April2011Vistoso Tipster

April 2011

Vistoso Tipster

Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc.

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

Election Results

Study Session

See page 4

New Board Directors are:

Thursday, April 14, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 9 AM, Social Hall/Papago

Dick Brammell

Robert Hefner

Association Committees......................... .4 Association News.................................... .3 Café Specials......................................... .14 Celebrations and Life Events............... .16 Classified................................................ .35 Clubs....................................................... .17 Coming Events...................................... .14 Extended Community............................ .34 For Your Information............................. .16

Golf......................................................... .10 Hero Among Us 2011............................... .4 Hours of Operation.................................. .2 Memoriam............................................... .17 Partnered Organizations....................... .13 Thank You Corner.................................. .16 Town of Oro Valley................................ .33 Workshops and Classes....................... .15

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

Board of Directors Fred Bjorling, f-bjorling@northwestern.edu.................................................................President Jack Evert, saljack439@msn.com.......................................................................... Vice President Debra Arrett, debra.arrett@gmail.com ........................................................................ Secretary Ruth Gitzendanner, gitzcpa@comcast.net...................................................................Treasurer Hal Linton, haling@comcast.net ......................................................................................Director George Williams, newilliams77@msn.com ....................................................................Director

Management Team Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncity-vistoso.com...............................General Manager, ext 122 Patrick Boulton, pboulton@suncity-vistoso.com.......................................Controller, ext 126 Joe Byron, jbyron@suncity-vistoso.com............................................... Café Manager, ext 134 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncity-vistoso.com ....... Admin. and Communications, ext 127 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncity-vistoso.com............Com. Area Maint. Sup., ext 180 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncity-vistoso.com...............................Human Resources, ext 125 Kim Griggs, proshop@suncity-vistoso.com....................................Golf Professional, ext 141 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncity-vistoso.com.............Golf Course Superintendent, ext 180 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncity-vistoso.com................................. Facilities Sup., ext 132 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncity-vistoso.com......................... Program Director, ext 123

Support Team Jim Cundiff , jcundiff@suncity-vistoso.com............................. Community Services, ext 129 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncity-vistoso.com................................... Fitness Supervisor, ext 136 Norma Meyers, nmeyers@suncity-vistoso.com........................................... Secretary, ext 120 Kathy Newman, knewman@suncity-vistoso.com....................... Admin. Specialist, ext 117 Chris Richard, crichard@suncity-vistoso.com....... Communications Coordinator, ext 121 Coco Sullivan, faccoord@suncity-vistoso.com......................Facilities Coordinator, ext 118 Social Hall Monitor................................................................................................................ ext 124 Sports Complex Monitor.......................................................................................................ext 135

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard Advertising: Norma Meyers and Chris Richard Printing By: AlphaGraphics Send articles via website form: suncity-vistoso.com Tipster Editorial Committee

Tom Polley...........................................Chair Jacqueline Alger.......................... Member Harriet Diss................................... Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Sally Evert...................................... Member Peggy Gardner............................. Member Glenda Gillespie........................... Member George Holthus............................ Member

Dale Knudson............................... Member Sharon Knudson.......................... Member Karen Koopmans......................... 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 825-3711 ext 120 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

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 Telephone Reservations Mon., Wed., Fri.,. 8-9 AM....... 825-3711 ext 128 No reservations made more than two months in advance.

Community Services............... 10 AM-Noon Consumer Referral........... 825-3711 ext 137

Mon.-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-6 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..............................................................11 AM-2 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City....... 825-3711 ext 130 Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................. 9 AM-4 PM Sat. ................................................................................. 9 AM -12:30 PM

Library...........................825-3711 ext 200 Mon.-Fri..................................................................... 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon

Posse......................449-0014 or 449-7970 Pro Shop....... 825-3711 ext 139 or 825-3110 Mon......................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM Tue., Wed., and Thu., ............................................................. 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat., Sun. ................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range Sun. and Wed. ............................................... 7 AM-3 PM Driving Range All other days.................................................. 7 AM-5 PM Golf Course Ranger...................................................................904-9336

Social Hall...................... 825-3711 ext 124 Mon.-Fri................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 9 AM-6 PM

Sports Complex............... 825-3711 ext 135 Facilities

Daily...................................................................................... 5 AM-10 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 5 AM-9 PM

Pool

Mon.-Sat............................................................................. 5 AM-9:30 PM Sun..................................................................................... 5 AM-8:30 PM Children’s Hours.....................................................................11 AM-1 PM

Vistoso Center............................. 825-3711

After-hours Emergencies: 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 at 825-1161.

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 Debra Arrett about the activities and items discussed by the BOD is available by Listserv. To sign up, go to www.suncity-vistoso. com, hold your mouse over News and Information, 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.

How do we finance our operations?

by Ruth Gitzendanner

Each year Sun City Vistoso Community Association Inc. has a budget approved by the Board at their April meeting. Management begins in December to put together their request for the funds needed for the next year’s operations. Each department head submits requests to the General Manager, who together with the Controller, translate all of this information into a draft budget that is discussed in meetings with the Finance & Budget Committee. Items are added, deleted and funds reallocated until Management, together with the Finance & Budget Committee, comes up with a budget that is presented to the Board of Directors at its April Study Session. At the Study Session, the Board carefully reviews the budget and makes any changes it feels are necessary. The budget is then approved by the Board at the April Board Meeting. The Budget becomes the basis for our annual dues that provide the funds to keep our Association running for the next year (July 1 to June 30) and sets aside funds for updates to our Association assets.

It is the Board’s responsibility to assure there are adequate funds available to provide the services to protect, preserve and enhance the facilities and activities that the residents of our community expect. If you are interested in what will be in the budget for next year, you are welcome at the Study Session on April 14 when it will be discussed by the Board.

We expect that this year’s budget will show no increase in homeowner dues.

Coffee and Conversation with the General Manager and a Board Member Friday, April 15, 9 AM, Social Hall/Hopi Wednesday, April 27, 9 AM, Social Hall/Hopi An Informal Exchange of Information Sun City Vistoso Tipster, April 2011

Bob Mariani, General Manager The Year In Review

by Bob Mariani

By the time you read this article the Board election will have taken place. As the newlyelected Board Members will be preparing to serve the community. With this change in our policy makers for Sun City Vistoso, it seemed like a very appropriate time to look back and review some of what has transpired over the past year.

The most visible accomplishments every year are those building projects that take place. Therefore, I thought this area might be the most appropriate in which to begin a review. Because so many projects were completed in recent years, the need lessened and most of the work completed this year was focused on projects that had been underway; the Projection Room, Golf Maintenance equipment cover, Desert Oasis tennis court reconstruction, Catalina Vista Landscape Project and replacement of a number of air conditioning units in the Social Hall. Additionally, pickle ball lights were installed and the first phase of the Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

Landscape Project was completed. With little exception these projects were finished on time, within budget and are proving to be assets to the community.

While not a physical project, the process that has taken place over the last year to carry out the Long Range Plan should be recognized as a great accomplishment of the past Board. It has taken an enormous amount of time, energy and talent to transform the Long Range Planning Committee recommendations into organized Board Initiatives and from there to assign these Initiatives to committees and staff that in turn have completed in depth evaluations and in many cases affected processes to transform the initiatives into actions. It can’t be expected that unanimous agreement on the end result of the initiatives will be reached. However, a long range plan that recognizes the importance of people and a process that best assures the plan has continuity are important to every successful organization. SCV is very fortunate to have such a plan, fantastic people to manage and use the plan and a process for the plan to continue.

In addition to the projects that were completed and the long range plan that was implemented, there were numerous accomplishments throughout the past year that include, but are not limited to, cost savings in areas such as workers’ compensation and medical insurance; continued and improved government relationships; approval of a cell site lease that provides additional revenue; improvements to communications through surveys, additional Listservs and an enhanced online Tipster; improved marketing that has increased Café revenues and public golf revenues; naming the golf course The Views Golf Club; and approving a governing document amendment that makes estate sales possible.

The Board, committees, staff and many other very active Association Members should take great pride in yet another year of considerable accomplishments that have and will make a wonderful community that much better.

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HOT Spot Help Out Today!

The HOT Spot is for the purpose of listing help-wanted ads for various Association and Association Committee tasks.

Crystal Reports Expertise Needed: If you have expertise in Crystal Reports or would like to take time to assist staff in developing Crystal Reports, please contact Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncity-vistoso.com.

Neighborhood Pride Needs Your Help: Do you take pride in living in our beautiful community? Do you have about four hours a month to devote to serving on the committee? If you are interested and would like to join us, or if you have any questions, call Tempe Johnson 825-6994.

Hero Among Us 2011

Together with his active spouse Janice, Bob Cratty has lived in Sun City Vistoso some nineteen years.

He is this year’s “Hero Among Us,” having been selected from a field of ten well-qualified nominees by the Board of Directors at its March meeting.

Bob has a long history of significant participation and service, not only within Sun Robert Cratty City but in our wider community as well. Among other social and interest club activities, he is a long time member of the Hiking Club and is currently also a member of three bridge clubs and the Astronomy Club He has served on the Architectural Review Committee, the Finance and Budget Committee and currently on the Foundation Board. He was a member of the ad hoc committee to recruit and select a new General Manager a couple of years ago.

However, it is Bob’s activities in astronomy and wildlife that have caught our attention over the past couple of years.

He played a significant part in the wildlife photography survey that was conducted to support the project of establishing three protected wildlife crossings on Highway 77 (Oracle Road) and thereby to help maintain the natural qualities of our desert wild life.

Even more impressively, however, Bob Cratty and some of his Astronomy Club colleagues are improving the quality of grade school science education in our wider community with the development of a remarkably successful cooperative program for introducing students at Coronado School to science studies through the wonders of astronomy.

To further encourage interested students in pursuit of this interest, they have initiated providing them with basic telescopes. Thus far, Bob and his three colleagues, Harland Goertz, Sharon Hertle and Dave Thompson, have obtained some 200 telescopes for the students at Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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Coronado school. (There is a great deal more to this story than we have room for here.)

Thank you, Bob Cratty, for the large part you’ve played in these wonderful endeavors over the years.

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

ARC Architectural Review Chair Lee Vander Ark 722-9374 Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui 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.

Fiscal year aluminum can receipts reported in March were $2,439; aluminum recycled to date 4,043 lbs.

The months of March and April are busy for the Loan Room due to visitors from colder areas taking advantage of our warm spring. The Loan Room offers beds, tables and chairs, and many children’s items in addition to the medical equipment our residents sometimes need temporarily.

Please visit us at the end of the Cart Barn on Tuesdays and Thursdays or call our reservation line on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The telephone number and times of operation are on the inside front cover of the Tipster. Items are loaned (no charge) to residents of Sun City Vistoso, so be sure to bring your membership card when you come to pick up equipment.

Consumer Referral Chair Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725 Desk Phone: 825-3711 ext 137 Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, Social Hall

Here’s how to connect to the online copy of our list of vendors: 1. On the Sun City Vistoso home page under the Resi dent’s drop down menu, choose Community Op erations, then 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 Update Account and log in.

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

Election Committee

Ballots were tallied Tuesday, March 22. The newly elected Directors are: Dick Brammell and Robert Hefner, both three year terms and Janice Strassburg for a one year term.

The governing document question was approved.

Finance and Budget Chair Leslie Platt 818-1963 bplatt38@comcast.net Third Monday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

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Gift Shop Barbara Farr 818-2105 and Sharon Henderson 825-0722 Shop: 825-3711 ext 130 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM, Saturday 9 AM-12:30 PM Meeting: Second Wednesday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui www.vistosogiftshop.com

The April Artist of the Month window is shared by Lori Nalewicki and Jerry Hrdy. Many of the Tipster readers are familiar with Lori’s work in pottery and copper jewelry. She now has added a couple of new items to her collection. One is not only beautiful but something you will not see everyday: jewelry made with rattlesnake bones. She also has mirrors made with handmade clay tiles. You won’t want to miss seeing Lori’s work.

Jerry’s specialty is sterling silver jewelry. In addition to his beautifully designed pendants, earrings and bracelets, his line of crosses will be featured. The crosses include solid sterling silver and sterling silver inlaid with turquoise or coral. Come on down to the Gift Shop’s center front window to see Lori’s and Jerry’s great work.

Refer to the For Your Information section of this Tipster for information regarding late registration for the October 1, Arts and Crafts Festival 2011.

Green Energy Committee Committee Chair Don Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net First and Third Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Ed Kennedy presenting at the February 23rd Rooftop Solar Electric Seminar.

The Green/Energy Committee invites anyone interested to participate in helping Sun City Vistoso homeowners learn about energy, water and other conservation subjects.

Our topic this month is Ventilating Fans. The Green/ Energy Committee has recently revised its recommendations on home ventilation.

As a quick preview, you will find that attic fans have some drawbacks and probably are not a good investment. However, whole house fans, if properly installed, can provide morning and evening comfort during summer months and save on air conditioning costs.

Sun City Vistoso Tipster, April 2011

For more information see: http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/residents/Committees/Committeepdf/ Green%20Energy/HomeVentilationFans_Revised_1_11.pdf Government Affairs Chair Judy Hale 395-5866 Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

During this last month we have had some very informative and well attended presentations. The Government Affairs Committee tries hard to bring new topics of interest to the residents. If you have ideas that you would like brought to our community, please call us.

Our meetings are open to all; feel free to stop by on the second Wednesday at 1 PM. As always, we ask that you consider joining. It’s an exciting Committee to belong to.

