2012 January Tipster

January 2012

Vistoso Tipster

www.suncity-vistoso.com

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

Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc.

Study Session Thursday, January 12, 9 AM Vistoso Center/Apache BOD Meeting, Tuesday, January 24, 9 AM Social Hall/Papago Association Committees....... .4 Association News................... .3 Café Specials...........................12 Celebrations & Life Events.. .11 Classified.................................34 Clubs..........................................16 Coming Events........................13 Extended Community.......... .33 Feature......................................12 For Your Information..............15 Golf............................................. .8 Hours of Operation................. .2 Memoriam.................................16 Partnered Organizations.......10 Thank You Corner...................15 Town of Oro Valley................ .33 Workshops and Classes.......14

2012 Board Of Directors Candidates Announced

There is still time to become a candidate.

See page 5 for instructions on how you can join this slate.

See page 5, for the Election Committee article for details Jan Fischer

Lou Gard

Steve Knapp

Photo by Debby Moss

Vistoso Tipster

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

Sun City Vistoso

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

Published monthly by

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

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

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

Management Team

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

Support Team

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

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard Advertising: Norma Meyers and Chris Richard Printing By: AlphaGraphics Tipster Editorial Committee Tom Polley...........................................Chair Jacqueline Alger.......................... Member Harriet Diss................................... Member 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 Del Salvaterra.............................. Member Mary Ann Stock........................... Member

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

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

Hours

of

Operation

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

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

Telephone Reservations.....................917-8052 and 825-3711 ext 128 Monday, Wednesday and Friday .............................................. 8-9 AM Reservations and Pick Up, Cart Barn/Loan Room Tuesday and Thursday ............................................................. 8-9 AM

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

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

Costume Closet Call for appointment.........818-3516 Desert Oasis..........................................825-0495 Facilities

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

Pool

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aquatic & Fitness Center Facilities

917-8067

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

Pool

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

Vistoso Center....................................... 825-3711 After-hours Emergencies......................825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. a broken irrigation head) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.

Association News From The Board of Directors

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

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

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

What is the Financing Plan for the AFC?

by Ruth Gitzendanner The Board of Directors has established a $2.5 million dollar budget cap for renovation and expansion of the Aquatics & Fitness Center. The project, if approved by a community vote, will be funded through a special assessment that was originally projected to be no more than $1,000, but has been reduced to $844. This reduced special assessment will come through the use of $400,000 from the Capital Fund which is the projected balance as of March 1. The use of the Capital Fund has not been formally approved by the Board, but it must be if the special assessment is to be reduced to $844. I fully anticipate this will occur at the next Board Meeting.

Residents will have the option of financing the assessment over 6 years for $162 annually. This proposed assessment does not include further reductions that may be available from charitable contributions to help fund the project.

I estimate that approximately 50% of the members will pay the special assessment up front and 50% will elect to make payments. In addition, the funding provides for a temporary loan from the Asset Reserve Fund to cover initial construction costs rather than expensive external borrowing. These funds will be replenished with interest as the special assessment payments are received.

Borrowing from the Asset Reserve will not affect the scheduled replacement or repair of Association assets covered by the Asset Reserve. I am confident the Association will be able to undertake this project with no further assessment to members.

The Finance & Budget committee recommended a service charge of 6% for those choosing the payment option. This rate was determined by looking at the costs the Association will incur in order to provide the payment plan (interest, attorney fees, bookkeeping, and possible uncollectible accounts).

The Finance & Budget Committee, prior to reaching its recommendation to fund with a special assessment, Sun City Vistoso Tipster, January 2012

considered many other options including using Capital Contributions from future residents, obtaining a mortgage over a number of years and repaying the loan by raising dues, funding the project through annual dues increases, funding the project with funds from our reserves, issuing commercial or internal bonds. These options either would not provide funds when we needed them for construction and/or would significantly increase the cost of the project for everyone. After considering these and other options, the committee recommended and the Board agreed that the only viable option was a one-time special assessment with a payment plan for those who cannot manage the full assessment at once.

For more detailed information about the financing plan and the various options considered, please refer to the insert from the Communications Committee included in this Tipster.

Bob Mariani, General Manager

Are you Prepared?

by Bob Mariani

A number of natural and other disasters constantly occur across the country and world. Although it’s difficult to imagine such a disaster could occur here, our area could be devastated by fire, flood, earthquake or even a terrorist attack.

You might have the same thought as I about potential disasters; yet how many of us are well prepared with sufficient supplies such as food, water, tools, etc.?

Also, if evacuation is necessary, very few of us would know if we should evacuate, where we would go if we needed to evacuate or how we would get to a safe area.

It’s obviously too late to make plans for a disaster after it happens. To avoid being unprepared, it’s time to plan now by assembling your kit and making proper evacuation plans if necessary. This may seem difficult, but nearly everything that you need to develop a plan is available on the internet at www.ready.gov.

I also want to suggest that while preparing yourself and your family for a disaster is very important, it’s just as important to develop a community plan. If a disaster were to occur in Sun City Vistoso today, there would be no plan to follow in regard to assisting neighbors with necessities such as food and water, no communication plans and no evacuation plans. Simply put, many if not most of our residents would be at a loss during a time when essential services are not available.

A community emergency/evacuation plan is very important and could save many lives. It’s also important to recognize that no plan will ever be in place until a group of interested citizens organizes and develops such a plan. If you are interested in becoming involved with such a group, please let me know, call me at 917-8080 or email me bmariani@suncity-vistoso. com. Not only will I work with you, but Char Ackerman, Regional Emergency Response Planner, Oro Valley Police Department, has committed to working with a group of Sun City Vistoso residents to develop a comprehensive emergency/evacuation plan.

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Heroes Among Us Nominations Sought

The Board of Directors is requesting residents to submit candidates for the Heroes Among Us award.

This award is designed to honor residents who make remarkable contributions to our community.

Nominations should be submitted by Friday, January 13, by filling out a hard copy of the form available in the Administration Office, or by completing the form sent out via email on Monday, January 2.

The Board will review the nominees and select the recipient(s). The award will be presented at the Sun City Vistoso Annual Meeting in March.

HOT Spot Help Out Today!

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

Community Assistance Committee is seeking volunteers to work one or two days per week to answer Loan Room reservations phone, Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 8-9 AM, or to work in the Loan Room Tuesdays or Thursdays, 8-9 AM. We also need volunteers for daily bagging of aluminum cans, half-hour, one day per week, or to be on the “on call” list for delivering cans to the recycler once every 3-4 weeks. Call George Holthus, 818-1042.

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

ARC Architectural Review Chair Susan Jakosa 609-6367, susanjakosa@gmail.com Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Are you thinking about putting your home up for sale?

Is it already on the market?

Did you know that the title company notifies SCV when your home is under contract and in escrow? At this time, an ARC member inspects the outside of your home to verify that the exterior and property are in compliance with the Development Standards. Seller’s and buyer’s agents receive the inspection results.

If the Association does not receive the title company notification on a timely basis and there are inspection issues to be resolved, delays can be caused.

However, your inspection can be done as soon as your realtor receives an escrow number. Ask your agent to submit a realtor request for an ARC home inspection form, available from Jim Cundiff, Community Services Coordinator. The inspection can then be done. You will know much sooner if all is well or if there are any issues to resolve.

Communication Committee Leslie Platt 520-818-1963

On December 8, after many meetings with the Board and Aquatics & Fitness Center (AFC) Subcommittee Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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and extensive input from residents, the architects for the proposed AFC presented their final conceptual renderings and cost estimates. The Board then established a budget cap of $2.5 million for renovation and expansion, including all contingencies. The previously proposed special assessment of $1,000 per household was reduced to $844, payable in either one lump sum, or spread over six annual payments of $162 each.

The Communications Committee insert in this issue provides details. Association members will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed project in March 2012.

The Committee will provide information packets and briefings for residents in January and February. Watch for announcements and follow proceedings on the Association website. Click on Association, then select Fitness Center Info from the drop-down menu.

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.

In November we delivered 480 pounds of aluminum cans which netted the CAC $307. Fiscal year-to-date we have received a total of $1,563.

The Loan Room provides equipment throughout the year to Sun City Vistoso residents who need help with medical needs, extra tables and chairs for parties, beds for visitors and items for children. Telephone reservations are taken on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8-9 AM by calling 917-8052 or 825-3711 ext 128.

Items can be picked up and reservations made at the Loan Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 AM. The Community Assistance Committee recently approved $1425 toward the cable connection for Catalina Vista and $1000 for Casas Amigas.

The annual Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, January 28, 7:30-9 AM in the Auditorium. Please come and join us to celebrate our community. See Coming Events section for ticket sales information.

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

Need a new water heater. Should we go solar?

Come to our ILR course on energy saving and get the answer. Actually a rooftop solar PV electric installation makes more sense under today’s energy incentives from Arizona and the Federal government. You can read about both on our website.

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

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

2. Log in with your user name and password. This is also January 2012, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

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the page where you can create a new account.

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

Election Committee

Candidates will answer questions provided to them by the Election Committee. These answers will appear in the February Tipster.

Any member in good standing may still become a nominee, provided that prior to Tuesday, January 11, the following items are submitted to the SCVCAI Administration Office: a petition, on a form provided by SCVCAI, to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee with signatures of 50 voting members in good standing (one signature per lot owned), written certification of eligibility from Bob Mariani, General Manager, and a resumé on a form available at the Administration Office.

The Candidate Forums will be Thursday, February 9, 6:30 PM; Wednesday, February 15, 11 AM; and Tuesday, February 21, 3 PM, Auditorium.

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

If you did some, or all, of your holiday shopping in the Gift Shop, we thank you. Now that the holidays are over and you have time to relax, plan to stop by the Gift Shop and peruse all the wonderful locally made items.

All merchandise is made here in Sun City Vistoso by your friends and neighbors. If you have a hobby or talent you would like to sell in the shop, call one of the co-chairs. If you’re out for a walk and pass by the Gift Shop, pause to look in the windows.

The Artists of the Month for January are the Martins. Carmelita does beautiful work on gourds. Whether big or small, she transforms the gourds into decorator pieces. Darrell makes silver jewelry that would make a queen proud. Their work is displayed in the center front window for the month of January.

Government Affairs Chair Hal Linton 825-2812, haling@comcast.net Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

This year is very significant for Arizonans and those who live here part-time. as Arizona celebrates its Centennial in 2012. We can expect to see and hear about many events to mark the occasion. The SCV Government Affairs Committee (GAC) hopes to sponsor some Sun City Vistoso Tipster, January 2012

events that will highlight Arizona’s statehood. Of course in 2012 we will also have several governmental elections that will certainly impact us in Sun City Vistoso.

If you are interested in helping the GAC explore local, county, state and federal governmental plans and operations that would be of interest to the SCV community at large, please join us at the next meeting.

Landscape Bob Cratty 825-0157 Third Wednesday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

You may have noticed that large, mature, non-native eucalyptus and African sumac trees at the Mountain Vista area and elsewhere in our community have been removed. The eucalyptus were messy and expensive to maintain. More importantly, they were a safety hazard as branches could fall off and injure someone. The African sumac is also high maintenance, particularly as it ages, and it naturalizes easily, invading our golf course, washes and other natural areas. Each tree removed has been or will be replaced with a more suitable tree.

Marketing and Publicity Tut Tustison 825-9431 Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

We Listened Neighborhood Pride prides itself on taking to heart suggestions from our community. Because of this, the infractions letter that is sent out to make a homeowner aware of a problem has been made more resident friendly.

Our committee members have certainly enjoyed seeing the beautiful holiday decorations throughout the community over the past few weeks. As a friendly reminder though, seasonal decorations and lights should be removed by January 15. We appreciate all residents who continually take pride in the appearance of their property, and we are most pleased with how beautiful our community is looking to usher in the New Year. We wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012.

Properties Chair Steve Taillie 825-8804 Third Thursday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

HOLIDAY HOURS

New Years Day, Sunday, January 1

Aquatic & Fitness Center........... 8 AM to 5 PM

All other facilities................................. Closed Monday, January 2

Administration and Library ................. Closed

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Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc. SUN CITY VISTOSO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations

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

Supplies & Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations

Nov-11

$ 2,224,519 51,315 $ $ 360,779 $ 57,787 $ 206,452 $ 9,397 114,884 $ $ 3,025,133

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,224,519 59,090 408,889 63,150 185,000 5,000 87,456 3,033,104

$ $ $ $ $

(8,445) 414,007

$ (950,000) $ (100,000) $ (6,590) $ (68,770) $ 1,899,773

$ $ $ $ $

(950,000) (100,000) (6,000) (59,090) 1,918,014

$ $ $ $ $ $

207,900 30,266 68,323 4,432 83,095 394,016

$ 1,032,383 102,546 $ 398,715 $ $ 47,473 $ 469,185 $ 2,050,302

$ $ $ $ $ $

1,048,724 89,548 392,334 64,236 505,118 2,099,960

$

19,991

$

$

For the First 5 Months of the Fiscal Year

2011-12 2010-11 2011-12 2010-11 $249,870 $271,904 Pre-Paid Rounds $249,870 $271,904 Pre-Paid Rounds Resident Daily Rounds $21,848 $25,393 Resident Daily Rounds $21,848 $25,393 Public Daily Rounds $56,745 Public Daily Rounds $56,745 $58,289 $58,289

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Budget

234,903 4,665 101,807 11,084 50,123 1,854 18,016 422,452

For theGolf FirstCourse 5 Months of the Fiscal Year Revenues & Rounds

Totals

Actual

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Golf Course Revenues & Rounds

Totals

5 Months 2011-12

$328,463$355,586 $355,586 $328,463

(150,529)

(181,946)

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 5 months of the 2011-12 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues and rounds from last year to the present year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncityvistoso.com. Select the Board Meeting and Financial Information page, scroll to the bottom, and select the month’s financial reports you wish to view. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year in the Library located at the Vistoso Center.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, January 23, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncity-vistoso.com Randy Trenary, Controller January 2012, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

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

The Posse may drive through your neighborhood once or twice a night; the police less often. You and your neighbors observe your neighborhood very often and should be the most aware of what is going on. This ability can be organized into effective crime prevention strategies that will benefit you and assist the Posse and police. It’s called Neighborhood Watch. The OVPD (Oro Valley Police Department) will help you organize a Neighborhood Watch Unit in your neighborhood. The SCV neighborhood on N. Green Tree Drive already has. An Oro Valley Police Officer will meet with you and your neighbors so you can learn more about it.

