July 2015 Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

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

Tipster July 2015

No BOD Meetings in July Photo by Don Bong

The Tipster is published monthly

by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 scovaz.com

Hours of Operation

Activity Center.............................................. 917-8066 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM

Administration Office (In Welcome Center)...... 825-3711 ext 120 Board of Directors

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

Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com............................................................. President Cathy Hartrich, cathy.hartrich@gmail.com............................................ Vice President Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com......................................................... Secretary Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com................................................. Treasurer Richard Babin, richard.babin@gmail.com.......................................................Director Jon Olson, jboclo@comcast.net.......................................................................Director Steve Taillie, tailliesteve.scov@gmail.com.......................................................Director Management Team Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncityorovalley.com................... General Manager, 917-8080 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 Christopher Sapp, csapp@suncityorovalley.com.......................Café Manager, 917-8074 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com..............Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com............................Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com.......................................Librarian, 917-8064 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com......................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................. Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Terri Linssen, tlinssen@suncityorovalley.com.................Administrative Coordinator II, 917-8082 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com...............Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com..........................Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com...Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com................Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com............................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................ 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center..................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi............................... Co-Chair Judy Mercer................................. Member Del Salvaterra............................. Co-Chair Paul Mercer................................. Member Brad Curtis.................................. Member Mary Murck................................. Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member John Njaa.................................... Member Vicki Ettleman............................. Member Ann Owen.................................... Member Ann Fall....................................... Member Lynn Parker................................. Member Peggy Gardner............................. Member Laura Pigott................................ Member Diana Holmes...............Secretary/Member Laura Suchocki............................ Member Karen Koopmans.......................... Member

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard and Terri Linssen Advertising: Lisa Orach and Terri Linssen Printing By: AlphaGraphics To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster call 917-8065 for information.

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

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-8:30 PM .....Children’s Hours - Daily................................................................. 11 AM-1 PM

Café............................................................... 825-3277 Mon.-Sun....................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PM Afternoon Menu.................................................................................... 3-5 PM Recording of daily Café specials..................................... 825-3711 ext 205

Catalina Vista................................................. 825-8613 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM

Community Services...................................... 917-8065 Mon.-Fri. ..........................................................................................9-11 AM

Consumer Referral........................................ 917-8079 Mon., Wed. and Fri....................................................................9:30-11:30 AM

Desert Oasis.................................................. 825-0495 Facilities Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-8 PM Sun................................................................................................9 AM-6 PM Pool .Mon.-Sat.......................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Sun. .............................................................................................9 AM-5 PM Children’s Hours:............................................Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thur.......................................... Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun.,Mon. and Thur........................................... 1 PM-3 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City..................................... 917-8051 Mon.-Fri..Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat..Sat. ....................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM

Library........................................................... 917-8064 Mon.-Fri............................................................................ 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance­

Cart Barn Loan Room Hours: Tues. and Thur. only..................................... 8-9 AM

Pro Shop........................................................ 825-3110 Golf Info Line............................................. 825-0322 Mon.......................................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Tues............................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thur................................................................................ 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat. and Sun....................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.

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

Abbreviation Legend

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

Coffee and Conversation

Association News

with the General Manager and a Board Member

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.

Always Moving Forward

by Susan Jakosa It is a bit difficult to believe, but it has been almost thirty years since the first homes in our community were sold.

Many of those original residents are still living here. Having spoken to a number of them, l learned how fortunate they felt to find a new home situated in one of the most beautiful locations in southern Arizona sharing forever the natural beauty of the high desert and million dollar views of two mountain ranges.

Today they are impressed with the evolution and th e physical appearance of our overall community. I must agree with their comments that SCOV looks vibrant, contemporary, well-maintained and yet nothing at all like a nearly 30 year old community.

However, there are specific reasons why all of this is true and will remain so as SCOV continues to move forward.

First and foremost, as a planned community, our Governing Documents create a mutual obligation for residents to maintain the quality and overall standards of the community.

There are two committees that play a major role in maintaining the visual quality of our properties and should be commended for their oversight and guidance concerning our Development Standards and CC&Rs. The Neighborhood Pride Committee (NPC) meets monthly, tours SCOV throughout the year and tries not to find any homes out of compliance with our standards. However, if they do, we residents are contacted to make any necessary updates to our property.

