available later.

Fun times have returned—be a part of it!

Theatrical Club - SRO (Standing Room Only) Pres. Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 VP Joe Guenther 825-7703

Annual membership meeting is scheduled for November. Watch the Tipster and emails.

Travelogue Jim Huffer 825-8743 Third Monday, 7:30 PM, September-May, Social Hall/Navajo

At our October 17 meeting, open to everyone, we will show The Inca of Peru presented personally by Gordon McCall, a local Oro Valley resident.

We will travel via Lima to Cuzco, where conquistadors built a city on ancient stone foundations. Then on to Machu Picchu where stands a great Incan monument, with its stones seamlessly fitted by these ancient people.

Ukulele Club - Sun City Vistoso Strummers Pres., Jean James 520-648-1118 jmjaloha@aol.com Tuesdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ukulele/

The second season of the Ukulele Club will begin November 1.

The beginners and review session starts at 9 AM and the continuing ukulele class session starts at 11 AM. Each class is one hour.

No experience or musical backgroud necessary.

Come learn to strum and have some fun! The more the merrier.

Tuesday, November 8, 9 AM, special guest: James from the Folk Shop will discuss the topic: Care and Feeding of your Ukulele.

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Unit Parties Unit 7 Dinner Party

Visit with friends and meet new neighbors at our annual dinner party Saturday, November 12, Auditorium, beginning at 5 PM.

Ticket sales Monday, October 31; Tuesday, November 1; Friday, November 4, Social Hall, 9-11 AM Tickets $20 pp.

Meal includes tossed salad, roast sirloin tip, barbeque chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans almandine, cherry pie and decaf coffee. A vegetarian option (stir fry) is available by reservation. Beverages, including wine and beer, provided, BYOB. If you can help or have questions call Judy Potter 825-9714.

Unit 15 Potluck, Saturday, October 29, 4 PM

Catalina Vista is the place. 4-7 PM is the time. Cost is $5 pp, payable at the door. Furnish one dish and serving utensil. Your choice of hot dish, salad or dessert for 8-10 people. Coffee, tea, napkins, cups, plastic utensils, paper plates and mixers will be provided, BYOB. Nametags will be provided. Food line will start at 4:30 PM. Be prepared to have a good time and enjoy The Arizona Banjo Blasters.

RSVP by Sunday, October 23. Please attend a meeting Monday, October 24, 10 AM, 14020 N. Cirrus Hill Dr., if you can help. If you can’t make the meeting, please call Melba Niemuth, 825-1396 or Charlotte Becksted 818-1117. Watch for a flyer at your door after October 1.

Unit 17 Luncheon Party

Join your neighbors from Unit 17 – “The Flowerpots” as they gather for a luncheon party Saturday, November 19, Noon, Catalina Vista. Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert and a food donation for the Catalina Community Services Food Bank. Let’s share our good company while filling a vehicle with food for our community food bank. If you would like to help with the set-up or main course, please attend the planning meeting on Monday, November 14, 10 AM, 14010 N Alyssum Wy. or contact Jan and Ken Almer 818-2504.

Wallyball and Water Volleyball President, Marlene Lawrence 638-6536, mlml@bendbroadband.com Vice-President, Bill Sarmir 825-8815 Treasurer, Judy Rigby 638-8800, rigby_judy@yahoo.com Wallyball: Tues., and Fri., 1-3 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center(formerly the Sports Complex)/Racquetball Court Water Volleyball: Sundays and Thursdays, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis Pool

Note: water volleyball changes to winter hours. The Wallyball players are hosting the Wallyball Bash. All members of Wallyball and Water Volleyball are invited to the Party October 14, 5 PM, Kiva Patio (Social Hall Patio). Hamburgers and condiments will be provided.

Club members are asked to bring either a salad, baked beans or dessert to complete our meal. Please contact Jeanne Jovag 818-1078 or djjovag@comcast.net to RSVP and advise what you would like to bring. BYOB.

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Woodcarvers Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary

Town

Both carving on wood and spinning of yarns continue.

Aspiring carvers are welcome and old-timers will share their expertise. Our club offers the use of tools, literature, magnification, comfortable chairs and a forced air venting system. We will be back to our fall/winter schedule this month. Woodcarvers meet Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon. Barkcarvers meet on Tuesdays, Noon-3 PM and Thursdays, 9 AM-Noon, reconvening Tuesday, October 18.

Gourd Art

John Shaw 825-1368 Fridays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary

Woodworkers Don Jovag 818-1078 Weekdays, 9 AM-4 PM, Craft Complex/Wood Shop http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html

If you’re new to Sun City Vistoso and want to do some wood working, stop by and talk to one of our monitors about joining our Woodworkers club. Dues are only $10 pp. For more information, call Don Jovag.

