2013 March Tipster

Tipster

March 2013

Sun City OroValley It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!

www.scovaz.com

BOD Study Session Thursday, March 14, 9 AM Vistoso Center/Apache SCOV Annual and BOD Meeting Tuesday, March 26, 9 AM Social Hall/Papago Association Committees................. 4 Association News............................. 3 Café Specials.................................... 11 Classified..........................................32 Clubs.................................................. 15 Coming Events................................ 12 Extended Community....................32 Feature............................................... 11 For Your Information...................... 14 Golf....................................................... 9 Hours of Operation........................... 2 Memoriam......................................... 15 Partnered Organizations............... 31 Sun City Vistoso Foundation........ 11 Thank You Corner........................... 14 Town of Oro Valley.......................... 31 Workshops and Classes............... 13

New to Sun City Oro Valley?

Be sure to attend the New Resident’s Coffee Wednesday, March 13, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Photo by George Green

Sun City OroValley

Tipster Published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

Oro Valley, AZ 85755 520-825-3711

Board of Directors

Email address for BOD members directors@suncityorovalley.com Robert Hefner .....................................................................................................................President Ruth Gitzendanner................................................................................................... Vice President George Williams.................................................................................................................Secretary Dick Brammell....................................................................................................................Treasurer Janice Fischer........................................................................................................................ Director Lou Gard................................................................................................................................. Director Steve Knapp........................................................................................................................... Director

Management Team

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

Support Team

Jim Cundiff, jcundiff@suncityorovalley.com...................... Community Services, 917-8058 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com............................ Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Marnie Goodbody, mgoodbody@suncityorovalley.com .....................Librarian, 917-8064 Kim Green, kgreen@suncityorovalley.com........................ Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Norma Meyers, nmeyers@suncityorovalley.com................................... Secretary, 917-8065 Kathy Newman, knewman@suncityorovalley.com................ Admin. Specialist, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com.....Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, faccoord@suncityorovalley.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 Lou Phillippi.................................Co-Chair Del Salvaterra.............................Co-Chair Harriet Diss................................... Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Peggy Gardner............................. Member Glenda Gillespie........................... Member George Holthus............................ Member Sharon Knudson.......................... Member

Karen Koopmans......................... Member Barbara Martucci........................ Member Paul Mercer................................... Member Ann Owen..................................... Member Lynn Parker................................... Member Laura Pigott.................................. Member Shirley Peterson........................... Member Linda Stiegler............................... Member

To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, please call 917-8065 for current rates and information.

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

Hours

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Operation

Administration Office...............825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri......................................................................... 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center......................917-8067 Facilities

Daily........................................................................................ 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

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

Sun.- Sat................................................................................. 7 AM-6 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 Mon., Wed. and Fri. ......................................................................8-9 AM Reservations and Pick Up, Cart Barn/Loan Room Tues. and Thu. .............................................................................8-9 AM

Community Services........... 10 AM-Noon...917-8058 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.-Sun.................................................................................. 9 AM-5PM 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 Golf Info Line.................................................................................825-0322 Mon., Fri., Sat., Sun. ................................................................ 7 AM-5 PM Tue. ......................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM Wed., Thu. .......................................................................... 7:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range Hours Mon., Fri., Sat., Sun. ................................................................. 7 AM-5PM Tues. ........................................................................................ 9 AM-3 PM Wed. ................................................................................... 7:30 AM-5 PM Thu. .................................................................................... 7:30 AM-3 PM

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

Mon.-Fri................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 9 AM-6 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 SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community.

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

Help Make SCOV What YOU Want It to Be

by Steve Knapp When you receive your Annual HOA statement in May, the mailing will include an important Owner Survey. The Survey has two purposes: to better understand the varied interests, preferences and needs of SCOV homeowners and to improve communications among owners and the Board and staff of the Association.

This Survey, approved by the Board in January, is part of a broader effort called the SCOV Pulse Initiative. It is aimed at better understanding homeowner satisfaction with the community’s activities, facilities and services, thereby enhancing the experience of living here. Your thoughtful completion and return of the survey will substantially assist planning for communications, programs, projects, and services intended for your benefit. It will also help guide those who serve you: directors, committees, and administrative staff.

Strategic Projects Committee Chair Ted Hood has established a special Survey Task Force, headed by member Jim Williams, to develop and structure the survey. Work will be guided by SCOV volunteers who have public polling and social science research experience to help assure that survey responses represent scientifically valid information on which to base analysis and findings.

A companion objective is to evolve cost-efficient and reliable random survey approaches for regularly updating information about changing owner interests over time.

• The last major SCOV survey was in 2008; 1,903 (76% of 2488 units) responded. That survey served as an important basis for the 2009 Long-Range Plan.

Virtually all the initiatives undertaken, based on that plan, have been completed. It is certainly appropriate and timely to conduct a new survey of homeowners to use as a basis for the next phase of long-range planning.

• Historically, owner surveys, conducted by means other than mail with the annual assessment, typically result in low response levels, thereby making it impossible to generalize the results to the entire community. A goal of the Pulse Initiative is to be able, over time, to conduct smaller (less expensive) random sample surveys that result in findings that reliably represent and reflect the attitudes and beliefs present in the whole community.

Your thoughtful, complete and timely response to the survey will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions about the survey process, please call Robin Coulter 917-8070. Thank you.

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General Manager - Bob Mariani

Carry your Membership Card The primary reason that the current type of membership card was implemented a couple of years ago was to begin the implementation of a secure-access system to the buildings. After researching different systems over several months, a system has been identified and will soon be installed at the Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista and Fitness Center.

What is the access system? As in many communities similar to SCOV, this system will activate the entry doors to the facilities with the use of your membership card, which is a proximity card. By holding your card near an activation panel near the entry doors, the doors will be unlocked and opened.

Why is this access system being installed? There are a few reasons. One reason is that it will automatically provide data identifying who is using the facilities and the level of use of the facilities. It will provide a reasonable level of security to best assure residents and guests are using the facilities and will substantially prevent nonresidents from entering the facilities. In cases of non-payment of dues for example, the card can be taken out of the system so that a delinquent homeowner will have a more difficult time entering facilities. If an injury were to occur in one of the facilities, the data from the card may help identify the person who may not be known to other residents occupying the facility at the time. The last reason I’ll list is that it will alleviate the need to have a monitor in each facility during all open hours which will result in a long-term cost savings.

So what does the installation of this system mean for you? The primary impact is that it will be very important for you to carry your membership card with you when you frequent these facilities. Of course, the main reason to go to the expense and time to distribute these cards is so that you will keep them with you and use them when using your Association facilities.

Coffee and Conversation

with the General Manager and a Board Member Friday, March 8, 10 AM, Social Hall/Hopi Tuesday, March 19, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi An Informal Exchange of Information

To send an email to the Construction Committee for the fitness center please use this address AFCRemodel@suncityorovalley.com

Reminder

Dogs are not permitted on The Views Golf Course at any time.

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OT Spot H Help Out Today!

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

WANTED Person with interest in fitness and knowledge or background in graphic arts on the computer to assist Active Health Committee with flyers and posters. Contact Judy Bjorling jcbjorling@comcast.net NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE needs you. Do you take pride in living in our beautiful community? Do you have about three hours a month to devote to serving on the committee? If you are interested and would like to join us, or if you have any questions, call Tempe Johnson 825-6994 or Jim Cundiff, Staff Liaison, 917-8058.

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

Active Health Committee Chair Judy Bjorling 818-1296 http://scovaz.com/committees/activehealth/

Attention: golfers and would-be golfers. Join us on Thursday, March 21, 1 PM, Social Hall/Navajo for Developing a Healthy Swing, a golf enhancement workshop led by John Utz and Kim Griggs (See insert this Tipster). There is no charge for this Active Health workshop, but with limited seating, you must secure tickets in the Vistoso Center.

Walk a mile (Champions Walk) with Lou Waters or three miles (5K) with Drs. Oro in the Arizona Distance Classic on Sunday, March 24. All Sun City residents will receive a $10 discount when they register online for any distance category. Enter SunCityOroValley when registering at arizonadistanceclassic.com. Let’s show them we’re serious about fitness here.

Wednesday, April 17, 1 PM, Auditorium, fitness professionals Lonnie Davis and Ray Jerkins will present When You Can’t Get to the Gym, alternative exercises for home workouts.

ARC Architectural Review Chair Ric Raynor 520-604-0771 Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Thank you to everyone that has allowed the ARC to assist with home improvement projects this past year. Please continue to plan ahead with your project plan submittals, as it may take up to two weeks for them to be approved.

It is a good time of year to check for damage due to tree root growth. The community has experienced a large amount of damage to sidewalks, driveways, water lines and sewer pipes because of spreading roots.

Think about trimming tree roots or removing that overgrown tree before you have expensive repairs. Removing a tree at $400-$500 may be much less expensive than $4,000 or more in repairs next year.

Fence Any new painting of the side and rear yard perimeter fencing around your lot must be done using Weathered Brown. All fencing must be painted Weathered Brown by January 1, 2016.

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Communication Committee Chair Richard Babin 520-989-3321 rbabin@rochester.rr.com First Monday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache http://www.scovaz.com/committees/communications/index.html

One priority for the Communications Committee is to learn how residents get information about what is happening in their community. In February, in pursuit of this objective, the Committee created and sent out a survey to owners who might not have been using email communication methods. With assistance from Association staff, the Committee identified about 460 owners in this category. The purpose of the survey was to learn how they receive information about what is happening in the community and how they would prefer to have that information delivered to them. The survey focused on three specific questions: how do these people find out about what’s happening in SCOV, how satisfied are they with the amount and quality of information they receive and what do they think could be done to improve communication in the community. Contact Richard Babin if you have questions about the survey.

CAC Community Assistance Committee Chair George Holthus 818-1042 Carolyn Carson 825-1514 Third Thursday, 4 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Aluminum Can Donations: Put those aluminum cans to work for SCOV. 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. Profits fund the equipment for the Loan Room. Please help us by recycling your aluminum cans but placing your trash in your trash containers.

Our SCOV Loan Room is a great benefit to our community by providing extra beds, tables and chairs, and children’s equipment when guests come to visit. We also provide medical equipment for most any short time medical needs. Recently, medical equipment has been requested more than anything else and we have been out of some items. We have purchased another rolling knee walker, which should help in that area, but these are all out on loan at this time. We will do everything we can to provide whatever particular item our community needs. Please feel free to come to the Loan Room and see what we have to offer. We are beginning to get requests for visitors coming for Spring Break, so it would be good to plan ahead and make a reservation by telephone. Numbers and times for the Loan Room and reservation system are on the inside front cover under Community Assistance.

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

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

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

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

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Election Committee

SCOV Voter Validation and Ballot Counting March is the month when the Election Committee meets weekly to validate ballots. In the February Election Committee’s Tipster article, it was explained how the validation process is conducted. This month, the process for counting the ballots is explained.

On Tuesday, March 26, 8 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache, the Election Committee will gather to count the ballots submitted by eligible homeowners. The validated ballots have been placed in bundles of 25. These bundles are removed from the two locked ballot boxes. The Election Committee is divided into teams of two. There are usually two statisticians. There is also a member who distributes the ballots to the teams and files the counted ballots back into the ballot box for storage, according to the guidelines in the governing documents. The counting teams open the bundles of 25 white BALLOT envelopes and begin making their tallies on a tally sheet. They have to account for all 25 envelopes (votes) on their tally sheet. There are both new and veteran members on the committee.

When there are questions, the veteran members usually are able to answer the questions.

Once all the ballots have been tallied and accounted for, the statisticians prepare the report to the management who reports to the Board and community on the vote. If this report is prepared before the Board meeting is over, the results will be announced during the Board meeting. If not, they will be posted on the doors and bulletin board and sent out on In the Know.

Finance and Budget Chair Tut Tustison 825-9431 Third Monday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Gift Shop Co-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Sharon Henderson 247-0707 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-12:30 PM Second Wednesday www.vistosogiftshop.com

Isn’t the nice weather a pleasure? Spring has come to the Gift Shop too. The artist of the month for March is Lori Nalewicki.

Lori is one of our multitalented consignors. Lori does beautiful clay pieces.

Her one-of-a-kind vases would be an asset in any decor. She also makes jewelry pieces that are unique.

Please check our center-front window to view some of her pieces.

If you’d like to sell your crafts or art work in the Gift Shop, call Sharon Henderson or Julie Holtry. .

The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe.

Join the Posse.

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

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GAC Government Affairs Committee Chair Sally Evert 818-3068 saljack439@msn.com Second Wednesday 1-2 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Thanks to the strong culture of volunteering here in SCOV, our committee is now up to full membership.

We continue to search for ways to enhance your communication and relationship with your local elected officials, primarily from the Town of Oro Valley. If you have suggestions for us, please let us know.

Marketing and Publicity Chair Barbara Ross 818-0701 Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

One of the responsibilities of the Marketing committee is to celebrate who and what we are and to communicate that to our audiences.

Sun City Oro Valley is not a typical Sun City. Our community is one of the smallest Sun Cities in the country.

At 2,488 units, SCOV is less than one tenth the size of Sun City Phoenix. SCOV is not an incorporated city, but is an integral part of the dynamic Town of Oro Valley. SCOV is not flat, but built into the natural foothills of the Catalina Mountains. There are fantastic views from every property.

The Views Golf Club is not your grandfather’s golf course, but is a uniquely challenging and beautiful championship golf course. It is a hidden gem in the rich Southern Arizona golf scene. The course is in excellent condition in the best possible year round climate.

The Café offers great value in breakfast, lunch and occasional dinners with spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains. It is a place to meet friends for breakfast, lunch, or drinks and appetizers.