Call OVPD (520) 229-5080.

Returning Posse members: please check in with your squad leaders to let them know you are back.

Service Anniversaries

10 years: Donald and Janet Tomlinson Posse $20 Weekly Drawing for Service

Nov. 7: Tom Cook, Nov. 14: Teri Petty, Nov. 21: Bill Mauk, Nov. 28: Dick Stewart

Strategic Projects Committee (SPC) Chair Ted Hood 818-2281 Meets first Wednesday each month, 1:30 PM, Vistoso Center /Yaqui

The Strategic Projects Committee’s current focus is on special projects assigned to the committee by the Board.

Projects now underway include an updated report on all Strategic Initiatives that were approved by the Board as a result of the Long Range Planning Report, and a review of Board Committees and how they interact with Board and Staff Liaisons.

Tipster Editorial Chair Tom Polley 818-9073 Anticipated Tipster delivery of the February issue is Tuesday, January 31.

Tipster Editorial meeting Friday, January 13, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui.

Sun City Vistoso Café News

The Café is pleased to announce that CJ Johnson has joined our staff as Assistant Manager. She has a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry and is well qualified and recommended. Say hello to her on your next visit to the Café.

For the winter months the Café is bringing back Sunday Night Dinners, January 8 and 22 and Monday Night Dinners, January 2 and 16. Both are open 3-6 PM. We have a special menu that is sure to please. Join us.

There will be three special dinners in January, Wednesday, January 11, Endless Pasta Night, 4:306:30 PM, $7.95 pp, Wednesday, January 18, Endless Soup and Salad Night, 4:30-6:30 PM, $6.50 pp; Western Night, Friday, January 27, with two seating times 4:45 PM or 6:45 PM. BBQ Ribs are the feature of this special dinner, $14.95 pp. 18% gratuity will be added to your bill. Reservations required, 825-3277.

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Robin Coulter, Assistant Manager Employee Morale

Employee morale is part of workplace culture and is important in the company. When workers are happy, they tend to be more efficient because they enjoy their work. As I mentioned last month, the Association is generous.

This month I wanted you to know what your managers are doing to foster a good workplace culture.

The general manager has created an On the Spot award that is given to employees who go above and beyond their regular work duties. They can redeem this award for a spin on the prize wheel which can produce a small gift certificate, movie tickets and even a paid day off! The general manager has also created a suggestion box where employees are assured that their concerns are being heard.

Managers take their employees to lunch or bring in doughnuts. One talked about writing the employees thank you cards for a job well done. One manager serves ice cream at team meetings and has an occasional pizza party and every once in a while passes out EXTRA gum because the employees go the extra mile during their busy season. One department has a monthly birthday party at the water cooler and for 15 minutes they eat cake, drink coffee and celebrate.

There are many ways we tell our employees thank you and we know how important it is to do so. It builds a healthy work culture. It helps our employees to enjoy work and that makes the service that they provide you even better. It’s a win-win for both the employee, employer and residents.

Pam Sarpalius, Programs/Facilities Director Room Set-Ups

As you know, when any club meets or a room is rented, the set-up of the room is coordinated with Coco Sullivan. Monitors must know ahead of time if equipment is needed for an event or meeting. If you need such things as a projector or microphone, etc., you must let Coco know so the monitors have items ready.

More and more we are finding that residents are walking into a meeting and requesting a projector when Coco was not informed in advance. Many times equipment must be brought in from another facility to meet a need. Clubs should have only one contact person with Coco to make all arrangements.

We want your meeting/event to be set up as you need it, but we need your cooperation. Thank you.

November Housing Resale Information Resales

For the Month

YTD

2011

3

113

2010

6 Total sold in 2010 - 106

101

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Carol Wittels, Library

The Library has acquired several new selections in both the fiction and non-fiction categories. Start the new year with an exciting new book.

Catherine the Great by Robert Massie: a sweeping narrative of the 18th century German Princess who becomes the Empress of all of Russia.

A Train in Winter by Caroline Moorehead: an extraordinary story of women, friendship and resistance in occupied France during WWII. Rome: a Cultural, Visual, and Personal History by Robert Hughes: a must read for anyone planning to visit Rome. Recent travelers to Rome will also enjoy a repeat literary trip through this marvelous city.

Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James: this literary genius draws from the characters of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and takes us into a tale of murder and emotional mayhem.

The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes: an unexpected bequest causes a man in his 60s to question his understanding of the past.

The Sisters by Nancy Jensen: a debut novel, beautifully written, about the events and choices that shape our lives for generations to come; a journey that covers 80 years of a family.

Friends of the Library

Mark your calendars for our annual Books and Authors Luncheon which will be Friday, March 2. Three local authors will present: Jan Cleere, Cathy Hufault and John Newport. You will find additional information in the Coming Events section in February.

Many thanks to those residents who joined or renewed their membership during the recent membership drive. It is not too late to join; just pick up a form in the Library or ask a volunteer.

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Welcome New Neighbors Name From William & Yvonne Ralston Pagosa Springs, CO John & Deanna Hardin Oro Valley, AZ Meade & K Lynne Davis III Marana, AZ Lonnie Davis, Recreation and Fitness When Should I Exercise?

Is it a good idea to exercise in the morning, now that the New Year has begun? It gives energy for the whole day and increases your metabolism. Plus, you don’t have as many excuses in the morning, since all you have to do is get up a little earlier. Just get it over with sooner! Try preparing your workout clothes before you go to bed so when you wake up, you are ready to go!

Exercising at a particular time of the day is, however, an individual choice and should be done according to your own needs.

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

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11:30 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, 10-11 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center Pool.

Zumba: Thursday, 5:15 PM, Auditorium.

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

Aquatic & Fitness Center and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation, page 2 of this Tipster.

Tuesday, January 10, the Aquatic & Fitness Center pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, January 11, the Desert Oasis pool will close at 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Special Note from the Aquatic & Fitness Center: Thursday, January 12, 1 PM, an orientation will be held on how to use the gym equipment. Space is limited, so stop in and sign up. See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073.

Golf Kim Griggs, Head Golf Professional

For those of you who haven’t stopped by the Pro Shop, please do so. We have a wide variety of merchandise and if we do not have your size or color, we will be more than happy to special order for you.

We have a variety of items (towels, hats and other merchandise) that have our new course name on them (The Views Golf Club).

Reminder: on Tuesday and Wednesday the morning shotguns will start at 8:30 AM (unless there is a frost delay). The afternoon shotguns are now scheduled to go out at 1 PM (not 1:30 PM as in previous years.) This is being done so that we can possibly get the afternoon shotgun in before dark.

Remember golfers that the frost delay hotline phone number is 825-0322.

Walkers and riders, please remember to remain on the paths at all times. Should frost be present, you may damage or kill the underlying grass if you walk on it.

As everyone knows, we are now open to the public which makes us a semi-private golf course. Please be aware that as new people play our course for the first time, they may be a little slow. Our rangers are aware of this and will help move them along. We advise everyone of our rules, and hand out playing tips to them in the golf shop. So, please be patient and courteous to these guests. We try to fill in empty times with these guests as a way to increase our revenue.

Michael Kropf, Superintendent

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and limited availability of an important resource. This is one of the biggest management issues a golf course needs to deal with on a daily basis. There is a fine line between providing the turf with an adequate supply of water while at the same time providing the golfers with a good playing surface.

The question was asked about what our golf course is doing to conserve water. The biggest area of conservation was the installation of the new irrigation system. The previous system applied too much water and was inefficient. The current system is computer-controlled to optimize flow rates to every part of the course so water is distributed at the correct rates and pressures. The sprinklers are constantly checked for performance and wear to reduce lost water through worn parts. The weather station uses daily weather conditions to determine exact amounts of water needed to replace the water lost from the turf through evaporation.

Depending on the time of the year, the watering schedule is constantly changing. In the winter with lower temperatures and less evaporation, the course is watered infrequently. However, the dormant roughs are watered a couple times a week during the winter because it is still a living grass.

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

Just a reminder to all residents, anyone purchasing an annual pass for the first time (resident or nonresident) will receive the pro-rated price. When you see an ad from our Marketing Committee, the price you see is the pro-rated one. Annual passes that nonresident players purchase are higher than the price a resident pays.

The washes that cross the fairways on #13 and #18 are now maintained waste areas. What this means to golfers is they can ground their club, remove stones or declare the ball unplayable.

Look for a special event on Friday, January 13, for annual pass holders only. It will include a free ball fitting from 2-3:30 PM. In the Café from 3:30-5 PM there will be free appetizers and the bar will be open to purchase drinks.

If you have a question call Preston Sheriff 825-3101.

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

President’s Cup flight winners: Walt Knych, Jay Storey, Sam Phillips, Don Chafey and Tom Porter.

The 2011-2012 Men’s 18-Hole Club tournament season started with The Presidents Cup in November. The next tournament will be The Governors Cup Wednesday and Sun City Vistoso Tipster, January 2012

Saturday, January 25, 28 and Wednesday, February 1.

This is a two-person event; line up your partner now and sign up in the Pro Shop.

The Member/Guest tournament to be played Wednesday and Thursday, April 11 and 12, will have many exciting prizes. Ask a guest now for this fun event. Keep up to date on your qualifying points for The Views Cup. They are posted on the bulletin board.

If you know someone new to our community or someone who enjoys playing golf, invite them to play in our men’s leagues. Contact Dick Boss for membership details.

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

Arrival and check-in is one half-hour prior to the 8:30 AM start to allow the Pro Shop time to confirm/adjust pairings.

This month’s meeting will be immediately following golf on Thursday, January 12, Social Hall/Navajo. Officer elections will be conducted. Nominations can also be made from the floor. Meeting day includes “Buddies Day” so sign up your foursome.

The club has 70 paid-up members and is still growing.

We play creative games every week and everyone is welcome.

Non-residents are also welcome to join; if any of your acquaintances are interested, be sure to invite them. A hearty welcome to our newest members: Meade Davis and Stephen Knapp, and from SaddleBrooke, Alan Cornwell and Chalmer Hans. If you would like to join or need more information, contact Membership Chairman Jack Saatkamp.

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

Many thanks to Pat Henry and her committee for the holiday luncheon.

Congratulations to Barbara Hall and Rosemarie Daoust for winning the fifth flight in the recent AWGA State Medallion Tournament.

This is a busy month for Catalina Cup and Ironwood matches. The Views will host Ironwood, Monday, January 9. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce players to our great course.

The President’s Cup Tournament will be different this year in that, from the beginning, players will arrange dates and times for each of their matches. Tournament Chair, Barbara Hall, has a sign-up sheet with details and information in the SCVWGC binder. You have through Tuesday, January 10, to sign up. The first pairings will be made from this list. All matches must be completed by Sunday, April 1. If you have further questions contact Barbara.

The chili party is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7.

If you would like to cook or help in other ways call Mary Ellen Tovatt. The Golf for the Cure, hosted by the SCV Women’s 9-Hole Club, will be held Tuesday, February 28.

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SCV Women’s 9-Hole Golf Club Pres. Ruth Bonfiglio 825-7794 Membership Linda Miller 818-2716 Play: Thursday mornings

Thanks to Paula Azzarello for another great Christmas party. Canned goods and toys were collected and donated to the Catalina Food Pantry.

Golf will start at 8:30 AM unless there is a frost delay.

Plan on being there 30 minutes before tee time. We have our Home and Home Tournament with Heritage Highlands on Thursday, January 19. Sign up in our book in the Pro Shop. We will be having our Invitational on Thursday, March 22.

AWGA Rules Seminar will be held on Friday, January 27. The Seminar is limited to 50 ladies and payment is required in advance.

We would like new members to join in the fun with our ladies by playing nine holes. If you are interested, call Linda Miller.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Emerge!

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

At the Tuesday, January 10 meeting, we will discuss plans for “Emerge! Into Spring”, our luncheon and style show by Chico’s which takes place Friday, March 16.

Ticket sales: Wednesday, February 22, 9 AM-11 AM, Friday, February 24, 10 AM-Noon, Tuesday, February 28, 9 AM-11 AM, Thursday, March 1, 9 AM-11 AM, Friday, March 2, 10 AM-Noon, Tickets $25 pp with $10 going to Emerge!

We can always use donations for our raffle, such as art or crafts.