If you’re a returning monitor, stop by the wood shop and sign up for a monitoring time. Let’s keep the area open for our members.

Writers Club Adrian Korpel 818-0544 First Wednesday, Noon-2 PM, Catalina Vista Poets’ Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Mondays, 9:30-11:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Oro Valley

Hearing Loss: Causes, Consequences, Solutions

Learn how people with hearing loss can successfully communicate in everyday situations. Monday, October 17, 10 AM, Oro Valley Public Library Program Room.

Presenter: Dr. Fran Harris, PhD--Chair of Living Well With Hearing Loss program through the UofA Hearing Clinic. Accommodations will be provided for those needing hearing assistance.

OVPD Presents Women’s Self-Defense Class

RAD: Rape Aggression Defense; a Women’s SelfDefense Class. Oro Valley Police officers will be teaching this self-defense class for females ages 50 and up.

This training will empower you to fight back against crime with awareness, prevention and risk avoidance.

Be less likely to become a target of crime.

Attendees should wear comfortable workout attire, as this is a physical class consisting of punching and kicking. Water will be provided, and participants may bring healthy, energy-packed snacks. The class is limited to 20 people. Participants must attend all three sessions.

Tuesday-Wednesday, October 11-12, 10 AM-2 PM, and Thursday, October 13, 8 AM-Noon, Auditorium.

For more information and to register call Sergeant Amy Graham 229-5080.

This program is provided thanks to the generosity of the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation.

Extended Community

We are a congenial group of poets who share our words, thoughts, hopes and dreams by means of our poems. We listen, offer suggestions and continually learn from each other.

Annual dues $5 pp are now payable to the SCV Writers Club (our parent organization). Newcomers are welcome.

If cooler temperatures are not sufficient refreshment, take comfort in this extract from a long poem by Fanny Howe: “Inspiration is usually a coincidence./ You enter a room where the light slants across the floor/ in geometric squares and you step into one of the squares/ and are given the next line or note or chord/ in the work you are doing...But inspiration is mercurial./ You have to hold it in and savor it/and get it down before it’s gone.”

Yoga Pres. Jewel Prendeville 520-395-1356 Mondays, 8:30-10 AM, Social Hall/Papago Tuesdays, 10:30 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center/Apache Thursdays, 7-8:15 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio

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Catalina Community Services Food Drive

Saturday, October 1, 9 AM–4 PM, CCS is holding a food drive during the Sun City Vistoso Arts and Crafts Festival. Peanut butter is particularly needed! CCS is a local food and clothing bank that also houses senior programs, youth and education programs, citizenship and life-skills workshops, among other activities.

Christian Women’s Vital Connection Luncheon

Ellie Bunn will delight us with the history of tea and teapots. She will capture the moments of her many professions in life. Friday, November, 18, 11:30 AM, HOA #1 SaddleBrooke Vista’s Dining Room. $15 pp inclusive.

Call Mary Ann for RSVP 818-1919 by Thursday, November 10. Come, bring a friend!

DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Meeting

All three yoga classes have resumed. If you thought of trying yoga, come and visit one of the classes. Beginners are welcome. Joining the club $2 pp and each class is $7 pp.

The meeting of the El Presidio Chapter of DAR on Thursday, October 13, 1 PM, Oro Valley Library will feature a program entitled Artistic Expression Knows No Bounds.

If you are a seasonal visitor, new resident of SCV or want more information on DAR membership, contact the SCV DAR contact Lynne Brooke 818-0093.

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Extended Community continued from page 31 Fabulous Used Costume Jewelry Sale

Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library will host a fabulous used costume jewelry sale Thursday, October 20, Oro Valley Library, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM. A wide array of jewelry will be available and priced to sell! Alexis Powers, 344 9390 or email: alexispowers6616@comcast.net.

Friends Of The Oro Valley Public Library Book Sale Wed., Oct. 26, 9 AM-5 PM Thu., Oct. 27, 11 AM-8 PM Fri., Oct. 28, 9 AM-5 PM Half price day Sat., Oct. 29,, 9 AM-12:30 PM Half price morning Sat., Oct. 29, 1 PM-5 PM $5 bag sale (our bag)

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National Active and Retired Federal Employees

The NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Chapter 1874 meeting will meet Monday, October 17. Lunch starts 11:30 AM, location to be announced. The meeting 12-1:00 PM. There will be a Health Fair. Contact Valerie Davis 520-908-0774 for more information.

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

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; Fireplace= FP; Stainless Steel= S/S Classified Advertising, $10/ad

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Available November 2011-February 2012. Call 773-3434713 for rates.