Sun City Oro Valley, natural treasures, vibrant community!

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Spring Cleaning Outside Due to the hard frosts and rain we had this past winter, much of our foliage was severely damaged, therefore, spring cleaning of our properties may take more time and effort. For some homeowners, much work will be needed to get yards cleaned up for spring which is just around the corner.

The following are spring reminders concerning personal yards: • Trim trees up at least seven feet over sidewalks and back to no more than two feet out over street.

• Frost-damaged parts of shrubs should be cut off and removed.

• Bushes and shrubs should not extend over side walks, and hedges need to be under six feet tall.

• Tree leaves (debris) covering yards should be re moved.

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

Thank you for your hard work and for continuing to take pride in your property.

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Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 7 months of the 2012-13 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy

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of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncityorovalley.com. Select Association and the Financial Strength from the drop down, 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 2012-13 fiscal year in the Sun City Oro Valley 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 Monday, March 18, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache.

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

Randy Trenary, Controller

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

In March, the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD), Posse members and Posse leadership will gather to honor 130 Posse Frequent Flyers for their special contributions to the safety and security of SCOV during 2012. A Posse Frequent Flyer is one who has completed five or more patrols during 2012. Posse hat or badge required at door. See Coming Events for details.

Thank you OVPD, Posse Frequent Flyers and all Posse volunteers for all you do for Sun City Oro Valley.

Service Anniversaries

20 years - Bill Langren; Lou Bittle 15 years - Jay and Dee Ann Edwards 10 years - Edward Chaulkin 5 years - Tom and Alice Mulligan; Larry Kellett Properties Chair Jack Evert 818-3068 saljack439@msn.com Third Thursday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

The audio-visual equipment upgrade project is on schedule. The bid spec has been finalized and sent to vendors for response. The project was reviewed with the Board at the February Study Session. Most costs will be covered by the asset reserve fund, but those that are not will come from the capital fund. If approved, the work will be completed during the summer.

Dust control in the lapidary room to protect artisans working with gourds has been completed. The ventilation system flow was increased by replacing the filter bags in the bag house. This, along with recommendations related to understanding and protecting against the hazards involved, seems to have resolved the problem.

Association bathrooms were evaluated considering both appearance and ADA requirements. It was concluded that staff should be leading this effort, and the Properties Committee should be involved only upon request.

SPC Strategic Projects Committee Chair Ted Hood 818-2281 tthood@gmail.com Third Thursday, 3 PM, Desert Oasis/ Aztec Tipster Editorial Co-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@att.net Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com www.suncityorovalley.com/news/tipster-newsletter.html

Submit your articles online for the April Tipster no later than Friday, March 8.

Those of you who submit articles to the Tipster need to be aware that the Tipster Editorial Committee is developing new guidelines to standardize all article headers.

Standardized header submissions will save members of the Editorial Committee many hours editing each month.

As soon as the new header standards are approved, we will make them available to all organizations that regularly submit or plan to submit articles to the Tipster.

Tipster Editorial meeting will be Friday, March 15, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui.

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Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter Why Have an Election?

There are three board positions open for next year’s board, and there are three candidates. Staff and both the Nominating and Election Committees have studied the need to conduct an election. It seems logical, if there are three positions and three candidates, the effort and expense of an election is not necessary.

As an Association, we are required to follow the Nonprofit Corporation Act and our governing documents.

Unfortunately there is no exception to having members elect the directors in either the Nonprofit Corporation Act or the Bylaws. Because of this, it was determined to be prudent to hold the election. We have three great candidates this year. Please make sure you vote.

Next year and in the years to come, hopefully, there will be more than one candidate per vacancy, so an election with at least two candidates per vacancy can be conducted. Please be considering if you might be willing to serve a term on your Board of Directors.

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius

Let’s talk staff In the past I have written about the monitors, who I supervise and schedule, but now I would like to talk about two other members of my staff.

Lonnie Davis is the AFC and Fitness Coordinator.

Lonnie does not only teach classes. His job is to oversee the AFC and answer all of your questions regarding equipment and any other items that need to be taken care of at the AFC. If you have a question, complaint or idea about the AFC, always see Lonnie first.

Lonnie and I meet on a regular basis to go over items regarding the AFC. Coco Sullivan is the Facilities Coordinator. Coco wears several hats. She maintains the Association calendar and coordinates room needs and reservations with the monitors and residents. She is the recording secretary for the BOD meeting. She is also my assistant.

I hope this helps you know who to talk to if you have a question or problem in my department, but keep in mind that I can be reached anytime you feel you need to meet or talk to me. My direct phone line is 917-8077 or email psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com

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

John Kati..................Pro-Shop Randi Leonard.........Activities Jim Cundiff............... Administration Kathy Newman........ Administration Chris Richard...........Administration

Dick King..................Pro Shop Christine Gatlin........Café Dylan Gatlin.............Café Doug Healy..............Activities

Golf Course Walkers and Riders Reminder the start times move back a half an hour begining this month, you will need to be off the golf course a half an hour earlier.

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Community Services - Jim Cundiff Office open to meet with residents 10 AM to Noon, Monday-Friday, Vistoso Center 917-8058 jcundiff@suncityorovalley.com

Excessive Noise Caused By Animals or Birds, Town of Oro Valley Penalties for Violations Town of Oro Valley Code Article 18-8 It is a civil infraction for anyone to own, possess, harbor and/or control any animal or bird which frequently or for continuous duration howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other sounds, if they are clearly audible sounds beyond the property line of the property on which they are conducted and they disturb the public peace, quiet or comfort of the neighboring inhabitants.

A person found responsible for a violation of this article shall be sanctioned by the Magistrate or hearing officer as follows: A fine of twenty-five dollars ($25) to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250).

If an individual receiving a notice of violation fails to appear at the hearing time designated in the notice of violation and/or the time designated for a hearing by the Court, that individual shall be deemed to have admitted the allegation in the complaint and the Court shall enter judgment and impose a civil sanction in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

If any penalty ordered to be paid by the Magistrate or forfeited pursuant to default is not paid within thirty (30) days of the Magistrate’s order, appropriate civil proceedings, both legal and equitable, may be initiated by the Town Attorney in order to enforce the administrative order. The Magistrate may also institute judicial proceedings as provided by law to collect such penalty.

All penalties collected pursuant to this article shall be paid to and become the property of the Town of Oro Valley.

To register a complaint, call the Town of Oro Valley Police Department 520-229-4900.

Café News

This month the Café is offering four special dinners.

Be sure to see the Café section for dates and menus.

Cooking Class with Chef Dave Tuesday, March 19, 3:30 PM, SCOV Cafe, $30 pp. Register early; February’s class was sold out. We are limited to ten students.

See Coming Events for the class menu.

The Café is offering a chance to receive a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Random comment cards are drawn monthly; the lucky winners will receive a free meal. The January winners were: Ken Keller, Joe Pheanis, Tom Mulligan and Jane Lutz.

Congratulations and bon appetit.

SCOV Library - Marnie Goodbody

New at the Library Thank you Larry Miller for the beautiful DVD rack, allowing us to showcase ten DVDs at a time. We get lots of compliments!

New nonfiction includes Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan and Oliver Sack’s new book, Hallucinations.

The life of photographer Edward Curtis is told in Egan’s biography, Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s My Beloved World is getting a lot of great press.

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lin (Patterson), Third Bullet (Hunter), Vanishing Point (McDermid), and Shiver (Robards). Other new books include Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, Chiaverini’s novel about former slave Elizabeth Keckley, and the new Evanovich, Husband List.

If you like detective novels in unusual locations, try Mao Case, another in Qiu’s series of Detective Chen mysteries located in Shanghai in the 1990s, or Bone Rattler (Pattison), set during the French and Indian War. New DVDs include Total Recall, an action-filled sci-fi remake; Big Year, a comedy about birding with Steve Martin and Owen Wilson and Scorsese’s George Harrison: Living in the Material World. Don’t miss Downton Abbey: season three!

Check your return. Does it belong here or at the public library?

Friends of the Library

The Library counts on Friends of the Library subscriptions for acquisition funds to purchase the books and DVDs we all enjoy, so please renew your membership or become a new member. Stop by the library and ask one of our dedicated volunteers for a membership form.

January Housing Resale Information Resales

For the Month

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2013

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2012

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Welcome New Neighbors Unit # Name From 1 Marilyn & Stephen Riederer Rochester, MN 6 Sandra & Jerry Trout Oracle, AZ 6 Kathleen & Dea Calvin Indian, AK 6 Bonnie & Wayne Klenda Tucson, AZ 6 Rhonda Martinez & Vincent Driski Wellington, FL 7 Linda & Taylor Toomey Oro Valley, AZ 7 Judith & Thomas McQuaid Tucson, AZ 9 Elizabeth & Arthur Kaun Oro Valley, AZ 10 Jane & Elizabeth Richardson Tucson, AZ 12 Nancy Gibson Rio Rancho, NM 13 Florence Chen Fremont, CA 15 Marianne Jost & Robert Gordon Angel Fire, MN 17 Karen & Larry Petersen Camano Island, WA 17 Elaine & John Scop Tucson, AZ 17 Vicki & Robert Futscher Oro Valley, AZ 18 Stephen Nunn Knoxville, TN

Pass Holder Benefits This month all The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders receive a $

1 Beer & Wine Day

see Pass Holders card for details Not a Pass Holder?

Call Kat at 917-8068 to get the details on being an annual pass holder.

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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis

Lets Get Out and Walk Last month, I focused on staying motivated to stay fit. Today, I want to focus on a specific activity and goal setting. Walking has long been recognized as an excellent means of acquiring and maintaining aerobic fitness. Did you know that there is now good evidence that walking is one of the best ways of promoting brain health? Start by setting achievable short term goals.

Organizers of the Arizona Distance Classic, to be held in Oro Valley, working with SCOV Active Health Committee, has provided a wonderful opportunity for our residents. Decide today to participate in either the one mile Champions Walk with Lou Waters or the five km (3.1 mile) walk/run with Drs. Bob and Debbie Oro. Register online www.arizonadistanceclassic.com and use discount code suncityorovalley to obtain free registration in the Champions Walk or a $10 discount in the other events. Wouldn’t it be nice to see a large proportion of our residents partaking in this activity? If you haven’t already established a routine, now is the time to JUST DO IT. Association-Sponsored Fitness: Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Vistoso Center, $13/10 classes. You may use this card for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests.

There is a drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card.

Lonnie Davis leads the Aqua Zumba Class at the Aquatic and fitness Center Pool.

Photo by Steve Taillie.

Aqua Zumba® Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC pool.

Cardio Chair Aerobics Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista.

Sunrisers Low-impact aerobics class: Mon., Wed., Fri.,

7:15-8:15 AM, Auditorium.

Sweat Stretch Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, Auditorium.

Water Aerobics Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC pool.

Zumba Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu. 5:15-6:15 PM, Audito rium.

Personal Trainer Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561 for an appointment.

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

Tuesday, March 12, 7 AM, 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, March 13, the Desert Oasis pool will close at 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

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Special Note from the Aquatic & Fitness Center: Thursday, March 14, 1 PM, an orientation will be held on how to use the gym equipment. Space is limited. See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073.

Golf Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs

March is a busy month as we will have the Catalina Cup on Monday, March 4; the 18-Hole Ladies will be hosting their No Frills Member/Guest. Our Pro Member will be on Monday, March 18. Sign up in the Pro Shop. On March 19, the 9-Hole Ladies will be hosting their Invitational. Wednesday, March 20, Saturday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 27 will be the start of our 18-Hole Men’s Club Championship.

March is also preparation month for the upcoming Men’s Member/Guest event. It is also the time when warmer weather arrives and brings out even more walkers and riders. Remember that we will move times back a half an hour, starting in March, meaning that you will need to be off the golf course a half an hour earlier.

If you are a renter or a new home owner in SCOV, stop by and play our magnificent Greg Nash-designed 18-hole championship golf course. Check out our fully-stocked Pro Shop and visit with our staff about potential annual pass opportunities for golf or try out our driving range to get started. We do not allow denim, t-shirts, athletic shorts or halter tops on the golf course or on our driving range. A small basket of balls costs $4 and a large basket $6. Lessons are $45 for a half an hour and $55 for 45 minutes. Call Rick Sample or me as we are both PGA certified to teach.

Remember that golfnow.com is not only available to outside guests, it is also available to residents of SCOV. It is Internet-based and a chance for you to book a tee time online. There are limited times available, but you may find a time that is suitable for you.

New Resident Coffee Wednesday, March 13, 9 AM 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Bld., Vistoso Center/Apache Room All new Sun City Oro Valley residents are welcome.

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

R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 11 to 917-8065

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Superintendent - Michael Kropf

March is normally the time of the year the roughs and green surrounds start turning green as the Bermuda grass starts to come out of dormancy. Since this is when the Bermuda grass begins to grow, it would be a good time to start talking about the transition between eliminating the overseeded rye grass and growing the underlying Bermuda grass on the greens, tees and fairways.

Last summer, the fairways were aggressively regrassed during late May and June; that was very ugly and negatively impacted golfers. By the middle of July, the fairways were really starting to look nice, and by the first of August, the course was in beautiful condition. As a result, holes 6, 9, 11 and 16 were not overseeded this winter to allow the large repaired areas of fairways to heal for an entire year and to develop a deeper root system. This summer those four holes will be in fantastic condition, but the other fourteen holes will still require some repairs.

The goal of this plan was to reduce the size of the areas that needed repairs. However, some areas, where the soils are not very good or where soil moisture is a problem, will have weak to little Bermuda grass and will require repairs. This summer, more areas will be sodded to reduce the time required for the grass to heal and be far less destructive. However, larger areas will be sprigged again, so beware that June could have some ugly areas.