On December 6, 18 of our members visited Emerge! transition housing which was most interesting and informative, followed by a delicious lunch at the Arizona Inn. Our auxiliary helps and supports Emerge! which is the main agency that provides shelter in southern Arizona for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. This month we are asking for diapers, female personal items, towels and washcloths. Please note that gift cards are always appreciated. We welcome all who are interested in joining our group and working with us.

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

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

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

If you passed by the medical disposal tables in the Social Hall November 8, you might have noticed the huge volume of pills that were emptied into the collection jars. One resident’s family cleared out so many prescription pills that our total collection for that day was 69 pounds.

It is very important that prescription and over-the-counter pills be disposed of properly. Please bring them to our bimonthly collection medical disposal events. Keep in mind that unused medicines should not be put in the trash or flushed into our water system. Let us dispose of them correctly. See the For Your Information section for dates and times of upcoming medical disposal events.

Did you know that your donation can recognize significant persons or events in the form of an honorarium or memorial? All donations make a positive difference in the quality of life in Sun City Vistoso and the surrounding community.

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

Our speaker at the Wednesday, January 18 support group meeting will be Tammy Nakonechny. She is doing a clinical trial, for PWP (People with Parkinson’s) who use Sinemet. She wondered if any people in Sun City would be interested in participating. We welcome all

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PWP and/or their caregivers and spouses.

On another note, I have just received an article from the National Institute of Health in California. It talks about a study they have done with twins, one of whom has Parkinson’s and one who doesn’t.

The studies have been useful in identifying environmental influences in the disease. The doctor who is leading the study is the son of local residents, Harold and Esther Goldman. You can go online and Google Samuel Goldman, Parkinson’s, and find this article and several others. The Goldmans have said they will try to have him meet with our group when he comes to visit.

Don’t forget the Parkinson’s exercise classes with Ray Jerkins, trainer, every Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

Holiday Door Decorating Contest

The guest judges were Mary Snider, Vice Mayor of Oro Valley and Lou Walters, Oro Valley Town Councilman. Photos by Steve Taillie.

Vistoso Helpful Hands

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

We are a short-term all-volunteer help group. If you need long-term help, you can contact these organizations: Pima Council on Aging, 1-520-790-7262 or help@pcoa.ort Community Information and Referral Services: dial 211, available 24 hours a day. They can answer questions, help you make informed decisions and link you to community resources.

Interfaith Community Services, 520-297-6049, will help with Meals On Wheels.

If you would like to volunteer to carry the pager or help others, see Norma Meyers, Adminstration office, for an application. Training is available.

Celebrations

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Second Place Nita Hiett and Joyce Kraft

Third Place Barbara Oldewage and Lonnie Davis

Life Events

Sun City Vistoso cyclist, Payton Davies, raises over $ 6,000 for Parkinson’s

Payton Davies, whose husband, Bob, has Parkinson’s disease, was the top fund raiser for the American Parkinson Disease Association in the El Tour.

She raised $6,080, nearly doubling her previous year’s effort and bringing her five-year total to more than $17,000. This total is remarkable because it represents hundreds of contributions from friends and family across the country. Payton has helped many people understand Parkinson’s and its impact. Dr. Cynthia Holmes, Co-Director of APDA Arizona, says “Payton is a tremendous ambassador for the cause. She has really stepped up to make a difference.” In addition to fund raising, she leads a Parkinson’s support group and helps with a twice-a-week Parkinson’s exercise class, all while ensuring that Bob gets state of the art care. Payton is pictured above at the finish line with friends after bicycling 42 miles in the El Tour.

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First Place Beverly Koski

Jovert Steel Drums show on December 3. Photo by Steve Taillie.

For the first time, Sun City Vistoso participated in the Town of Oro Valley Holiday Parade on December 10.

Resident Nancy Sweeney is at the wheel of the Ambassador’s golf cart all decked out for the holidays.

Please call or drop by the Administration Office with your email address.

It saves money on postage and keeps you in touch with what’s going on with the Association.

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Feature Resident’s Quilt part of Arizona Centennial Exhibit

by Susan Franklin

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

Mondays, January 2 and 16, 3-6 PM Monday Night Madness

Leave the cooking to us on January 2 and 16. We will be serving from a special menu with tasty items sure to please. Join us, no reservations needed, come as you are!

Sundays, January 8 and 22, 3-6 PM Sunday Dinners at the SCV Café

Twice a month we will be open for a delightful Sunday dinner. Order from a special menu. Relax and leave the cooking to us.

Susan Franklin’s “My Arizona Favorites” quilt will be displayed at the “100 Years-100 Quilts exhibition” to be held at the Arizona Historical Society Museum in Tucson. The exhibit, opening Saturday, February 18, runs through December 2012. The quilts, made by quilters throughout Arizona, are individual designs and also meet other criteria. Throughout 2012 the Museum will host other events celebrating the Arizona Centennial and quilting.

Susan’s redwork represents Arizona images special to her. The first block (upper left) depicts a Tucson rodeo rider. The second (upper right) showcases a Pima basket, circa 1920. The saguaro, (lower left) provides charm with its stately appearance and Arizona’s state flower from this cactus. Finally, the Arizona Inn (lower right), a favorite for Susan, is highlighted. She loves its graciousness and cultural heritage.

Susan sketched the designs using photographs as a rough guide. Each piece was then embroidered and framed with bandana print fabric. Karolyn Jensen did the machine quilting.

Article submitted by Glenda Gillespie, Tipster Editor.

If you know someone who has achieved an interesting or noteworthy accomplishment contact the one of the Editorial Committee members. Please see page 2 for a list of the Tipster Editorial Committee.

Community Phone Directory Corrections

Maisch, John J and Judith A Martin 630-664-5153 Resident has lost her hearing requests email only: Helen Ellis helenellis@comcast.net Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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Wednesday, January 11, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Pasta Night, $7.95 pp

Your choice of spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs, hot Italian sausage, or linguini with white clam sauce. Served with bread sticks and tossed green salad. Beverage and dessert are not included. Gratuity will not be added to your bill. Please tip your server accordingly.

Wednesday, January 18, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Soup and Salad, $6.50 pp

Your choice of soups: creamy tomato basil, hearty beef barley and garden vegetable. Served with tossed green salad and bread sticks. Does not include beverages or dessert. No reservations, gratuity will not be added to your bill, please tip your server accordingly. No coupons or discounts will be accepted.

Friday, January 27, 4:45 PM or 6:45 PM Western Night! BBQ Spare Ribs, $14.95 pp

Scrumptious BBQ spare ribs with baked beans, corn on the cob, coleslaw and honey-buttered corn bread.

Beverage and dessert not included with dinner. 18% gratuity will be added to your bill. Reservations required, please call 825-3277.

Coffee and Conversation with the General Manager and a Board Member

Thursday, January 5, 1 PM, Social Hall/Hopi Wednesday, January 18, 10 AM, Social Hall/Hopi An Informal Exchange of Information

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

Special Events for Clubs See Club article for full details.

SCV Singles, Dinner, Thu. Jan. 12, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Kactus Kickers, First Round-Up Dance, Fri., Jan. 13, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Ukulele, Concert, Tue., Jan. 17, 7 PM, SaddleBrooke Mt. View Clubhouse Natural Health & Wellness, Health Speakers Jan. 18, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima Dinner ‘n Show, Brigadoon, Wed., Jan. 18, Broadway Palm, Mesa, AZ Villanellas, Jan. Snowflake Ball, Fri, Jan. 20, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Rock ‘N Roll, Jukebox Sat. Night Dance, Sat. Jan. 21, 7 PM, Auditorium SCV Singles, Happy Hour, Fri. Jan. 27, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Sundancers, Special Caller Dance, Sat. Jan. 28, 7 PM, Auditorium Tennis Club, Mariachi/Jazz Band, Sat., March 10, 6:30 PM, Social Hall Saturday, January 7, 6:30 PM, Auditorium The Newmans

A huge demand has brought this group back for a night filled with music and memories from the 50’s. Ron Newman was part of the famous group, The Diamonds, with big song hit “Little Darlin”. This stage show of singers and a band is one of the best shows presented in southern Arizona. Gather your friends and enjoy a fun-filled night you won’t soon forget. Cabaret seating in the Auditorium, bring your own drinks and snacks. Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM.

Tickets at Administration, $18 pp.

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

The holidays are over and you may be all shopped out.

If not, January 9 will be first Monday Madness of the new year. The tables in front of the Gift Shop will be filled with great bargains. Come take a look.

Tuesday, January 10, 10 AM. Social Hall/Navajo Tucson Museum of Art Talks

Edgar Degas, the famous French painter and sculptor is the subject this month and we expect a huge turnout.

An old friend, Docent Pat Gilbert, will make the presentation. Refreshments will be served. Call Rudi 825-2147.

Tuesday, January 10, 1-3 PM, Auditorium Arizona State Museum

In keeping with the State of Arizona Centennial Celebration, we present a great lecture from the Arizona State Museum entitled “Introduction to Ancient Arizona”. There is no charge for this event, but you will need to obtain a ticket since there will be limited seating.

Tickets now available at Administration

Sunday, January 15, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Cowboy Poets of Arizona by Don Piele

Cowboy poetry gatherings are a part of Arizona’s heritage. Learn a little of its history. Watch and listen to short Sun City Vistoso Tipster, January 2012

clips of some of Arizona’s best-known cowboy poets.

Before retiring here, Don was a professor of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for 37 years. He is a member of many clubs: RV, Biking, Hiking and Poetry Corner. Don has taught ILR and Computer Club. Contact Gaston Meloche 638-5404 or vhc.gaston@gmail.com.

Tuesday, January 17. 9 AM, Auditorium Annual Club Presidents/Leaders Meeting

If you are a Club President or chair of a SCV Committee then this meeting is for you.

Thursday, January 19, 9 AM, Social Hall/Papago AARP Tax Seminar

Charlie Cremin, a resident and AARP Tax Aide, will lead a one-hour discussion on how to organize tax data for the upcoming tax season. He will also address recent changes in tax law and IRS rules that apply to both 2011 returns and tax planning for 2012.

Friday, January 20, 1-3 PM, Auditorium Club Fair

Come learn about all SCV clubs. Representatives from more than 100 clubs will be available with information about their clubs and how to join them in their interesting activities.

Sunday, January 22, 1:30 PM, Audiotorium Tucson Symphony Piano Trio

No need to drive or get on a bus to enjoy entertainment by the Tucson Symphony. The Auditorium will be filled with wonderful music from TSO musicians. The doors open 1:30 PM, performance 2 PM. Theater seating. No food or drinks.

Tickets at Administration starting Tuesday, January 3, $14 pp.

Saturday, January 28, 7:30 AM, Auditorium Pancake Breakfast

Community Assistance Committee is sponsoring the annual Pancake Breakfast. This helps to fund the Loan Room and is put on by many volunteers from our community. Tickets $5 pp. We hope to see you there and feel free to bring friends from outside our community.

Tickets at Social Hall, Monday and Tuesday, January 23-24 and Thursday, January 26, 9-11 AM, Wednesday, January 25, 1-3 PM, also available at the Loan Room.

Saturday-Sunday, January 28-29, Social Hall/Papago Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Rug Show and Sale

The SCV Association and the Spanish Cultural Club are sponsoring a Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Rug Show and Sale, Saturday, January 28, 8 AM-4 PM and Sunday, January 29, 10 AM-3 PM. Oralia Lopez and her father Uriel Lopez will be the featured pottery artists with many additional artists represented by the pottery items for sale. Alex Martinez and his sister Nancy Martinez are rug weavers from Oaxaca Mexico and will have many rugs on display. Come and enjoy beautiful artistry. Cash or check.

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Coming Events Continued from page 13 Saturday, February 4, 6:30 PM, Auditorium The Dusty River Boys

Get your toes tapping and hands clapping for a southern Arizona music group that many SCV residents have asked to appear here. Laughs and great music are on the agenda for this night of bluegrass music. Put on your western duds and round up some friends. Cabaret seating, bring your own snacks and drinks. Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM. For those that feel like country dancing, a small dance floor will be provided.

Tickets Friday, January 6, at Administration, $14 pp

Tuesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, 9 AM - 4 PM WildHorsePass Casino Free Bus Trip

High demand from residents brings you another trip to enjoy. Buses provided by the casino will leave SCV 9 AM and leave the casino to return 4 PM. You must obtain a ticket from Coco or Pam to get on the bus and register to receive $10 to play on the slots. There will also be a drawing for a $15 lunch voucher. If you have a WildHorsePass casino players card, bring it when purchasing your tickets. Your $10 credit will be added to your card. Singles welcome.

Tickets will be given out starting Wednesday, January 11, 8 AM, from Coco or Pam at Administration.

Friday, March 2, Noon, Auditorium Friends of the Library Books and Authors Luncheon

Three local authors will talk about their work: Jan Cleere, Cathy Hufault, and John Newport. Mark your calendars now for this popular event. Additional information about this event and ticket sales will be published in the February Tipster.

Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4, Social Hall/Navajo Sun City Vistoso 11th Annual Quilt Show

All Sun City Vistoso residents are welcome to display their quilts at this event. This year our special display will be pincushions, both old and new. Quilt and pincushion registration Monday, February 6 and Friday, February 10, 9 AM-Noon, Social Hall/Lobby. Questions: call Carol Guibert, 818-0441.

Workshops

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Classes

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes

AED classes have resumed. The classes will now be held the fourth Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Vistoso Center/ Yaqui. Lonnie Davis teaches this class. To attend you must register by calling Lonnie at 917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one or friend by taking this class.