Remember, Saturday, April 2, Oro Valley Council member Barry Gillaspie will be here at 10 AM, Social Hall/Navajo. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.

Image Committee Lauren Thompson 306-9750

The Image Committee is on recess until next fall.

Landscape Tut Tustison 825-9431 Third Wednesday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Rancho Vistoso Landscape Update Project

Our Landscaped Common Area Subcommittee developed a landscape design plan for the portion of Rancho Vistoso from the Big Wash bridge up to the Del Webb intersection last spring.

In March the implementation of that plan continued. Our Common Area MainFrom left to right: Karen Jonaitis, Judy Lynch and tenance crew inSusanne Clark place blue flags indicating the stalled new irrigalocation for beavertail prickly pear along Rancho tion.

They also Vistoso. Photo by Jim Hobart. removed plants and decorative rock. The volunteers making up our Subcommittee flagged plants for removal. Then they staked the location for approximately 650 new and transplanted plants. Existing boulders were rescued from less visible locations and placed nearer the walkway and at the corner to complement the new plantings.

Our Board-approved objective for our landscape is: Move toward a lower maintenance landscape that is more aesthetically compatible with the natural desert around us and enhances property values. Accordingly, you will find the plants in arrangements to suggest the natural desert. There are drifts of plants with gaps between the drifts rather than equally-spaced plants in geometric arrangements.

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Sun City Vistoso Community SUN CITY 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 Contingency 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

8 Months 2010-11

February 2011

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

234,903 13,995 123,952 25,783 61,235 1,675 12,967 474,510

$ 2,929,228 $ 93,129 $ 744,417 $ 237,819 $ 356,593 $ 17,291 $ 80,563 $ 4,459,040

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,929,228 99,520 766,158 174,051 323,600 15,200 50,553 4,358,310

$ $ $ $ $

(23,106) 451,404

$ (950,000) $ (100,000) $ (33,466) $ (135,718) $ 3,239,856

$ $ $ $ $

(950,000) (100,000) (26,300) (99,520) 3,182,490

$ $ $ $ $ $

200,833 28,972 41,852 10,555 89,741 371,953

$ 1,655,829 177,984 $ $ 506,648 $ 80,494 $ 710,307 $ 3,131,262

$ $ $ $ $ $

1,693,270 166,322 536,945 89,275 742,030 3,227,842

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79,451

108,594

$

$

(45,352)

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 8 months of the 2010-11 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 2010-11 fiscal year in the Library located at the Vistoso Center.

As always please give me a call at 825-3711 ext 126 with any questions you may have.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, the Finance-Budget Committee will meet Monday, April 18, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

Patrick Boulton, Controller Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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Marketing and Publicity Tut Tustison 825-9431 Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

The purpose of the Marketing Committee has not been very well established in the minds of many of our residents. To help clarify our objectives, this article reviews the directives from the Board of Directors to the Marketing Committee and the Marketing Staff. The directives cover three different and distinct aspects of our community and require different marketing plans: 1. Make active adults in the U.S. and Canada aware of the multitude of advantages and opportunities our community offers. The goal: increase interest in living in SCV, thereby raising home values for everyone in our community.

2. Inform Tucson area golfers what a great golf course we have that is now available for limited public play and for outside memberships. The goal: attract an increased number of annual members who are not residents, and increase the number of non-res idents who want to play our course on a daily basis.

3. Make outsiders aware that our fine Café is open to the public. The goal: increase utilization of the Café, resulting in higher income and more operat ing efficiency.

Name Change Committee Chair Jon Olson 818-3705 First and Third Thursdays, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Yavapai namechange@gmail.com

There will be one meeting of the Name Change Committee April 28, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima. We will recap what has been accomplished this year and what our work plan over the summer will consist of. The committee will not meet again until October 2011. At that time we will report on the results of our summer efforts to gather input about our name from retiree populations in the six states most populous in Sun City Vistoso. Our goal is to report our recommendation to the Board in November. Currently the committee is finishing up a series of focus groups with residents of Sun City Vistoso. We will share the outcome of these meetings at the April meeting. To all of you who have responded to our flyer questionnaire and online, we appreciate very much your comments and ideas. We wish to thank the realtors who participated in question and answer sessions as well as members of the Town of Oro Valley’s council, staff and leadership. Their comments were most helpful. A more complete summary will appear in our May article.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Yea - Spring Is Here!

Spring is in the air and weeds are popping up everywhere! Watch for weeds and remove them while they are small. We would like to remind residents that it’s time to make sure those empty pots in front yards are filled with living plants, cactus, or flowers. Trim any trees or shrubs which overhang sidewalks or streets and block visibility of your house numbers or stop signs at corners. Remember, no artifacts of any kind are allowed in front or street-facing side yards, no matter how cute they may be.

Winter residents should have someone maintain their yards during the summer months so the home looks cared for while they are away. It is important to have our community look nice, even if some of us are gone for part of the year. Be sure to notify the Administration of your summer address in case they need to reach you. Thank you for continuing to take pride by keeping yards neat and attractive throughout the year.

Posse Chair Del Balston 825-9681, Vice-Chair George Smith 818-1097 Meetings: First Tuesday, 3 PM, Social Hall/Hopi http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/committees/posse/

Posse Recognition Party, April 6, 11 AM Auditorium. (see our website). Only Posse members! Members who did Posse duty five or more times last year will be awarded certificates from the Oro Valley Police Department Chief Daniel Sharp. The auditorium will be sectioned by Squads with the Leaders seated at tables in front. Posse Officers, Sun City Vistoso Board Of Directors, Oro Valley Police Department and Oro Valley officials will be seated in the front of the Auditorium. We will sell tickets at the entrance for a lottery drawing for a cash award. A few speeches but lots of refreshments! Wear your Posse cap or membership card to gain entrance.

Service Anniversaries

15 years - Jerry Holder 10 years - Duane Walstead 5 years - Kathy Fox, Pat and Elaine Woods Posse $20 Weekly Drawing for Service

2/14/2011 George and Elizabeth Daniels 2/22/2011 Ralph and Marian Horsley 3/01/2011 Jim Mueller and Laurel Westrom 3/08/2011 Terry and Ruth McFadden Properties

Thursday, April 28, 2-4 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

Chair Robert Hefner 825-4825 Third Thursday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Farewell Reception for Patrick Boulton There will be a come and go reception for our controller of the past 23 years, Patrick Boulton. Patrick is one of the three remaining employees who have been with Sun City Vistoso from the beginning. This is an opportunity for the community to drop by and wish Patrick well as he heads into retirement.

Sun City Vistoso Tipster, April 2011

Realty Committee Chair Allan Jakosa 609-6368

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Clarification of the Posse, Neighborhood Watch and Neighborhood Pride: The Posse is a volunteer Neighborhood Patrol dedicated to the safety and protection of the residents and their property in our community in Oro Valley. Our goal is to provide two Posse members, in each of our two vehicles, on two shifts, 361 days a year. (We take off for Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Eve and Day. The Oro Valley Police Department adds additional patrols on those days). This means that we must cover 2,888 patrol shifts each year. The Posse works with the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) in a “Partnership of Prevention” to ensure the safety and security in Sun City Vistoso. OVPD representatives attend each monthly Posse Board meeting, providing valuable information on how the Posse can better patrol our neighborhood. The OVPD provides backup and support for each Posse shift. Posse members on Neighborhood Patrols identify situations that require investigation, but are not empowered or expected to act as law enforcement officers. In fact, Posse members are asked to remain in their vehicle and dial 911 to call an OVPD squad whenever they see something suspicious or need assistance.

A Neighborhood Watch enhances but does not replace the Posse. The OVPD sponsored program is the combination of concerned residents and law enforcement working together to reduce residential burglaries and other crimes. It consists of a cohesive body of concerned citizens addressing issues that affect their neighborhood. The Oro Valley Police Department has a Crime Prevention Officer who organizes, trains and provides valuable information to the members of the neighborhoods in order to reduce and prevent crime.

Neighborhood Watch provides participating community members a direct liaison with the Oro Valley Police Department.

The Neighborhood Pride is an all volunteer SCV committee whose mission, approved by the Board of Directors, is to promote compliance with the governing documents of individual homeowners and selected common areas, in order to maintain property and esthetic values. In support of this mission, committee members, on a rotational basis, regularly tour assigned sections of the community to identify lots which appear to be out of compliance. After agreement by four (4) members of the committee, violations are reported to the Community Services Coordinator whose office sends out letters notifying homeowners of what needs to be corrected.

Sports Complex Committee Chair Bob Carlson 825-4867 First and third Fridays, 1:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

The Sports Complex Committee made it’s report to the SCV Board on Thursday evening, March 10. It was followed by a Question and Answer session with the Board and later with the residents.

The report can be viewed online by going to: http:// suncity-vistoso.com/residents/Committees/Committeepdf/Sports%20Complex%20Committee/ Sports_Complex_0311_report.pdf.

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Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)

SPC completed its first year of operation. The committee is reviewing its work for the year, including work to be done. Our major accomplishments include the Strategic Planning Process Map, and our work introducing and facilitating the planning process with committees assigned Strategic Initiatives (long range plans). The SPC encourages residents of SCV to review the process map and updated status reports of the Strategic Initiatives located in the Hospitality Room of the Vistoso Center.

With all the Strategic Initiatives either completed or close to completion, there are unanswered questions and rumors regarding the outcomes of some Strategic Initiatives. The SPC recommended a FAQ (frequently asked questions) page be added to the SCV website.

To access the new FAQ feature, log on to SunCity-Vistoso.com and click on the News & Information section, and then FAQ. You can review existing Questions & Answers or submit your own questions. Communications with SCV stakeholders is a vital part of the planning process.

Tipster Editorial Chair Tom Polley 818-9073 Anticipated Tipster delivery of the May issue is Friday, April 29.

Tipster Editorial meeting Thursday, April 14, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui.

Sun City Vistoso Café News

Specials for the month are listed just before the Coming Events section under Café Specials. Come join us.

Every month we have a drawing from our completed SCV Café comment cards. Five cards will be drawn each month and the The Cafe’s special Strawberry Spinach winners will receive a free Blue Cheese salad. breakfast or lunch. The individuals drawn from February SCV Café Comment cards are: Virginia Phillips, Logan Gaylor, J. Ortman, Deane McGloin and Kay Boorsma. Congratulations and bon appetit!

Robin Coulter, Admin. Comm. Director The Rumor Stops Here - FAQ

Snopes is a website whose purpose is to dispel rumors. Their website states they are, “the definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors and misinformation.” You can search for a topic and find the truth on the topic.

In our community, as we interact with each other, sometimes there are topics that surface where we’re not sure if the information we’re hearing is accurate.

The Strategic Planning Committee and staff have developed a web page, FAQ, which is a place residents can go to find the facts on a topic.

To find this page go to our website, www.suncityvistoso.com, select NEWS & INFORMATION and then select FAQ. At the time of writing this article, there was April 2011, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

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only one topic, but as topics are presented to the Association, more will be added.

If you would like to have a topic addressed by FAQ fill out the form on the web page. If you have a conversation where you’re not sure about the facts, you can always call your Board members, committee chairs or staff or you can check the FAQ page.

Pam Sarpalius, Programs/Facilities Director A New Association Event

Many have requested a social, cocktaillike, community party. What better time to achieve this than early spring. Join us on Saturday, May 7 for our “Adios Winter Fiesta” from 3-5 PM in the Auditorium and patio area.

See Coming Events section for full details. We hope that this can become a yearly event. Your attendance will determine that. Come join the fun.

February Housing Resale Information Resales

For the Month

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2011

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2010

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Total sold in 2010 - 106

New Resident Coffee Wednesday, April 13, 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, April 11

summer. See you in the fall.

Some interesting fiction reading available in the library: I. The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown; three troubled sisters come together to deal with their current day issues as they relate to their relationships with their parents and each other.

II. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain; set in Paris, Ernest Hemingway’s first wife, Hadley, narrates this story about their life together.

Non-fiction: 1. Townie by Andre Dubus; a memoir exploring the author’s attachment to violence and his relationship to his famous father.

2. Cooking in Other Women’s Kitchens: Domestic Workers in the South 1860-1960 by Rebecca Sharpless; the true story depicted in Kathryn Stockett’s novel, Help, which brought about a lawsuit by Ms. Sharpless claiming to be one of the characters in Ms. Stockett’s novel.

3. A Widow’s Story by Joyce Carol Oates; deals with her struggle to understand a life without her husband (she remarried shortly after his death).

Friends of the Library

The response to the Home Tour in February exceeded our wildest expectations! We quickly realized that we needed to limit the number of tickets sold in consideration of the owners of the open houses and their neighbors so they were not overloaded with people and parked vehicles. Unfortunately, as a result we had to turn away a large number of residents who were eager to buy tickets. Given the response, we will explore the option of organizing another such tour in 2013. A special thank you to those residents who made this possible by so generously opening their wonderful homes for us to enjoy and to learn about remodeling opportunities. Our thanks to Carol Guibert, who masterminded the event, Carol Wittels, the library volunteers, friends of the owners who worked as monitors, and residents who bought tickets making this event such an enjoyable fund-raiser for the library.