Golf Advisory Chair Preston Sheriff 825-3101 First Wednesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

We are entering a busy season for golf course activities. The women’s and men’s clubs and the pro shop have a number of golf events/outings planned over the next couple of months. Be sure to talk with the clubs or Kim for more information.

Although we rely heavily on the Superintendent to maintain the golf course, we should try to help keep the course in the best condition possible. Remember to enter bunkers at the lowest possible point to allow them to be raked as you exit. Rakes should be placed in the bunker with handles pointing out.

Our greens are rolling good and need your help to repair ball marks. Try to repair more than one. Lastly, keep cart traffic on the grass to a minimum. Use 90 degree patterns from cart paths wherever possible and keep cart tires on paved paths around greens.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Dave Heaps 818-6691 Membership Dick Boss 638-6644 Play Wednesdays

Our weather delayed play in The Governors Cup, but the rains were great for the golf course. The Club Championship will be a flighted, three-day event on Wednesday, March 20, Saturday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 27. April will be here soon; so, to qualify to play in The Views Cup, continue participating in our weekly league play and league tournaments.

Your points are posted on the bulletin board.

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Guest tournament? The deadline for registration is Friday, March 15. If you do not have a guest, try asking a 9-Hole Men’s Club member or contact Preston Sheriff to try to find a guest for you. This event will be played Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18.

If you know of anyone interested in joining our 18Hole Men’s Club, invite them as a guest. Contact Dick Boss or Preston Sheriff 825-3101 for details.

Men’s 9-Hole Golf Club Pres. Jon Olson 818-3705 Membership Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play: Thursdays, 8:30 AM Meeting second Thursday, Social Hall/Navajo after play

The Views Women’s Golf Club Pres. Mary Ellen Tovatt 616-788-3501 Membership Nancy Larson 989-0453 Play Tuesdays

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Sharon Heaps 818-6691 Membership Kate Young 248-0030 Play Thursdays

Club members recently voted to change the name of the Club to The Views 9-Hole Golf Club.

Planning is underway for the Annual Golf Tournament to be held each Thursday in April. Although four games will be played, only three games will count toward the overall score; the low score for one game will be discarded. Prizes will be awarded by flights.

Special Note To Previous Members: Previous Club members are invited to become Social Members of the Club. Social Members would be entitled to participate with active Club members in any of the social activities of the Club including monthly meetings, burger bashes, tournament parties, awards ceremonies and other social events. For more details contact any Club member or Jack Saatkamp.

The final round of the Solheim Cup will be played March 26, and the President Cup matches will continue through March 31. Results of both tournaments will be posted on the bulletin board.

The annual No-Frills Fiesta Golf Tournament will be held March 12. Invite a friend to play in this one-day, fun-filled event. If you need a partner, we have a list of ladies who would love to play. The cost is $55 pp guest or member without an annual pass and $40 pp for members with an annual pass. The menu will be Joe’s special Tostada Bowl/Salad with beef or chicken. Sign-up sheets are in our binder in the Pro Shop. The cut-off date is March 5. Volunteers are needed, so please contact Co-chairs Sue LaFontaine or Pat Tempestini.

The Club Championship play dates are: Tuesday, April 9; Friday, April 12; Tuesday, April 16.

The closing luncheon is April 30. More details in the April Tipster.

We are celebrating 25 years of the Good Life for our golf Invitational on March 21.

Tuesday, March 12, we play the Highlands; Wednesday, March 13, Tucson National; Wednesday, March 13, Oro Valley Country Club; Thursday, March 14.

Quail Creek and Friday, March 22 Skyline.

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2013 Chipping Challenge was held in February for three days. The proceeds are going to Golfing for the Cure at the Cancer Center at UofA (both tennis and golf).

The Guys and Dolls Event raised $264 which was donated to the Cancer Center at UofA. Golf Clinics held by Kim Griggs are under way. If anyone is interested in joining us for a good time playing nine holes of golf, please contact Kate Young.

Feature

by Paul Mercer There’s Magic In The Hospitals

Jay Knapp thinks magic should be part of every hospital. The retired real estate executive uses his long-time hobby to bring fun and levity into some very serious situations.

Jay will be here in SCOV 18 years in October. Raised in Cleveland, he spent most of his adult life in California where his interest in magic became an avocation.

He spends each Friday entertaining ailing children in local hospitals with slights of hand that amaze and delight. Many of them have not smiled in months, yet Jay finds ways to make them laugh out loud. With his magic wand, he taps their foreheads and delivers strength where before there was none. Watching children transform from sad to euphoric makes Jay feel so happy, it makes him feel as if he could fly.

There is magic, as many of us here in SCOV know, in volunteering and helping those who need it. You may not get paid, but the rewards are much greater than mere money. Joy, satisfaction and the thrill that only comes with doing good for others is the big payoff. Jay will be happy to tell you about his experiences and how you may find your happiness using your existing knowledge and skills helping others.

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 Oro Valley and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, stocks or giftsin-kind to the Foundation, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85755. Pres. Shirley Chorney 825-8502 http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/foundation

The Foundation’s focus of looking toward the future continues with a special workshop this month. The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, along with the Pima Council on Aging, will present Choices for Lifestyle Changes, a workshop to help SCOV residents explore and learn more about key resources available to our community, Friday, March 22, Noon-2 PM, Auditorium. Refreshments will be served.

If you are not clear about choices as you experience or prepare for lifestyle changes, or if you wonder about Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, March 2013

what to do first, where to go and who to ask, plan to attend this important event. Each attendee will receive a copy of PCOA’s Directory of Services. Representatives will be on hand to talk with you about: • Legal Assistance/Financial Planning • Independent/Assisted Living Choices • Caregiving • Estate Planning • Interfaith Community Services Watch for the Shred-It event on Saturday, March 30, 9-11 AM, Posse Shack parking lot. See Coming Events.

A tax-deductible donation to the Foundation would be appreciated.

Café Specials March Special Dinners Coupons may not be used for these dinners.

Wednesday, March 13, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Soup and Salad, $6.50 pp

Your choice of soups: creamy tomato basil, white bean vegetable or red chili chicken served with tossed green salad and bread sticks. This does not include beverage or dessert. No reservations are required. A gratuity will not be added to your bill, so please tip your server accordingly.

Wednesday, March 20, 4:30-6:30 PM Pot Roast, $12.95 pp

Delicious pot roast served with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh carrots, roll and butter. This does not include beverage or dessert. Reservations are required. Call 825-3277.

An 18% gratuity will be added to your dinner bill.

Wednesday, March 27, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Pasta Night, $8.95 pp

The offerings include your choice of spaghetti with meatballs, Italian sausage or linguini with white clam sauce, served with bread sticks and tossed green salad.

Beverage and dessert are not included. No reservations are required. A gratuity will not be added to your bill, so please tip your server accordingly.

Fitness Center Assessment Information

The Assessment for the fitness center is due now. You have until June 30, 2013 to pay it or make your first installment.

The bill for the assessment will be a part of the annual homeowner billing which will be mailed out at the end of May. However, you may come by the Administration Office or mail your payment for the assessment in at any time before June 30, 2013.

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

Special Events for Clubs

See Club article for full details.

Sundancers, Guest Mike Seastrom Minifest, Sat, Mar 2, 2 & 7 PM, Auditorium Kactus Kickers, Texas Hold’em Dance, Fri., Mar. 8, 6 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Big Room Tour, Kartchner Caverns, Tue., Mar. 12 Sun City Singles, Dinner, Mar. 14, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Emerge! Auxiliary, Annual Luncheon & Style Show, Fri., Mar. 15, Auditorium Villanellas, St. Patrick’s Ball Dance, Fri., Mar. 15, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Rock ‘N Roll Club, Dance Party, Sat., March 16, 7 PM, Auditorium SCOV Strummers, Free Ukulele Concert, Sat., Mar. 23, 4 PM, Auditorium SCOV Strummers, Free Ukulele Concert, Fri., Mar. 29, 3 PM, Bookman’s Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Mar. 29, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Day Trippers, Riverside Casino, Laughlin, NV, Tue.,-Thurs., Apr. 16-18 Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, 10 AM-3 PM, Social Hall Quilters Show and Sale

The 12th annual quilt show is presented by the Sun City Vistoso Quilters Club. Each year the show gets better thanks to the many quilters who make our show possible.

Saturday, March 2, 1-4 PM Active Health Miniature Golf Tournament

Join us at the SCOV miniature golf course for one round of nine holes with prizes and refreshments to follow. See Lonnie Davis to sign up Monday through Friday, February 18-22 at the Aquatic Fitness Center, either as a team or by yourself, and you will be placed on a team.

Tuesday. March 5, 1 PM, Auditorium Posse Recognition Event – Posse Frequent Flyers

The event will honor Posse members who completed five or more patrols during 2012. Posse hat or badge required at door.

Monday, March 11, Gift Shop Monday Madness

Come for bargains, bargains, bargains galore! Always the best prices in town. See you there.

Tuesday, March 12, 10 AM, Social Hall/Navajo Tucson Museum of Art Talks

This month’s topic should have universal appeal: Paul Gauguin!

The docent, Ellie Gabriel, is new to us, but word is, she is very good. Join us for a great hour. Refreshments are served. Questions? Call Rudi Punzmann 825-2147.

Tuesday, March 19, SCOV Cafe, 3:30 PM Dave’s Cooking Class, $30 pp

Only 10 spots are available, so register early. Please pay the $30 fee, cash or check, upon registering. The menu will be: baked stuffed pork chop, roasted red poSun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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tatoes and fresh stir-fried green beans. For dessert we will whip up a carrot cake. Students get to take their class project meal home to eat.

Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo The Natural Wonders of East Africa

Charles Hackenbrock, PhD, will present an adventure in photography on the natural wonders of Africa.

This is a free digital presentation that focuses on the wildlife in action. Witness up close the great wildebeest migration, the worlds largest mammals, beautiful birds and much more. You will also mingle with four indigenous tribes and learn their way of life.

Friday, March 22, Noon-2 PM, Auditorium Choices for Lifestyle Changes

Come to the workshop, Choices for LIfestyle Changes, to find out about resources available in our community as you consider alternatives. See the flyer inserted in this Tipster and Sun City Vistoso Foundation article for more details.

Saturday, March 23, 10:30-1:30 PM Amber Lights Lunch and Tour

The Amber Lights’s bus will take SCOV residents to lunch and a tour of their potential new home. The brightly-colored bus will leave the Cafe parking lot at 10:30 AM sharp. No reservations are needed. There is space for 20 riders. Check out their newly remodeled facilities.

Sunday, March 24, 2 PM, Auditorium Tucson Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble

Many requests are received for this group to appear in SCOV. Remember, percussion is not just banging on drums. You will be surprised and entertained by this ensemble from the Tucson Symphony. Doors open 1:30 PM. Tickets at Vistoso Center, $14 pp Saturday, March 30, 7 AM-Noon Annual Courtyard Sale

This sale is often called the “Why did I bring this to Arizona? sale”. Turn items you don’t need into cash.

If you are not selling, then shop and find that special something you have been looking for. Seniors for Kids will be selling donuts, coffee and hot dogs. The Library will be holding a sale at the Library. Come to this fun community event.

Tables to be in the sale will be on sale Tuesday, March 19, 9-11 AM, Social Hall. If you can not purchase a table at that time, have a friend purchase a table for you.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 4, 5, 6, 7 PM, Auditorium Knee Deep presented by SRO Theater Club

Sun City Oro Valley’s theatrical group presents a variety show of music, drama and comedy. Come support your neighbors and friends and be amazed at their talent.

Ticket sales Monday, March 4, 9-11 AM, Social Hall, $10 pp and continue daily until tickets are sold out.

Reserved seating. 90-minute performance/no intermission. For additional information, call Lynne Newbauer 818-3516.

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Tuesday, April 9, 7 PM, Auditorium Sun City Singers Concert - A Little Bit of Rhythm Concert

Don’t miss the Sun City Singers spring concert. This lively program features music to bring back favorite memories and includes a rocking-Sixties medley. This concert is very popular and sold out last year.

Ticket sales Monday-Saturday, March 18-23, 10 AM-12:30 PM, Social Hall, $5 pp

Sunday, April 14, 2 PM, Auditorium TSO String Quartet

The TSO strings are always welcomed by the SCOV community. Enjoy classical music performed at its finest in the convenience of our Auditorium. Theater seating, no food or drinks. Doors open 1:30 PM, performance 2 PM.

Tickets sales starting Friday, March 15, Vistoso Center, $14 pp

Wednesday, April 17, 1 PM, Auditorium When You Can’t Get to the Gym

Active Health Committee presentation by fitness professionals Lonnie Davis and Ray Jerkins, assisted by Sharon Hertle. Come and learn how to exercise (and how NOT to exercise) at home, in other gyms and outof-doors.

Saturday, April 27, 7 PM, Auditorium Jovert

SCOV residents request a Jovert performance each year. This year we thought we would have Jovert appear while many seasonal residents are in town. The energy from this steel drum group is amazing and always packs the house with a happy crowd with their music for all ages. Cabaret seating, bring some snacks and BYOB. Doors open 6:30 PM show 7 PM.

Tickets sales starting Monday, March 25, Vistoso Center, $12 pp

Workshops

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Classes

AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes

Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui, taught by Lonnie Davis.

You could save the life of a loved one or friend by taking this class. Call Lonnie to sign up for the March 27 class 917-8073.

Clay Club Orientation Class Schedule

Clay Club Orientation class dates/times determined when several have signed up. Sign up for all workshops in the Craft Complex/Clay Studio.