Sign up for the January 25 class at Administration.

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.

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Institute of Learning in Retirement

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

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Jan. 19 Jan. 26 Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 23 Mar. 1 Mar. 8

“Religious Pluralism in America: How Do We Deal With It?” Dr. Robert Evans “Investigating the Desert,” Doris Evans “Water Research B2,” Steve DeLong, UofAZ “Early Spanish Era in Arizona,” Jack Lasseter “Story Telling and the Art of Healing,” Amy Davis “Turning Points in Modern Arizona History,” Jim Williams “Exploring Africa: Victoria Falls,” David Druckman “Everything You Wanted To Know About New Drugs,” Rick Herrier Preview of Fall 2012 Classes

Basic Beginner Line Dance Classes

Come join the fun and get fit at the same time! The Sunliners line dancers will be holding basic beginner classes for six weeks beginning Saturday, January 7, 11:30 AM, Auditorium. The cost of the series is $27.

The eight-week transition to continuing beginner classes will begin Saturday, February 25, $4.50/class. Contact Pat Kenwick 825-1247.

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes

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

Basic Photography Classes

The Vistoso Photo Club invites all residents to participate in a course on photography. There will be five sessions and a field trip, starting Friday, February 3, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Photo Studio. For details and to register call instructor, Rudi Punzmann 825-2147.

Spanish Language Classes

Spanish Classes will resume Tuesday, February 7, Beginners 10-11:30 AM and intermediate walk 12:30-2 PM; Thursday, February 9, advanced 10 AM-Noon, intermediate jog 12:30-2 PM. The first day of all classes will be held in the Social Hall/Papago.

The classes run through Tuesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 26. All classes must have five paid students and are limited to 10 students/class. $120 for the advanced class. All other classes are $100. Contact instructor, Susan Sotelo, 327-8267 or susansotelo@cox.net.

Tai Chi

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

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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 Safe Drivers Program

Wednesday, February 22, 1-5 PM, Vistoso Center/ Apache. Preregistration is required. Limited to 25 students. To register call Coco Sullivan 917-8072. $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers.

A classroom course designed for older drivers.

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

AARP Tax Assistance

Trained and experienced AARP tax counselors will provide free assistance for federal and Arizona state tax returns, by appointment only, Saturdays, February 4 through April 14, 9 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center. Electronic filing directly to IRS and Arizona will be available.

Bring 2010 return; 2011 W-2’s; interest, dividend, broker and pension 1099’s; social security 1099’s; receipts and cancelled checks if itemizing deductions, and any other pertinent tax information needed to prepare an accurate return.

Appointments available: Thursday, January 19, 8:309 AM, Social Hall/Kachina Lounge. Call Sandy Fritz 818-9683, starting Wednesday, January 25. Saturdays, starting February 4, 9:30-10:30 AM, Vistoso Center.

Do not call Association staff members for appointments or with tax questions.

Dispose-A-Meds Program Comes To SCV

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

The scheduled dates are: Tuesdays, January 10, March 13, May 8, July 10, September 11, 9-11 AM, Social Hall Lobby.

Mah Jongg Open House

First-ever event: A Mah Jongg Open House is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni. We look forward to welcoming all Sun City Vistoso Mah Jongg players including those not currently club members. There will be refreshments as well as some surprises. Make a note on your calendar so you don’t miss this.

UA College of Medicine’s Parkinson’s Research Lab

Free tours, open to the public, offer an opportunity to see scientific investigations firsthand and speak with Scott J. Sherman, MD, PhD, associate professor of neurology, and his research team. Tours are held monthly. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, contact Melissa McGee, UA College of Medicine, Office of Development, 520-6262827, or email mcgeem@email.arizona.edu Sun City Vistoso Tipster, January 2012

Undecorate the Auditorium What goes up must come down. Please help us take down and pack holiday ornaments Wednesday, January 4, 11 AM-1 PM. Your help is needed and very much appreciated.

Woodworking Machines Training

Free classes on the safe operation of woodworking machines will be offered by the Woodworkers Club.

Classes start Monday, January 30 and run through Wednesday, February 22. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday, 8-9 AM, Wood Shop.

Register for the classes at the first class in January.

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.

The Unit 17 Party and Holiday Food Drive was an overwhelming success. Thank you to the 135 residents that attended the November 19 party and donated a total of 722.1 lbs. of food and $68 for the CCS (Catalina Community Services) Food Bank. The food shelves are in great need of items and CCS was thrilled to get this generous donation!

Jan & Ken Almer Sincere thanks for all your kind words and condolences following the passing of our mother, Doris Haynes. She truly enjoyed Sun City Vistoso and all her friends she made throughout the years.

Nancy Banks, Patricia Sharp & Carol Launer A big thanks to all of you who donated gifts, money, and wrapping paper to TUSD’s Davidson Elementary. You gave the kids wonderful items to choose from as gifts for their family members. A special thanks also to those volunteers who went to the school to wrap the gifts.

Carolyn Lerch We are deeply appreciative of the many gifts of well wishes, food, flowers, and other healing assistance from our SCV friends during Ann’s recent illness. Thank you to you all.

Ann Ellsworth and Adrian Korpel Many thanks to all who helped make my rehabilitation from hip surgery a little easier. I appreciated the many phone calls, cheerful notes, friendly visits and delicious food. I feel fortunate to live in this wonderful community where folks are so giving and thoughtful.

Corinne Kulick Unit 7 neighbors had a wonderful evening in November at their annual dinner with over 100 attending. Special thanks to all those who helped make it possible including committee chairs. For next season, instead of an Autumn event, our annual Unit 7 gathering is scheduled for Saturday, January 12, 2013. Mark your calendar. We’ll look forward to seeing you there!

Judy Potter, Coordinator Unit 7 Party

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Thanks to all who helped do the holiday decorating in the Social Hall and the Auditorium.

Jinnie Wilson

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

Betty Wolfe James Brislance Fran Kautsky Rudolph M. Stangl Doris Haynes Howard Welflin

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November 11 November 24 November 24 November 26 December 2 December 10

Clubs Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 9 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center Pool.

Art League Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296, Co-Presidents

During the next twelve months we have the opportunity to view the great art work of our Sun City Vistoso residents. The Fine Arts group will display their works during January. Don’t miss seeing the art created by your friends and neighbors.

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

Happy, Healthy New Year to our entire community.

Our studio is exhibiting in the Social Hall this month and we invite all visitors to peruse the paintings and enjoy the work of our community’s fine artists. We work hard, as a group, to create pieces which not only please the individual artist but also the residents of Sun City Vistoso. The new year brings new thinking, new ideas, new creations so, if you’re inclined to start a new hobby or artistic pass time, come join our group. You will be pleased with both the quality of the artistic achievement in our studio and the quality of our chatter.

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

Happy New Year. Is it time to dust off an old talent or try a new one? Call Merle for details.

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

Most of our seasonal artists are back at work and we welcome all those considering sculpture as a viable outlet for the creative juices to join us. We are a teaching club and will work with all new members in creating pieces you’ll be proud to display in your homes. Join us for sculpting, chatter and good oldies pop music.

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

Designing For Success is the title of Susan Morris’ class, Thursday, January 5, 1-4 PM for four sessions.

The course is planned to help improve painting and drawing skills by making conscious choices in use of elements and principles of design to create greater expressions and impact.

Robert Jennette, Sun City Vistoso professional artist, will conduct four classes starting Thursday, February 2, 9 AM-Noon. His topic will be Painting Flowers.

Call Irma Franke to register for each of the classes, obtain the class plans and the materials needed. Space in the art room is limited, so call early to reserve your spot.

Are you discouraged with a painting? Albert Einstein tells us that, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”.

Arthritis Water Club President Dawn Simske 825-0907, Secretary Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center 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 are $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/

On January 19, the Astronomy Club will present Steven Kortenkamp, research scion and teacher from the Planetary Science Institute (LPI), a Tucson based “Think-Tank”. He will talk about meteors, meteorites and asteroids. Everyone is welcome. Talks are geared to be understood by those not trained in the sciences.

The 4 PM astronomy lectures which take place each week on Thursday, except on club meeting days, begin again on January 5. They take place in the Social Hall/ Kachina lounge.

Our star party, which was cancelled due to bad weather, will be rescheduled.

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Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 818-6509, mmoyerpp@gmail.com

Every Monday 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just one hour every Monday morning. Great way to start each week! SCV visitors welcome.

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

Our Men’s Bible Study has been in session for a month now in a great study of The Book of John. We will not meet on Tuesday, January 3. Come and join us in this study and then enjoy breakfast and fellowship, Sun City Vistoso Café, 8:30 AM. See you there!

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

We are a group of women who share the love of the Lord and an interest in learning the Bible. We are women who care for and support one another and pray for families and friends. New officers: Pres., Peggy Foster; VP, Patty Higgins; Sec., Linda Miller; Treas., Jan Gore.

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

The Vistoso Cyclists continue a program of scheduled rides from Mountain View Plaza every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 AM. New members welcome: call Gary Soule 825-4640 Ladies Only Ride: To the Farmers Market in Oro Valley, Saturday, January 21.

Contact Elizabeth HouleNelson 818-6646. Decorate your helmets with a flower or whatever you choose.

Prize given to the best decorated helmet. We will leave from Mountain View at 9 AM and leisurely ride to the market. We will have a van there to bring back your purchases. There are coffee, rolls and sandwiches offered for sale at the market along with produce, soaps, etc. Unwanted Bicycles: Your grandchildrens’ old bikes can be a wonderful gift to children most in need.

Our passionate mechanics will clean and refurbish any bike, and deliver it to a local kid-friendly agency that has a great need. Contact Wheels for Kids, Jim Johnson 825-3874.

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

Our next league play will be Tuesdays, January 3 and 17. The club tournament/pot-luck will be Sunday, January 15, 12:30 PM. Just a reminder, there will be no Tuesday tournaments until May 15.

Two new members joined last month. Seems like the word is getting out that this is a nice way to spend an afternoon with some really great people. The billiards crew hopes that new people will come by and give us a try. See you there.

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

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our planning meetings January 6 and February 3. You must contact the group coordinator prior to Noon the day before the November found the SCV Birders in trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking Green Valley, AZ watching ducks. 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.

Fri., Jan. 6, 6 AM Whitewater Draw. Shirley Piplani 825-8428.

Bring lunch. $14 carpool.

Wed., Jan. 11, 6:30 AM Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. Max Hae gele 818-9178. Bring lunch. $12 carpool. Pay $3

admission to Preserve. Bring Nature Conser vancy card if you have one.

Tue., Jan. 17, 7:30 AM Christopher Columbus Park. Roger and Maggie

Hinkle 818-9488. $3 carpool.

Wed., Jan. 25, 7:30 AM Sweetwater Ponds. Marj Flory 825-4580. $3 car pool.

Thu., Feb. 2, 8 AM Santa Cruz Flats. Shirley Piplani 825-8428.

Bring snack. $10 carpool.

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

The Bocce Club’s annual meeting/pizza party is Friday, February 10, 5 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono, $4 pp for members and $7 pp for guests. Reservations for the party will be taken by our treasurer, Sandy Reynolds. Deadline for payment is Friday, February 3. We have some surprises planned for this year’s party. This evening is always great fun. Hope to see you there.

Annual dues $5 pp payable this month, by cash or check, (made out to SCV Bocce Club).

Join The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch...

Keep our neighborhood safe. Join the Posse.

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

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

Looking for a stimulating start to a new year? Join us January 2 as we examine Chris Cleave’s provocative novel, Little Bee. It begins with a young girl from Nigeria about to get out of a British immigration detention center. This plucky survivor alternates as the narrator with an English woman who is married and has a child.

Their very different voices weave a fascinating story as their lives interconnect.

When you think about the Queen of the Nile do you picture Elizabeth Taylor? Surely she was a perfect cinematic Cleopatra but you might develop new ideas about the character of this well-known historic figure after reading a biography by Stacy Schiff. February 6 Eileen Rotman will help us travel back to Egypt and discover how a scheming politician became one of the most famous celebrities of her time.

Newcomers welcome. We always serve refreshments.

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

The most popular New Year’s resolutions seem to involve losing weight and getting more exercise, making the owners of fitness centers very happy until the resolve dissolves. Does anyone consider the importance of controlling anger?

We will, January 4, as Barbara Gates helps us examine Margaret Atwood’s Hairball, our second selection on what could very literally become a deadly sin.

January 18 we turn to Sloth as depicted in The House with the Mezzanine by Anton Chekhov with Mona Schorr-Holder as our guide.

How about vowing to reduce slothfulness this year?

Keep that exercise resolution but add increasing your mental activity to the goal. You can start by reading and discussing Great Books. Try it, you just might like it.

Bowling - Pathfinders Don Andersen 825-1408 Mondays, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes

The league is going well. The Holiday season creates a couple days off. One of those off days, January 2, there will be an optional no-tap event, open to all Pathfinder members have fun at the alley. Bud and regulars and subs.

Janet Tomlinson at left. Karen Caldwell and Carol Each Monday the Joers ready for the game to begin! business of getting ready to start provides some photo ops. Here are some Sun Cityers preparing for the match of the day.

Please Clean Up After Your Dog

Reminder: pets are not allowed in the Association facilities and adjoining parking lots.