Welcome New Neighbors Unit# Name From 1 Lewis and Marsha Hartz Greenville, ME 5 Arnold and Diane Baker Woodbury, MN 7 Rolf and Barbara Sigford Cealdale, Co 7 Lucia Vannoy Oro Valley, AZ 7 Alfred and Eleanor Anderson Pleasant Hill, MO 1 Robert and Ursula Ford Baldwin, NY 12 James and Ruth Barwick Oro Valley, AZ 12 Larry Dyson San Jose, CA 15 Carol Vandaveer Tucson, AZ

to 825-3711, ext. 120

Tipster Flyer Collation

Library

When packing to depart for the summer months, please look around your home and return any items belonging to the library. Have a safe trip and great Sun City Vistoso Tipster, April 2011

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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Recreation and Fitness, Lonnie Davis Do I Need to Shower Before Going Into The Pool?

SCVCAI rules are that all swimmers should shower before entering the pool. After putting on sun-tan lotion, you are required to shower before entering pool.

Going from the spa to the pool, it is always a good idea to shower. Each of us has a responsibility to follow good public health practices. By following the rules, it is also possible to lower the amount of chemicals needed to maintain water quality standards, leading to a healthier and more pleasurable swimming experience.

Aerobic activities like running, biking and swimming strengthen your heart and increase your endurance.

Strength training like weight lifting or resistance training builds muscle and bone mass, improves balance and prevents falls. It’s one of the best counters to frailty in old age.

Flexibility exercises like stretching and yoga help prevent injury, enhance range of motion, reduce stiffness, and limit aches and pains.

At first, just focus on getting any kind of exercise, whatever it may be. As exercising becomes your habit, try adding variety. If you keep at it, the benefits of exercise will begin to pay off.

Association-Sponsored Fitness: Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Administration Office, $10/10 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, Sports Complex Pool.

Zumba: Thursday, 5:15 PM, Auditorium.

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

Sports Complex and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation, page 2 of this Tipster.

Tuesday, April 12, the Sports Complex pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment.

It will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, April 13, 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 Sports Complex: Thursday, April 7, 1 PM, an orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held. Space is limited, so stop in and sign up.

See Lonnie Davis or call 825-3711 ext 136.

Reminder...

Association’s summer hours will go into effect for facility buildings starting April 1.

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Golf Kim Griggs, Head Golf Professional

April marks my three-year anniversary as Head Golf Professional at SCV, now The Views Golf Club. I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoy my position and the people of Sun City Vistoso. I look forward to many years serving the golfing needs of the community.

Easter Sunday, April 24, the Pro Shop will close at 3 PM. Due to a scheduling conflict, the annual Pro-Member Tournament will be held Monday, April 25 with a 1 PM shotgun start. The format is Two Best Balls (net) of the foursome. The cost will be $40 pp for annual pass holders and $50 pp for all others. This price includes a delicious hot buffet dinner in the Café and prizes, following play. A cash bar will be available. Please sign up in the Pro Shop by Monday, April 18.

The Pro Shop requests private carts NOT be parked facing east, along the curb overlooking the putting green and the practice range in the golf cart parking lot. This is the staging area only for club carts to be used in the day’s events. Also, be courteous to other players and do not park your golf carts parallel to the range machine or the water fountain. This blocks access to cart parking, the course and practice facilities. Please park in the designated areas only.

We have all noticed an increase in the number of cigarette butts on the course and in the parking lots. Please deposit these in your own ashtrays or the receptacles provided. Your efforts will go far in maintaining the beauty of The Views Golf Club.

Michael Kropf, Superintendent

April is the time of year the golf course begins the transition from the overseeded winter ryegrass to the underlying Bermuda grass. This would be a good time to review some of the changes that were implemented during and after this winter’s overseed. The whole goal was to minimize the impact on the Bermuda grass to improve golf course conditions in April and early summer.

The biggest change was that the seed rate was reduced in the fairways to reduce the competition between the two grasses. With less competition, the underlying Bermuda grass has better access to sunlight, moisture, and nutrients over the winter months. Fairway conditions are very acceptable this year, so the reduced rate of seed did not impact playability from a golfer’s standpoint. So now that it is April, the Bermuda grass will start to come out of dormancy and the fairways should really start to become greener and thicker as the weather gets warmer.

This year the ryegrass will be chemically eliminated over a longer period of time. Instead of spraying the chemical in one or two applications it will be sprayed weekly for an entire month. This should reduce the negative impact of the fairways being brown and dead. The fairway aerification is going to be moved back from May

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to June to give the Bermuda grass a better chance to recover when the weather is hot.

Overall, the golf course should have good playing conditions all year long, and not just the winter and late summer months.

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

The golf course should be greening up about now, and it is one of the nicest times of the year to play. The Golf Advisory Committee continues to thank Mike Kropf for the wonderful job he is doing as our Golf Course Superintendent. The course continues to be one of the best in Tucson, with the exception of the bunkers, and we are addressing that issue this month. A beautiful course adds value to all our homes here in Sun City Vistoso, especially a course as outstanding as ours.

Michael is one of the reasons we have the course in such beautiful shape, even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. We also want to thank the 9-Hole Men’s Club who come out every Monday morning and repair divots in the fairways.

Men’s 18-Hole Golf Club Pres. Jerry Rickard 825-7175 Membership Dick Boss 638-6644 Play: Wednesdays

March was a very busy month for the membership. A Bash BBQ/Veggie Burger lunch prepared by Ron Roberts was held following our March 9 golf outing. Our Annual Meeting was held immediately after the Kim Griggs, Haed Gofl Professional accepts a $500 Bash. During the check from Bob Farmer, Secratary of the SCV Men’s Annual Meeting 18-Hole Golf Club as a donation towards a new winners of the public address system for the Pro Shop.

Governors Cup received their plaques. Also, recent Board Election results were announced. Congratulations to elected members Dick Boss, David Heaps, Mike Grzywa and Doug Kimble. The Club Championship, a three-day event with three flights,a Championship Flight (blue tees) White tees and Gold tees, was held March 16, 19 and 23. The month ended with the much anticipated “The View Cup” (patterned after the FedEx Cup), held with much fanfare March 30. The Member/Guest Tournament will be held Wednesday-Thursday, April 13-14.

As of early March, 45 teams had signed up. Congratulations to Don Chafey for his Hole-In-One February 4.

Join The Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch...

Keep our neighborhood safe. Join the Posse.

Call Del 825-9681 or George 818-1097 today!

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

Our 9-Hole club plays every Thursday morning with an 8 AM start time. Please arrive and check in at least one half-hour prior. The Pro Shop Staff needs this time to confirm all sign-ups are present and/or to adjust the pairings. Thursday morning play continues throughout May and through the summer.

April is the month for our club’s Annual 9-Hole Tournament, the highlight and climax of our 2010/2011 season. Play dates are Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, with tournament awards and a Burger Bash on the April 28.

Our club now has a membership of 76 players and is still growing. We are guys who keep score of both our golf strokes and our club friends. We have burger bashes, tournaments and other social events that add to our camaraderie.

If you’d like to join us, call Jack Saatkamp.

Sun City Vistoso Women’s Golf Club Pres. Maryellen Haddock 825-1058 Membership Sue Pearsey 818-9777 Play: Tuesdays

It is hard to believe, but our season is rapidly coming to an end. President’s Cup is completed and congratulations go to our winner, Betty Bittle, and runner-up, Rita Quin. The Club Championship is well underway and there is only one chance left to qualify for Ace of Aces, but you do have several chances left to better your Ringers scores and bring down your handicaps.

Elections for new officers will be held at the general meeting on Tuesday, April 5. Those who have agreed to run are: Pres., Mary Ellen Tovatt; VP, Payton Davies; Sec., Kay Swain; Treas., Joyce Friedericy; Handicap Chairman, Betty Bittle. Thanks to the Nominating Committee for their hard work in securing a slate. If you did not volunteer, but are interested in running for the Board, nominations will be taken from the floor at the meeting.

The weather is finally cooperating, so those 8 AM shotguns are not quite so cold. Don’t forget to sign up and come enjoy the good weather and the great company.

Lady 9ers Pres. Jan Dunbar 818-9027 Membership Linda Miller 818-2716 Play: Thursdays

We had a very busy March with lots of events. A Pizza Party was held for the groundskeepers from our golf course. The Guys and Dolls Tournament on March 10 was hosted by our Lady 9ers League. We all enjoyed playing with the Men’s 9ers League. Our Invitational on March 24 was a huge success. Other clubs joined us in playing and a wonderful lunch was served in the Auditorium. Prizes were awarded. Ruth Bonfiglio, who was in charge of the event this year, has done a tremendous job. We will be starting our qualifying rounds this month for the State Medallion and Club Championship on April 7-28. Anyone wishing to join us, please call Linda Miller.

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A Page Out Of The Sun City Vistoso ScrapbooK SCV hosts the Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, February 25

Photos by Steve Taillie

Sun City Vistoso Live Entertainment

Daniel Tekunoff plays classical guitar for SCV audience. Photo by Jim Hobart.

Sun City Vistoso Rare February Snow!

Maria Gondosch snapped this shot of The Views Golf Club’s Hole #7. Sun City Vistoso received a rare dusting of snow on February 27, lasting only a few hours.

A Cooper’s Hawk was zeroing in on his next meal from a Sun City Vistoso home This lounging bobcat was captured on film by Sharon Redasky. roof top. Photo by Fred Krohn.

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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, Vistoso Center/Apache Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group Diane Dail 551-0388 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis

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

Civic Association The Civic Association of Sun City Vistoso Inc. (CASCVI) 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 nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted. You must be a SCVCAI homeowner.

Emerge!

Co-Pres. Coralyn Hoaglund 825-6801 and Diane Smith 825-2803 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Our luncheon/fund-raiser on March 18 was a big success with a capacity crowd in attendance. We want to thank everyone who attended for supporting Emerge!, as well as our members for their invaluable help.

Instead of a regular meeting on April 12, we will have a salad luncheon Tuesday, April 5, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo for our members. Please call Diane Smith and let her know what you will bring if you haven’t already done so.

Items needed this month are diapers, children’s new underwear and socks. The crisis line at Emerge! to report domestic abuse is: 888-428-0101.

Social Hall/Kachina Lounge

Coffee Bar Season Ended:

Wednesday March 31

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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. Li Chase 825-6764

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

The Foundation will be hosting our annual Shred-It event Saturday, April 23, 9-11 AM, Social Hall parking lot. Please bring only sensitive personal documents.

We will not shred business documents or personal documents that should be recycled.

There is a possibility that the Foundation will partner with the Oro Valley Police Department to make it possible to dispose of unused or out of date medicines.

Stay tuned for details.

Your tax free donations to the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation 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-Noon, Catalina Vista/Pima Exercise every Monday and Thursday 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

We will have a round table discussion about what is working in your lives to help make your Parkinson’s symptoms better; speaker to be announced later. Caregivers and people with Parkinson’s are invited.

Come and get involved. The Sun City Vistoso Parkinson’s Support Group was invited to visit the Research Lab at the UofA last month. They scheduled a special tour of the facility to show what is going on in the field of gene therapy among other things.

Just a reminder: the twice-weekly Parkinson’s exercise groups are still meeting. See Workshops and Classes section for details. Now is a great time to come to the classes and get started with individualized exercises.

Ray Jerkins is great at getting people started, no matter what their level of exercise is at the time.

Vistoso Helpful Hands

Members: We need someone to prepare our schedule of pager carriers for the month. It involves contacting a list of previously committed volunteers to ensure pager coverage for the upcoming months. There is telephone & distribution time and the actual preparation of a calendar which is computerized, but can be done manually. Training will be provided. If you can help, please call Barbara McNeill, 825-0677.

Clients: To get VHH help, dial 410-9498. When you hear the beep, enter your phone number, then hit the # sign and hang up. We will call you back. If you are interested in a tour and lunch at local Independent and Assisted Living facilities, please let Barbara McNeill know.

New volunteers are always needed. Fill out an application at the Administrative office with Norma Meyers and you will be contacted. Training is available.

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Coming Events Items included in this section are sponsored by the Association and are open to all residents.

Special Events for Clubs See Club article for full details.

Café Specials Coupons may not be used for special dinners.

The Café Special Dinners for The Month of April Sundays, April, 3, and April, 17, 3-6 PM Sunday Night Madness

Enjoy a limited menu, soup and drink specials.

Friday, April 15, 5 PM or 6:30 PM Fish Feast, $9.95 fried or $10.95 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 needed. An 18% gratuity will be added to your dinner bill.

Monday, April 18, 3-6 PM Monday Night Madness

Come join the Café for a limited menu, soup of the day and drink specials.

Wednesday, April 20, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Pasta Night, $7.95

Theatrical Club, The Best of Times Is Now, Fri.-Sat., Apr. 1-2, 7 PM, Auditorium Mexican Train Dominoes, Spring Pot Luck, Sat., April 9, 5 PM, Catalina Vista Sun City Vistoso Singles dinner, Thu., Apr. 14, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Dinner ‘n Show, Into The Woods, Thu., April 14, AZ Rep. Theatre, UofA Vistoso Villanellas, Tulip Time Dance, Fri., Apr. 15, 5:30 PM, Auditorium Garden Club, Garden Tours, Sat., Apr. 16, 9 AM, six SCV homes Natural Health and Wellness, Conscious Aging, Wed., Apr. 20, 3 PM, Catalina Vista Dinner ‘n Show, Burn The Floor, Wed., April 20, Nederland, TCC Sun City Singles Happy Hour, Fri., Apr. 29, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Rock ‘N Roll Club, At The Hop Dance, Sat., May 14, 7 PM, Auditorium Saturday April 2 and Monday April 18, 8-10 AM Invasives Volunteer Group, CAM Bldg.