Clay Club Workshop Schedule: Tue., Mar. 5, 10 AM Warrior workshop taught by Alice Bies.

April (date TBA) 10 AM Drop Pot workshop. Bring your own clay.

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 SCOV, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tactics. Couples and singles invited. No fee or dues. Call 818-0877.

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ILR (Institute of Learning in Retirement) Samplers

Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. No sign-up or fees. All are welcome.

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Preview and Sign-Up for ILR Fall Classes Parkinson’s Exercise Classes

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

Photo Workshops

See Photo Workshop club for complete details. A session on advanced image editing of photo images for a professional look will be held Wednesday, March 6.

A review session of digital cameras, composition, editing, and restoring photo images will be held Wednesday, April 3.

Sessions are held 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago. To receive reminders, contact david.of.oro@gmail.com or David Smoler 818-7880.

QiGong Classes

QiGong Class Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio, $7 per class, first class free.

QiGong exercises, developed by Joe Pinella, are similar to physical therapy exercises. Adapted for people with arthritis, chronic pain, stiffness, heart disease and cancer, these very simple, effective, techniques actively engage the body’s own healing systems. They have helped people lessen their pain, regain more movement, increase their energy and live a better quality of life. Sponsored by Natural Health and Wellness Club http://scovaz.com/ clubs/healthwellness.

Tai Chi

Our current block of Tai Chi classes started in January and will go to March 28. Next session will begin April 4. If interested, please join us on Thursdays, 10 AM, Social Hall/Dance Studio. Contact Donna Drazenovich 520-572-8485 ddraz@yahoo.com Clinical research has proven that Tai Chi is a preventive and rehabilitative therapeutic tool for a variety of health issues including balance, postural stability, musculoskeletal strength, flexibility, cardio-respiratory fitness, immune function and stress management. Tai Chi helps core awareness, quality of life and functional ability, endurance, fall prevention and reaction time in elderly people. In our class we stress the use of Tai Chi in your daily life.

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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 10:45 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.

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For Your Information

Thank You Corner

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

AARP Drivers Safety Program (DSP)

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

Friday, April 19, 1-5 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. Preregistration is required and limited to 25 students. To register call Coco Sullivan 917-8072. $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonAARP members.

This classroom course is 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 insurance provider).

AARP Tax Assistance

Trained and experienced AARP tax counselors will provide free assistance for electronically-filed federal and Arizona state tax returns, by appointment only, Saturdays, now through April 13, 9 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center.

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

AARP tax preparation appointments can be made by calling Sandy Fritz 818-9683 or by stopping at the Vistoso Center Saturdays 9:30-10:30 AM. Please do not call Association staff with tax questions.

Colorado Club Forming

Are you from Colorado or maybe just think of yourself as a Coloradan? Plans are now being made for a future SCOV Colorado Club, with our first event Wednesday, April 24, 5-7 PM, at the home of Bill and Zamie Studt, 14040 N. Desert Butte Dr. Dress is casual and our purpose is just to get to know each other a little better. BYOB, a finger food to share and your ideas for further adventures beginning in this fall. RSVP Bill and Zamie Studt 303-949-7763 or zstudt1274@gmail.com.

Costume Closet

Please contact Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 or Marty Siracusa 825-6961 to schedule an appointment if you would like to borrow from the Costume Closet. Saturday afternoons work best.

Remember, a donation is needed to keep this asset going, so please help out if you use the Closet.

Donate Your Old Cell and Smart Phones

The SCV Emerge! Auxiliary wants to thank the many folks who have donated their cell or smart phones. We are still looking for used phones with chargers. Phones will be set for 911 calls only and will be used exclusively by participants in cooperation with Emerge! Center for Abuse. Unused phones will be recycled and the money donated to Emerge!

Call Nancy Williams 818-3178 for drop-off.

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Thanks to all the residents who donated to the Astronomy Club program at Coronado School. We will be able to purchase a telescope for every fifth grader. We will also send several deserving seventh graders to astronomy camp on Kitt Peak.

Astronomy Club Thank you neighbors and friends for your kind offers of help, food, cards, encouraging phone calls and emails when John suffered a mild stroke. We so appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness!

Marjorie and John Gerdes My heartfelt thanks to Dave Habbershaw for organizing the fourth Bob Johns Memorial Poker Tournament.

My sincere thanks to all who participated with donations going to Arizona Kidney Foundation.

Ruth Hafner On behalf of the employees, volunteers and particularly our clients of Marana Community Food Bank, I wish to thank the many clubs, groups and programs that make gifts to us. Many of these gifts come without contact information from the donors. The groups turn over proceeds from fund-raising projects; they organize food donation drives in their neighborhood and they donate surpluses of various kinds to us. Of course, the biggest impact is on the wonderful support these gifts provide our clientele.

Thank you.

Linda Hampton Executive Director Marana Community Food Bank We are so grateful for the many good wishes and condolences from our Sun City friends after the recent death of Adrian’s son, Joost. Joost loved visiting here and had just brought his family to Sun City for the week before his unexpected death from a heart attack.

Ann Ellsworth and Adrian Korpel We offer sincere and heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their caring and compassionate support since Bill’s passing.

At times like this you are so humbled and grateful for this community that we live in. The calls, cards and thoughtful actions of so many have been a great comfort. We know Bill would want us to convey a special thank you for the thoughts and prayers of concerned neighbors and friends during his prolonged illness. We thank you all.

The family of Bill Saunders

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Thank you to the members of the FCC (Fitness Center Committee) for their diligence in helping the community to move forward in a positive way.

Kay Sheetz To all who attended the memorial, sent cards, brought food and cried with me, my thanks. A special hug to two special friends who stayed with me at the hospital Helen S. Wilshire and family Words cannot express our gratitude for all the love and comfort we have received from our Sun City community as we said goodbye to our beloved wife and mother, Bobbye.

Don Wood and Family

Memoriam To record the passing of a current or former resident call 917-8065 or complete a Tipster form located in the Vistoso Center.

Residents

Bill Saunders Jan Hudson Betty Brochu Patrick T. Woods Bill Randall Sol Belinky Robert Locklin

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to help you. Come spend time with us on Wednesday mornings, and you will be pleased with the support and advice you’ll receive from our group. This month, we are displaying a theme show in our Social Hall called Patterns in Nature. Come and study the pieces hung on the walls. This should inspire you to create one of your own.

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

Thank you to all of the artists who submitted their paintings for the February showing in the Social Hall.

We had another great display.

We have two months to complete a piece for the May theme show, Mixed Media/Collage. You could work on a piece for the September theme show, Skies.

Our club will be displaying sculptures created by our artists in the Social Hall display case through March 7.

Stop by our studio on Monday mornings and watch us work with the special clay we use to sculpt. Our resident expert sculptor, Dave Dame, will be holding a class for beginners again this year. Call our president for details.

Almost everyone has the ability to form a sculpture out of this simple-to-use-and-form clay which we use. Our long-time members will guide you through the process.

Come join us for interesting artwork, some oldies music and your creation of a piece you’ll happily display in your home.

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Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 10 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center/Pool Art League Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430 Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Colored Pencil Club Peggy Webb 825-2731 or Betty Sarr 825-7801 Fridays, October 1-May 15, 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista 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

March is a fine month to develop that dormant but stirring desire to paint. Whether it be a landscape, waterscape, still life, portrait or abstract, our studio is where it’s happening. Work in oils, acrylics, pastels or mixed media. Our experienced and talented artists are here Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, March 2013

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Clubs

Sculpture Gene Eckebrecht 825-2419 Mondays, 9 AM-5 PM , Catalina Vista/Art Studio

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

The Watercolor Club has sponsored many classes this year with instructors Joanne McPherson, Richard Dutton and Bob Jennette. Now is the time to digest the information and apply it to your style of painting. Gather in the Art Room for discussion of your progress. Resources are also available in the library.

Helen Keller inspires us all, “One can never consent to creep when one feels the impulse to soar.”

Arthritis Water Club Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center/Pool

Annual business meeting, Sunday, March 17, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima. Dues $4/yr will be collected at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.

Come join us for gentle water exercise specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with the 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 ArthritisFoundation trained.

Astronomy Pres. Bob Mc Pherson 825-0097 jmphers2@comcast.net October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/astronomy/

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

October-May, Mondays, 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

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

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

We will be studying and discussing God’s Word and how to apply it to our lives. Come join us.

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

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

Scheduled rides begin for road bikers at 8:30 AM. For the mountain bike option on Wednesdays, the start time is 8 AM. New members are always welcome and no one is left behind. Road distances range from 25 miles to 50 miles depending on the group you ride with.

The mountain bike option explores a maze of dirt roads and paths directly above and to the west of SCOV where there are no cars, only an occasional cow. Check our website for ride details.

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

Where Friends Meet...

The Coffee Bar

Say hello to new coffee serving partner..Flo Chaulklin

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10:30 AM at the Social Hall

Fresh brewed coffee, tea, hot chocolate & assorted pastries Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our planning meeting March 1. You must contact the group coordinator prior to Noon the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Vistoso Center 15 minutes before departure Birding at Tumacacori always includes lunch at time. Bring lunch Wisdom’s Restaurant. where indicated.

Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Fri., Mar. 8, 6:30 AM Gilbert Water Ranch. Shirley Piplani 825-8428.

Take lunch. $13 carpool.

Thu., Mar. 14, 7:30 AM Honeybee Canyon. Marj Flory 825-4580. No charge shuttle from Vistoso parking area.

Mon., Mar. 18, 6 AM Arivaca Cienega. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818 9488. Bring money for lunch out. $12 carpool.

Thu., Mar. 28, 7:30 AM Peppersauce Canyon. Judy Carlson 818-1980.

Take lunch. $5 carpool.

Thu., Apr. 4, 5:30 AM San Pedro House. Barbara Gates 825-7645.

Bring money for lunch out. $12 carpool.

Bocce Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2 PM, Bocce Courts

Thank you, one and all. We had a great turn out for our pizza/Valentine party. We have a great group of people who always seem to have lots of laughs and fun. Since our officers were all re-elected for a second year everyone has this whole year to think about who would like to step up in 2014.

Our courts are in the process of being painted and should be done soon.

Please come join us for a good time on and off the courts; you won’t be sorry.

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

Erik Larson lets the drama of history unfold and provides an in-depth understanding of events that occurred in pre-WWII Germany when William E. Dodd became the American ambassador in 1933. Jan Linn will lead our discussion of In the Garden of Beasts March 4.

Next month we’ll venture into the Amazon jungle along with the heroine of Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder with Eileen Rotman as our leader. Dr. Singh is searching for Dr. Swenson who seems to have disappeared in the process of developing a new and very

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valuable drug. This is a quest tale set in modern times that may lead to unexpected personal discoveries.

Newcomers and guests are always welcome.

Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 October-May, First and Third Wednesdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono

Although April is the month for a national celebration of poetry, join us as we raise our coffee cups a month in advance.

March 6, we’ll be Diving into the Wreck with Adrienne Rich, putting on the body-armor of black rubber, the absurd flippers, the grave and awkward mask and exploring the depths as her words lead us downward, exploring more than just a corpse and buried treasure with Lenore Mickelson as our guide.

March 20, Sandy Rice will facilitate our study of Robert Lowell’s trenchant poem For the Union Dead which speaks of New England greens where “frayed flags quilt the graveyards of the Grand Army of the Republic” and depicts Boston as a place where “parking spaces luxuriate like civic sandpiles.”

Next month we’ll tackle One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Bowling - Pathfinders Blake Napper 818-2718 Mondays, 9:30 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.) Bridge

Duplicate Bridge Pres. Nancy Mason 825-7015 Mondays, 6 PM; Fridays, 12:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Annual dues $8 pp are payable now. Please be present at least 10 minutes before play begins, so we can start on time. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play.

Residents may play twice before joining. Renters with an Association renter’s card are welcome to join.

Guests of residents may play only twice in a year.

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

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

Spend a fun Monday afternoon playing no-stress bridge for only $3 pp a year.

Be ready to enjoy our Spring Luncheon on April 15.

All members and past members are invited to enjoy this event.

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

Make your days sunny playing bridge with the ladies on Wednesday afternoons. Doors open at Noon and will close at 12:25 PM. Tallies are only 50¢. We’ll be glad to see you.

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June Jaeger 818-9564

Marathon Bridge

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

Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

If you enjoy the challenges of playing bridge while having a good time with wonderful people, our morning group welcomes you. Play with us twice before paying the $6 pp annual fee. Coffee will be ready upon your arrival.

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

Get back in the game with your neighbors. Enjoy an afternoon honing your bridge skills.

Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres. Jon Buchel 825-6735 jonbuchel@comcast.net VP Ger Krabbendam 825-1138 gkrabbendam@g.mail.com Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Our numbers are increasing to 12 tables with the popular game of social bridge. Arrive by 6:20 PM; game begins 6:30 PM; bring $1 for entry.

We will miss our long-time treasurer, Marilyn Martin, who moved to Chicago last month.

Grand slams awards bid and made, go to Al Piarowski and Ginny Plesa.

Sign up for being an Angel, and the game can flow without sit-outs.

Bunco Fern 825-8127 Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Canasta CJ Barbee 825-5885 Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thursdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis

Our pizza party was a big success with great pizza from Oregano’s. I’m happy to say we have several more new members. It’s always a pleasure to welcome new people to our canasta club. Our door is always open, so come on out and give it a try, Thursdays 6 PM. Even if you’ve never played, it’s an easy game. We’re always happy to teach anyone who is new to the game in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Desert Celtic Society Pres. Frank Maisch 825-8583 Meeting Friday, March 8, 6 PM, Social hall/Navajo

Our annual St. Patrick’s party will be held March 8.