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meets bimonthly, year round. This year from January through April, the committee processed almost 100 residential submittals altering the outside of houses. The Community Services Coordinator also approved nearly 70 submittals and 90 updates to house colors during the winter and early spring months. Residents updating their homes are certainly helping SCOV to remain fresh and modern.

Our residents for the care and maintenance of their homes, our staff for the maintenance of our common areas and our committees for their diligent efforts must all be credited for the beauty of our community. We will always continue to move forward in the same positive manner.

Golf Course Walking Times Before 6:30 AM & After 6 PM

Association Committees................. 5 Association News............................ 3 The Café Specials.......................... 11 Classifieds...................................... 29 Clubs............................................. 13

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An informal exchange of information.

Thursday, July 16, 10 AM, Activity Center/Hopi

General Manager - Bob Mariani

Vacant House Tips

Most seasonal residents have left by now but many year-round SCOV residents will spend weeks or more away during the summer. Before you head out for a trip, consider some of the following tips.

• Call the Association office at 825-3711 or stop by the office and fill a contact form so you can be contacted in case of an urgent situation with your home.

• Have someone keep your landscaping in good condition.

Shrubs need trimming and weeds need to be kept under control whether you are living here, living in your summer home or are on vacation.

• Trim your bushes and trees before leaving, especially if they rest right next to your house. This way, if anyone is trying to get in, they will be more noticeably visible.

• Check all the locks before you leave. If a lock seems loose or rusty, replace it or tighten it.

• If you regularly turn your outdoor lights on, set them on a timer so that they continue to turn on each evening.

Keep them off if they aren’t normally on. Set some of your indoor lights on a timer too so it looks like some one is home.

• Advise the Oro Valley Police Department and ask them to provide you with Darkhouse service. Call 229-5080 and you’ll receive regular checks of your home while you’re gone.

• Ask a trusting neighbor to pick up your newspapers and mail while you’re gone, and to keep a watch on your home. You could also let the post office know you’ll be away so they hold onto your mail or forward it.

• Draw your blinds or curtains. This doesn’t allow anyone to take a sneak peek at your belongings and it will keep your interior at a more steady temperature without the sun.

• Disconnect electrical items, including your TV, radio, toaster and anything you possibly can. Not only does this avoid fire damages, but it saves on energy too. You can even go as far as turning off your water heater or your water to the interior of your house.

Homeowner Dues are Now Due Please mail in your dues and coupon.

Drop by the Administration Office to pick up your new sticker.

What’s Inside

Coming Events.............................. 12 Extended Community................... 29 For Your Information..................... 12 Golf................................................ 10 Memoriam..................................... 13

Partnered Organizations............... 28 Thank You Corner......................... 13 Town of Oro Valley....................... 29 Workshops and Classes................. 12

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

What’s in a Black Hole?

Just Ask an Astronomy Club Member

by Bob Cratty

If you had attended the last meeting of the Astronomy wife and I found the club to be a welcoming group and, with Club, you may have a clue. Dr. Christopher Greer, UofA’s our field trips, a terrific addition to our Sun City experience.”