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Bridge Duplicate Bridge Pres., Ken Seeds 425-0212; Co-VPs, Marilyn Collison 825-0959 and Virginia Houserman 825-3189; Sec., Lee Gloden 818-0142; Treas., Gordon Diss 8253598; At Large, Marty Kass and Bill Hasselbach; Directors, Ann Fall and Eleanor Kothera Mondays, 6 PM; Fridays, 12:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

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

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

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

Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Marilyn Smoler 818-7880 Mondays, Noon, Social Hall/Navajo

We meet every Monday in the Navajo room at Noon. We are a friendly group, and all bridge players are welcome.

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

Join us for enjoyable bridge. Doors open at noon and play begins at 12:25 PM. Bring 50¢ (two quarters, please). Annual dues are $3 pp. Guests are welcome.

Marathon Bridge June Jaeger 818-9564

The Marathon begins each year in October. If you’d like to join next year, call June Jaeger.

Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172

November through February sign-in at 8:45 for 9 AM play

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Desert Oasis/Zuni

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

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

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

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

Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres., George Holthus 818-1042 Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Registration begins at 6 PM. Play begins at 6:30 PM sharp. Bring $1 in exact change.

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slams to report in December, and Bob and Jim have promised that they won’t make any in January. Don’t forget to sign up to be an angel when the list is circulated.

A good time is had by all, so please join us. Since memories last only a few rounds, don’t forget to wear your name tags.

Bunco Joan 818-0862, Fern 825-8127 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Canadian Club

If you have Canadian roots, the place to be Sunday, February 12, 1-3 PM is the Social Hall/Navajo.

Spend a few hours visiting with fellow Canadians over refreshments.

A nominal charge will be requested to cover expenses.

Volunteers to help organize this event are enthusiastically welcomed.

Please RSVP by Friday, February 3, contact Louise Fraser 825-9592 loufraser@comcast.net or Leslie Bradley 818-6629 labradley@telus.net.

Canasta CJ Barbee 825-5885, Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thursdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

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

Please bring three quarters. Dues are $4 pp. You may play twice before joining this group.

Desert Celtic Society President, Frank Maisch 825-8583 Ceramic Club Pres. Carney Lewis 825-0044 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM-Noon, Tuesday Noon-3:30 PM Craft Complex/Ceramics

On Thursday, November 3, over a dozen members attended Katy Melcher’s class on taping techniques when applying glaze to bisque. Beautiful serving plates were then created. Any future classes will be listed in the Tipster.

Remember to attend the general meeting on Thursday, January 12, 10 AM, Pouring Room.

Anyone interested in learning about the Ceramics Club is welcome to attend. Check the bulletin board in the Paint Room for information regarding the Holiday Luncheon.

Clay Club VP Joan Brown 825-5793 Meetings first Thursday, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Clay Studio Cribbage Club Robert Hines 825-2208 First and third Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Our December 1, tournament results were: first place, Lee Gilgore; second place, Shirley Hoaglin and third place, Max McCormick. Our next tournament will be March 1.

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Information:

Membership:

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

The VCS general meeting is Monday, January 9, 1 PM, Auditorium. Corey Walton will present the program on SSD (Solid State Drivers).

January Class Schedule Date Time People Interested in Buying iPads and/or Early Users Limited class1 session Mon., Jan 2 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Marian Horsley marianhorsley@comcast.net 520-825-1846 Beginning PC For Windows 7 & Vista, Win 2000, plus XP (class notes) For PC 4 sessions Tues., Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Instructor-Dick Butler nanrich2@juno.com 520-825-4664, Assistant-Dave Warner dlwarner@comcast.net 520-825-1463, Assistant-Fred Emery f-peme@comcast.net 520-825-0640 Introduction to Windows 7 For PC Users 4 sessions Wed., Jan 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com 520-360-0215 Photoshop Elements 101 For PC & Mac Users 4 sessions Thurs., Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26 10:15 AM-12:15 AM Brian O’Neill broneill@comcast.net 520-825-8586 Introduction to Mac’s iWork (pages/numbers/keynote) and iLife(iPhoto/iDVD/Movie) for Mac Users 3 sessions Fri., Jan. 6, 13 & 20 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Ron Craig doronrun@comcast.net 903-421-6243 or 520-505-7411 (must dial the 520) Surfing the Internet for PC & Mac Users 1 session Fri., Jan. 27 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Ron Craig doronrun@comcast.net 903-421-6243 or 520-505-7411 (must dial the 520) Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly For PC & Mac Users, Hands On, Limited Class 15 1 session Sat., Jan. 14 9:15 AM-11:15 AM Dave Johnson dpjohn@aol.com 520-825-6994

All classes and workshops require registration. Register directly with the instructors by phone or email. Instructors names and email addresses are listed on VCS website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/computer.

Other sources of information are the club’s Listserv, the Tipster and SCV community calendar. Class schedules are also available outside the computer learning center.

If you are not signed up for the Listserv, it is highly recommended you do so now (see below**).

Membership dues are $10 per household starting July 1, 2011. Checks only made out to Vistoso Computer Society. Checks are accepted at the general meetings or by sending to the Membership Chair, Dave Johnson. Please notify Dave Johnson dpjohn@aol.com of any changes in email address or phone numbers. New member application forms are available outside the Learning Center.

Membership is required for all classes except Beginning PC and includes Help Sessions and the right to join the Listserv.

To donate PC computer equipment, call Brian O’Neill 8258586. Recycle used cartridges in the bin provided just outside the Computer Learning Center. **The Listserv provides announcements, tips and computer help from other members. To subscribe, send an email request to Marian Horsley, marianhorsley@comcast.net and specify if you are interested in PC, Mac or both.

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Dance Groups Ballroom - Vistoso Villanellas Pres. George Holthus 818-1042 Jan Buchel 825-6735 Dances: Third Friday, September- June, 7:30 PM, Auditorium

The January Villanellas’ dance, “Snowflake Ball” is Friday, January 20, Auditorium. Social 6:30, dance 7-10 PM with the Tom Patrick Band. Dress code: Dressy (coats for men). Contact Leslie and Brainard Platt, 818-1963.

Tickets $15 pp/members and $20 pp/guests.

Ticket sales Tuesday and Wednesday, January 10 and 11, 8:3010:00 AM, Kachina Lounge.

Dance classes will be starting January 9. Call Evelyn Holthus, 818-1042 for registration. See details under Workshops and Classes in this Tipster.

Dancin’ Dynamos Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Classes meet in the Social Hall/Dance Studio Cloggers Instructor/Registrar Anne Wilson 297-0843 Tuesdays 9-10:30 AM, Social Hall/Dance Studio

Perhaps you put on a few extra pounds during the holiday season. Join us to help shed those pounds and have fun besides.

Basic Plus - EZ Advanced. Fee: $4/week, Contact Instructor Anne Wilson.

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Marietta Fowler 825-9162 Class Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio, Practice Thursdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hula/

Aloha! Are you ready to learn a new dance and have fun while learning?

Hula dancing is not strenuous, but it gives you a good workout. Not sure if this is for you, Ready to perform for the Hiking Club luau party. why not try it out? Classes are free. Visit us at our website, call or email Del.

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

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Line Dancing - Sunliners

President Nancy Montgomery 825-4788

http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sunliners/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Open Line Dance Fri., Jan. 6, 6:30-8:30 PM Basic Beginner Line Dance classes:

Sat., Jan. 7-Feb. 18, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, $27 for

all six sessions. Contact Pat Kenwick 825-1247

CLASSES:

Intermediate Continuing Beginner Basic Beginner

Sat., 9-10 AM Sat.,10:15-11:15 AM Sat., 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

IIntermediate Transition Intermediate Continuing Beginner Intermediate

Wed., 2-3 PM, (Dance Studio) Thu., 2:45-4 PM Thu., 4-5 PM Sun., 11 AM – 12:30 PM (Dance Studio)

PRACTICES:

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

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

Join us to party for the Jukebox Saturday Night Dance featuring The Mid Life Crisis Band, Saturday, January 21. Doors open at 6:30 PM and dance 7-10 PM. Snacks, desserts, BYOB, Auditorium. Tickets $15 members/$20 non-members.

Ticket sales Wednesday, January 11 (members only), Friday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 17, 9-11 AM, Social Hall lobby. Tickets will not be available at the door.

All sales final.

Bowlers get ready for the next bowling party at Fiesta Lanes on Saturday, February 18, 6:30-9 PM. We have negotiated an offer of three games of bowling and shoe rental for $9. Have your own shoes? Then it is $6 for three games of bowling.

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

Thanks to all our contributors toward the Gifts for Kids Dance. Smiling faces indicate its success. Gary Shoemaker and Barb Haines made our end-of-year celebration a special affair for all our dancers.

We return to the Main Stream Refreshers/Plus Lessons schedule for Mondays, Our New Americans, Gretel and 3-5 PM and our regular Hartmut Wagner. club dances on Wednesdays, 7-9 PM. We need experienced dancers to assist with the lessons.

On Saturday, January 28, we host a new Special Caller, Dave Guille, with rounds cued by the Bonds.

Rounds start at 6:30 PM and squares at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale at $15/cpl for this dance and the upcoming Tom Roper and Bob Asp Special Caller Dances,

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Sunday, February 26, and Saturday, March 24, respectively.

Get a group together to attend the Grand Canyon Square Dance in Phoenix on February 17-18 to celebrate Arizona’s 100th Birthday. Tom Miller will call and Chuck & Sandi Weiss will cue.

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

November dance committee members dressed for A Salute to the Veterans.

Come and say howdy to the New Year at the First Round-Up dance of 2012 on Friday, January 13, Auditorium. Social starts at 6 PM. Dance to the music of the Wild Oats Band from 6:30-9:30 PM. Western wear always encouraged.

Snacks, mixers and dessert provided. BYOB.

Tickets $15 members, Non-members $20 Ticket sales Monday, January 2, 9-11 AM; Wednesday, January 4, 1-3 PM, Friday; January 6, 9-11 AM, Social Hall/Lobby Tickets also available at the door.

Contact Bob and Ruth Hochstein 825-0070

Free dance lessons every Thursday night before each dance, Auditorium. Learn the Cotton Eyed Joe, western two-step, cha cha and more.

Beginners: 6:30-7:30 PM, Intermediate, 7:30-8:30 PM, dance practice, Thursdays, except the night before dance, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium.

Join now, enjoy the free dance lessons and practice, meet the fun and friendly Kactus Kickers. Call or email Del. Day Trippers Pres. George Tanner 818-1226 Membership Doris Dent 825-8009 Meeting/Activity Information, Second Friday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Navajo Tue., Feb. 21 Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Lunch included at Sweet Tomatoes. Bus leaves at 9 AM. Cost is $53 pp. This is a new trip for Sun City Vistoso and well worth the cost.

Monitor: Wendy Baumann 818-0174.

Wed., Mar. 21 Kingston Trio at Temple of Music and Art in Tucson. Bus leaves at 6:30 PM. Cost is $55 pp - no meal included.

Monitors: Helen Bronkhorst 825-0201 and Lori Covey 6386571.

Sun., May 20 - Mary Poppins at the Music Hall in Tucson. Bus leaves at 5:30 PM. Cost is $74 pp - no meal included. Monitor: Helen Bronkhorst 825-0201

Tipster Flyer Collation

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

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Democratic Club Pres. Ben Love 825-8064, bflove1@juno.com: VP, Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 Second Saturday each Month: 1 PM Social Hall/Navajo www.LD26dems.org

The Democratic Club will meet Saturday, January 14, Social Hall/Navajo. One of our speakers will be State Senator Paula Aboud on the topic of The Flat Tax. Our second speaker will be Ms. Kelly Canady, who is the District Director of the Obama for America Campaign. The meeting is open to all. Refreshments will be served.

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

All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings.

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

Dinner ‘N Show current schedule: Wed., Jan 18 Brigadoon, Broadway Palm, Mesa. Bus, buffet, show, $67.

Lynn Krivitz, 825-7689. Bus leaves at 9:45 AM. Wed., Feb. 1 Garrison Keillor at Centennial Hall, UofA. Bus and show, $60. Joan Downs, 572-4399. Bus leaves at 6:15 PM. Sun., Feb. 12 Itzhak Perlman at Centennial Hall, UofA. Dessert at Jason’s. Bus, show, dessert $84. Barbara Schmitt, 825-4249.

Sat., Feb. 18 Crazy For You, Hale Center, Gilbert. Lunch at Charleston’s. Bus, lunch, show, $68. Marcia Polley, 818-9073.

Fri., Feb. 24 Penn and Teller at Centennial Hall, UofA. Bus and show, $80. Kathy Garver, 344-9725.

Note: Buses leave on time from behind the Vistoso Center. Time posted is when the bus leaves the parking lot.

Discussions Groups Great Decisions Jim Huffer 825-8743, Jack Evert 818-3068 Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo

At the final meeting in the fall series, Wednesday, January 11, we will present from the TruTV video series; Jesse Ventura’s Conspiracy Theory Documentaries; Global Warming and Big Brother.

The purpose of the Great Decisions discussion group is to analyze and discuss major issues facing the world. The topics are selected by the Foreign Policy Association who publishes a comprehensive background booklet covering all topics. These booklets will be available for use by participants at a cost of $18.

You can get yours by contacting moderator Jack Evert or by attending the session.

The first subject will be Realignment of the Middle East, which will be discussed on Wednesday, January 25, 11:30 AM.

Help Your Community Communicate On Saturday, January 21, 2012, a delivery will be made to all Sun City Vistoso homes. This pertains to the proposed new Aquatic & Fitness Center.