Corned beef and cabbage will be provided by Kuisine By Kathy for $18 pp including dessert. We will also have surprise entertainment with a special Name That Tune plus some of your Irish favorites. Please send your check to Don Kirk at 1068 E. Royal Oak Rd. on or before March 1.

Don’t forget the wearin’ of the green.

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

Though Easter is early this year, there is still time to complete your project. Mark your calendar for the last meetings of our fiscal year: board, Thursday, April 4, 10 AM and general, April 11, 10 AM. Both will be held in the Pouring Room. Officers for 2013-2014 will be elected at the general meeting.

Clay Club Pres. Bob Arms 395-1697 First Thursday, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Clay Studio

Come join the fun.

The Clay Club is growing. So many people want to learn, we have gone from one orientation instructor to four. Signup at the Craft Complex/Clay Studio.

New club members gather Mondays 1-3 Janice Waller mosaic table, in an early stage.

PM. This is personal clay time. New members help each other, get acquainted with what’s available, find what they need and remember what they learned in orientation.

Empty Bowls donations from the club exceeded last year’s by over 25%. One hundred bowls have already been donated to the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank, 2820 W. Ina Rd., for their bowl sale on March 16. People buying a bowl at the event will receive soup, bread and a beverage. Some donors include: Mary Barr, Elaine Smith, Joan Kelley, Mary Houpt, Maria Welch, Bob Arms and Joan Brown.

Dues for 2013 $15 pp. Complete all member contact information on form.

Upcoming workshops: Tuesday, March 5, 10 AM is the Warrior Workshop. April Drop Pot Workshop date and time to be announced. Check the schedule and sign-up sheet in the Craft Complex/Clay Studio.

Our general meeting Monday, March 11, 1 PM, Auditorium. The speaker has yet to be determined. When available it will be posted on the club Listserv. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Class Date

Cribbage Club

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

Our next tournament will be March 7.

We’ve Had Complaints...

PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG

Vistoso Computer Society (VCS) Information Paul Chorney 825-8502 chorneys@comcast.net Gaston Meloche 638-5404 educationchair.gaston@gmail.com Membership Dave Johnson 2427 Nasturtium St., 825-6994 http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/computer/

March Class Schedule

Tips for On Line Banking for PC & Mac Users 1 Session Wed. March 13 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Gay Russell 825-5763 gaymruss@comcast.net iPad Users Group for iPad Users 1 Session-Limit 15 Tues. Mar. 5 1-3 PM 1 Session-Limit 15 Tues. Mar. 19 1-3 PM Sonny Kaye Please use e-mail sakmac@comcast.net iPhone User Tips for iPhone Users 1 Session Mon. Mar. 25 1-3 PM Peg Bushong Please use e-mail jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Help Sessions for PC & Mac Users

Tues. Mar. 12 and 26 1-3 PM All classes and workshops require registration.

Register directly with the instructors by phone or email. Please note instructor’s preference for class registration and use the vehicle indicated if only one method of communication is listed. Instructors’ names and email addresses are listed on VCS website http://www.suncityorovalley.com/clubs/computer. Class schedules are also available outside the Computer Learning Center.

Membership dues are $10/household starting January 1, 2013. Checks, not cash, will be accepted for dues at the meetings or sent to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium St., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, along with the application form 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 (online bulletin board) to receive announcements and computer help from other members. To be added to the VCS or MacListServ, click on ListServ on the VCS web page. Recycle used ink cartridges in the bin provided just outside the computer lab.

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Dance Groups

Ballroom - Vistoso Villanellas Pres. George Holthus 818-1042 Membership Al Burdi 818-3516 October-May Dances: Third Friday, 6:30-9:30 PM, Auditorium

Photoshop Elements 101 for PC & Mac Users 4 Sessions Thu. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Brian O’Neill Please use email broneill@comcast.net Our St. Patrick’s Ball will take place March 15. Dance Windows 7 for PC Users music will be provided by the ThorsSounds 6:30-9:30 4 Sessions Fri. Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29 10:15 AM-12-15 PM PM. Social hour begins 6 PM. Dress code is coats Karen Hasselbach Please use e-mail candydish7@gmail.com optional. Call Jan Buchel 825-6735. Wear your green.

Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly for PC & Mac Users Tickets $15 members and $20 guests on sale 1 Session Sat. Mar. 16 9:15-11:15 AM Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 and 6, 8:30-10 AM, Social Hall Dave Johnson 825-6994 dpjohn@aol.com Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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Tickets for members $15/nonmembers $20 Ticket sales: Friday, March 8, 9-11 AM for members only Monday, March 11, 9-11 AM, Social Hall/Lobby Tickets will not be available at the door, all sales final.

Dancin’ Dynamos Pres. Patsy Pulley 825-6694 Sec./Treas. Del Salvaterra 834-5146

Do you love to dance? Dancin’ Dynamos is a great way to try out dancing for fun and exercise. Annual dues $5 pp.

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Class and Practice Social Hall/Dance Studio Class October-May, Tuesdays, 1-3 PM Practice October-May, Thursdays, 2:45-3:45 PM http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/hula/

Come dance with us. Learn kahiko (ancient) and ‘auna (contemporary/modern) styles of hula dancing.

The graceful movements of hula are not strenuous.

Hula dancing is fun and it provides a fitness regimen which helps tone hips, legs and abdominals. Classes are free. Contact instructor Del Salvaterra.

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

Line Dancing - Sunliners Pres. Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Membership Karen Caldwell 825-5231 http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/sunliners

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

DANCES: Open Line Dance

CLASSES:

Fri. Mar. 1, 6:30-8:30 PM

Intermediate Sat., 9-10 AM Continuing Beginner Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM Beginner Transition Class Sat., 11:30-12:15 PM, Mar. 2, Last Class

PRACTICES:

Intermediate Intermediate Transition Intermediate Continuing Beginner

Sun., 11 AM-Noon (Dance Studio) Wed., 2-3 PM (Dance Studio) Thu., 2:45-3:55 PM Thu., 3:55-5 PM

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

Everyone is feelin’ groovy at the Rock ‘N Roll’s January Dance Party.

Both our Magic 8 ball and crystal ball predict a good time in your future at The Rock and Roll Club dance party Do You Believe in Magic? featuring music by The Retro Rockets on March 16. Join us and unleash your inner gypsy! Snacks/Dessert/BYOB. Doors open 6:15 PM, dance 7-10 PM. Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, March 2013

Members, if you are not receiving our emails, we may not have an up-to-date email address for you. Please advise if this is the case to krisandearl@msn.com.

Renewal applications are sent via email in July. You don’t want to be left out.

Square Dancing - Sundancers Co-Pres. Roger and Jane Radomsky 531-1054 rogernjane@msn.com Caller Ron Markus Dances Wednesdays, 7 PM, Auditorium www.sundancersquarestucson.com

We enjoyed pizza & pickles at the February 20 dance.

Weekly Wednesday DBD dances will begin 6:30 PM followed by Plus dancing from 7-8:30 PM. Remember black and white club colors are to be worn on the first dance of the month.

You are in for a treat on March 2 when guest caller, Mike Seastrom, will conduct a minifest. He will teach a Plus workshop 2-4 PM and call the evening dance beginning at 7 PM. Rounds will begin 6:30 PM with Ronnie and Bonnie Bonds cueing. Tickets for the workshop and dance are on sale $20/cpl and $15/cpl for the dance only. This will be the last guest caller dance this season.

Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers Pres. Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/kactus/

Bring your wild cards and aces to the Texas Hold’em Dance, March 8. Live music by one of our favorite bands, Beau Renfro and the Clear Country. If you enjoy country western music and love to two-step, waltz, cha-cha and swing, come join us. Western duds encouraged but not required. Singles welcome. Doors open 6 PM. Dance 6:30-9:30 PM. Snacks, dessert and mixers provided. BYOB. Ticket Contact: Del Salvaterra.

Tickets $15 members, $20 nonmembers Ticket sales: Social Hall/Lobby, 9-11 AM Friday, March 1; Monday, March 4; Tuesday, March 5

Save the date for next month’s dance, April 12.

Day Trippers Chair Jack Gallagher 825-4650 Membership Ginny Tanner 818-1226

Meetings Second Friday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Navajo Tue., Mar. 12 Big Room Tour, Kartchner Caverns. Cost $68 pp includes, bus, tour & lunch at Horseshoe Cafe, Benson. Bus leaves 8 AM, returns home by 4:30 PM. Monitor: Lori Covey 6386571.

Tue.,-Thurs., April 16-18 Bus trip to Riverside Casino, Laughlin, NV. Cost $150 pp, dbl./$170 sgl. includes bus, two-nights at Riverside, one breakfast buffet and one lunch or dinner buffet, all baggage handling. Monitors: Jack Gallagher and Joan Vander Vliet 825-4650.

Sat., May 18 Guided 4-hour tour of Tucson. Cost $42 pp includes tour guide and bus only. Bus leaves 8 AM, returns 1 PM. Includes guided tours of many Tucson historical and interesting sites. Monitor: Helen Bronkhorst 825-0201.

Come to our meetings and hear about planned trips.

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Democratic Club Ben Love 825-8064 bflove1@juno.com VP Arlene Lehto 825-1327 Saturday, April 6, 1 PM, Social Hall/Navajo www.Pimadems.org

The SCOV Democratic Club will not meet in March. We look forward to our big picnic with band in April. Our Board will meet Wednesday, March 20, 1:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago.

Dinner ’N Show Nancy Butler 825-4664 nanrich2@juno.com Julie Balough 818-1046 First Monday, 7:15 PM, Auditorium

General meeting March 4; all are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meetings; we prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 service fee.

Sat., Mar. 30 La Cage Aux Follies, Phoenix Theater. Lunch at Pallete Museum. Bus, lunch and show $77. Bus leaves at 11:30 AM. Kathy Garver 344-9725.

Sat, Apr. 6 Butch Cassidy and the Sun-Burnt Kid, Silver Star, Mesa.

Bus, lunch and show $67. Lynn Krivitz 825-7689.

Sat, Apr. 13 Fela Centennial Hall. Bus and show $80. Joan Downs 572-4299.

Fri, Apr. 26 The Club’s Annual Dinner, Auditorium. Dinner and Magic Show $20 members only. Rachel Quigley 825-4034.

Buses leaves promptly on schedule behind the Vistoso Center.

Discussions Groups Great Decisions Jack Evert 818-3068 saljack439@msn.com January-May, Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 11 AM, Social Hall/Papago

Our topics for March will be Myanmar on March 13 and Intervention on March 27. President Obama recently made a historic and unprecedented visit to Myanmar where he highlighted significant democratic reforms made by their government. What challenges must Myanmar overcome before it can fully join the international community? What role can it play in southeast Asia?

The session on Intervention relates to when, why and how countries should enter another country to protect civilians caught in the cross-hairs of war and violence. When should the international community intervene? Why did the West rush to intervene in Libya but not Syria?

want your dog to have snake aversion training, contact Marge, as we are trying to get a group together so the trainer come to our park.

Energetic Exercise Carole Tracy 825-1187 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:25-9:30 AM, Auditorium

Put a spring in your step with Energetic Exercise.

Join with SCOV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a wonderful workout with instructor Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get us moving.

You’ll enjoy a variety of aerobic and weight exercise plus lots of balance and stretch to help our bodies be strong and flexible. Whether you play golf, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfortably to the many activities you enjoy, Energetic Exercise will help you be in better shape for them all.

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

Annual dues $3 pp. Tickets 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

On March 5, our presenter is Robert G. Kahl, CFA, MBA, CPA, Sabino Investment Management, LLC. On March 19, our own John Bold will show how he builds and maintains his portfolio.

Vistoso Native American Flute Circle Pres. Fred Draper 405-4090, Member Information Ed Pendrys 825-7151 First Sunday, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono

Pro Freedom Discussion Group Jim Huffer 825-8743 September-January, Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 11 AM, Social Hall/Papago

Our next scheduled meeting is May 22, so put it on your calendar.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Marge Gustafson, margustafson@gmail.com Membership Elaine Deeter 825-5388

Our season final meeting is Thursday, March 14, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi. Nancy Young Wright will tell us about volunteer needs at the Pima Animal Care Center. Your help is needed if you can walk dogs or spend time with cats at the shelter or help with adoptions at pet stores on the northwest side. We will be putting together a gift basket for the shelter to give to Nancy. Please bring old towels or blankets, or good quality canned dog food or dog treats when you come to the meeting. If you Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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Scott August playing a Native American Flute, February 8, for the Vistoso Native American Flute Circle.

New board members: Pres., Fred Draper; Sec/Treas.

Patty Whitley.

Researchers tell us one way to keep our minds alert is to learn to play a new musical instrument. Our club offers you the opportunity to learn to play the Native American flute. You don’t need to know how to read music. It is easy to learn with only five basic notes.

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

Our speaker, Nich Steele, botanist and owner of Desert Honed, will discuss Preparing for Heat at our meeting.

Elections for officers and Bylaw changes will take place. Membership $5 pp and we will start collecting dues for next year at this meeting.

Please consider how you can participate in an activity or Blooming Hedgehog Cactus committee.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming field trips: Fri., Mar. 8

Tour New Moon Haven Friday Walk the Labyrinth. Meet at 1 PM to carpool.

Thu., Mar. 21 Alfonso’s Gourmet Oils & Balsamics. Enjoy a taste test.

Meet 1 PM to carpool.

Apr. Tour of Joyce Patten’s rose gardens in SCOV.

Gardening Tip: March 15 is the generally-accepted last chance for a freeze. Weather should be warmer, and there should be no more freezing temperatures.

Watch for native plants and wildflowers to start blooming.