The Landscape Committee is calling for volunteers to help eradicate invasive plants such as Buffelgrass and Desert Broom in Sun City Vistoso. Wear work gloves and be ready to cut or dig plants for up to two hours on the first Saturday and the third Monday of the month. Meet at the Common Areas Maintenance Bldg, 13845 N. Engle Hill Drive.

Call Donald Marier 825-4878 or email dmarier1@ comcast.net Friday, April 8, 1 PM, Auditorium Aquatic & Fitness Center Community Forum

Your choice of the following: Marinara Sauce and pasta, meatballs and pasta, hot Italian sausage and pasta or white clam sauce and linguine. The above entrees include Caesar salad and bread sticks. Dinners do not include beverages or desserts. No reservations needed.

Gratuity will not be added to your dinner bill

The Board is interested in hearing your feedback and comments on the Sports Complex Ad Hoc Committee Report. There will not be another presentation of the report. If you would like to read the report it is located on our website at http://suncity-vistoso.com/residents/Committees/Committeepdf/Sports%20Complex%20Committee/Sports_Complex_0311_report. pdf

Tuesday, April 26, 3-5 PM David’s Cooking Class, $25 pp

Sunday, April 10, 3-5 PM, $15 pp, Kiva Patio Springtime BBQ, Support A Good Cause

Space is limited to 10 students. You will learn how to prepare and cook a different meal. Meet different people and enjoy making and taking home a dinner for two.

The Café supplies all ingredients for your dinner. Menu for April’s Class: Shepard’s Pie for the main entree and dessert will be white chocolate bread pudding with a whiskey sauce. The Café is accepting reservations now for the cooking class. Come join the fun.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Casa Amigas and the Community Assistance Committee are co-sponsoring a great event to raise money for Casa de los Niños. Casa de los Niños assists more than 4,000 Tucson-area children annually.

We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, cold drinks, ice tea and cookies.

Net proceeds will go directly to Casa de los Niños.

Ticket sales times and information will be in a flyer inserted in this month’s Tipster. Don’t miss out; sales will be limited to 300 tickets.

Wednesday, April 27, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Soup and Salad Dinner, $5.95

Soups include: Creamy Tomato Basil, Chicken and Rice, Gazpacho. Tossed green salad and bread sticks.

Dinners do not include beverages or dessert.

No reservations needed. Gratuity will not be added to your bill.

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Monday, April 11, 9 AM - 12:30 PM, Gift Shop Monday Madness

Don’t miss the bargains that will be lined up on the madness tables in front of the Gift Shop. It is like a fun

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treasure hunt. You never know what marked down treasure you will find. See you there.

Tuesday, April 12, 10 AM , Social Hall/ Navajo Tucson Museum of Art Outreach Program

Our final program of the season features Fritz Scholder, controversial artist, principal figure of “New Indian Art” and self-proclaimed “non-Indian Indian”. Docent Penny David will be here again to tell us about the man and show many images of his extensive body of work.

Hope you can be with us. Refreshments as usual.

Saturday, April 16, Auditorium TSO, Percussion Ensemble, $12 pp

If you want to know what is the most requested concert from the TSO, it’s the Percussion Ensemble. If you have ever seen this ensemble you will know why. It’s not just a bunch of drummers banging on drums. You will be delighted to hear music geared for all ages. Theater seating, no food or drinks. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM.

Tickets on sale at Administration or at the door.

Friday, April 22 Wear your Easter Bonnet Day

Make a funny hat or just wear a pretty one that you have all day. Won’t it be fun to see everyone attending meetings in their bonnets. SCV Administration will also be in hats. Join in the fun.

Saturday, May 7, 3-5 PM, Auditorium Adios Winter Fiesta, $8 pp

Join us 3-5 PM in the Auditorium for a social mixer as we say good bye to our seasonal residents and welcome spring and summer to the community. This Association sponsored cocktail party is a time to just enjoy the company of fellow residents along with light Mexican hors d’oeuvres that will be served. Bring your own drinks. Come and mingle in the Auditorium and patio areas. You must present a ticket to attend this event. You will exchange your ticket for a wristband at the door that day.

Tickets on sale at Administration on April 1.

Wednesday, June 29 Diamondbacks Bus Trip, $42 pp

Enjoy the comfort of a luxury bus trip to the Diamondbacks game in Phoenix. The D-Backs will be playing the Cleveland Indians. The bus will leave from behind the Vistoso Center at 9:45 AM and will depart the stadium a half-hour after the game. Only 52 tickets will be sold.

Remember, weather is no problem since the stadium is covered and air conditioned.

Tickets on sale at Administration starting on May 30.

Monday, May 2 Pro Shop & Catalina Vista Parking Lot Sealed

Workshops

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Classes

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes

The next class is Monday, April 11, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache. Please keep in mind that you could save a life, or someone could save your life by taking this class. Classes are held the second Monday of each month, except summer. Class size is limited, so sign up early. Call Gordy, 818-0441.

Enjoying Our Desert

Please join the Hiking Club’s community presentations to learn more about the desert around us.

Apr. 2, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi Apr. 9, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi

Apr 16, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi

“Meteorology 101” by Chuck George “Rocks and Structures in the Santa Catalina and Tortolita Mountains” by Elwood Brooks.

“Great Minds Think a Hike - But Where?”

by Robert W. Eschrich.

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.

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.

Tai Chi

Clinical research has proven the efficacy of Tai Chi as a preventative and rehabilitative therapeutic tool for a variety of health issues including balance, postural stability, musculoskeletal strength and flexibility, cadiorespiratory 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 individuals. Thursdays 1011:30 Dance Studio, Call Jose 297-5362 Where in the Website?

Did you know where to find the recent report by the Sports Complex Ad Hoc Committee on the website?

Did you know you can find a years worth of Association financial reports on the website? We’ll be looking at our website and digging into what’s on it and a little of what’s behind it in this one-time class. Class is being taught by Webmaster, Robin Coulter. Seating is limited to 45, so register now on the website at http://suncityvistoso.com/news/events.html or call the Administration Office at 825-3711.

There will be an alternate route for entrance and egress at the Pro Shop. Parking at Catalina Vista will have to occur on the street that day. Striping will occur early the following day and should be done early enough not to disrupt traffic.

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For Your Information 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 Tax Assistance

There are no appointments available at Vistoso Center.

Trained and experienced AARP tax counselors will provide free assistance for Federal and Arizona State tax returns Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 PM-4 PM, through April 14, Oro Valley Library, LaCañada and Naranja.

These sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please provide your 2009 return, 2010 W-2s, interest, dividend, broker and pension 1099s, Social Security 1099s, receipts and cancelled checks if itemizing deductions, and any other pertinent tax information to prepare an accurate return.

Please do not call Association staff with tax questions.

Arts & Crafts Festival 2011 Late Registration

The Gift Shop-sponsored registration for the October 1 Arts and Crafts Festival 2011 took place last month. If you missed registration and would like to be part of the Festival call Don Jovag 818-1078 or Kathy Hrdy 8254723 for registration information.

Shred-it, Social Hall Parking Lot

Saturday, April 23, 9-11AM, Sun City Vistoso Foundation sponsors the popular Shred-it program. Please no magazines, junk mail or commercial records. Bring it in paper or plastic bags or nonreturnable cardboard boxes.

SCV Fire Station Closed Until May

The Sun City Vistoso Golder Ranch Firehouse is under construction. Ironically, the Sun City Vistoso Fire House is being brought up to fire code with the installation of sprinkler systems.

Golder Ranch Chief Sue Clark expects repairs to the Sun City Vistoso house to be finished by May 1.

For general visitation, blood pressure checks, etc., residents may go to the next closest station at 12125 N. Woodburne in Rancho Vistoso, near 1st and Tangerine.

For more information call the administration at 825-9001.

The Wings of Freedom Flight Tour

Friday, April 15 to Monday, April 18 WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang Announce Unique Display at Marana Regional Airport.

Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out, $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. WWII Veterans can tour through the aircraft at no cost.

Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Marana Regional Airport northwest of Tucson, 11700 W. Avra Valley Rd., located on the ramp at the SE end of field. For reservations, flight costs and information call 800-568-8924.

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Celebrations

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Life Events

Ruth Tone received a Southern Arizona Water Color Guild’s Best-Of-Show Award which included a $500 cash award for her painting, “On the Trail to Havasupi”. Ruth also had a painting accepted in a national judged exhibition, “Arizona Aqueous.” Ruth is Ruth Tone’s award winning painting a long-time resident of Sun titled “On The Trail To Havasupi.”

City Vistoso.

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

A heartfelt thank you for your many compassionate and comforting expressions of sympathy following my husband, Paul Binney’s death February 21. Sun City Vistoso folks, you are truly amazing!

Lovingly, Ruth Binney A big thank you to all the AARP tax volunteers. The service you provide to this community is greatly appreciated!

Also thank you to Sun City Vistoso for providing the space for these wonderful volunteers to provide their service.

Bob and Leslie Esparza Many thanks to the Tennis Club for donating part of the Annual Memorial Tournament to Seniors for Kids. These monies will be well used to purchase supplies for the woodworkers and sewers who create fabulous toys for area children who don’t have many toys. Seniors for Kids thanks you and the kids would too, if they could!

Sally Evert, Seniors for Kids Gordy and I would like to thank our many wonderful friends and neighbors for their kindness, cards, food and prayers during Gordy’s recent illness.

Carol Guibert We would like to thank our friends and neighbors for the support, love, and prayers that we have received since the death of our beloved mother and wife, Dorothy Morris. During this stressful time we very much appreciate the condolences, flowers, food and concern from every one.

The Family of George Morris After a long difficult 19 months of illness, Al is finally at peace. Our family and I thank everyone, for your visits, phone calls, prayers and sympathy cards. Your caring was and is greatly appreciated.

Gloria Nardecchia and family

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Memoriam 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

Stan Grannis Jo DeFrisco Len Buffehr Joyce Grove

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Clubs Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 AM, Sports Complex/Pool Art League Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296, Co-Presidents

We hope you enjoyed the fun “Edibles” exhibit during the month of March. April’s Photography Show will also be a great exhibit. You should visit Catalina Vista during the year to see their ever-changing display there.

Just a reminder to Sun City Vistoso artists who are not affiliated with one of the many art groups. We would like you to display your artwork during the months of June, July and August. Let the residents who are here over the summer enjoy your work.

Colored Pencil Club Peggy Webb 825-2731 or Betty Sarr 825-7801 Fridays, 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista Etching—Printmakers Vickie Von Elbe 825-1329 Fridays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Fine Arts Studio Pres. Melanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesdays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art

Our artists hope you enjoyed our “Edibles” reception and look forward to our next theme showing. It is scheduled for this May, and the theme is “Music”. This subject is sure to invoke raptures of melodious creativity from our artists. More about this show in May. Meanwhile, back in our studio, we keep informed about art shows and classes in our area while creating new additional pieces to our and, hopefully, your art collections.

If you have any interest in art, please join us.

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

The winter sessions are over and the weekly sessions will be starting. If you are not a member of our Sun City Vistoso Tipster, April 2011

group and you are thinking about trying oil painting, give Merle a call. We love to have new artists join us.

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

We’ve begun a new workshop series on the principles of sculpting techniques. All levels are invited to join our group of talented and experienced artists. We will teach and guide you through a worthwhile project with special clay. You will end up with a piece worthy of display in your home or as a substantial gift. Please come and join our group.

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

The Art League has challenged all art clubs on campus to display paintings of another art form, music. Each club will use a different media to express their ideas of musical instruments that have enriched our culture and brightened our world. Enjoy their talents as their paintings are displayed in the Social Hall this month.

Spring is the best time to become inspired to paint in the desert. Around each bend is a subject to paint to illustrate its beauty, strength, or dimension. E. M. Forster helps us focus when he says, “How can I tell what I think ‘till I see what I say.”

Arthritis Water Club President Dawn Simske 825-0907, Secretary Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:15 AM, 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. Note time change.

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 speaker for April will be Yancy Shirley, Assistant Professor of Astronomy at the UofA. The title of his talk is “The Most Unbiased Census of Star Formation in the Milky Way”.

Attention! An incorrect date for the club star party/picnic was given in the last issue of Tipster. The picnic, free to members, will take place Thursday, April 7, 5 PM in Catalina State Park’s large picnic area.

A trip to Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, is planned for May 5. Details will be explained and a sign-up sheet passed around at our April club meeting.

The club presents a video lecture each Thursday at 4 PM in the Social Hall/Kachina lounge with one exception.

It is not shown on club meeting days. The current series is about Black Holes. The lecturer, Alex Philippenko, is a renowned Professor and teacher of Astronomy at UC Berkeley.

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

We continue our study in the Book of Hebrews. We invite you to join us.

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

Precept Women’s Bible Study Margaret Armantrout 825-1230 or Pat Gustin 825-7531 September-April, Wednesdays, 8:45 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Join us as we continue our study of Revelation. Call for more information or come share a lesson.

We are a group of women who share the love of the Lord and an interest in learning the Bible. This group of women cares for and supports one another and prays for families and friends.

Bike Club—Vistoso Cyclists Harold Chapman 825-1404 Pres. Elizabeth Houle-Nelson 818-6646 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Mountain View Plaza

Starting time for April is 8 AM. Men and women are welcome. Meet in front of the Barnet Eye Center, Mountain View Plaza. We ride 25+ miles at a comfortable pace. All rides include a stop for snacks and beverages. Everyone must wear a helmet and bring sufficient water. Our year-end picnic and mini-golf tournament will be held on Tuesday, April 19. The mini golf tournament will begin at 3 PM. The awards, elections and picnic will begin at 4 PM at Sun City Vistoso on the patio behind the Social Hall. The picnic will be catered by the Café. We will say goodbye to our retiring president and leadership team and welcome in our new president and leadership team, who will continue to make the wheels of our club go round.