Steward Observatory, explained that advancements in com- There have been several star parties to look at all kinds of puter and radio technology now give us the highest resolu- things floating around up there. The last party featured a talk tion images ever of black holes. on how to explore the night sky with binoculars and how to Other outstanding speakers at recent club meetings have use a planisphere. been from the Lunar PlaneLong-time resident tary Lab, the National OpLiana Broadstone recalls, tical Astronomy, National “I attended an open preRadio Astronomy and the sentation by an outstandVatican Observatories. ing UofA astrophysicist Club President Peter Simplast year. I was not only son, says “I really enjoy impressed with the many working with other memmembers interested in bers of the club to put tothe role our university gether stimulating programs serves, but also in the viand field trips that take adbrant, almost electric vantage of Tucson’s position stimulation my brain felt. as an international leader in The club’s social events astronomy – educationally, let me feel part of a new scientifically and geographiactivity and renewed a cally. We bring world class dormant interest in asspeakers to SCOV each tronomy.” month to address a broad Club members parrange of topics that are both In this artist’s illustration, turbulent winds of gas swirl around a black hole. A black hole ticipated in the first Sun stimulating and timely.” is a place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light cannot get out. The gravity City Bicycle Club Tour de The club had presen- is so strong because matter has been squeezed into a tiny space. This can happen when Stars this year. The plan tations on two ground- a star is dying. Credit: NASA, and M. Weiss (Chandra X -ray Center) was for cyclists to pedal breaking projects that are around SCOV to differworks in progress. With blast off next year, the OSIRIS-REX ent astronomy posts, where telescopes were set up to view a project’s goal is to catch asteroid Benuu, grab a piece of it particular sky object. Unfortunately, the weatherman didn’t and return to Earth. The LSST (Large Synoptic Survey Tele- cooperate and the event became the Tour de Clouds. The scope) will see first light in Chile in 2019. With the world’s bike club had to settle for an earful instead of an eyeful. most powerful camera at 3,200 mega pixels, it will photo- Club activities go beyond looking up to looking out. The graph the entire sky every few days. Its mirror was made club has adopted the Coronado K-8 School for a program in the UofA mirror lab. The club expects to get periodic in which they conduct astronomy-related exercises in 5th updates on both projects. and 7th grade classrooms. The club encourages residents Not wanting to be held in meeting room chairs by gravity, to make Arizona State Tax Credit donations to the school’s the club has been on several field trips this year. Members astronomy program. For the last six years, funds have been visited the OSIRIS-REX headquarters and toured their me- used to buy telescopes for every 5th grader, more than 600 teorite collection. They have seen the new laser show at the in total. For each of the last three years, funds have sent six Flandrau Science Center and toured the mirror lab to watch 7th graders to Astronomy Camp. large mirrors being cast. Other trips included the world’s Harland Goertz remembers, “I attended my first club current most powerful telescope, the Large Binocular Tele- meeting in October 2003. In the years that followed, after scope located on the top of Mt. Graham and a behind-the- each meeting, I consistently said, ‘with speakers like tonight, scenes tour of several observatories on Kitt Peak. we should be able to fill this building’, and now we do.”

Three-year SCOV resident Barrie Shabel explains, “I find The Astronomy Club has over 130 family memberships this club has a fantastic blend of technology for my old en- about 180 members. They meet at 7 PM the third Thursday gineer brain and interesting stuff that has evolved in recent of the month, October through May, Activity Center/Natimes. We’re continually amazed at what information about vajo. Annual dues per household are an astronomical $12. the formation of our universe is becoming available and pre- For more information, visit scovastronomy.com. sented in very understandable terms at our meetings. My

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

Help Needed This Help Needed section is for the purpose of listing volunteer help wanted ads for various Association Committees.

Consumer Referral has openings for volunteers to work at our desk, just across from the Auditorium, helping homeowners and keeping the ad boards up to date. Hours are Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:30-11:30 AM. Please contact Don or Pat Pomeroy, co-chairs, at 8251725 if you are interested in volunteering. This committee does not hold meetings.

Active Health

Chair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 janyce.lundstedt@gmail.com October-May, Second Tuesday, 1:30 PM, WC3 scovaz.com/committees/activehealth/

Do you know the AHC (Active Health Committee) offers health and wellness literature that promotes exercise, good nutrition, healthy living and aging? Health letters, booklets, pamphlets, magazines and books are located in the middle section of the magazine rack in the SCOV Library lobby.

Read and return, please. Recently donated books, Secrets from the Eating Lab by Traci Mann, PhD and The Blue Zones Solution by Dan Buettner are available in the library. Recommended web sites are listed in the Tipster insert. Medlineplus.gov will get you health information from The National Library of Medicine.

AFC Advisory Committee

Chair Michael Takerian, 520-256-3213, michaeltakerian@gmail.com First Wednesday, 11:30 AM, WC1 afc@suncityorovalley.com

The AFC Committee will not have regular meetings during July and August. Residents with questions or input can contact us at afc@suncityorovalley.com or by leaving a comment card in the suggestion box at the gym.

Consumer Referral

Co-Chairs Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725 Desk Phone 917-8079 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Activity Center

Connect to our online list of vendors.

1. On the home page, suncityorovalley.com, under the Residents drop-down menu, click on Members Only.

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

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

Finance-Budget

Chair Dick Brammell, dbrammell@corwinappraisal.com Third Monday, 1 PM, WC3

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Architectural Review Chair Lou Gard, 520-825-4773, lougard@q.com

Second and Fourth Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3

The ARC has changed the way home inspections will be done. They used to be done at the time the home went into escrow. At times this created issues for the seller.

The new inspection schedule will be: 1. A courtesy (unrecorded) inspection if requested by the homeowner.