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

President of the Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board Betty Cook, is our guest speaker for March. She’s a member of the Southern Arizona Board of the Arizona Historical Society where she also serves as a docent.

She has organized cemetery tours here in Tucson and has been researching 14 family lines for 30 years.

Her topic is Alternate Death Information: funeral and cemetery research. Funeral homes and cemeteries are great places to obtain facts about deceased relatives. This talk will help you discover what’s available and how to find information using these resources.

Club dues are on a calendar year basis, $15 pp, $25/cpl. If you haven’t paid yet, you may do so at the meeting or leave a check payable to SCVGS in the Treasurer’s drawer in the club rooms.

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

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

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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. You are invited to come to a meeting and see if our club activities would interest you.

Hand and Foot Bonnie Arneson 520-229-1084 Sundays, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis Havurah

Co-Pres. Michael and Sonny Kaye 825-8546 Corresponding Sec. Lorie Behrmann 395-1812 October-May, Third Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/havurah/

We are a social group that shares an interest in Jewish culture. Our meetings, lectures and celebrations are open to everyone.

Upcoming Events:

Women’s Brown Bag Lunch, Friday, March 1, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista/ Pima. Call Norma Brewster 760-1225.

Bagel Brunch, Sunday, March 3, 10:30 AM, Auditorium. Entertainment will be provided by a University of Arizona Jazz Combo.

Fun With Yiddish, Wednesday, March 13, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo.

General Meeting/Election, Monday, April 15, 7 PM, Catalina Vista.

Reminder: Pay dues by check only. Please wear your name tags and bring non-perishable food items for the Community Food Bank to all events.

Hiking Club Dave Fraser 818-2434 for new member orientation hike information. http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/hiking

The Hiking Club members enjoyed their Spring picnic and annual meeting Wednesday, February 27.

Our speakers’ series continues with the club’s president, Max Haegele, doing a presentation on Rocky Mountain National Park and Coyote Buttes/the Wave.

Max will be discussing the trails and various points of interest. This program will take place Sunday, March 17, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo, and is open to the SCOV community.

On Saturday, March 30, the club will host its annual wine and cheese party. Al Watson, from the National Parks Service, will speak on the Anza Trail. Since this event is only open to club members, why not become a club member? Annual dues $7 pp. Next board View from Mt.Kimball. Hike leader, Max Haegele, meeting Thursday, pointing to SCOV. April 4.

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Horseshoes Jack Howatt 825-1583 Ray Coleman 825-2789 Ron Knudson 825-9307 Tuesdays and Thursdays, pits located at Catalina Vista May-September, 8 AM; October-April 2 PM

Modelers Club Pres.

Fred Faust 743-7283 fjfaust1030@gmail.com,

Meetings Second Fridays, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pima http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

Come one and all to the Horseshoe pits any time or join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for fun with the bunch. Shoes are available in the storage bin or from the monitor.

Congratulations to Ray Coleman and Ron Knudson who entered the Senior Olympics on January 19 at Reid Park in Tucson. Ray won a Bronze Medal and Ron won a Silver Medal.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Lei Lane Bammell, leibammel@earthlink.net Curriculum Sharyn Rafieyan, srafieyan@comcast.net Registration Milt Damlich, mdamlich@aol.com Samplers and Short Subjects Gaston Meloche, ILR.Samplers@gmail.com http://suncityilr.com/Site

Don’t miss our preview of ILR Fall classes Thursday, March 7, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Instructors have five minutes each to acquaint us with the courses they have planned for fall. If possible, sign up at that time, since classes fill quickly. Bring cash or check to register; classes $10 each, one-time membership $25 pp.

If you are unable to attend the preview, check the ILR website after March 7 for class and registration information or find printed copies in the Library lounge or the ILR Library, Catalina Vista. If Gene Bammel has your email address in his ILR list, you will receive an email with all class information. Send Gene a note to ebammel@earthlink.net. to be added to the list.

We thank the volunteers willing to lead courses and speak at Samplers as well as all those who aid in facilitating this SCOV learning program.

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

Mah Jongg Pres. Jenny Clark 818-3815, Sec. Sonny Kaye 825-8546 Thursdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Business meeting, First Thursdays Mexican Train Dominoes Pres. Judy Rigby 638-8800 Refreshments Laurie Chikusa 825-4635 Second and Fourth Saturdays, 6 PM, Catalina Vista

We will play March 9 and 23. Whether you have played Mexican Train Dominoes previously or not, we will teach you our club rules. Those playing for the first time are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 PM. The first night is only $1 pp with membership $7 pp. Members are encouraged to take their turn bringing refreshments.

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All SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings. We welcome new members, both historians and model builders. Join us to see what we are about and enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. What members bring in for Show and Tell serves as a conduit for our discussions. A member’s scale model may be an example of something another member may have had some first-hand experience either in designing, building the prototype, operating the prototype or that member may just be a person who enjoys having researched a prototype and can share knowledge.

Photo by Tom Prall

Modelers Club members Hugh Madson, Fred Faust, Dan Cain and Bob Rubino are pictured above manning the club’s table at the SCOV Club Fair.

Natural Health and Wellness Club Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wednesdays, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima Room http://www.scovaz/clubs/healthwellness

Our mission: To discuss, share and provide natural approaches to health and wellness. Dues for 2013 $3 pp.

First meeting free.

Dr. Nancy Aton, Naturopathic Doctor, will speak on Bladder Issues and Bio-identical Hormones in Aging. She will cover: strategies for helping incontinence, interstitial cystitis, foods/beverages that can irritate the bladder and symptoms of bladder cancer. Who should take bio-identical homones? What symptoms are relieved? How long should they be taken? What are the pros and cons of bioidentical hormones?

Dr. Aton graduated from National College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has been practicing naturopathic medicine here in Tucson for the past 30 years with a strong emphasis in women’s health. In 2010 she retired from birthing and has continued a family practice with an emphasis on women’s health, nutrition, mind-body medicine and botanical medicine. Since 2001 she has been involved in The Program in Integrative Medicine founded

by Dr. Andrew Weil.

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.

Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena.

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Vistoso Photo Club Pres. Dave Henderson 465-0650 Meeting Second and Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/photoclub Wed., Mar. 6, 9:30 AM, Catalina Vista photo lab. Club board meeting.

Open to all members.

Tue., Mar. 12, 9-11 AM. Lab instruction and help session. Sign up sheet on lab door.

Wed., Mar. 13, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Program meeting. Critique of photos taken at the February photo shoot.

Wed., Mar. 27, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Competition meeting. The assignment is open. Rick Brecht, judge.

Winners at intermediate level for the January open competition were Eileen Sevy, Lilo Punzmann, Mary Anne Cooper, Corinna Goodman, Rose Stapfer, and Steve Alverdes.

We invite you to view the club’s website at http://suncityorovalley.com/clubs/ photoclub/homepage.html. One lone tree. Photo by Eileen Sevy.

There you find a photo gallery of this year’s digital competition submissions. Guests are always welcome.

Photo Workshop Club David Smoler 818-7880 david.of.oro@gmail.com First Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago - through April http://www.scovaz.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.

March 6 Advanced Image Editing How to make your images “pop” the way professionals do it. Using sophisticated editors such as Photoshop Elements and CS6 to make accurate adjustments of color balance and contrast and brightness of limited areas. Emphasize small portions of the image and invisibly eliminate unwanted image elements. Produce dynamic black and white images.

April 3 All about Digital Photography A review of the year’s topics plus a look at restoring old slides and prints. A review of selection and setup of digital cameras, composing, storing images safely and editing them.

Performing the final steps of sizing and optimizing for email, projection and printing.

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

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

Pickleball Club Pres. Judy Cornelius 818-6610 Treas. Phil Houpt 638-5955 Monday-Friday, 7 AM-Noon, 3-5 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 7-11 AM Trainer Judy Cornelius http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/pickleball

We had a very successful skills clinic Tuesday, January 29 with 24 members participating Pete and Diana Gillijohann from SaddleBrooke gave instructions on net play, strategy, and the importance of our serves. Everyone had positive comments and wanted more clinics.

We had our annual meeting and board member elections Sunday, February 3. Two new board members are Jane Lutz and Dee Erlandson. Remaining members are Phil Houpt, Jan Pelzer, Fran Pendrys and Judy Cornelius. New officers: Pres., Judy Cornelius; Treas., Phil Houpt; Sec., Fran Pendrys. A big thank you goes out to retiring President Ted Hood and Treasurer Jack Welch.

Dee Erlandson is heading up the casual group play.

The new hours for this group are 10 AM-Noon, Tuesday and Friday (two courts) and 3-5 PM, Monday and Thursday (one court).

We had 24 people sign up for lessons from the club fair and annual meeting.

Pilates Mary Ayers 638-7916 kayers9753@sbcglobal.net Mondays, 3 PM, Thursdays, 1:30 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio

What is Pilates anyway? What are the benefits? Pilates is a world renowned exercise system dating back to WWI. Using the mind to control the functioning of muscles, Pilates exercises work core posture muscles (abdomen and back). These keep bodies balanced, providing critical support for spines. Pilates also teaches awareness of breathing which strengthens deep muscles in your torso, helping to get rid of back and other pain. Used in rehabilitation for years, Pilates has helped many recover from injuries or weaknesses. All exercises are adaptable to any skill level, so they are well-suited for senior men and women. Benefits include improved flexibility and balance, stronger muscle tone, more energy and sharper mental concentration. For an introduction to classes, please feel free to come and watch only. If you do participate, cost $8/ class. Annual dues $20 pp.

Pinochle Barbara Matthies 825-4891 Play Wednesdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Gestures of Joy performed January 29, for SCOV. Photo by Chris Richard.

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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 is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. Annual dues $5 pp.

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

Playing poker with your neighbors can be most enjoyable.

We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas Hold’em and Iron Cross (Criss Cross). No dues.

Bring your own refreshments. The dealer The winners of the Bob John’s Tournament held will ante cards for all on Friday, January 18. players which gives him control of the game. The cards speak for themselves. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come with the intention of having three hours of enjoyable, nohassle, understandable poker.

Men’s Poker David Habbershaw 825-2635 dhabbershaw@q.com Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis

We would like to welcome new members. We play Texas Hold’em, Omaha and variations on Seven Card Stud. Games are High/low split, except for Texas Hold’em. Stop by and watch or play. Check us out.

Prepare & Share Dining Club Pres. Seph Reese 825-2748 sephlin91@gmail.com Meetings in members’ homes at various times

For the month of March the Prepare and Share Dining Club is celebrating family favorites. Remember those family meals when your mom or Grandmother prepared that special roast or chicken, those buttermilk rolls, the pecan pie? It’s time to share those recipes with the other members of your group.

Expand your palate, meet new friends, learn and share new recipes in the all new Prepare and Share Dining Club.

Sun City Vistoso Quilters Carol Guibert 818-0441 carolguibert1@gmail.com September-May, Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html

Our quilt show has arrived. On Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, 10 AM-3 PM, Social Hall/Navajo, we will host our 12th annual quilt show. Each year the show gets better, thanks to the many quilters who make our show possible.

We will have a tea March 12 at which time a check will be presented to our raffle quilt charity, Tri-Community Food Bank.

On March 19 there will be a field trip to Green Valley to visit Hearts and Hands Quilt shop, followed by lunch in that area. This field trip will replace of our usual quilt meeting March 26.

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Racquetball Pres. Al Lichaa 812-0198 Sec./Treas. John Wilson 818-2368 Open Mixed Doubles Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8-11 AM

Our round-robin tournament is continuing throughout March. The winner will receive an all-expense paid tour through Mike Pidone’s garden here in SCOV and AL Lichaa’s palace in Egypt. We do everything first class in this club. Our annual meeting and potluck was just grand and all members left in good spirits and gastronomically-satiated. We are proud to announce that one of our own, Jim Hansen, won a silver medal in his age bracket at the Senior Olympics this year. Congrats to Jim. Early Music Recorder Ensemble Marge Flory 825-4580 Tuesdays, Noon, Catalina Vista

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group?

Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Sheet music is provided.

SCOV visitors welcome.

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

Our March meeting is March 11. The program feature, a discussion of RV Solar Panels.

The spring camp out at Catalina State Park is April 8.

After our potluck dinner, we will gather around the campfire and listen to the music of Way Out West. Following breakfast the next morning, those interested will head over to Gilbert Ray Campground in the Tucson Mountain Park for at least two nights, April 9-10. All sites have electric hook-ups, water and dump stations. Things to see in the area include: International Wildlife Museum, San Xavier Mission, the Titan Missile site, Old Tucson and the Desert Museum’s new Aquarium exhibit. Check our website for complete details.

Republican Club Pres. Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Membership Glenda McCormick 818-1051 Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium www.scvrc1.org

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

St. Philip’s Support Group will meet 5 PM, Friday, March 22, Catalina Vista/Pima, for conversation and hors d’oeuvres. Please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres to share.

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

The Scrabble Club welcomes new members. We invite you to join us, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. The Official Scrabble Player’s Dictionary is our spell-check dictionary; we have several on hand as well as Scrabble sets. Call Bill Wallace or Corinne Kulick 825-7673.

Seniors for Kids Jean Sax 818-2410 Meet September-May, 1st Thursday, 8 AM, Desert Oasis

The Courtyard Sale is Saturday, March 30, a fun event for all attending but a serious fund raiser for Seniors for Kids. You’ll find bargains at our Treasures Tables.

Donations accepted Friday, March 29, 1-3 PM, Social Hall parking lot near the posse shack. Items should be priced in increments of no less than 25 cents. A SFK member will help you unload your items and provide you with a tax receipt. Clothing and large furniture items not accepted. Unsold items will be donated to the charity the Association has invited to pick up left over merchandise.