The monthly breakfast ride is Wednesday, April 27, 8 AM, to The Café in Sun City Vistoso. Ride directly to the Café.

Billiards Jay Witala 825-9878 Monday-Saturday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

Looks like spring is here and there have been some new faces at Catalina Vista. Time to get out and try something new or improve your skills you had some years back.

The play-offs for Player of the Year will start this month, and the completion should be really good. The Billiards Room is fairly quiet in the morning and evenings for those who would like to have a quiet game or just brushup on their shots. The real fun is coming to the club between 12-4 PM and joining in some socializing.

Any of the club members will be more than happy to help a new member or player get started. See you there.

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Our birding group always enjoys our trips to Boyce-Thompson Arboretum.

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our planning meetings April 1 and May 6. 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.

Tue., Apr. 5, 7:30 AM

Mon., Apr. 11, 6 AM

Mon., Apr. 18, 7 AM

Mon., Apr. 25, 6 AM

Tue., May 3, 6 AM

Peppersauce Canyon. Thora Vervoren 818-2946.

Bring money for lunch at Nonna Maria’s. $5 carpool.

Garden and Ash Canyons. Shirley Piplani 8258428. Bring money for lunch out plus $5 for entry to Ash Canyon B&B grounds. $13 carpool.

Mt. Lemmon. Don Turner 825-8375. Bring money for lunch out. $9 carpool.

Arivaca Cienega. Judy Carlson 818-1980. Bring money for lunch out. $11 carpool.

Sweetwater Ponds. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818-9488. $3 carpool.

Bocce Pres. Dennis Reynolds 825-5674 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2 PM, Bocce Courts

Having a bad case of cabin fever? Looking for something to get you outside besides working in the yard?

Well, how about heading over to the bocce courts on the days of play and arriving 15 minutes early. We will give you an introductory lesson to show you how easy and fun bocce can be. Stay and play. You will feel so much better after being outside for a couple of hours.

See you there.

Bocce play returns to nights on Monday, May 2, 7 PM.

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

The very popular novel The Help by Kathryn Stockett was the subject of our March meeting. Members were glad they read this one, enjoying the true-to-life portrayal of relationships among women. A very lively discussion was led by Sharyn Rafieyan.

Our April book is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.

Olive is a teacher, and the action is set in coastal Maine.

Jayne Kunnemeier will lead. Also at the April meeting, we will vote on the selection of books for June, 2011, through May, 2012.

In May we spotlight Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. Bea Leonard will lead. Some ordinary people in lower Manhattan become more than ordinary and become connected as the result of an unusual event.

Great Books Pres. Martha Sartoris 825-0092 October-May, First and third Wednesdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono

This month we’ll continue to read, think, discuss and grow, following the objectives of The Great Books Foundation. We’ll begin with William James’ The Moral Equivalent of War on April 6. Since achieving world peace will likely remain an impossible dream, the import of this essay is timeless. We’ll conclude the month, and this year’s season of enlightening exchanges, with a parable by master short-story author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Minister’s Black Veil reveals a lesson about leadership and symbolism that works beyond the confines of the church and the early nineteenth century.

Newcomers are invited to listen and offer their own insights, and come back for a lively new season next October when we daringly explore the Seven Deadly Sins: pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony and lust. Check next month’s Tipster for details on book purchase or join our April discussions.

Bowling—Pathfinders Don Andersen 825-1408 Mondays, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes Bridge Duplicate Bridge Pres. Helen Smith 818-3614; VP Dave Johnson 825-6994 Mondays, 6 PM, Social Hall/Papago; Fridays, 12:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Our annual dues are $8 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes before scheduled playing time, 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 our club.

Bring your membership card the first time you play.

Renters with an Association renter’s 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.

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Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Joan Scouller 825-2806 Mondays, 12 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Join us for a fun game of bridge. Doors open at noon and play begins at 12:25 PM. Our salad luncheon is on Monday, April 4, and will be catered by Sweet Tomatoes.

Further information will be shared at the onset of the next bridge session. Election of officers will take place in April and $3 club dues will be collected for the following year.

Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Louise Lemke 825-4818 Wednesdays, Noon, Social Hall/Hopi

The spring luncheon and annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo. Officers for 2011-2012 will be elected and the revised by-laws will be presented for ratification at that time.

Marathon Bridge June Jaeger 818-9564

The Marathon Bridge club starts anew every October.

If you want to join, call June Jaeger.

Mixed Social Bridge Coordinator Sandy Rice 306-4703 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

This is an informal bridge group that enjoys friendship as well as playing cards. It’s fun, so do come.

Please note starting time is 8:30 AM sharp. Membership dues $5 pp.

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. Jayne Kuennemeier 825-0095 Temporary Partner Contact Lee Gloden 818-0142, lgloden@comcast.net Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Registration starts at 6 PM; cut-off time is 6:25 PM; play begins at 6:30 sharp. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money.

Annual dues are $5 pp. Newcomers may play twice before joining. Please remember to wear your nametag. We have several new members who will especially appreciate your thoughtfulness. Need a partner? Contact Lee. Plan to arrive early for a fun evening with spirited play.

Two Grand Slams were bid and made in February. Congratulations to Ginny Culhane and Vern Wells and to Bob Agnew and Buzz Dolsberry.

Bunco Joan 818-0862, Fern 825-8127 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Canasta Bob Segebrecht 825-5480 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. Dues are $4 pp for the 20102011 year. You may play twice before joining this group.

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Desert Celtic Society Frank Maisch 825-8583

Our annual barbeque to be held on Friday, May 13, will be prepared by Jack Sattkamp. We will meet on the patio adjacent to the Katchina Lounge at 5:30 PM. Cost is $10 pp and check is to be made out to the Desert Celtic Society and mailed to Frank Maisch, 13955 N. Sutherland Wash Way before May 4. We will also have our organizational plan presented for the new season along with officers.

Ceramic Club Pres. Rusty Kiesling 825-4262 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 AM-3 PM Craft Complex/Ceramics

The spring general meeting is Wednesday, April 13, 10 AM, Paint Room. Cookies and coffee or tea will be served. It is important that all members attend as officers for 2011-2012 will be elected. We need to support those who are willing to serve.

Summer hours begin May 1: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM-Noon; Tuesday, Noon-3PM. As always, monitors are needed to keep the rooms open.

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

Club meeting is April 7, 1 PM in our studio.

Following the meeting Joan Brown will present a glazing workshop requested by members. Please bring your questions or examples of glazing successes or failures.

Joan and other members will enjoy seeing these “wow that’s beautiful” items and also try to solve glazing problems you may be experiencing.

Dick and Vern worked hard preparing and applying the new canvas on the wedging table. Please let them know what a great job they have done for our club. When cleaning clay off the wedging, table please use a damp sponge and only a damp sponge. Let’s see how long we can conserve our new canvas.

Thank you to everyone who has made an effort to remove old clay projects from our shelves. You have made room for the firing committee to place work when unloading the kiln and also made room on the drying shelves for current projects. Vern has added a couple new shelves, but it is important to get your work out of the studio in a timely fashion.

Check the bulletin boards in our studio because Gloria Ficalora will present a surprise workshop sometime in April.

Thank you, Lei Bammel, for the jewelry workshops you presented. It was wildly exciting for our members. They enjoyed all the creative ideas.

Please check around your house for two Clay Club library books that are missing. #10 Ceramic Mosaics by Drews and #71 North American Pottery and Porcelain by Denker. Please remember to use check-out cards.

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Information:

Membership: Web page:

Computer Society (VCS) Sue Lane 825-7518 vcspres@comcast.net Paul Chorney 825-8502 chorneys@comcast.net Ken Amsler 979 E. Seven Palms Dr. 825-2039 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/computer/

The VCS general meeting will be held Monday, April 11, 1 PM, Auditorium. This program will feature Sgt. Amy Sloane, Oro Valley Police Department, discussing “Computer Crimes, Frauds and Scams.” Be safe.

Come and learn.

April Class Schedule

PC Classes Date Time Beginning PC for Windows 7, & Vista, plus XP-class notes (4) Wed., 6, 13, 20, 27 8-10 AM Dick Butler 825-4664 Nanrich2@juno.com Introduction to Windows 7 (4)

Fri., 1 & Wed. 6 10:15 AM-12:15 PM

Fri., 8 & Wed., 13 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Karen Hasselbach 360-0215 candydish7@gmail.com Creating Holiday Labels, Cards, Newsletters Workshop (1)

Wed., April 6 1 PM-3 PM Gay Russell 825-5763 gaymruss@comcast.net Mac Class Date Time New iPhoto11 App (3) Thu., 7, 14 & Wed., 20 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Ron Craig 520-505-741 (must dial 520) doronrun@comcast.net PC or Mac Classes Date Time Creating and Publishing Basic Websites (4)

Mon., 4, 11, 18, 25 10:15 AM-:12:15 PM Paul Chorney 825-8502 chorneys@comcast.net Picasa 101-Basic Photo Editing (no prerequisites) (2)

Tues., 5, 12 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Sharon Randall sharonmrandall@gmail.com (Emails only please) Picasa-Fun with Collages (1) Prerequisite: already using Picasa or familiar w/Picasa photo editing

Tues., April 19 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Sharon Randall sharonmrandall@gmail.com Emails only please Share Your Photos on Flickr (1) Thurs., April 21 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Laura Hackenbrock laurahackenbrock@hotmail.com Emails only Help Sessions: Tues., Apr. 23 and 26 1PM-3PM In the Computer Learning Center.

All classes and workshops require registration. Register directly with the instructor by phone or email. Instructors’ names and email addresses are listed on the VCS website: http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ computer. Other sources of information are the club’s ListServ, the Tipster, and the SCV community calendar.

Class schedules are also available outside the computer learning center. If you were not a member of VCS between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011, your dues of $10 per household are payable to VCS and deliverable to Ken Amsler, 979 E. Seven Palms Dr., 825-2039 along with the application form available outside the learning center. Checks, not cash, will also be accepted for dues at the monthly general meetings. Membership is required for all classes except Beginning PC and includes help sessions and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board) to receive announcements and computer help from other members. To be added to the VCS or MacLists serv, click on ListServ on the club’s website or email marianhorsley@comcast. net. To donate PC computer equipment call Dick Butler, 825-4664. Recycle used ink cartridges in the bin provided just outside the computer learning center.

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Cribbage Club Robert Hines 825-2208 First and third Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Our March 3, tournament winners were Bob Hines, first place; Norlaine Sproul, second place; and Don Chaulklin, third place. Our next tournament will be June 2.

Dance Groups Ballroom—Vistoso Villanellas Pres. Helen Smith 818-3614 Membership Ruth Hochstein 825-0070 Dances: Third Friday, September-June, 7:30 PM, Auditorium

PRACTICES:

Intermediate Transition Intermediate Intermediate Continuing Beginner Intermediate

Wed., 2-3 PM - Dance Studio Wed., 6:15-7:15 PM Thu., 2:45-4 PM Thu., 4-5 PM Sun., 11 AM to 12:30 PM

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

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

It is Tulip Time, our dance is on Friday, April 15, it will be preceded by a sumptuous dinner. Choices are herb roasted fillet of beef or margarita chicken. Social 5:30 PM, dinner 6 PM and dancing 7-10 PM. Live music provided by the Tom Patrick Band.

Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for guests.

Ticket sales Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6, from 8:30 till 10:30 AM. Contact Eleanor Mishur 818-3374.

It is also time to pay dues, $10 pp. Details will follow.

Dancin’ Dynamos Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Classes meet in the Social Hall/Dance Studio Cloggers Instructor/Registrar Anne Wilson 297-0843 Tuesdays beginning in November Classes, Social Hall/Dance Studio

April 26th is our last class for the season. If you have previous clogging experience, join us from 9-10 AM. Fee payable at the door is $4 per class.

Be sure to watch the Tipster for dates and times of classes in the fall.

Hula Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Marietta Fowler 825-9162 Classes, Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hula/

Come dance with us. Beginning Hula at 1 PM, Continuing/Intermediate Hula at 2 PM. We all share the love and experiences of Hawaii as expressed through the motions of the hula. Dance steps are not strenuous, but you get a good workout. Classes are free.

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

Line Dancing—Sunliners

Cherry Harper 818-6396

http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sunliners/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Open Line Dance Fri., Apr. 1, 6:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista Beginner Transition Classes Sat., Apr. 2, Catalina Vista Spring Picnic Dinner Dance Sat., Apr. 9 5:30-9 PM

CLASSES:

Intermediate Continuing Beginner

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Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM

Photos from the Rock ‘N Roll club’s Nite at the Races event held February 19.

Left Sue and Bob Thoreson and at right is cashier Bob Shull.

The Rock ‘N Roll Club looks forward to seeing everyone party At The Hop with Heartbeat playing for our 50’s theme dance on Saturday, May 14 in the Auditorium. Tickets will be available in early May; watch your e-mail and the Tipster for details. The club will be busy over the summer with the July Beach Ball dance/annual meeting, bowling parties and membership renewal activities.

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

The photo on the left includes the newest members of the Sundancers Square Dance Club. They performed an original song for the rest of the members at their graduation dance. What a great group to welcome into the club. Photo on the right was taken at Amber Lights where some of our members danced for the residents there. Photos by Jim Hobart.