Organizing: Fri., Jan. 20, 5 PM, Social Hall/Papago Delivery: Sat., Jan. 21, 8 AM, Social Hall/Papago pick up the bags and information to deliver to specific Units in Sun City Vistoso.

If you would be available to help with this project Friday and/or Saturday. Please send an email to Carolyn Lerch at gclerch@comcast.net

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Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Club meeting January 19 2 p.m. Hopi Room

D OG ADOPTION EVENT January 21 10 a.m. Dog Park

Membership Elaine Deeter 825-5388

Fun at the Sun City Vistoso Dog Park. Photo submitted by Carol Rosner.

Fido’s Friends will be meeting on Thursday, January 19 in the Hopi Room. Our speaker will be Terri Goddard of Tucson Cold Wet Noses, who will talk to us about dog rescue, foster and adoption efforts. On Saturday, January 21, we will have an adoption event at the Dog Park. If you know someone who might be interested in adopting a dog, suggest they come to the Dog Park between 10 AM and 2 PM to meet some sweet little adoptable dogs who would love to have a good home and someone to love. You are also welcome to come play with the dogs, even if you can’t adopt one right now. Questions or need further info? Call Marge 760989-1745.

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

Give your body a treat and a tune-up at Energetic Exercise. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes here at Sun City Vistoso for over 15 years.

She’s expert at keeping us seniors strong and flexible with a fun variety of aerobic and cardio exercises plus wonderful stretch moves. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel!

New members, men and women, are always welcome. Your get-acquainted class is free.

Annual dues are $3. Class tickets are a bargain: only $30 for 12 classes.

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

Don’t watch TV at night. Come play euchre, a fast moving game, meet your neighbors and make new friends. If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you. Bring your smile and 50¢, we are looking forward to seeing you.

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

We meet January 3 and 17 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.

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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 to play a musical instrument. Our club offers you the opportunity to learn to play the Native American flute. It is an easy instrument to play; you don’t need to know how to read music. There are only five basic notes. Because of New Years Day on the first Sunday, our January meeting will be held on the second Sunday, January 8.

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

Do you want to learn more about landscaping in Sun City Vistoso? Come to the Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 1:30 PM to learn about plants that are approved by our Association. We will have a short business meeting while munching Garden Club members toured Tohono on refreshments and so- Chul Park in November. cializing before the presentation by the Landscape Committee. Visitors are always welcome. Membership is only $5 for the entire year. Join us to learn about plants, eat wonderful treats, have fun and make friends!

If you can help remove and store the holiday decorations, please meet us on Tuesday, January 3, 9 AM at the Social Hall.

Gardening Tip: Plant a kitchen herb garden. A sunny kitchen window is the perfect spot to grow culinary herbs in winter. You can transplant nursery-grown seedlings into a well-drained container or leave plants in their pots and nest several of them in a larger container.

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

David Fryxell is our January speaker. David is a contributing editor and columnist for “Family Tree Magazine,” the nation’s most popular genealogy publication.

His topic is “Using Published Genealogies.” Thousands of published genealogies, from books to pamphlets, contain not only the family trees but other details discovered by professional genealogists and your own distant kin. Long before pedigree files populated the Internet, these printed family histories gathered and preserved the stories of your ancestor. Today, they’ve never been easier to find, at nearby libraries or Family History Centers or even in digitized form online. But how do you find them and how much can you trust them?

2012 dues may be paid at this meeting. Dues are $15 pp or $25/household. Call Ken Jordan 818-9545.

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

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

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

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

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 11.

Jim and Kathleen Kuck, NRA Firearms Instructors, 909-2706, will make a presentation on some of the programs offered by the NRA. The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. In fact, you do not even need to own a gun or have any experience with firearms to come to Gun Club Meetings. We especially invite women, who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection with or without a gun, to attend. People are frequently interested in learning the laws and regulations about carrying a gun, and what is required to obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit. Club Members are encouraged to bring any new or interesting guns/accessories to the meeting for people to see or any guns they want to sell/trade. At some meetings we have guest speakers from law enforcement or other gun related organizations.

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

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

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

Havurah

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

We are a welcoming group that shares an interest in Jewish culture. We learn, we discuss, we nosh and we have fun. We kindle candles, tell jokes in Yiddish and build a community that acts like family.

Purchase tickets, Thursday, January 5, 10 AM-Noon, Social Hall $10 pp, for Members Only Party Note: Dues must be current.

This Song is Old, a film presentation cosponsored by the Jewish Federation with producer Sabra Minkus in attendance, refreshments, no fee.

Mon., Feb. 20, 6 PM, Catalina Vista

Pizza and Game Night, $10 pp for all you can eat pizza, salad and dessert.

Reminders: Please wear your nametag to all events and bring non-perishable food items for Catalina Community Services to all general meetings and brunches.

Hiking Club Dave Fraser 818-2434, or dajufraz@aol.com for New Member Orientation Hike information. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hiking

We had 88 members at our fall picnic in November.

Both the meal and the entertainment had an Aloha theme. Mileage awards were given to a good number of hikers. You can see their photos on the club’s website.

Learn a little about cowboy poetry at the next clubsponsored historical presentation. Don Piele will talk on “Cowboy Poets of Arizona” on Sunday, January 15, 2 PM. See Coming Events for more information.

Start the new year right and start hiking. It’s a great way to keep that New Year’s resolution to get more exercise and see some beautiful places. Dave Fraser leads a new member’s hike each month. Contact him for dates and times.

It’s not too early to mark your calendars for the Spring Picnic on Tuesday, March 6, and the annual meeting, better known as the Wine and Cheese Party, Saturday, April 7. We need volunteers for both events.

Please contact Terry McFadden if you are willing to organize one of these events.

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

Tipster Article Writers’ Class

Do you write a monthly Tipster article for your Club or Committee? Have you attended a training session? Two classes are scheduled: Thursday, January 5, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache Thursday, February 2, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache All Tipster writers must attend one class. To sign-up for a class go to www.suncity-vistoso. com and hold your mouse over News & Info and scroll down to Events. Click on the Tipster Writers’ Class of your choice, and fill out the form.

Upcoming activities:

Wed., Jan. 11, 7 PM, Catalina Vista Fun with Yiddish Sat., Jan. 14, 5 PM, Social Hall, Members Only Arizona Centennial Celebration, chuck wagon dinner and entertainment, dress as an Anglo, Mexican or Native American.

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ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres.

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

http://SunCityILR.com

We launched our 19th semester with 700 members and 15 classes. This unique program for learning offers us a venue to get together and discuss issues of lasting interest. There are now more than 600 ILRs around the country, loosely affiliated with Road Scholar, the new name for Elderhostel.

We in Sun City Vistoso have the advantage of having our own organization without the hassle of travel, parking, or hefty fees. This all-volunteer group relies on all of us to help out. The officers listed in the header above deserve our many thanks for their dedication and service to the ILR. If you have ideas for future classes or Samplers or you want to volunteer, please contact them.

To see what ILR is all about, consider joining us for the Thursday afternoon Samplers, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista.

No registration or membership is required. See “Workshops and Classes” in this issue for the topic and speaker each week.

Our first sampler for the winter season on January 14 features Dr. Robert Evans, “Religious Pluralism in America: How Do We Deal With It?” Japanese Flower Arranging Club Donald Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver81@msn.com October-May Second and fourth Mondays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Classes in Japanese flower arranging are beginning.

Learn at your own pace to make creative arrangements using flowers and branch materials. Class leaders, Don Marier and Doris Oliver, are both certified teachers.

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

“Karate is a really good form of exercise. And it can be done by old as well as young people. A lot of people complain that karate is too much hard work. But each person can vary and control the amount of work he puts in. As a result, even little children, women and elders can take up the art beneficially.” Fumio Demura, Shito Ryu Karate. master, Black Belt Magazine Dec. 2011 We study traditional Okinawan Shito Ryu 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 classes. Improve your balance, strength, flexibility, memory and gain confidence. 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. Eileen Sevy 825-5695; Sec. Sonny Kaye 825-8546 Thursdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Business meeting, first Thursday

A new version of our annual Mah Jongg Tournament began in December. The winner of this once-a-month Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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competition will be announced in next month’s Tipster.

If you did not get a chance to sign up for December’s event, plan to participate in January and February. A prize for Hand-of-the-Day will also be awarded. The third Thursday of the month is Tournament Day. Tournament play begins at 1 PM. Mark your calendar and plan to attend our first-ever Mah Jongg Club Open House, January 26, 1 PM. We look forward to welcoming all beginning and seasoned players and club members for an afternoon of refreshments to the tune of clicking tiles. Returning winter residents and visitors are encouraged to stop in and share an afternoon trying for a winning hand.

On game days Treasurer Ena Mindel is accepting annual dues, $5 pp, cash only, due now.

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

The club members enjoyed a potluck and Mexican Train Dominoes in December. Games in January will be played on the 14th and 28th. Come join the fun. We will find a friendly group for you to play with that evening, and we will teach you our rules of play.

Cost is only $1 for the first night; dues are $7 pp. Refreshments are always served.

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

We meet on Friday, January 13, 8 AM for coffee and donuts with the business meeting at 9 AM. We enjoy 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 handson 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 this time. 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 Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Third Wednesdays, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/healthwellness

Please note time change for the New Year. Our Club provides speakers on natural approaches to health and wellness. We welcome guests (first time free). Dues $5/ year pp. This month we will review the many resources/ tips on our website.

Our featured speaker, Vera Shury, is a fitness therapist, senior gold medalist and anthropologist who will discuss healthy lifestyle tools: breathing, hydration, inflammation, balance and exercise as medicine. She has expertise in

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neurological recovery from injury, Parkinson’s, MS and strokes.

She will demonstrate several moves to keep triceps, quads and gluts strong; core and ankles flexible for balance; and tests for fall risk assessment. Vera is Internationally Certified in Fitness Therapy, a Black Belt and certified for Quality Focus by the Heart Association. She teaches classes in the area on neuromuscular body mechanics, healthy/holistic lifestyle, continuing education and fun while providing integrated individualized training even in group settings with the use of aerobic, strength, martial arts, dance, pilates and yoga modalities.

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

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

Stop in to watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena. Vistoso Photo Club Pres. Laura Hackenbrock 825-3606 Meeting second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista http//www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoclub

The November winners for the Open competition in the Master level were Dick Rabun, Laura Hackenbrock, Pat Mulligan and Ron Watkins.

Tue., Jan. 10, 1-2 PM Photo board meeting. Open to all members. Catalina Vista.

Tue., Jan.10, 2-4 Photo by Dick Rabun. 1st place in the Lab instruction and help session.

Master level competition.

Sign the lab activity sheet at the door.

Wed., Jan 11., 6:30 PM Program meeting. The speaker will be John Commissaris. He is the forensic photographer for the Oro Valley Police Department.

Tue., Jan 24, 9-11AM Lab photo instruction.

Wed., Jan. 25, 6:30 PM Competition meeting assigned: “Open.” Judge: Robert Dunn, Catalina Vista.

Fri., Feb. 3 A course in Basic Photography will be offered to all residents starting on Friday, February 3. For details call Rudi Punzmann, 825-2147

Vistoso Photo Club program meeting Eye of the Beholder, February 8, a program proposed by the Poetry Club in conjunction with the photo club.

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

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

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Photo Workshop January 4 Topic: Using Camera Automation: When AUTO or SIMPLE modes don’t produce good pictures, use PROGRAM modes for exciting action photos, scenery, portraits, and more. Learm when and why to use exposure compensation and white balance controls. Or take full control and adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to produce the exact effect you desire. You are encouraged to bring your camera, follow along and participate.

Photo Workshop February 1, Topic: What Your Camera Can Do: Present-day cameras have many features you can use to produce better and/or more interesting and dramatic pictures. We will discuss how and when to use vibration reduction, HDR, background de-focus, panorama, movie, smile and open-eye modes, redeye reduction. Should you use camera automation or edit later in your computer?

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

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

Pickleball Club

Pres. Ted Hood 818-2281, Treas. Jack Welch 395-1205, Hours: 7 AM-11 AM and 3 PM-5 PM, Monday-Friday Trainer: Judy Cornellius 818-6610; Backup Maria Welch 395-1205 website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/pickleball

Check out our new website for current info and happenings. Thank you John Njaa for setting that up for us.

The December 3 Social was challenging with the wet, cold weather. About 12-15 hardy souls turned out for some fun play. We then joined 30 more members and guests in the Social Hall for refreshments, pizza and good conversation.

Remember to remit your 2012 dues of $5 pp to Jack Welch.

The club has some new DVD’s to check out showing good pickleball practices and techniques. Contact Jack Welch if you want to view those.

Check out www.usapa.org for information on Senior Olympics in Arizona in January.

We are always on the lookout for new members, so please try our sport, we have a lot of fun. Call Judy Cornelius for an introductory lesson.

Pilates Barbara McNeill 825-0677 Mondays, 3 PM, Dance Studio; Thursdays, 1:30 PM, Dance Studio Pinochle Bob Segebrecht 825-5480 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. Dues are $5 pp for the calendar year.

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Poker

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

As the holiday season finishes we’d like to wish everyone the happiest of New Years. We continue to play the first and third Wednesday of the month; the play dates this month are January 4 and 18. As always we invite new and former players.

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

Mark your calendars for Fridays, January 13 and 20.

On January 13 we will celebrate and socialize with current and new members. Guest players are welcome.

Social hour is 4:30-5:30 PM, with a short meeting before poker starts. Coffee will be served and refreshments are gratefully accepted. Bring your own drinks.