If you have fruit you would like to donate, contact Jean Sax the week before the sale, and arrangements will be made to pick it.

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Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Mondays and Thursdays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/casaamigas.html

Do you have a stash of upholstery fabric that we can sew for bags? Even reasonable size pieces can be patched together. Bring them to the sewing room and mark Casa Amigas. Yarn is still available to knit/crochet at home for children’s articles for lap robes, baby blankets/hats, children’s hats and scarves. Come to the sewing room to sign out some yarn, and return it as a finished product.

Twice a week, we sew clothing for the less fortunate children. Come join us. So much to do.

Cheer Bears Nancy Njaa 825-5486 September-May, Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/cheerbears.html Machine Embroidery Sue Lane 825-7518 Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 Meetings Third Thursday, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/machemb.html

Hopefully, you saw at the club fair some of the projects embroidered by club members: towels, aprons, dresses, shirts and snowflakes. We have a project coming up with the quilters. We always have Show and Tell and welcome those who might be interested in learning to embroider using a six-needle machine.

Positioning designs on shirts will be demonstrated at our meeting March 21.

Pet Beds Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/petbeds.html

Love those pets? Want to keep them comfortable? At Pet Beds we make soft pillows for the cats and dogs at shelters. Simple. No sewing. Just cut up scrap fabric and fiberfill and stuff. It’s that easy. Join us. As usual we need donated washable fabric. Drop off at the sewing room container marked Pet Beds.

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Sewing - Thimblelenas Ruth Mayer, 818-0066 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/

Serger classes will be by appointment by calling Bobi 825-8856 for either serger class: #101 serger basics (prerequisite: Room Orientation); serger threading, two hours (prerequisite: #101). The next Orientation/Sewing Machine and Monitor class will be Friday, March 15.

Those wishing to take either or both must sign up at the Message Center in the Sewing Room. Registration will not be taken by phone. Any questions call Patty Phillips 591-6599. Our sewing Umbrella includes Seniors for Kids, Casas Amigas, Cheer Bears, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery and Pet Beds. There are all types of sewing choices to interest you. We welcome you in one or all groups.

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

Join us for a morning of friendship, cards and chatter.

The game is well-known in the upper Midwest and is played with 32 cards. Sounds easy, right? Come next Tuesday and find out.

Show ‘N Share Marion Nelmark 825-9331 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 and 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.

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Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. George Tanner 818-1226 gtanner65@gmail.com Shop hours Monday-Thursday 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM; Friday, 9 AM-Noon Club meeting First Monday, 3:30 PM, Craft Complex/Silver Shop

We enjoy teaching new members the techniques of working with silver and creating exciting pieces of jewelry.

Learn all the techniques you will use to build your skills.

Sun City Singers Pres. Dick Cook 850-1821 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

The Singers are rehearsing for A little Bit of Rhythm Spring Concert, April 9. Bring your family and friends to this lively program of old favorites, including a rocking sixties medley. See Coming Events for details.

After this concert, the choir will rehearse for the July 4th celebration. Everyone is welcome to sing with the choir.

Dues are $10 pp to be collected at rehearsals.

Sun City Singles Pres. Jan Buchel 825-6735, VP Helen Smith 818-3614 Dinner Meetings second Thursday, Happy Hour, last Friday http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/singles/

Golf is Sunday, March 3, 2 PM, organized by Joe Tompkins.

Dinner with an Irish flavor March 14, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. It includes: corned beef, colcannon, cabbage and Irish soda bread. There will be bread pudding with Irish whiskey for dessert.

After dinner entertainment will be Hawaiian dances performed by the Aloha Hula Sisters under the direction of Del Salvaterra. This SCOV group has performed many times here and outside our community.

Happy Hour March 29, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo, with drinks, snacks and entertainment.

Ticket sales, Social Hall Thursday, March 7, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, March 8, 1-2 PM Happy Hour only, Tuesday, March 26, 10-11 AM. Ticket prices: Dinner $17 pp, Happy Hour $7 pp

Spanish Cultural Club Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net October, November, January-March Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Join us March 25, as Susan Ferguson shares pictures and stories about her trip to Cuba. All presentations are in English. Come early for refreshments and conversation.

Our Cinco de Mayo Festival for members will be Monday, April 8, 5 PM. More information via email.

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

Many thanks go to the people who were involved in teaching February’s Foiling Class. Kudos also go to those who helped with various projects involving Nativity scenes, flying geese, glass boxes and inserts for wooden boxes.

The combination locks have been changed and only current members will have access to the studio.

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Donations of stained or fused glass items have been requested for the SaddleBrooke Art Auction, Wednesday, March 20 to benefit Catalina Community Services.

Donation forms are available in the studio or contact Cindy Pfeiffer by Friday, March 15 if you are interested.

If you are not receiving regular email messages from the club and want to be added to our communication list, call John Ragona, 818-1632.

Reminder: Our studio is closed Mondays due to a commitment for the Tumbleweed room.

Our next general meeting will be on Wednesday, April 3, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed.

State Clubs Minnesota Party

The 2013 Minnesota Party was a great success. Traditionally, Minnesota has been fortunate to have wonderful volunteers to oversee the annual dinner event.

We are asking for new volunteers to come forward for the next Minnesota event February 15, 2014. We have records and referrals from the past events and a group of past volunteers who are always ready to assist the new committee. This is a chance for new ideas, new energy and a willingness to oversee a group of Minnesota folks. For any questions or to volunteer call: Ken and Gail Shepard, 825-1432, Sally Evert 818-3068 or Kent and Pat Barker 825-3923.

Wisconsin Party

Everyone with ties to Wisconsin, including residents, newcomers, renters, visitors, friends and family are invited to our annual party on Friday, March 22, 5 PM, Social Hall. The event entitled Spring Fling, is a casual affair including a beer, wine and soda bar, delicious food and entertainment by the musical group Night Hart.

The Italian buffet menu includes: choice of meat or vegetable lasagna, pasta, marinara sauce, meatballs, Italian sausage, salad, dessert and beverage. For questions, contact Phil Weinberg, 818-3047.

Ticket sales: Tuesday, March 12, 10AM-1PM, Social Hall, $20 pp, checks only, payable to Wisconsin Club.

Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com

Our seven-person team won first place DBack of in the small team dishirt vision in the Tucson championships January 24.

We are so proud of Small logo on these swimmers. Infront of shirt dividually, the medal M count follows: Dick Agricola one gold, one bronze; Joe Bollapel area ze three golds, one silver; Tom Brown one gold, one silver; Mary Anne Cooper two golds; Meg Gerken two golds, Corinna Goodman three golds and Bill Rock, one gold, three silvers.

The last meet of the year will be in Green Valley, March 16. We will double the number of swimmers to 14.

All should continue their individual training. Two clinics

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are planned for Fridays, March 1 and 8, 2-4 PM AFC Pool. All our swimmers should attend. Coaches will be Joe Bolze, Gordon Gillin, Dave Goodman and Greg Nelson.

New t-shirts for our team were developed by Dave and Corinna Goodman. See the photo and order yours with Corinna at least 10 days before the meet at Green Valley.

Let’s celebrate our results at the Desert Diamond Casino Agave Room after the meet. Make your reservations with Sandie Bolze 520-270-1402, our celebration coordinator. Thanks to her for arranging this activity.

Table Tennis Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/tabletennis/

We have play at all levels of ability, and it’s a great way to keep fit. Come and join us on Saturday mornings, 10 AM; when we have our open play, or call Clive Probert. We have paddles and balls 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/Women Recreational Wed., Fri. 4-6 PM

Open Club Play Fri., 6-8 PM

Clinic by Appointment Sat., 9-10 AM

Open Club Play Sat.,10 AM-Noon

show is knee-deep in music, comedy, drama and advice. The show runs 90 minutes.

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

On March 18, Gordon McCall, will present: Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi) of the Colorado Plateau, 500-1300 AD. We continue the four-part video series with Part II taking us to Mesa Verde NP, McElmo River Ancient Ruins, Hovenweep NP, Kayenta NP and Canyon de Chelly NP where the Pueblo People advanced and united their ancient culture in a hostile and unfriendly environment.

Mysteriously, they will abandon this wide area of development by 1300AD and disperse. This educational DVD program will reveal the fascinating development of their culture in these locations and provide both archaeological and tribal evidence of their demise and dispersion.

An introduction and postviewing discussion is included.

Ukulele Club - Sun City Vistoso Strummers Pres. Jean James 648-1118 Sec. Jackie Brown 825-2487 Kanikapila, Tuesdays, 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Zuni http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele/

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

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

Tennis

Women Laurie Chikusa 825-4635 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7 AM-Noon

http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/tennis Men Karen Lee 818-2200 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 7 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles Sundays, 1-3 PM, Ruby Fuhrmann 818-7828

Despite some unseasonably cold weather, Rick Brown and Karen Lee ran another successful 135 tournament. About $1,000 was raised from donations and entry fees from the 20 teams. Congratulations to Sandy Fritz and Gary Wickberg, winners over Karen Lee and Dick Schaefer in the finals and to Don Andersen and Marianne Walker winners in the consolation round over John Cook and Jane Leonard. The EllingtonBasie big band concert was attended by 250 people.

Everyone was amazed at what these kids have accomplished. Thanks to all who participated in the planning and preparation. The annual general meeting and Spring Social April 5, 3 PM. April 3, 2-4 PM, CPR course will be available. Sign up at the tennis courts.

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

Knee Deep performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 4, 5 and 6. Tickets go on sale March 4.

For ticket sales information see Coming Events. This Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, March 2013

SCV Strummers performance at Emeritus at Tucson on January 16.

As we move towards spring, we are going to be a very busy club. We will be playing concerts within our immediate community as well as in the greater Tucson area. We are particularly excited this month because we will be performing our annual SCOV Strummers Concert. The concert is on Saturday, March 23, 4-5 PM, Auditorium. This free concert is open to all residents of SCOV and their families.

You will need to pick up your tickets on Thursday, March 21 or Friday, March 22, 9-10:30 AM, Social Hall.

Last year we had a capacity crowd, so be sure to get your ticket and assure yourself a seat for this year’s performance.

Another free ukulele performance will be held Friday, March 29, 3 PM, Bookman’s on Speedway. Come hear us play, sing along, you are in for a treat.

Unit Parties Unit 7 Party

Unit 7 neighbors mixed, mingled, and munched the evening away at their annual party this January.

Planning has already begun for the 2014 party scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2014. Your ideas and help are needed to continue this enjoyable event. Contact Joy Huxtable vandjhuxtable@netscape.com or 548-2653.

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Unit 11 Party

The annual Unit 11 potluck dinner will be Saturday, March 2, Catalina Vista. If you haven’t attended one of our dinners, we’d like to invite you to come to this one.

We’ll provide the meat, you bring a salad, a vegetable or a dessert. Flyers will be distributed to each home the second week of February.

Unit 12 is having a party

Saturday, March 16, 3-5:30 PM, Catalina Vista $3 pp to cover supplies. By the time you read this, street captains will personally deliver invitations to all occupied homes in Unit 12. We ask that you bring an appetizer or dessert with a serving utensil, to share. We will provide coffee, tea, water or bring what you want to drink.

18A Unit Party Spring Potluck

Saturday, March 30, 5:30-8 PM, Catalina Vista. Come join your neighbors, from the newest to the longest, including renters. Experience the great friendship and caring our Unit is known for.

Please RSVP by Saturday, March 16 to Jane Habbershaw 825-2635 or Garnett Hickey 825-2427.

Wallyball and Water Volleyball Pres. Judy Rigby 520-638-8800 rigby_judy@yahoo.com (water volleyball rep) VP Terri Linssen 505-803-2671, tlinssen47@gmail.com Sec/Treas. Dave Martin 818-9249, dmartin600@gmail.com (wallyball rep) Wallyball Tuesday and Friday, 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Court Water Volleyball: Sunday and Thursday 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball

Weather should be great for Water Volleyball for many months now. The temperature is always perfect in the racquetball court for Wallyball, too. We are a social group with get-togethers every other month. Come give one or both of these sports a try.

Woodcarver/Gourd Club Pres. Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary

Spring Fling Saturday, March 23, 5-7 PM. Mark you calendars. Instruction is available for all three club areas. From time to time some carver/gourd art may be available from the club windows. Come by to check it out or to be inspired to join us.

Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624 Tuesdays, 1-4 PM, Thursdays, 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary

Bark is available for those wanting to try their hand at this craft. Some tools are available for beginners.

Gourd Art

Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Mondays 1-4 PM, Fridays 9 AM-Noon, Craft Complex/Lapidary

Everything you need to complete a gourd project is available.

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Woodworkers Pres. Keith Carlson 742-7726 Membership Lauren Strassburg 818-7793 http://www.scovaz.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html

March is the month for the annual yard sale which will be on March 30, so we need to be getting prepared.

Help is needed in the woodshop pricing the items. A sign-up sheet will be posted for pricing and manning the table.

Monitors are needed so please sign up. The shop is not open unless a monitor is there. Ask about the perks.

There will be another drawing for the monitors at the next general meeting so be sure to be there.

Adrian Korpel 818-0544

Writers Club

At present the Writers Club’s only organized activities are in poetry. Please see the Poet’s Corner.

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Mondays, 9:15-11:15 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

“The scene is lit by the thin light of a new spring/A scarf of green floats low in the ravaged Park/But even here by the hedge at the edge of my yard/I stand in danger.” These are the opening lines of a poem entitled In March There Are Signs by Jane Rohrer. How vividly she creates the setting and the image of someone standing on a metaphoric precipice contemplating whatever confronts her. As poets we’re frequently advised to cut out tedious introductions and begin where the reader will be drawn right in, exactly as the poet has done here.