The Welcome Summer dance is Wednesday, April 13, 7 PM, Auditorium. We begin dressing casually that evening and remain casual throughout the summer.

Refreshers will continue 3 PM Mondays in the Auditorium for anyone who needs a little extra practice with the calls. It’s a fun time and a slower pace.

The new officers will take over April 1, and the old officers wish them well and thank them for their willingness to serve. Co-Pres. will be John and Sandy Wilson; Co-VP, Roger and Jane Radomsky; Co-Sec., Virgil and Ruth Rank; Co-Treas., Bill and Ruth Powell; .

Please remember that annual dues of $15/cpl are due and should be paid during the month of April. What a small price to pay for so much enjoyment.

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Western Dancing—Kactus Kickers Pres. Lonnie Davis 818-0502 Membership Lori Nalewicki 818-9590 November-April, Dances, Second Friday, Practice Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/kactus/

Members Only Spring Roundup! Our annual burgers on the barbie is Friday, April 8, featuring our favorite band, Wild Oats. Dinner, 5:30 PM with dancing, 6:30 PM, Auditorium. BYOB with set-ups provided.

Members can pick up their “free” tickets in the Social Hall on the following dates: Friday, April 1, 9-11 AM, Monday, April 4, 1-3 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 9-11 AM. No tickets at the door, as we need a head count. Stop by get your tickets, and celebrate the end of another great season of western dancing. You can even pay dues for next year at the same time!

Day Trippers Pres. George Tanner 818-1226 Membership Doris Dent 825-8009 Meeting/Activity Information, Second Friday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Navajo Thu., Apr. 7 Members Appreciation Dinner, 5 PM, Cafe. $2 pp for all you can eat, hot dogs, burgers, beans, salads, coffee, tea & soda. Alcoholic beverages are on your own. Day Trippers members only. Monitor George Tanner 818-1226.

Sat., Apr. 16 Bus trip to Arizona Folklore Preserve at Ramsey Canyon.

Entertainment by Dolan Ellis who has a 90 minute show starting at 2 PM. $47 pp which includes a box lunch of a sandwich, chips & a soda. Bus leaves behind Administration Bldg. at 10 AM and returns at 5:30 PM. Some walking involved from street to theater/gift shop down a dirt driveway. Monitor Steve Taillie 825-8804 Sat., May 14 Carpool to SaddleBrooke to hear a concert by Mr. Boogie Woogie. Show 7:30 PM. $23 pp. Optional dinner at SaddleBrooke 5:30 PM for $17 pp. Monitor George Tanner 818-1226.

Thu., June 16 End-of-year dinner and meet the new officers for 2012 5:30-6 PM cocktails, 6 PM salad, 6:15 PM dinner at the Café. Price and menu to be determined. Monitor Steve Taillie 825-8804.

Democratic Club Pres. Ben Love 825-8064, bflove1@juno.com: VP Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 Saturday, April 2, 1 PM. Social Hall; Patio Picnic www.26dems.blogspot.com

The Democratic Club will have their Annual Picnic.

Members and their guests are invited to gather for a PotLuck BBQ and social fest. Burgers, (and veggies) hotdogs, condiments, soft-drinks and utensils will be provided. Members are asked to bring a side-dish, salad, or dessert to share. RSVP to 825-8064 or bflove1@juno. com by Friday, April 1.

Dinner ’N Show Julie Balogh 818-1046 Membership, 825-5763; Gay Russell 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.

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Dinner ‘N Show Current schedule: Thu., Apr. 14 Into The Woods, AZ Rep. Theater, Happy Hour Buffet at El Charro. Bus, buffet, show, $60. Bus leaves at 4:30 PM. Rachel Quigley, 825-4034.

Wed., Apr. 20 Burn The Floor, Nederland at TCC. Bus, show, $49. Bus leaves at 6:30 PM. Nancy Butler, 825-4664.

Sun., May 1 Blue Man Group, Centennial Hall, Dessert. Bus, show, dessert. $60. Kathy Garver, 344-9725.

Sat., May 21 Never Too Late, Hale Center, Gilbert. Lunch at Cadillac Chaparral. Bus, lunch, show, $59. Marcia Polley, 8189073.

Note: Buses leave on time behind the 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

On April 13, the video from the Foreign Policy Association, is Nonproliferation. On April 27, the video is Crisis in the Caucasus.

Wider participation or pluralism in the formulation of policy brings new voices into the process and, as a result, decisions are likely to be based on a broader consideration of the issues and a fuller assessment of the alternatives.

Dog Club—Fido’s Friends Pres. Pres. Alex Bissett 825-7763

Membership Joan Eddy 825-8630 Third Thursday, January - March, TBA

Incidents of dogs being bitten by rattlesnakes are fairly common in our community and sometimes result in death. If your pet is bitten by a rattlesnake, treatment can be very expensive. As rattlesnakes are now active, the Club will offer snake-aversion conditioning for all resident dog owners on Thursday, April 21, 9 AM, Dog Park. Web Parton, a professional dog trainer, will perform the conditioning using live rattlesnakes and a stimulant collar. The cost will be $70 per dog. It should be noted that in the vast majority of cases, snake aversion training lasts for the entire life of the dog.

Web will offer free rechecks in the Dog Park parking area starting at 8:30 AM for dogs that already have had the aversion training. The park will be closed for other dogs the morning of April 21.

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

Loosen up those aching joints; put some strength back into those weak arms and legs. If you want to improve your fitness, come to our classes for a vigorous and beneficial aerobic and cardio workout. We have a professional instructor, Sally Martinez, and a very supportive atmosphere. Becoming a part of our group will make a difference in your life and outlook and you will also feel better. There is plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. First class is free. Membership dues are $3 pp. Class tickets are 12/$30.

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Euchre Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Randi Anderson 825-1533 (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 April 5 and 19 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.

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

Researchers tell us one way to keep our minds alert is to learn a new musical instrument. Our club offers the opportunity to learn to play the Native American flute, an easy instrument to play. There is no need to know how to read music. Only five basic notes are needed to get started.

Garden Club Meeting second Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Wednesday, April 13, 1:30 PM Desert Wildflowers Meg Quinn will be our guest speaker this month and tell us all about Desert Wildflowers. Meg spoke at our October meeting about Birds and Butterflies and has returned to help us close the season.

Installation of Officers for 2011-2012 year will be held.

Membership fee for 2011-2012 due now; $5 pp $8/cpl.

Saturday, April 16, 9 AM–Noon The Garden Club will host a Garden Walk to showcase six Sun City Vistoso homeowners’ lovely gardens and a raffle for beautiful hand-made garden art.

Genealogy Club Pres. Norma Schellberg 818-2514 Program Chair Evelyn Thomson 825-7435 Ancestral Research Barbara Krecklow 825-4695 October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Social Hall/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Join us on April 12 for our regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Our speaker will be Sharon Scott, the Education Chair of the Arizona State Genealogical Society.

Her topic will be “Boom or Bust: Economics Create Migration.” It will be an historic look at the economic panics, recessions and depressions that caused our ancestors to leave the place of their birth in search of work and better times. This program will help us to think of new ways to track our ancestors.

Membership dues for the calendar year 2011 may be sent to Treasurer Cleo Wolf at 2263 E. Cargondera Canyon Dr. or left in her drawer in the Genealogy Room in the Vistoso Center. $15 pp, $25/cpl.

Gin Rummy George Riley 818-0877 Mondays, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec Thursday and Saturdays 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec Gin Rummy Party second Sunday each month, 1-5:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

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

Card play begins at 1 PM and potluck dinner starts at 4 PM for the April 10 party.

There are no dues or fees for this club. Games are comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley 818-0877.

Gourmet Club Pres. Rose Young 818-0989; VP/Membership Joanne McPherson 825-0097; VP/Communications Hal Cutcher 825-2489; Sec. Judy Hood 818-2281, Treas., Lori Covey 638-6571

Tickets, $5 pp, on sale at the Social Hall MonThis SCV yard was featured on the 2009 day, April 11, to Friday, Judy Potter, JoAnne McPherson, Rose Young, Quinn Selsor, Roberta Selsor and Garden Walk; it showcased a pond with a bridge April 15, 9 AM-1 PM and Don Cesario at Ronald McDonald House. with lush foliage surrounding this oasis. Photo Saturday, April 16, 9-10 Our end-of-the-season get-together will be on Satby Jim Hobart.

AM. Call 837-9838. urday, April 16, 4-7 PM. It will be an Old Fashioned

Gardening Tip: An ideal month to plant cactus and succulents, citrus, and palms. Finish the planting of herbaceous perennials and herbs. Fertilize shrubs and increase watering as temperatures rise. Adjust irrigation clock to increase watering frequency. Stop watering winter annual wildflowers, collect seed and rake up dried remains.

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On behalf of the SCV Gourmet Club, six members prepared a lunch and took it to the Ronald McDonald House for the patients and their families. If any other SCV clubs are interested in providing a meal, call Cheri Goldman 326-0060 Ex 103.

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Gun Club Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Meeting Second Wednesday, October-May, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Club does not meet June-September

For our March 9 meeting we had a very exciting program with the Arizona Citizens Defense League. J.D. “Duke” Schechter, Membership Director, along with Paul Lauff and Marilyn Bernstein, volunteers for the organization, were guest speakers.

We will not have a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 13, but will instead have a spring luncheon at 11:30, Pizza Hut, Fry’s Shopping Center, First Avenue and Oracle. We need to let Pizza Hut know how many are coming, so please call Kermit Brindle, Vice President, 825-2426, or email to make your reservation. We will have a private room with separate checks. You can order from the menu or have the lunch buffet.

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. 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. 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 (June-Sept.) 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. One-time dues are $5. We will not be playing cards on Easter Sunday, April 24.

Havurah

Pres. Letty Margolis 577-3413 Corresponding Sec. Reva Knapp 825-0777 Third Monday, 7 PM Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/havurah/

Havurah has lots of interesting and exciting happenings for your attention this month. Havurah Cooks may be pre-ordered from Yetta and Norman Dritch 825-0335.

Check our website, noted above, for details regarding the Havurah cookbook project as well as details regarding our Tuesday, April 19 Passover Seder. Havurah is open and welcoming to everyone interested in Jewish culture.

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Havurah Coming Events:

Wed. Apr. 6, 6 PM Yiddish Group Pot Luck, Catalina Vista/ Pima.

Wed. Apr. 6, 10 AM-Noon Passover Seder ticket sales, Social Hall

Lobby. For tickets purchased after this

date, call Sharyn Rafieyan, 825-6762.

Wed. Apr. 13, 7 PM General meeting, Social Hall/Navajo

Election of officers.

Tues. Apr. 19, 5:30 PM Passover Seder, Auditorium

Hiking Club Contact Dave Fraser at 818-2434, or dajufraz@aol.com for New Member Orientation Hike information. www.vistosohikes.org

The weather was perfect for the Spring Picnic in Catalina State Park. Down Home Delights catered the great lunch. Many hiking patches were awarded.

Special congratulations to the ten “new” members who earned their 100 mile patches. Congratulations too, to Dale Knudson who received his 5000 mile patch and to Bob and Leslie Esparza who were each awarded a 9000 mile patch. That’s a lot of Hiking!!

The last three community presentations on learning more about the desert will be held this month. See the Workshops section of this Tipster.

Our annual meeting is Saturday, April 9, in the Social Hall. Put the date on your calendar! It’s a great time to pay your dues for 2011-2012 too.

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

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres.

Jane Arndorfer, jarndo@netzero.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

We have just completed an outstanding spring session of ILR classes. Thanks to the Curriculum Committee, we have an excellent line-up of classes for this fall. Check the ILR website or find printed copies of class descriptions and registration information in the racks at Catalina Vista and the Library lounge or in the Desert Oasis ILR cupboard.

Mail-in registration for fall classes is Monday, August 22 through Friday, September 16. Please observe this window of registration, so the registrar can properly process class lists. Those who registered from March 10 to March 24 need not take further steps.

The ILR speakers, moderators and committee members volunteer many hours to facilitate this popular learning venue. We who have been the beneficiaries heartily thank those who made these learning opportunities possible.

Volunteers are always needed; contact Jane Arndorfer if you would like to help, or if you have ideas for classesor would like to be a speaker or moderator.

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Investment Club — VIP Dick Cook 825-9302 First Monday, 12:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Website: vistosoVIP.blogspot.com Japanese Flower Arranging Club Donald Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver81@msn.com Second and fourth Mondays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Elaine Deeter, Edie Philips and Jo Mills arranging flowers.

Are you interested in making creative arrangements using flowers and branch materials? Attend any class session for an introduction to the Japanese style of flower arranging. Classes are led by Donald Marier and Doris Oliver, both certified teachers.

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

The first quarter turned out pretty good; two promotions, Gordi promoted to yellow belt and Marilyn to orange belt. Good work. You too can 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. It’s safer than golf!! Did you know that fewer injuries are reported among martial artists than among golfers? Phone: Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725, President Fred Hargrave 825-1779, or stop by the Dance Studio on Wed. 9-12 AM.

Mah Jongg Pres. Barbara Harding 818-1696; Sec. Sonny Kaye 825-8546 Thursdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Business meeting, first Thursday

Our Spring luncheon, held at Michelangelo Ristorante Italiano, was delicious. Everyone enjoyed a delightful morning and afternoon of Mah Jongg. Thanks to Ruth Damlich, winner of last year’s tournament, for making all the arrangements. The first, second and third place winners of our annual tournament were announced at the luncheon.