2. A mandatory re-sale inspection at the time of listing.

3. Re-inspection every six months if the property has not yet sold.

4. A mandatory inspection at the time of escrow if not inspected at the time of listing.

5. All re-sale inspections will be recorded and any uncorrected infractions will be disclosed at the time of escrow. A re-inspection will occur approximately 90 days after closing escrow.

Should an inspector determine a home needs painting in its entirety or a driveway needs re-coating, a minimum of two additional inspectors must confirm that the condition exists.

Please note the new ARC meeting times in the header.

Food and Beverage Committee

Chair Carolyn Martin 520-395-0608 October-May, First Tuesday, 7:30 AM, WC1

A warm welcome to the new Cafe’ Manager, Christopher Sapp. Now is a good time to come in and say hello while enjoying a specialty breakfast or sandwich. Celebrate July 4th with one of the many burger offerings from the grill along with your favorite beverage.

Gift Shop

Co-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 AM-12:30 PM orovalleygiftshop.com Come out of the heat into the uniqueness of creative items made by residents of SCOV. Featured artist Sharon Henderson started making photo greeting cards when she first came into the shop. Her husband takes the photos, and she turns them into cards. She has loved knitting since she was very young, making baby blankets and dish cloths for the shop. Sharon also likes to Featured artist, Sharon Henderson sew, making items such as the Clip ‘N Go and microwave bowl pot holders, wine bottle covers and seat belt covers. Recently she started making woven bracelets. Sharon loves to create and really enjoys working in the shop, adding “It is a wonderful way of meeting people and telling out-of-towners how wonderful SCOV is.”

If you have a talent for creating or helping people find just the right gift, consider joining the Gift Shop. Contact Julie or Elaine to get started.

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Money

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statementof ofRevenues Revenues & Expenses Expensesand and the Results of Operations Statement and the Results of Operations

MATTERS

11 Months 2014-15 May-15  Annual H.O. Fees Special Assessment Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Café Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

242,963 45,360 109,688 7,503 49,026 (2,683) 35,647 487,504

$ 3,787,597 $ $ 281,720 $ 1,208,756 $ 160,777 $ 618,166 21,300 $ $ 289,872 $ 6,368,188

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,787,597 200,880 1,168,879 132,317 547,950 10,250 245,210 6,093,083

Asset Reserve Contribution Capital Fund Contribution Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues  Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint.

Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(61,538) 425,966

$ (1,000,000) $ (100,000) $ (15,000) $ (5,541) $ (348,814) $ 4,898,833

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,000,000) (100,000) (15,000) (16,300) (240,771) 4,721,012

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

239,871 26,352 81,967 7,384 84,354 90,000 529,928

$ 2,598,364 $ 382,359 $ 735,196 $ 112,223 $ 956,670 $ 990,000 $ 5,774,812

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,508,608 324,058 740,209 116,455 930,539 990,000 5,609,869

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(90,000) 439,928

$ (1,030,182) $ 4,744,630

$ $

(990,000) 4,619,869

$

(13,962)

$

$

101,143

Results of Operations

Golf Course Revenues For the First 11 Months of the Fiscal Year

Pre-Paid Rounds Resident Daily Rounds Public Daily Rounds Totals

2014-15 $721,056 $80,238 $297,085

2013-14 $700,534 $66,609 $287,276

$1,098,379

$1,054,419

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first elven months of the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Also included this month is a

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Actual

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chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, suncityorovalley.com. Hold your cursor over Association, and when the drop-down appears, choose Financial Strength. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements and the Annual Budget. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget in the Library located in the Welcome Center.

The Finance & Budget Committee will be on hiatus until October 2015. Meetings will resume at their normal time and location on Monday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m. in the Welcome Center Conference Room 3.

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

Randy Trenary, Controller

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Government Affairs

Chair Mike Moyer, 520-818-6509, mmoyerpp@gmail.com Second Wednesday, 3:30 PM, WC1 Loan Room - Community Assistance

Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Tuesday and Thursday reservations and pickup 8-9 AM Meeting Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC1

The Loan Room is a free service for SCOV residents. It is located at the end of the Cart Barn. The Loan Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM throughout the year. Items available for loan are roll-away beds, card tables and chairs, six foot tables, children’s cots, car seats and booster seats for young children, pac-n-plays, high chairs and some toys. Many medical items such as wheelchairs, shower seats, crutches, canes, walkers, etc., are also available. Please visit us over the summer to check out our inventory and to make reservations.