Come have a great time with a great group of guys.

On January 20 we will be holding the third annual Bob Johns Memorial No Limit Omaha Tournament.

The tournament starts at 5:30 PM. There will be a $10 buy-in, and half of the proceeds will be donated to the American Kidney Foundation in John’s name. The remainder will be split 75%/15%/10% among the first, second and third place finishers. Last year we raised $435 and would love to top that amount. If you have any questions, call tournament director Dave Habbershaw at 825-2635. Note: a table for regular poker play will be available. ___ Men’s Poker Angelo Cammiso 825-5716 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-9:30 PM, Desert Oasis

Prepare & Share Dining Club Pres. Don Cesario 825-3184

The theme for the home-cooked, home-hosted dinners in January will be Hungarian, so marba paprikas (Hungarian goulash) or cseresznyes retesek could be in your future.

Members, watch for an email about our movie-withlunch event, where we will watch a food-themed movie while eating box lunches. Each member will bring a box lunch, which will be eagerly consumed by another member, like the box socials in cowboy days.

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

Now that the holidays are over, we need to do some serious quilting before our show in March (see Coming Events) At our January 10 meeting Donna Hess will introduce our new challenge contest, to be completed by November. Lynn Parker will show samples of her upcoming quilt class with sign-ups taken at this time. Lynn’s class on Tuesday, January 24, 9-Noon, Sewing Room, will be on machine reverse applique technique. She did a demonstration of this at our last year’s show. On Tuesday, JanuSun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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ary 24, 1 PM, Desert Oasis, at our regular meeting, Jean Sax will do a demo on a crayon technique used on quilts.

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

Our annual election meeting/potluck will be held Thursday, January 26, 4 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

We play hard and we play fast. Some play a little slower but we all get out there and play. It’s good exercise and teaches us eye/hand/feet coordination. We always welcome new members. If you enjoy an invigorating game of racquetball, come join us.

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

A great time was had at the annual Sundowners’ Christmas party.

Several new members and guests enjoyed the camaraderie of the day while being entertained by two eclectic musical groups. Donations were also collected for the food bank as well as for homeless veterans.

The January meeting will include a representative of a national insurance company who will speak on all the issues of selecting a company which will best represent your interests as an RVer. Also, more information will be forthcoming on the February trip to Phoenix as well as Borrego Springs in the spring.

Once again, you do not need to have an RV to be a member. All are welcome.

Republican Club Pres. Alex Bissett 825-7763 Membership Glenda McCormick 818-1051 Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium www.scvrc1.org

This will be an information-packed meeting starting with Carolyn Cox who is the Chairman of the Pima County Republican Committee. She will be speaking on the activities and future plans of the Republican party here in Pima County. Jose Barrajero representing the AZ Latino Republican Association will follow with insights into the importance of the Latino vote for Republican candidates and their efforts to get those votes. Last but not least, Steve Solomon and Joe Hornat will give a short presentation on the activities of the Oro Valley Town Council. This will be a great time to ask questions.

If anyone needs to register to vote we will have registration forms available for you. We look forward to seeing you and please invite your friends and neighbors to join us.

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

The next meeting of the St. Philip’s Support Group will be Saturday, January 28, 5-7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

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contacted early in January regarding what soup you will bring. A donation will be taken to cover other expenses.

Scandinavian Heritage Club

Save Saturday, February 11, for our annual Smorgasbord to be held in the Social Hall/Navajo. Please have your dish with serving utensils ready by 5:15 PM. Appetizers start promptly at 5:30 PM, dinner served at 6 PM. When buying tickets, please have in mind what food you would like to share with 10-12 people. Place settings will be provided, BYOB. Tickets $3.50 pp, prefer cash only.

Ticket sales, Monday, January 23 and Tuesday, January 24, 9-11 AM; Wednesday January 25, 1-3 PM. Questions call Sharon Knudson 818-6788.

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, September - May,

Seniors For Kids distributed handmade wooden toys, sewn, knit and crocheted stuffed toys and school supplies to kids through other social agencies such as Tri-Community Services in Mammoth, Three Points Community Clinic, Family Care and AVIVA Children’s Services. We also adopted seven families through Catalina Resources and purchased clothes and toys for their 18 children. Two children also received refurbished bikes. The need was great and has inspired us to get busy making toys for 2012. You are welcome to join us at any time and we promise you will find satisfying projects.

Children received 110 bikes in 2011, 88 of which were repaired and refurbished by members of Vistoso Cyclists. Small bikes are in great need, but all bikes accepted. Call Harvey Ferguson 818-9374 to donate.

Seventy rehabbed computers were given to children this year, making a total of 841 over 13 years. Call Brian O’Neill 825-8586 to donate.

Sewing - Thimblelenas Bonnie Johnson 825-3874 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/

New officers for 2012 are Co-Pres. Patty Phillips, Nancy Njaa and Bonnie Johnson; Sec., Karen Hasselbach; Treas., Eleanor Kothera. Our sewing “umbrella” includes Trauma Bears, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids and Casas Amigas.

Do you need training for orientation, Pfaff sewing machines, sergers, or monitor? Sign up at the message center in the Sewing Room for 1 PM or 2 PM training time on Friday, January 20. Call Patty Phillips 591-6599.

Dues for the 2012 year are $10 pp. Please drop off in the Sewing Room.

Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html

Love to sew? Packaged quilt kits are available in the sewing room to make at home. They couldn’t be any Sun City Vistoso Tipster, January 2012

simpler to create. Donate your extra sheets to reshape for cribs. While Thimblelenas is no longer affiliated with Project Linus, we are still a drop-off point for knitted and crocheted blankets. These blankets are donated to the Catalina Resource Center, Casa de Los Ninos, and Veterans Administration’s Comfort Cart and distributed to those who can use these treasures. Please bring completed blankets and/or donated yarn to the Sewing Room in the Craft Center.

Machine Embroidery Sally DeWald 825-6731 Embroidery Machine Training: Karin Frohlich 825-5278 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html

Members enjoyed a delightful event visiting Jeanette Smith and seeing a large embroidery machine in action.

Everyone had fun at the lunch at the Café afterwards.

The next meeting is Thursday, January 26, 2 PM, in the Sewing Room. All Thimblelenas members are invited. We will learn how to make a pillow case with trim. Learn how to make a pillowcase for your grandchildren, for yourself or for charity. Pillowcases can be done with quilting designs, with embroidery, or without any embellishments. These are the pillowcases you may have seen used in the One-Million Pillowcase Challenge. Any questions, contact Sharon Randall at (414) 614-5504.

Enter only one email address to receive a copy of your submission to sharlarsen@gmail.com 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 are off to a good start for the new year making pet beds for the Humane Society. By cutting up scraps of fabrics that otherwise would be thrown away, we sew sturdy pillow cases and stuff them with the scraps and polyester fiberfill. However, we do need more polyester fiberfill. So if you are sewing, save the leftovers and bring them to the Sewing Room marked “Pet Beds” or call Jan Bohe for other arrangements. The fiberfill can be purchased at any fabric store or WalMart. The invitation is there to join us Tuesday afternoons for a good time.

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

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

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

Make beautiful greeting cards with stamps on colorful card stock or use silk or metallic thread to embroider patterns on cards. Try the Iris Fold for a new twist. Knitting baby blankets for charity with donated yarn with a friendly group of like-minded people 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

We have had a great year with two wonderful beginners classes so far. We are planning to have another one sometime in the very early spring after January. Please come in to sign up as our class fills up very fast. We usually have room for only six or seven, so we can give our students a lot of attention. It is wonderful to have all of our students do so well.

Elections were held last month at our last meeting and the new officers for 2012 are: Pres., Heidi Kannengieser; VP, Barbara Gioioso; Treas., Randi Leonard; Sec., Elaine Woods and Purchasing Agent, George Tanner. We all want to thank Bob Peoples for his devotion and hard work as president. He has been there for all of our members.

Grateful thanks, Bob. As always, everyone is welcome to stop in and see what we do. We always have wonderful gifts for sale in the Gift Shop.

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

Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 PM8:30 PM, Auditorium, for the Tuesday, April 17 Spring Concert. If you like to sing, please come and join us.

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

Sun City Vistoso Singles Pres. Jinnie Wilson 825-6674; VP Jan Buchel 825-6735; Sec. Ginny Kewin 825-9370; Treas. James Moore 825-2333 Dinner Meetings, Second Thursday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Happy Hour, Last Friday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

We thank the outgoing board for a great year and welcome the new board.

Debbie caters the first dinner in 2012, Thursday, January 12, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. The menu shows Honey Dijon Ham, with scalloped potatoes, sugar peas, apple sauce, salad and rolls. Fruit cobbler for dessert.

After-dinner entertainment is sung by Wendy Sweet, accompanied by her husband Chuck.

Happy Hour follows on Friday, January 27, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. There will be light fare and some entertainment.

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

Ticket sales Thursday January 5, 10 AM-Noon.

Friday, January 6, 1-2 PM. Tuesday January 24, 10-11 AM for Happy Hour.

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Spanish Cultural Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista

In January, we have two events. Monday, January 23, Dianne Parrott, Susan Ferguson, and Judie Johnson will be showing pictures and discussing their language learning trip to Antigua Guatemala. Come early and enjoy refreshments.

On January 28-29 the SCV Association and our club will be sponsoring a Mata Ortiz Pottery and Zapotec Rug show and sale. See Coming Events for details.

See Workshops and Classes for information pertaining to the Spanish Language classes.

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

You should pay your 2012 club dues of $10 by February 1.

There will be a variety of classes offered this month, with sign-up sheets on the Bulletin Board.

For more information concerning classes to be offered, contact the following members: on using the Morton System with an individual project and/or on making a Night Light, contact John Ragona, 818-1632; on building a picture frame contact Steve Taillie, 8258804; on fusing with glass frit contact Wye Mace, 8258738.

A Beginners Class in Lead Caming will be offered December 30 through February 3, 9 AM-Noon, Tumbleweed Room. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. The studio will be closed to all other users during those mornings.

Mark your calendars for the next club meeting on Wednesday, February 1, 1 PM, Tumbleweed Room.

Our club meetings are always open to any Sun City Vistoso resident.

State Illinois – Land of Lincoln Party

Our Illinois State Party will be held Sunday, January 29, 1 PM-4 PM, Auditorium. Hamburgers, hot dogs and brats with side salads, dessert and soft drinks will be provided. Enjoy a Midwest BBQ while testing your knowledge about your former home town. Contact Sandy Lawyer, 847-826-2640 with questions or if you would like to help.

Tickets will be on sale Friday, January 13, and Monday-Tuesday, January 16 and 17, 9-11 AM, Social Hall.

Michigan’s Spring Party

Happy New Year to all you Michiganders. Now is the time to mark your calendars for our Spring Champagne Brunch Aloha Style, Sunday, March 18, Auditorium with champagne, great food, prizes, fellowship and some wonderful entertainment. Catered by Culinary Design.

Look for more party details next month in the Tipster.

To volunteer, call Del Salvaterra 834-5146 or Barb Matthies 825-4891.

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Minnesota Party

Everyone from Minnesota: residents, renters, couples, singles, and especially newcomers are invited to our annual dinner “Minne-Colors” held on Saturday, February 18, 5:30 PM, Social Hall, BYOB. Dinner served 6:30 PM. Newcomers and visitors to Sun City Vistoso please contact Nancy and Tom Brown, 818-2169, or Gail and Ken Shepard, 825-1432.

The menu by Culinary Design: mixed green salad, applewood smoked brisket, margarita grilled chicken with pineapple salsa, corn custard, baked beans, garlic bread, peach cobbler with whipped cream, and beverage. Entertainment provided by Wendy Sweet. If you wish to sit with your friends/guests, purchase all tickets at the same time.

Ticket sales: Tuesday, January 24, Wednesday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 31, 9 AM-11 AM, Social Hall. $20 pp.

Ticket Sale Co-chairs: Joe and Lois McAnallen, 818-0099 New England Club

Calling all residents who hail from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Rhode Island to mark your calendars for our annual get-together Friday, March 16, 6-8 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

If you are willing to serve on the committee, please call Marjorie Gerdes 825-5750 or Wendy Baumann 818-0174. We always have a good time.

Wisconsin Club

Hey, a notice to you January returnees! Planning for the annual Wisconsin party on Friday March 23, is underway. Our approach is still a casual party with Party Theme, Gemuchlichkeit Bar, delicious Buffet and class entertainment all for one price, tax and tip included.

See the February Tipster for complete details.

Our next committee meeting will be Friday, January 6, 3 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. Join us.

Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261

The results of the Tucson Swim Meet in January will be in the March Tipster. All swimmers will be responsible for entering the Saturday, March 17 meet in Green Valley. Be sure to observe the deadline for entries.

Our clinic for starts, turns and techniques will be Fridays, January 6,13 and 20, 2-4 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center pool.

We still welcome new participants. Call Gordon Gillin for information.

Have You Picked Up Your NEW SCV HOA Membership Card?

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

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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 time for new members is Saturdays, 10 AM, Catalina Vista. If you want to play anytime with your visitors or grandchildren, call the monitor at Catalina Vista, 825-8613.

If the room is free, they will set up a table for you. Paddles and balls are available.