FOR RENT: MT. View home in SVC. Avail October thru December 2011 and April 2012. 2 BR, 2 BA, split floor plan. Huge, very private backyard with covered patio, backs to desert. 2-car garage. DVR, barbeque, W/D, + more! SW DĂŠcor. N/S; N/P. 2350 E. Gerbera Way. E-photos available (623)308-4135; stanchris1985@ hotmail.com FOR RENT: 2BR 2BA freshly painted and decorated fully furnished Crescent model. LR, DR, large patio with mountain views and beautiful yard. Fully equipped kitchen, all linens and amenities including WIFI and HDTV. Available September and October 2011. $1100 per month, two week minimum. N/S. Call 303-408-1983 or 303-772-4143.

FOR RENT: 1,750 sq. ft. Pacifica model, 14545 N. Alamo Canyon Dr. unfurnished, 2BR 2BA, AZRM, FP. Available November 1. Fred Piehl 1-858-232-4220. $1,250 per mo.

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Pima County Gardening Demonstrations

The following free presentations will be given Fridays, 1 PM, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr., in the Public Meeting Room.

Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28

October garden tasks for fall and winter Grow beautiful roses Pollinators for the garden Wildflowers

Call 626-5161 for information about our Home Garden Tour scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 9 AM-3 PM and our Fall Plant Sale, Saturday, October 29, 8-11 AM. Volunteers Needed

Western National Parks seeks volunteers to cashier, pack, greet or assist customers at its craft shows or staff booths at community events. WNPA offers its volunteers free membership, appreciation, satisfaction and the opportunity to contribute to preservation of our parks. Please contact Nancy Grace at 622-1999.

Welcome Club Northwest Luncheon

Welcome Club Northwest will hold their monthly luncheon for women new to Northwest Tucson within the last five years, Thursday, October 6, 11 AM, The Harvest, 10355 N. La Canada Dr., $25 pp. Program is Local Author Writes About Arizona Women, Jan Cleere.

For info call 520-203-4015 or wctucson@yahoo.com.

FOR RENT: 2011-2012 multi-month vacation home rental. Newly furnished with great mt. views. 2 BR 2BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for Sun City Vistoso families and friends. Rentals throughout the year or long term. Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 520-825-0232. Photos available via email.

FOR RENT: Updated home with beautiful golf course and Santa Catalina mountain views. Fully furnished 2 BR(1 King, 1 Queen), 2BA. Kitchen, hearth room, laundry, large LR, DR and screened porch with large attached walled patio. Attached garage. 3 LED Televisions with Direct TV and Wifi. Close to the Sun City Vistoso recreation center, golf, tennis and pool (nominal fee for rec center use).

NP, NS. Available December 1- January 31, December: $2,100 January: $2,900 Email: kgkrost@gmail.com or Call: Kim at 913-269-5490.

FOR RENT: Interior designed by a professional. SCV home on Rock Springs Lane. Beautiful furniture, equipped kitchen, linens and W/D. Mountain views, large backyard, newly painted, 1418 sq. ft. 2 BR 2BA plus office. Available December 2011-May 2012, NS, NP. Call Della or Ron 520-575-5550 or dellaron@earthlink.net.

FOR RENT: Spacious, 2BR/2BA home with split floor plan. High ceilings, light and bright, new paint, carpet, appliances and furnishings throughout. Fully fenced yard, quiet neighborhood with great view of the Catalinas.

Available November-April, please contact Dwight 503560-8007 for more information.

FOR RENT: Delightful offering on the rental market, new kitchen, new furnishings. Larger home 2 BR 2 BA, kitchen with SS appliances, LR, DR, laundry with W/D, garage, furnished covered patio with grill. NS, NP. Available October, November, December 2011. Call Bob or Jo 520-825-0097.

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Residents of Sun City Vistoso here is your chance to help your community...

Please Help Us Deliver the new 2011-2012 Community Phone Directory.

The books will be ready for distribution on Saturday, October 22, 8 AM, Social Hall/Hopi.

Please call Carolyn Lerch 818-3319 or email her at: gclerch@comcast.net if you can help out.

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FOR RENT: Enjoy our spacious 2 BR 2 BA home with magnificent mountain views and beautiful, private patio with gas grill for al fresco dining. Recently furnished in Southwest style, our home is sparkling clean and has everything you need for a perfect getaway, or a place to stay while searching for your own retirement home, including a separate office and complimentary WiFi. For photos and more details call Tom and Barbara at 414-445-0268 (Wisconsin).

VACATION RENTAL: Perhaps the best views in Sun City Vistoso! 1730 sq. ft. home, 2BR/2BA, large AZRM, LR, DR, FP. Fully furnished and equipped. Beautiful private oversized backyard, water feature and stunning views of mountains, city lights and sunsets. Cable, Internet and utilities included. N/S. Available November and December, 2011. Call 424-350-1300.

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