Aluminum can donations: deposit empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen. For safety reasons, do not deposit unrinsed cans which can attract bees.

On May 14 we delivered 520 pounds of cans to the recycling center; we received $312, which brings our year-todate total to $2,424 for the CAC. Long Range Planning Committee/Ad Hoc LRPC Task Team

Chair Leslie Platt 818-1963 Vice Chair Debra Arrett 825-5703 We are on hiatus until further notice.

Marketing and Publicity

Chair Jim Mitchell, 818-2893, jtmitch45@gmail.com Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, WC1

The Marketing plan and budget were on schedule entering the last month of the fiscal year. Barbara Ross and Laurie Dvorak will represent the committee on a task force developing potential names for the new café and lounge. The task force also includes Robin Coulter, Christopher Sapp, and representatives from the Food & Beverage Committee and Lounge Implementation team. Once potential names are developed, a community-wide survey will be conducted to determine the final name.

After recessing for two months, the Marketing Committee’s next meeting will be August 27.

Neighborhood Pride

Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3

Any day now our monsoon season will arrive in full force, if it hasn’t already. We had some rain in June which is highly unusual. Put some much-needed rain with our summer heat, and the growth of our foliage takes off! This is a surprise to new residents of our part of the country, and an annual reminder to the rest of us that things really do grow here in the desert. Notice weeds which will pop up in the cracks of cement and where the sidewalk meets the street. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to get rid of those weeds and help keep our community looking nice, even in the middle of summer.

Look at roofs in your neighborhood, as strong winds can sometimes lift and move the roof tiles. Be a good neighbor and let others know if you see roof damage.

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an eye out for each other. Please take pride not only in your property but those of your neighbors and friends.

Posse

Chair Bob Hefner, 825-4825, rjh1458@gmail.com First Tuesday, 3 PM, Catalina Vista scovaz.com/committees/posse/ Properties

Chair Ed Zwerling, 631-741-9934, edscov@yahoo.com Third Thursday, 9 AM, WC1

The Properties Committee conducts inspections of all buildings, equipment and grounds and reports to the Board and General Manager the status of safety, maintenance and general conditions. Recommendations regarding preservation, maintenance or replacement and improvements are also made. The Committee also advises the Board on distribution and/or redistribution of space allocations in Association facilities.

We are actively looking for residents with experience in facilities management, civil engineering, construction, surveying, industrial safety and related fields to serve as committee members or just to aid in inspections and technical reviews.

Tipster Editorial

Co-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com suncityorovalley.com/news/-newsletter.html

This month’s meeting will be Monday, July 13, 9 AM, WC1.

Community Services - Katy Mosier

Office Hours 9 AM-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center 917-8058 kmosier@suncityorovalley.com Avoid ARC Submittal Delays

We are happy to report that more and more residents are making improvements to the exteriors of their homes.

As we consider possible upgrade options, it is important to note that most of them require approval. As you prepare your submittals, please remember that the more thorough you are about details of your project, the better chance you have of sailing through the process.

After reviewing and verifying your vendor’s references, before you commit to a contract or advance money, remember that HOA approval is a necessary step.

When filling out the submittal form, in addition to a copy of the plot plan available from our office, it is important to include clear, accurate drawings or blueprints for a project.

It is essential to show all the dimensions, materials, colors and exact location of the work to be done. Your vendor should be able to supply these to you. If you need help with the preparation of a submittal, please contact Katy Mosier at 520-917-8058 to arrange a meeting with an ARC member who will assist you.

If your submittal is not straight forward or you need help, please take cut-off dates and times into consideration so that your project is not delayed.

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Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter

New Website Update

Progress has made on the new website. The design has been approved and content is now being loaded. There are many new features that make this site user-friendly. The launch is anticipated to occur in late summer.

The bulk of the Web Redesign Task Force’s time was spent determining what the wants and needs were for the website.

Once that was determined the web design company began working on the design and collaborated back and forth with the SCOV team until a sign-off on the design could be made.

The design included multiple templates that could be applied to any page on the website depending on need. They then begin coding all of the templates. Once the coding was complete, copy and images for the site were provided to them. Additionally, many of the pages are now being built in-house. Fun fact: there are over 800 pages on our current website. That’s a lot of information and a lot of loading of content and photos. The new site will have more information as the Club section is expanded and the Gift Shop’s site is incorporated (it is currently a site of its own).