This month we return to our usual self-help workshops, gently critiquing each other’s poems with regard to components such as structure, word selection and sound. We also provide useful feedback about what works well and what needs more work.

All resident poets are welcome.

Yoga Pres. Jewel Prendeville 520-395-1356 Mondays, 8:30-10 AM, Social Hall/Papago Tuesdays, 10:30 AM-Noon, Social Hall/Dance Studio Thursdays, 4-5:15 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio

Yoga for the Changing Seasons-Springtime is a workshop led by Maria Mendola, Wednesday, March 27, 8:30-11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo. Cost $15 pp. The workshop is limited to 35. Reservations and payment accepted beginning Monday, March 4.

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Free Community Pool Party

We are celebrating the grand opening of the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. Friday, March 15, at James D. Kriegh Park.

5-6 PM

6-10 PM

6-6:30 PM

Ribbon cutting and guest speakers Community Pool Party Meet an Olympian! Bring your camera and have your picture taken with an Olympian.

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6-8 PM 8-10 PM

Music, games and prizes Dive-in movie for the whole family, free.

Stay up-to-date on the Oro Valley Aquatic Center by visiting www.orovalleyaz.gov and click on the yellow Aquatic Center Expansion button.

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 Oro Valley Community Association, Inc. SCOVCA 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.

Arthritis (all kinds) Support Group Facilitator Corinne Kulick 825-7673 Coordinator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 Meeting Third Tuesday, 3:15-4:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Fridays, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room Civic Association CASCVI (The Civic Association of Sun City Oro Valley 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 SCOVCA should submit their email addresses to cascvi@comcast.net.

We are nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted.

You must be an SCOV homeowner.

Emerge!

Co-Pres. Betty Hansen 818-1779 Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Our auxiliary helps and supports Emerge!, one of the main agencies in southern Arizona providing shelter for women and children who are victims of abuse.

We are excited to be celebrating our 20th anniversary at our annual luncheon/fashion show Friday, March 15, Auditorium. Fashions by Catalina Ranch House and Fresh Produce. This year we will have a silent auction.

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Be sure to bring your check book.

If tickets are still available, they will be sold Tuesday, March 5, 9-11 AM, Social Hall/Lobby, $30 pp, wine not included. Raffle tickets for prizes go on sale at 11 AM.

Nancy Williams continues to collect donations. This month, items requested are diapers, toddler and infant clothing/pajamas and feminine hygiene products.

Gluten Free and Celiac Disease Support Group Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Grief Support Group - Loss of Child or Grandchild Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Fourth Wednesday, email or call for time and location Grief Support Group - Loss of Spouse/Partner Contact Sec., Lori Behrman 395-1812 Facilitator Arlene Schneider Second and fourth Fridays, 3 PM, call for location Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wednesday, from October-April, 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Pima Exercise Mondays and Thursdays 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Our meeting is March 20. Stephanie Gillespie will be speaking. She is a Nurse Practitioner at Tucson Medical Center and has many hints for living with Parkinson’s and dealing with hospitals.

The annual Power over Parkinson’s Seminar will be Saturday, March 9, Tucson Medical Center, Marshall Auditorium. The fee $15 pp and includes lunch. Register online at www.apdaarizona.org or call 520-326-5400.

Survivors of Loved Ones who Died by Suicide Coordinator and Facilitator Ester Leutenberg, 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Call for time and location Vistoso Helpful Hands

We still need pager carriers! If you can spare 1-2 days a month to dispatch help to SCOV residents in need, please fill out an application with Norma Meyers at the Vistoso Center. You will be called, and we will answer any questions you have. It is not a busy job, and you can take the pager with you when you are away from home.

To get help, dial 410-9498. After the message, enter your phone number, including the area code, and hang up. We will call you back.

See coming events for tour/lunch at Amber Lights.

Extended Community American Association of University Women

The annual AAUW luncheon and fund raiser for Scholarships is Thursday, March 14, 11:15 AM, Oro Valley Country Club. Mail reservation check for $35 to Carol Colins, 12796 N. Seacliff Place, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 by Friday, March 8. Scholarship winner, Jennifer Randman, is feature speaker.

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The Catalina-Oro Valley Lions Club

Are you a Lion from another area hoping to join or affiliate with a local club, or are you a former Lion or nonLion looking for ways to serve the Catalina and Oro Valley communities? Come visit us and see what we do. We meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 7 PM at the Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge, located on Oracle across from the Golden Goose in Catalina. Call Mimi Wittenborn 825-9340.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The DAR El Presidio Chapter meeting will be held Thursday, March 14, 1 PM, Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. A presentation of annual reports by officers and chairwomen. This is a good time to learn more about DAR and El Presidio Chapter activities. Lynne Brooke, 818-0093 saguaro1999@yahoo.com.

Eco-friendly Earth Day - Green Planet, Green Future Event

The Annual Tucson Earth Day Festival and The Water Festival will be held Sunday, April 21, 9 AM-2 PM, Reid Park, off Country Club Road north of 22nd Street. The parade starts at 10 AM. Exhibits will provide information on environmental products or issues such as water conservation, water quality, air quality, household hazardous waste, habitat conservation and sustainability. There will be AlternateFuel Vehicle Exhibitors, Model Solar Race Car and Solar House Competition. Call 520-206-8814 or email tucsonearthday@yahoo.com. Call 520-623-2119 or email info@waterfestivaltucson.org.

Email Carolyn Lerch gclerch@comcast.net or call 818-3319 to be added to our list. We would appreciate volunteers to help set-up and take-down for this event.

Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids

Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elementary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school, is looking for volunteers to work one-on-one with students. One hour a week of your time could make the difference in a child’s education. Contact Rachelle Ferris rferris@amphi.com or 696-3820.

UofA College of Agriculture Spring Garden Tours

The Pima County Master Gardeners are having free guided tours at the gardens 4210 N. Campbell Ave. Let a Master Gardener volunteer lead you though our beautiful gardens. Groups over eight please register ahead 626-5161.

Sat. Mar. 9 Sat. Mar. 16 Sat. Mar. 23

Wed. Mar. 13 Wed. Mar. 20 Wed. Mar. 27

Welcome Club Northwest

Welcome Club Northwest will hold its monthly luncheon for women new to Northwest Tucson within the last 5 years on Thursday, March 7, 11 AM, at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Oro Valley, $25 pp. Program will consist of a presentation by Chuck George, KOLD Chief Meteorologist.

Sun City Oro Valley Live Entertainment

Empty Bowls Fight Hunger Fund raiser

Saturday, March 16, 11 AM-1:30 PM, Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River. Tickets $15 pp available online www.icstucson,org or call 520-2972738 ext. 209.

Proceeds from the second annual Empty Bowls benefit the ICS Food Bank. Sample signature soups, desserts and breads from area restaurants. Select a handcrafted pottery bowl to take home. Enjoy music, silent auction and raffle.

Oro Valley Historical Society Volunteers Needed

The Oro Valley Historical Society is on a roll! With restoration of the Pusch ranch house complete monthly tours are bringing the ranch to life. Our strategic plan is nearly complete. All we need are members like you to help make it happen. Call Jack Evert 818-3068.

Pima County Gardening Demonstrations

Saturday, February 2, the community was entertained by the Desert Sun String Band. They played terrific bluegrass tunes. Photo by Steve Taillie.

Classified

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

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 Oro Valley Community Association, Inc. SCOVCA assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

Resurrection Lutheran Palm Sunday Potluck

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; WiFi= Wireless Internet Service Classified Advertising, $10/ad

Mar. 8 Care and feeding of citrus Mar. 22 Ask a Master Gardener

All SCOV members or attendees of Resurrection Lutheran Church are invited to a Palm Sunday Potluck Luncheon Sunday, March 24, 12:30-2:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. Please reserve this date.

Communication will be done by email to all known members, however, we don’t want to miss anyone.

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FOR SALE: Pleasure-Way Motor Home. Class B, 22 ft.

2007. Beautiful cheery wood interior with corian counter tops, fully equipped. Mercedes Benz Diesel engine, 22-

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26 MPG. Gentle 45k miles. Excellent Condition. Call 520 825-0049 for appointment or more information.

FOR SALE: Updated Sonoran model, 1499 sq. ft.

Wonderful mountain views. Lots of tile, granite counters, SS appliances, decorator colors. Wow! Come see. $215,000. 520-825-2771, 520-305-5801.

FOR RENT/LEASE: Beautifully refurnished 2BD/2BA SCOV home. Fully furnished, large landscaped lot, 2 covered patios. Bright open kitchen with all appliances.

Gas fireplace, 2-car garage. Close to community center.

Super amenities in a resort setting. Call Dan 520-7440881. 14330 N. Rusty Gate Trail.

FOR RENT: 2013-2014 multi-month vacation home rental.

Completely furnished with great mountain views. 2BR/2BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for SCOV families and friends.

Rentals throughout the year or long term. Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 825-0232. Photos available via email.

FOR RENT: Fully furnished with mountain views. King in Master bedroom. Wi-Fi, Flat screen TVs. Currently available May through December 2013; April through December 2014. Discounts for three months or more. For photos and more details call Jan 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2010@gmail.com FOR RENT: Beautiful 3BR/2BA, 1500 sq. ft. Claridge model, fully furnished, on former model home street, N. Pima Spring Way with mountain views. Southern patio/ grill/pool and hot tub in large backyard. Front courtyard and 2-car garage. Available now. Discount for multiple months and SCOV friends. Pets considered. Online photos available. Cynthia O’Neil 520-955-3028.

FOR RENT: Immaculate 2BR/2BA, Montara model. Fully furnished and guest ready. Utilities included. High speed Internet and cable TV. Great off-season rates. Starting April 1, long or short term. Call 970-209-1572.

FOR RENT: Unfurnished,1050 sq. ft., 2BR/2BA at 16th fairway tee box. Professionally designed interiors with granite in kitchen, saltillo tile floors, all new in ’07. W/D and refrigerator included. Part of SCOV membership available with privileges to tennis, golf, pools, Café, library, fitness and hobby shops. Oro Valley Hospital close by. Area west of home patio wide open desert for privacy, wildlife viewing and pet walking. Wonderful caring neighbors on super quiet Green Tree Dr., $1250/mo. long term; presently listed for sale. email wnguild@aol. com for photos and information call 520-818-2203.

FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation villa located in SCOV. 2BR/2BA. Completely furnished, fully equipped kitchen, with all amenities including complimentary WiFi, cable, large patio, barbecue, 2-car garage. Available April through October 2013, December 2013 and all of 2014.

13490 N Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590, email kmappell@aol.com.

FOR RENT: Enjoy our spacious 2BD/2BA home with excellent mountain views and private patio with gas grill. Recently furnished in Southwest style, our home is sparkling clean and has everything you need for a perfect getaway or a place to stay while searching for your own retirement home, including a separate office and complimentary WiFi. Reserve now for 2013-2014 winter season or reduced 2013 summer rates. For photos and more details call Tom and Barbara at 520-825-0618 (Arizona).

FOR RENT: Sun City Oro Valley furnished 1200 sq. ft.

2BR/2BA beautiful home with covered patio in back and Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, March 2013

walled patio in front with mountain views from front patio.

King and full beds. Fully furnished with all utensils, linens, W/D, wireless, TV, grill. NS,NP. For rates call Frank 801-209-9092. Discount for three or more months. See website http://www.suncityvistoso-rentals.com/ FOR RENT: Mountain view home for rent in SVOC. Avail summer, October and November 2013. 2BR/2BA (split floor plan). Huge, very private backyard with covered patio (backs to desert). 2-car garage. DVR, BBQ, W/D, + more! SW Décor. N/S, NP. 2350 E. Gerbera Way (drive by only) 623-308-4135; reduced rates. Email stanchris1985@hotmail.com photos available.

FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from the patio in this 2BR/2BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV in AZRM and 2 BR’s and internet. Split model for added privacy; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and linens. Rentals available Apr.1-16, 2013 and May, 2013 forward. Call Larry 949-244-0210 (cell) or Erik at 623-261-0255 for rates.

FOR RENT starting April 2013. Vacation house with view, remodeled 2BR/2BA includes all utilities, wifi, DirecTV, with remote, phone, garage, covered patio with grill, S/S appliances, W/D. Golf, swim, tennis and more. 30-day minimum, cleaning/security deposits. Photos and rates at vrbo.com/267826. Email csorovalley@q.com or call 520-468-8915 or 928-204-0746.

FOR RENT: SCOV 2BD/2BA, 1450 sq. ft. 2014 vacation rental with fantastic 180 degree mountain views through broad expanse of windows at rear of house. Lots of light brightens the living/dining combo, separate kitchen, high ceilings. Very private on cul de sac. A great house to relax in. Call to view, 520-825-5696 or 323-633-3747 email myluckyshots@yahoo.com NP, Photos available.

FOR RENT: PINETOP: Nicely furnished 3BR/3BA townhome at Mountain Pines Estates available Memorial Day through September 15. Attached garage, natural gas BBQ, WiFi and DirecTV. N/S, pet considered. $1700/ month for seasonal renter. Call 520-229-8733 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.

Where is Mom? Photo by Carol Yelverton.

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Kevin Rydberg bLANDSCAPEa • Landscape Design • Irrigation • Landscape maintenance • Rock Work • Install & Repair Brick Pavers • Smartscape Certified Over 20 Years landscaping experience Serving Sun City Oro Valley since 2006

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A Safe Step Walk-in Tub offers independence to those seeking a safe and easy way to bathe right in the convenience and comfort of their own home.

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440-5706

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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On the Sun City Oro Valley Consumer Referral List

Irrigation Man Keith Demand

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(520) 490-3930 Not licensed

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