At this time of year, new hands are published by the National Mah Jongg League, so all the players are in a learning mode. The best way to brush up on your skills, is to play. If you are a player, new to our community or are curious about Mah Jongg, you are welcome to stop Sun City Vistoso Tipster, April 2011

by Desert Oasis on Thursday afternoons, 1-4 PM.

Mexican Train Dominoes Pres. Jean Azzarello 825-6711; Sec. Gay Russell 825-5763 Membership Doris Dent 825-8009 Second and fourth Saturdays, 6 PM, Catalina Vista

Members, come and help us celebrate Spring with a Pot Luck on Saturday, April 9. Bring a dish that will serve 8 to 10 according to the following schedule: A thru D – Main Dish; G thru M – Appetizers; N thru Schwartz – Desserts; Segebrecht thru W – Salad and/ or Vegetables. Club will furnish coffee and paper products. We’ll eat at 5 PM and start play at 6 PM. Regular play is on Saturday, April 23. If you don’t know how to play, we will gladly teach you! Enjoy fun times and refreshments with friends and neighbors and maybe meet new ones! Knowledge of the game isn’t necessary! Dues are $7 pp for the year and $1 pp for the evening for non-members. Please wear your nametag so we can welcome you! See you on the 9th and 23rd.

Modelers Club Pres. Dave Sarther 825-3767, sartherdj@aol.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pima

We will meet April 8, 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 yourself, a neighbor, 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 techniques 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

Join us to discuss and share natural approaches to health and wellness. Annual dues $5 pp.

Our April 20 speaker, Tara Muir, is a Pro-Aging Specialist. Tara’s experience and expertise as a facilitator and advocate for those on the aging journey, and compassionately attending and managing the care of seniors within a wide range of life transitions and care needs.

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.

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Vistoso Photo Club Pat Mulligan 825-9977 Meeting second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoclub/

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

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

Tres. Jack Welch 395-1205 Open play 7-11 AM daily. Monday-Saturday 3-5 PM scvpickleball.ning.com

Members receiving instruction in the Lab. Photo by Dick Rabun.

The Vistoso Photo Club has photo competitions exhibitions, guest speakers, instructional programs, computer assistance and field trips. Activities in April will be: Friday, April 1, 10 AM Vistoso Photo Club members will hang images in the Social Hall.

Tuesday, April 5, 10 AM Workshop: Photographing Water Drops. Instructor Ron Watkins Tuesday, April 12, 9-11 AM Lab instruction and help session. Sign up at the Lab door.

Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 PM Program Meeting. Steve Dell, professional photographer will discuss travel photography and successful composition.

Tuesday, April 26, 2-4 PM Lab instruction and help session. Sign up at the Lab door.

Wednesday, April 27, 6:30 PM Competition Meeting: The assigned category is “Glass”

February competition winners were: Intermediate Level, Tina Rabun, Joan Kelly, Phyllis Reynolds, Brenda Ericsson and Rudi Punzmann. Advanced, Diane Haegele and Evelyn Richards. Master, Ron Watkins, Pat Mulligan, Laura Hackenbrock and Milo Loeffler.

Check out our website shown in the caption above for details. Come join us.

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

The Vistoso 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.

April 6 Topic: Final meeting of the season •Digital Slide Presentations - How-to prepare your own professional show, complete with music, using free software. Demonstrations will be given using both Mac and PC.

Please email us your images to share at the next meeting, 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.

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The courts have been very busy during the open times. In addition there are several arranged games occurring in the reserved times between 11 AM and 3 PM. Remember, we can arrange a partner for you.

At the general meeting on March 20 the new officers were introduced and officially handed the reins of the club. Pres., Ted Hood; Jack Welch is Treas. Judy Cornelius, Sec. The club thanks these people for stepping forward. It takes everyone to step up and help an organization such as this to keep functioning smoothly.

Margie Golombek has balls for sale and can help you buy a paddle. Remember that you can check out paddles and balls at the sports complex using your SCV activity card.

Keep hydrated as the weather warms.

Pilates Barbara McNeill 825-0677 Mondays, 3 PM, Dance Studio; Thursdays, 1:30 PM, Dance Studio

For information, please contact Barbara McNeill.

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.

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

This is a great way to socialize with other community members. All ladies are welcome to observe or play.

Plan to have a good time. Unknown games are graciously taught to newcomers. Our club looks forward to seeing you.

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

April is the time our winter visitors start their journey north. It was a pleasure having them join us for the fun poker and camaraderie. Have a safe trip home.

Playing poker with your neighbors can be most enjoyable. We play high only in hand 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

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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

The poker club held their annual winter pizza party on Thursday, February 17. The pizza was good, the conversation great and then we had our normal night of cards.

All of our games are easy to understand and the hands always call themselves when laid down. All games are high-low except Texas Hold’em which is high only. No wild card games and we only allow three raises per hand. The cards are dealt promptly at 6 PM and no hand is dealt after 9:30 PM. We try to make the evening friendly but competitive. You may join us to observe for an evening or you may participate immediately. Play either or both nights.

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

RV Club—Sundowners Vic Huxtable 548-2653 Website http://sundowners.ning.com Second Monday, 9 AM, October-May, Social Hall/Papago

Camping World was our guest in March and presented many new and interesting gadgets and geegaws that make over-the-road travel more convenient. In addition, Camping World brought new rigs for us to inspect which was a definite crowd pleaser.

St. Paddy’s Day was celebrated with a baked potato luncheon where all in attendance were Irish either by birth or choice. Leprechauns and Guiness were conspicuous by their absence, but the spirit of the olde sod was firmly in place.

Back-to-back trips to Scottsdale and Wickenburg found our club enjoying the best of the west. Great evening shows, wonderful shopping opportunities, museums, hikes and more entertained our members and created some great club memories.

Upcoming Events: Apr. 11-12

Trip to Catalina State Park with a live outdoor band around the campfire.

Republican Club Pres.: Glenda McCormick 818-1051 VP: Patti Camp 818-1097 Website: www.scvrc1.org

The SCV Republican Club will meet on Tuesday, April 19, 3 PM, Catalina Vista. Guest speaker will be Trent Humphries.

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

Our quilt show was a rousing success with crowds attending both days. Our raffle winners were SCV residents; Janet Massett won the southwest wall hanging, and Frank Haselwander won the table runner and placemats. We thank everyone who purchased tickets.

Proceeds are going to the Catalina Food Bank.

Our annual spring tea will be held Tuesday, April 12, 1 PM, Desert Oasis. A check will be presented to the Food Bank at that time. April 26 will be the finale of our yearlong block of the month quilt. Over the summer we hope the blocks turn into a quilt for next year’s show.

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

We’ve been having some good matches during our open sessions so please come join us. A reminder to all members that our annual potluck/BBQ will be held on Thursday, April 7, 3 PM at the home of Mike and Suellen Pidone. The club will provide refreshments.

Please call Len Farr 818-2150 to signup for a side dish or dessert to take to our get-together.

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

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

A huge thank you to all who worked for Seniors for Kids and those of you who purchased our goodies at the Courtyard Sale. The money raised will buy raw materials that will be turned into wonderful toys for children who don’t have many toys. Wheels for Kids distributed reconditioned bikes at Catalina Youth Day in March and have been asked to provide bikes for a bike rodeo in April. This program has distributed 360 bikes since the beginning of the program.

The Tennis Club’s Memorial Tournament has made a generous contribution to SFK to purchase supplies for toys. The children thank you, and so do we.

The Seniors for Kids Spring Social Potluck will be held Sunday, April 3, 5-8 PM at the Holthus’ home, 13838 Lobelia.

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Sewing—Thimblelenas Sharon Randall 818-5504 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/Thimblelenas/

Monitors for our group are so important to keep our room open to enable members to sew. A special thanks goes to all who take their time to give back. Changing our lock for the room went smoothly with very few problems. Thanks to all. Need orientation to use the machines? Training is Friday, April 15. Sign up at the message center in the Sewing Room, call Patty Phillips 591-6599. Thimblelenas has six groups of sewers: Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Casa Amigas, Machine Embroidery and Trauma Bears. Join one or join them all.

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

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

We could use your polyester fiberfill scraps for making pet beds. The dogs love the wild fabrics although they say they don’t know the difference. The good news is that we have completed and delivered over 160 pet beds to the Humane Society. We feel good that this fabric is being used and not thrown away.

Sheepshead Pres. Bill Allen 825-3095 Tuesdays, 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Last month we told you the story about when we visited Casa De Los Ninos, the temporary shelter for children at Speedway and 4th Ave. Here is our picture.

This is what keeps our group alive. An update: Project Linus is no longer a contact point for us. We ask you not to call Elizabeth Stewart about Project Linus.

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

We wrap up the 2011 spring season with our April meeting. Bring any projects for Show and Tell, along with questions, problems or anything else you’d like to share among this group of enthusiastic embroiderers.

New members welcome. We’ll have one educational topic at the meeting.

Owning an embroidery machine is not a requirement.

Thimblelenas has a Viking Rose machine for members to be trained on. We’ve had some really cute projects being made on the Rose. For training, or a refresher on the Rose, contact Kaaren Drent 818-2343. For computer editing orientation, contact Sharon.

Trauma Teddies Bonnie Johnson 825-3874 October-April, Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/teddies.html

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The Sheepshead Club would like you to come play Tuesday mornings. Sheepshead, a card game known to many mid-westerners, originated in Germany many years ago. We play three, four and five hand versions, depending on attendance. If you would like to learn to play or need your skills honed, we can teach you.

We remind you that we need to establish a new slate of officers for the coming year.

Remember, Sheepshead players are known to play with less than a full deck.

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.

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

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

Rehearsals for our July 4th concert will be on April 5, Catalina Vista. Everyone is welcome to sing with the choir.

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

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Sun City Vistoso Singles Pres. Evelyn Thomson 825-7435; VP Al Piarowski 825-0654; Sec. Esther Dethman 825-9516; Treas. Lyle Ziegler 825-2545 Dinner Meetings, Second Thursday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall Happy Hour, Last Friday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall

The April dinner is Thursday, April 14, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. Bruce, of Catalina International, is preparing a delicious meal including Hungarian Goulash, egg noodles, carrot and celery souffle, biscuits and bread pudding with bourbon sauce. After dinner, Jim Turner will entertain us with the story of Winnie Ruth Judd: “Arizona’s Trunk Murderess”.

On the last Friday, April 29, we will have Happy Hour, 5:30 PM,Social Hall/Navajo. There will be a video for entertainment.

Spanish Cultural Gary/Carolyn Lerch 818-3319 Cinco de Mayo in April Event

We will finish up our super year of presentations with a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in April, before folks start leaving for the northern climes. The party will be Monday, April, 18, 5 PM, Catalina Vista.

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

Many thanks to the people who were involved in teaching March’s Leaded Came Class: John Ragona, Dick Goeman, Shirley Sheriff, and Steve Taillie.

The general meeting will be on Wednesday, April 6, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed. It will be followed by a demonstration on repairing stained glass pieces.

There will be a monitor available in the Tumbleweed Studio Mondays, April 11-25, 6-9 PM. It is that time again when some of our members begin to make summer plans. Before you leave please remove your projects from our studio. We will need the shelves and space for our members who will be working while you are away.

We have enjoyed several busy months in our studio. The workshops have been great. Let us know what you have enjoyed and any ideas you may have for future ways to refine our skills.

Safe travels to those members who will be leaving.

State Clubs Washington State Club

The Washington State Club party was a success! We sold 97 tickets and had a wonderful time with pizza, drinks, dessert, raffles and great conversations! We played a Washington Trivia game that was really fun.

Did you know that Washington has more glaciers than any other state in the lower 48? A big thank you to the many helpers who participated in putting it all together.

A party for 2012 is in the works and you won’t want to miss it!

Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261

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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 times for new members is Saturdays 10 AM. If you want to play any time with 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 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, 1-3 PM

Men’s Memorial Doubles Tournament held March 6. Front row: Consolation Finalists- Jed Dunbar, Sherwin Koopmans, Ken Bick, and Jim Williams. Back Row: Championship Finalists- Bill Hasselbach, Duane Eddy, Dick Schaefer, and Larry Wall. Photo by Ray Brown

Tuesday, April 5, is the date of our “Spring Break-Out“ party and general meeting. Tickets are on sale from a board member at $15 pp which includes all refreshments. We will meet at 4 PM, Social Hall/Kiva Patio.

On Sunday, April 17, after mixed doubles we will have a social. Refreshments will be provided with snacks from the participants. Sign up on the board, come out and enjoy a good time in the sun.

The Men’s Memorial Tournament total earnings was $930 which was donated to Seniors for Kids. Our thanks to tournament committee members Pat Winder, Paul Blatt, Ben Clark and Dick Schaefer.

Lessons were provided by Mike Huglen and Bill Brunsdale in March. Nine beginners took advantage of the lessons and 10 intermediate players were involved. The Tennis Club greatly appreciates Mike and Bill’s help.

With the morning temperatures warming please check on starting times as the hours often change this time of year.

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

Vegetarian Club Ruth and Jim Barwick Co-Chairs 219-1152 jimbarwick26@roadrunner.com

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

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

Our first Production: Why the Best of Times is Now April 1 and 2, 7 PM, Auditorium, reserved seating $10 pp. Call 818-3516 for tickets.

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

At our April 18 meeting, open to everyone, we will show “Portugal - Cruising the Duoro River” presented personally by Gordon McCall, a local Oro Valley resident.