Table Tennis hours of club play, Catalina Vista: Women Tue. 1:30-3:30 PM Men/Advanced Women Tue., Thu. 5-8 PM Men’s Recreational Wed., Fri. 4-6 PM Men/Advanced Women Thu. 5-8 PM Open Club Play Fri. 6-8 PM Clinic by Appointment Sat. 9-10 AM Open Club Play Sat. 10 AM-Noon Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Thursdays, 9-11AM, Craft Complex/Ceramics

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

Tennis

Women: Marge Allen 825-3095 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

New officers for the club are: Pres., Bayard Kellam; VP, Marty Kass; Sec., Sheila Mahr; Treas., Paul Blatt; Marge Allen, Women’s Tennis; Jan Fritz, Men’s Tennis; Lue Satterfield, Mixed Doubles Coordinator.

Remember the Mariachi/Jazz Band concert on Saturday, March 10. The 135 tournament will be held on January 9-22. Tennis for the Cure will be held in late February. Check the bulletin board at the courts for sign-up and news.

The Scanlon tournament finals were held on Sunday, December 11. In the final round it was Judy Hood and Suzanne Kellam versus Priscilla Small and Jan Dunbar. In a nearly 3 hour match the first place winners were Suzanne and Judy; the secLeft to right: Finalists: Priscilla Small ond place winners were and Jan Dunbar, Champions: Judy Hood Priscilla and Jan. A great and Suzanne Kellam. effort was shown by all four players.

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

Meeting, Tuesday, January 17, 1:30 PM Social Hall/ Hopi. 1) lessons learned from our first show. 2) ideas/ suggestions for our second show - Spring 2013.

Please, come and bring everyone who would like to be part of our group.

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

At our January 16 meeting, open to everyone, we will show: the last of a three-part educational travel program “Rome to Manaus, Brazil”, presented personally

by Gordon McCall, a local Oro Valley resident.

We begin in Dakar, Senegal on the west coast of Africa learning about the 16th-18th century slave distribution prison here and the Atlantic Slave Trade history and dynamics. The Cape Verde Islands will then be explored before the program’s highlight discovery on the Amazon River and its Basin. The educational program here is extensive and comprehensive and fascinating!

Don’t miss it!

Ukulele Club - Sun City Vistoso Strummers Pres., Jean James 520-648-1118 jmjaloha@aol.com Tuesdays, 10 AM-Noon Classes, Desert Oasis/Aztec Fridays Noon, Dance Studio, Jam sessions http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ukulele/

December was a very busy month for us, playing holiday parties, several concerts at area retirement homes, an ice cream social and our Sun City Vistoso Christmas concert. Many thanks to all who came out and supported us. We love to strum for you!

On December 6, we were treated to a visit by Pat McInnis of the Scottsdale Strummers who spoke to us about his experiences as a ukulele player. He delighted us by playing one of his own compositions; it was a wonderful song about wishing for more ukuleles for Christmas, something our club members can definitely relate to. Thank you, Pat, for giving of your time and talent.

That same day, our Kumu, Jean, was presented with her cigar box ukulele, gorgeously handcrafted by our own Keith Carlson. Great job, Keith!

Coming up on Monday, January 17, is our performance at the SaddleBrooke Mountain View clubhouse from 7 PM-9 PM. All are welcome to attend. It should be a very entertaining show.

Unit Parties Unit 9 Luncheon

Mark your calendar for the Unit 9 party you won’t want to miss. Our luncheon will be held on Sunday, February 19, 1-4 PM, Auditorium. Look for further details in the February Tipster. If you are available to help with the party please contact Sandy Lawyer at 847-826-2640.

Unit 10 Party

Unit 10 Party, Saturday, January 21, 4-6:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. Bring favorite hors’d’oeuvre and your name tag. Plates, napkins, flatware, cups, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP by January 16 to Pat Perry 818-2568 or pperry1@q.com or Marsha Scoles 825-2085 or davemarshas@q.com. Donations requested to offset the cost of special entertainment. Special entertainment by Arizona Banjo Blasters.

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Unit 11 Potluck Dinner

As you start working on your 2012 calendar, be sure to include the annual potluck dinner on Friday, March 2, 5:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista.

If you live in Unit 11 and haven’t been to one of our dinners, come check us out. You’ll certainly meet all your neighbors there. The cost is $5 pp, plus you bring a vegetable dish, a salad or a dessert to share with others.

Unit 18A Annual Potluck

Saturday, March 31, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Our annual get together to meet old and new neighbors. Bring a dish to pass. Mark you calendars. More information will come in March.

Wallyball and Water Volleyball President, Judy Rigby 638-8800, rigby_judy@yahoo.com (water volleyball rep) Vice-President, Bob Shull 818-0355, robertshull@comcast.net (wallyball rep) Secretary-Treasurer, Dave Thompson 825-2274, dthompson1@q.com Wallyball: Tues., and Fri., 1-3 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center/Racquetball Court Water Volleyball: Sun. and Thu. 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis Pool, weather permitting

New officers were elected at the annual meeting.

Dues of $5 for 2012 may now be paid to the treasurer. Water Volleyball will only be played if the temperature is about 70 degrees.

Members enjoyed a pot luck at the holiday party in December.

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

Both carving on wood and spinning of yarns continue into 2012. Aspiring carvers are welcome and old-timers will share their expertise. Our club offers the use of tools, literature, magnification, comfortable chairs and a forced air venting system. Woodcarvers meet Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon. Barkcarvers meet Tuesdays, Noon3 PM and Thursdays, 9 AM-Noon.

Gourd Art Kaaren Drent 818-3243 Mondays, 1 PM -4 PM, Fridays 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary

If you are new to gourd art, join us to discover the beautiful and seemingly unlimited creative possibilities of this unique craft. If you are an experienced gourd crafter, join us and share your expertise with our friendly and creative club. The Ninth Annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival is being held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 3-5. There will be cards in the Craft Complex/Lapidary room with further information. We will be organizing carpools, so if you would like to volunteer to drive or if you need a ride, come and sign up or contact Kaaren Drent.

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Woodworkers Pres. Keith Carlson 742-7726 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html

We welcome the new officers for 2012: Pres., Keith Carlson; VP, John Njaa; Sec., Hugh Madson; Treas., Mike Murphy.

Again this year, the Woodworkers are offering free classes on the Safe Operation of Woodworking Machines. Classes start on Monday through Wednesday, January 30, through February 22, 8-9 AM, Wood Shop.

Register for the classes at the first class in January.

All residents of Sun City Vistoso are welcome. If you always wanted to use the Wood Shop, come and join these classes. If you just need a refresher on a certain machine, check out the subject of each class posted in the Wood Shop. If you have questions contact Don Jovag at 818-1078.

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

In the words of Edith Sitwell, “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”

For some Sun City Vistoso poets, it is the time for creative discovery, for exploring ways to improve our poems, for taking a facilitated workshop with an instructor from the University of Arizona.

Our Monday morning meetings in January will be restricted to members participating in the workshop which runs through February 13.

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

There will be no Yoga classes the first week of January. All three classes will resume the week of January 9.

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Concept to Cover: How to Build Your Nonfiction Book

Saturday, January 14, 10-11:30 AM, Library Meeting Room, Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. This month’s selection: Concept to Cover: How to Build Your Nonfiction Book, presented by Kebba Buckley Button, Arizona Author’s Association. Whether you write articles or manuals, memoirs or history books, bring your ideas and questions to this workshop.

Town Hall with Councilmember Bill Garner

Join Councilmember Bill Garner for a Town Hall, Friday, January 13, 1-2 PM, Social Hall, Navajo Room.

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challenges we face, and in what direction we are headed. For more information, contact Pat Klein at 520 229 4711 or pklein@orovalleyaz.gov.

Extended Community American Association of University Women

Sharon O’Neal from the Raytheon Missile Systems will present “Math, Science and Technology Fun-Fest, a program for students grade 4-8, Saturday, January 14, 9:30 AM, Social Hall. She created the program to interest students in technology careers. It has attracted thousands of volunteers as monitors and tutors.

American Legion, Oro Valley Post 132

“Still Serving America” strength in numbers! Be as active as you wish but join and help make a difference in the lives of veterans in need, service members and their families and the children of our community. Don’t delay.

We meet at Catalina Elks Lodge, 16045 N. Oracle Rd. Next meeting is Thursday, January 19, 6:30 PM. Call Steve 544-7882 or email ovpost132@gmail.com Berlin 36 Olympics

Berlin 36 will be shown at the Desert View Theater in SaddleBrooke, Sunday January 8, 2:15 PM and 7 PM. Admission to both showings is $5. Inspired by the true story of Jewish high jumper Gretel Bergmann, this film tells her story and events of the Olympics. All will enjoy it.

Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering

Desert View Performing Arts Center (DVPAC) at SaddleBrooke. Saturday, January 14, two shows, 2:30 PM and 7 PM, $26/show. Tickets available by calling 8252818 or online at www.dvpac.net. Meet and Greet reception 5 PM w/cash bar. A Western art show and Silent Auction will be held the same day, Noon-7 PM at the DVPAC. Performers list and more information is available at website www.almollenkopf.info.

DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Meeting

The January meeting of the DAR El Presidio Chapter will feature a program entitled “Something Old, Something New,” a description of the Historic DAR Museum Collection, presented by Emily Siarkiewicz.

If you are a seasonal visitor, new resident of the SCV or want more information on DAR membership, contact the SCV DAR Contact.

NARFE Chapter 1874 Meeting

National Active and Retired Federal Employees January meeting will be on Monday, January 17, at the Golden Corral, at 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. Lunch starts at 11:30 AM (senior menu $7.95 plus beverage). The meeting is Noon-1 PM. The speaker will be Roger Corner. He will talk about the tenth anniversary 9/11 memorial in NYC. Contact Valerie Davis 520-908-0774.

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Pima County Gardening Demonstrations

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

Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 27

January garden tasks and growing tomatoes.

Roses Pruning Gardening Maintenance

Summer Senior Citizen Program at Logan, Utah

An informational meeting on the Summer Citizen program in Logan, Utah will take place in the Mt. View Clubhouse, SaddleBrooke, Thursday, January 12, 1-4 PM. Details on transportation, lodging, classes, musicals and plays will be given by representatives from Logan. Hope to see you there.

Teach and Travel In China

An unique opportunity to lead English conversation classes and explore China. July or September 2012; 3-week teaching sessions at one of China’s leading universities in Wuhan on the Yangtze River. On-campus housing and stipend provided. Fascinating cultural tours available. Information Session: Saturday, January 7, 1 PM, Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd. For more information, including teacher requirements, visit us at: www.teachforfriendship.org Vista de la Montana Fine Arts Sunday, January 15, 2:30 PM at Vista Methodist Church, 3001 Miravista Lane, Catalina. This is a unique group of 26 high school age string players city-wide, directed by Dennis Bourret. Concert is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken. (520)825-1985 or www.vistaumc.com Whatz It Worth? Antiques Appraisal

Fund raising event will be held Sunday, February 12, Doubletree Hotel on South Alvernon Way. Eight nationally recognized appraisers will be on hand to provide oral appraisals on items brought to the event.

Each $60 ticket admits two individuals and two items for appraisal. For more information or to purchase tickets, see www.whatzitworth.org or assistanceleaguetucson.org, call 520-443-0675, or Susan Walker, PR Chairman, 703-517-5076.

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

FOR RENT: Mt. View Home in SVC - Available April 2012 and Summer and Fall 2012. 2 BR/2 BA (split floor plan).

Huge, very private backyard with covered patio (backs to desert). 2-car garage. DVR,BBQ,W/D, plus more!

SW Décor. N/S, NP. 2350 E. Gerbera Way. E-photos; (623)308-4135; stanchris1985@hotmail.com; ask about our great rates!

FOR RENT/SALE Fully Furnished 2BR/2BA/Den in Sun City Vistoso. Great mountain view from front patio. Private covered back patio, with gas grill.

Available February 2012. Will consider monthly, multimonth, long term with option to purchase. For photos and more details call Jan @ 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2010@gmail.com FOR RENT: Spacious, 2BR/2BA home with split floor plan. High ceilings, light and bright, new paint, carpet, appliances and furnishings throughout. Fully fenced yard, quiet neighborhood with great view of the Catalinas. Available January, please contact Dwight at 503560-8007 for more information.

FOR RENT: 2BR, 2BA 1221 sq. ft. Fully furnished, cable, WIFI, phone. Front courtyard, rear patio with BBQ. All linens, bath and kitchen supplies. $2400 February and March $2000 April. Call 360-678-6740 or 360-661-3172 (cell).

FOR RENT: Long-term rental available April 2012 for this Sun City Vistoso home. 2 BD/2BA, spilt floor plan.

Mountain views, with a private patio and yard. Nicely frnished, great landscape with fruit trees. $1200 per month. 970-209-1572.

BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 529-2984.

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

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

FOR RENT: 2012 multi-month vacation home rental.

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

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COFFEE BAR

Social Hall • Kachina Lounge Open Monday-Friday, 9-10:15 AM Serving Fresh-Brewed Coffee, Espresso, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Assorted Pastries Coffee $1.00

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Galello Painting LLC formerly Silver Spur Painting

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Fully Insured

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Daily Lunch Buffet • 11 AM - 3 PM

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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.

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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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13496 N. Tom Ryans Wy Vacation Villa $179,000

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Breathtaking views from this 1 acre horse property just outside Oro Valley. 2008 gorgeous 1782 sq ft home, 10 ft ceilings, plus a one bedroom mobile, plus a 1600 sq ft insulated shop with RV storage. Property is fully fenced. MLS#21130432 Listed at $395,000.

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