Portugal, a small country, is big on beauty, history, a slower pace and a unique culture. We discover the length of its springtime loveliness and culture, but our primary activity on this video program is cruising the Duoro River. Many consider it the most beautiful and interesting river in Europe. Come and see if you agree.

An introduction and post-viewing discussion is included.

Unit Parties Unit 7

Mark your calendar for our 2011 dinner planned for Saturday, November 12, 2011. It’s a great opportunity to greet longtime friends, as well as to meet and welcome new Unit 7 residents. We’ll look for you there.

Unit 15 Potluck

Unit 15 is planing a potluck. Mark your calendars to attend Saturday, October 29, 3-6 PM, Catalina Vista.

More information in the September and October Tipsters. Watch for it. Want to be involved? Call 818-1117 or 825-1396.

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: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1-3 PM, Sports Complex/Racquetball Court Volleyball: Sundays and Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Desert Oasis Pool

Ukulele Club - Sun City Vistoso Strummers Jean James 648-1118 jmjaloha@aol.com Fridays, 11 AM Desert Oasis/Aztec http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ukulele/ Club members enjoyed the food and fellowship at the social get together held in February. Right photo has from left Chris Lecinski, Bob Shull, and Jeanne Jovag.

Ukulele performance on March 15.

The first Ukulele Club performance for Sun City residents and friends took place on March 15 at 2 PM in the Social Hall. We appreciate all of those who attended and made it a fun event. Special hula performances

by Del Salvaterra and other members of the Hula Club enlivened the event. Another highlight was a Tahitian dance by Dave Heaps in native costume! 25 Ukulele players entertained the capacity crowd with their singing and playing, including audience participation.

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We are now in the summer hours for Water Volleyball (see above hours and days). Wallyball hours remain the same throughout the year.

Wallyball and Water Volleyball Club members enjoyed a happy hour at the home of Marlene Lawrence and Tom Thornton in February. The next planned social get together will be water volleyball on Thursday, April 28, against Heritage Highlands followed by a potluck cookout. Come join in on the fun. You will be contacted about the details through e-mail.

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

Have you ever tried to make something look really old that isn’t? Or create an authentic wormhole? It’s not easy, but carvers try. One person’s rust is another’s patina. Such efforts occur several times a week among friendly folks in the lapidary room, where there are tools, literature, lockers, a magnifying lamp, a motorized tool sharpener and desk-level forced air vents to control dust. There is always plenty of encouragement, advice and camaraderie at hand. Barkcarvers meet Tuesdays, Noon-3 PM and Thursdays, 9 AM-Noon.

Woodcarvers meet Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon.

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Gourd Art John Shaw 825-1368 Mondays, 1-4 PM, Fridays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary

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

Our annual Open House and joint meeting with the Desert Woodcrafters will be Saturday, April 23, 9 AMNoon. Luncheon to follow at Noon, Social Hall/Navajo.

If you wish to attend the luncheon, you must sign up in the woodshop. The cost is $15 pp.

There will be a general shop cleanup Friday, April 22, 9 AM. Please sign up to help with the cleanup in the woodshop.

A new bank regulation now requires us to make all checks for dues payable to SCV Woodworking Club.

Remember your dues for 2011 were due January 1, 2011 as dues are on the calendar year.

Learn how to build a better, greener community with local experts on green living know-how. Saturday, April 9, 9 AM, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Fun family activities.

Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, 9 AM, Library Meeting Room, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Over 20,000 books plus CD’s, DVD’s and much more available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Oro Valley Public Library.

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

In the words of Associate Professor Elizabeth Harris Sagaser, “Writing or reading a poem can be a life-affirming, self-realizing act... They also demonstrate that poems are meeting places across continents and centuries—places to discover that one is not alone in his or her darkness.” We make all sorts of discoveries about life and about each other during our Monday morning workshops. We build connections, form friendships and better our poetry.

Friends of the Oro Valley Library Spring Book Sale

Yoga Pres. Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Mondays, 8:30-10 AM, Social Hall/Papago; Tuesdays,10:30 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center/Apache Thursdays 7 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio

The practice of yoga is an excellent way to calm your mind and strengthen your body. We can choose from three weekly classes. First class is $9; subsequent classes are $7, payable at the time of class.

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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: Dylan Gatlin Café Kat Newman Admin Chris Richard Admin Steven Sauer CAM Armando Rodriguez CAM Gilberto Guerrero CAM Jose Corrales CAM

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Extended Community Christian Women’s Vital Connection

A Dessert Concert on Friday, April 15, 12:30 PM, Mountainview Ballroom at SaddleBrooke, $10 pp inclusive. The Gatekeepers will sing powerful arrangements of music. We will meet and greet the group enjoying desserts as we go. RSVP to Mary Ann 818-1919.

Daughters of American Revolution El Presidio

The April 14 meeting of the DAR El Presidio Chapter will be a luncheon held at El Conquistador Country Club starting with a mixer at 11:30 AM followed by the luncheon at Noon. The presentation by a member of the Oro Valley Historical Society will be “Oasis in the Desert” the preservation of Steam Pump Ranch.

Grief Support Group

A Grief Support Group, open to the community, meets each Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church, Room 7, 9200 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley.

Accepting the fact of loss of a loved one is a big first step to take in the grief process. A support group offers a hand to hold us together as we discover hope, survival and new inner balance. We welcome you to join us. Please call 520-297-3900 if you plan to attend.

Lenten Organ Recital and Visual Artist Series

A Lenten organ recital and visual artist series will be held on April 6 and April 13, 5:15-6:15 PM, Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Way. The series is free and members of the community are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.vistaumc.com.

Planning for next level of Care

The council of Senior Citizen Organizations presents a meeting with information on “Planning for Your Care Needs”, which includes selecting the appropriate level of care, and choosing a facility. What are the levels of care?

What to do if you don’t have a family caregiver. To be held Thursday, April 14, 1 PM , TMC Senior Services El Dorado Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson. Call Stew Grabel 790-0504.

Save a Life - Learn CPR!

CPR is easier than ever to learn using the new science of compression-only CPR. Golder Ranch Fire will teach this new method free of charge on Tuesday, April 19, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi. The class is about an hour long. Call 818-1017 to register, class size is limited.

Unique Courtroom Play and You are the Jury

Friday-Saturday, April 1, 2, and Tuesday-Thursday, April 5, 6, 7, 6:30 PM, SaddleBrooke’s MountainView Club House Ballroom, $22 pp includes dessert.

SaddleBrooke actors present their cases and the audience, as the Jury, deliberates a verdict. 825-2818 or www.DVPAC.net. Open bar available.

WACVA Palo Verde Chapter 87 Meeting

The Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association accepts membership from all females who have served honorably with the WAAC, WAC, or have served in the Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard. The April meeting will be on Saturday, April 2, 10 AM, at the Northwest Center, 2160 N 6th St., Tucson. Contact Kristine Grace 743-0603.

This Magic Moment

A dinner dance to benefit the Marana Community Food Bank will be held Friday, April 8, at Heritage Highlands Clubhouse with The Sixties Garage Band.

Tickets are $35 pp and may be ordered from Sun City Vistoso resident Shirley Dubansky, 818-0516 or the food bank 682-3001.

NARFE Chapter Meeting

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1874 lunch meeting will be Monday, April 18, 11:30 AM, $9.50 pp. The business meeting will be Noon-1 PM. The speaker will be Alan Kruse who will give a historical presentation. Contact Valerie H. Davis at 520-908-0774 for more information.

Palm Sunday Potluck Luncheon

All SCV/Resurrection Lutheran Church members/attendees are invited to a Palm Sunday potluck luncheon on Sunday, April 17. Flyers will be hand-delivered to all known members. However, we don’t want to miss anyone, so call Sally Evert 818-3068 to be added to our list.

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Attention SCV Photographers Win $50 — Enter The Community Directory Photo Contest We are looking for an award-winning photo to grace the cover of our next edition of the Community Phone Directory. Submit your favorite Sun City Vistoso photograph of the community to: crichard@suncity-vistoso.com by Friday April 29.

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The SCV Café invites you to leave the cooking to us...

German Weekend April 8, 9 & 10

Oracle’s Oaks Festival is April 16th

Come watch the parade from our Patio!

April 24th

Easter Mimosa Brunch

18.

10 am to 1 pm $

99

Coming Again on April 7th

Laff’s Comedy Club Dinner & Show, 6 PM $ 24.99 per person

Join us for Sunday dinners April 3 and 17 for your choice from an Exclusive Menu plus great Drink Specials too!

No reservations needed

Café

1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

825-3277

Choose from Charred Chicken or Charred Salmon or Prime Rib

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of $25 305 E. American Ave. $5 Off The Purchase or more Must present coupon, one coupon per table Oracle, AZ please, cannot combined with any other offer.

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2255 E. Buster Mountain Dr.

$234,500, 1563 sq. ft. MLS#210311501

825-7497

Cell: 409-4591

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Bonnie Frederics President

Professional - Experienced Successful Results

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Bob & Jackie Cahoon 490-3633 444-5937 #1 in Sales and Listings in Sun City Vistoso since 2004 Top 3% Tucson Realtors SCV Residents Living Trusts • Wills • Estate Planning • Estates Settled • Contracts-Leases Personal Injury • Powers of Attorney-Living Wills Guardianship-Conservatorships • Divorce-Marital Agreements Corporations • LLCs Serving Northwest Tucson since 1976

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Tuesday, April 26, 3-5 PM, Take Our Cookin’ Class

April’s Class Menu: Shepard’s Pie as the entree and dessert is white chocolate bread pudding with a whiskey sauce. Take home your class project of dinner for two.

Call now for reservations; limited to only 10 cooks, 825-3277, $25 pp.

Café

1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. 825-3277

Located in Sun City Vistoso

1171 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. #103

Oro Valley’s Handyman Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, windows & doors, ceiling fans, lighting, shower doors & grab bars, pet doors, and much more.

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Place your advertising message where it will reach the exclusive community of Sun City Vistoso with an ad in the Vistoso Tipster.

The Vistoso Tipster is the official Sun City Vistoso newsletter with month long listings of activities within the community. This insures that the Vistoso Tipster has a long shelf life within the home. Giving your advertising month long exposure.

Call Norma at 825-3711 ext 120 for details on advertising in the Tipster.

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Mauricio Rivas Painting & Repairs Dry Wall Repair, Texture & Acoustics Interior & Exterior Painting Acoustic Removal Roof Coating  Quality Work  Irrigation Patios  Complete Landscaping  Hauling

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Not a licensed contractor

825-6717 (o)

YOUR HOME HANDYMAN • HOT WATER CIRCULATING PUMPS INSTALLED • ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SERVICE, MODIFICATION & REPAIR • LANDSCAPE LIGHTING & IRRIGATION INSTALLATION & REPAIR • CEILING FAN INSTALLATION • MAILBOX and LAMP POST PAINTING & REPAIR • GENERAL HANDYMAN TASKS PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE Call Fritz Knauf for Emergency Repairs and Free Cost Estimates A Sun City Resident

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15770 N. Oracle Rd., Suite HI Tucson, AZ 85739

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SOLD

We both live in Sun CityVistoso because it’s the best!

14720 N. Desert Rock Drive 2257 E. Amaranth St. 14401 N. Glen Hollow Pl. $ $ $ 345,000 199,900 199,900 2141 Sq. Ft. MLS# 21106332 1380 Sq. Ft. MLS# 21041068 1530 Sq. Ft. MLS# 21041085

Steve Mooneyham

Maryellen Haddock GRI 520-818-8433

Associate Broker ASR, CHMS

520-275-1816

See our other ad on page 24 for more homes for sale

1113 E. Versailles Dr. 1841 E. Anza Way 14453 N. Spanish Garden Lane $ $ $ 255,500 243,500 169,500 1948 Sq. Ft. MLS# 21013965 1,714 Sq. Ft. MLS# 21037370 1308 Sq. Ft. MLS# 21106333

Steven Rydberg

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1432 E. Mule Train Dr. Expanded Silver Creek $299,900

Associate Broker, ABR, GRI

14635 N. Del Webb Cheyenne Model $259,000

2020 E. Bighorn Mt. Unique Model $399,000

See Every Home Listed For Sale in Sun City Vistoso!

983 E. Boulder Pass Dr. $242,900 1,681 Sq. Ft. MLS# 21039989

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Where the experts are!

520-270-5067 520-825-4321

Steps: >Go to www.TucsonAzGolfProperties.com > Click on Search Golf Communities > Click on Sun City Vistoso (Website is updated twice daily.)

Judy Hale•Realtor•Sun City Resident

Joe Dylewski

Financial Advisor

520-395-5866

11941 N. 1st Ave., Suite 171 (SW Corner of Tangerine and 1st Avenue) Oro Valley, AZ 85737

judyahale@msn.com This Cresent model offers Catalina Mt. views, terrific landscaping with a waterfall in the backyard and glorious flowers and shurbs front and back.

Light, bright and cheerful. MLS# 21037464 $234,000

520-219-4707

joe.dylewski@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

An exceptional home in Sun City Vistoso.

Almost 1,800 sq. ft. of beautiful living!

This Pacifica model has been tastefully updated. With room for a golf cart in the garage. MLS# 21037466 $229,000 New listing!

You must see this delightful new listing!

Located here in SCV where the views just never stop. 2bd 2ba, over 1500 sq ft, mostly tile, new window treatments.

ABR, CRS, GRI, Associate Brokers $239,000 #MLS 21107067

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