The Board wanted the new site to be user-friendly and really have lots of uses for our residents. The Task Force feels this goal has been accomplished and is excited for our residents to see these new changes. One of them is that you can post items to a digital bulletin board (similar to the one at the Activity Center). Another feature only for members is the Member Services page which hosts all kinds of information for your home (painting, window replacement, room additions), safety (dark house, address lights), visitors (area attractions), community directory, Loan Room items, vendor lists, etc. All these items are in one handy place. You’ll love this feature!

Work on the site happens daily with the goal of beta testing this summer and a launch by the end of the summer.

The Marketing Committee has already started planning two introductory training sessions, one in the fall and one in the early winter. There will be tweaking, so we’ll want feedback (and patience). It will be a great offering to our community. Be watching This Week in SCOV for information on the launch date as we get closer.

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius This land is your land, this land is my land From California, to the New York Island From the redwood forest, to the Gulf Stream waters This land was made for you and me. Woody Guthrie

Come Celebrate the 4th of July

As in the past, I know the Association sponsored 4th of July show with the Sun City Singers will be a great way to spend the afternoon. The Association will also supply a cool treat for all who attend. I want to thank the Sun City Singers for putting on this great show each year for the enjoyment of the entire SCOV community. Be sure to attend, and if you are new to SCOV, this is a great way to meet new friends. There is no charge for this event.

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Food & Beverage Director - Chris Sapp I am honored and delighted to be named the Food & Beverage Director of Sun City. As I move into my new role, I will continue to increase focus on making meaningful connections and deepening the levels of engagement with our residents. The Café at Sun City is truly beloved by patrons who have many exceptional memories of personal experiences. I am thrilled at the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful place and will continue to bring it to life in a multitude of ways with those who connect with us.

Prior to my current role, I held various senior food and beverage roles with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company which included overseeing openings in the United States, Canada and the Middle East. During my nearly 15 years, I guided the food and beverage training/orientation programs and standard operating procedures while driving profitability. Additionally, I led total employee engagement and customer satisfaction for the company worldwide during my time at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.

Born in Southwest Florida (though spent most of my adult life in Cambridge, Massachusetts), I enjoy travelling the world. I have been to over 120 countries and ethnic regions.

My favorite pastime however, is spending time with my wife, Tristyn, and daughter, Oola Belle, at our home in the Iron Horse Neighborhood of Downtown Tucson.

Please don’t hesitate to stop by the Café for a great meal and conversation. I’ll see you there.

The Café is offering you a chance to win a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are randomly drawn for the free meal. The May winners are Don Stewart, Dusty Harvey, Barbara Krecklow, Sharon Calkins and Dale Reeves. Congratulations and bon appétit.

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano

Follow Kate’s blog: scovlibrary.wordpress.com Pieces of our exciting Library update project have fallen into place in the last few weeks. Stop by to see the new paint, comfortable leather chairs and beautiful handcrafted bookcases made by Larry Miller, John Njaa and Lauren Strassburg of the Woodworking Club. Still to come are three new computers and a custom circulation desk with built-in book drop.

New this month in fiction, we have The Forgotten Room by Lincoln Child and The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows in hardAuthor Becky Masterman back, and Solitude Creek by Jeffery spoke in Sun City last month.

Deaver and The Forgotten Room by Photo by Steve Holmes.

Lincoln Child in audio-book format. In large print we have best sellers All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Our video collection now includes Wolf Hall Season 1, and House of Cards Season 3 will arrive July 7th. Follow my blog for more library happenings.

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Friends of the Library This summer is a special time for the Sun City Library and also for the volunteers who are busy donating their time and expertise to help computerize our books, audio books and videos. Thanks to the generosity of the ILR (Institute of Learning in Retirement) and the fundraising efforts of the FOL, it is planned that our library will be in a computerized mode by August. Along with the up-to-date technology, the library is getting a new look. These changes will benefit the entire Sun City community.

A reminder: You can join the FOL anytime and your membership will be good for a year. Right now, this is a bargain.

Join for $10 pp or $15 for a household. Membership forms are on the Volunteer’s desk.

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Welcome New Neighbors Name

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AFC & AFC Pool ....................................8 AM-7 PM Desert Oasis............................................9AM-4PM Actiivity Center........................................8AM-4PM Catalina Vista...........................................Closed Welcome Center/Admin. & Library.........Closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis

What is Functional Fitness?

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Functional fitness is one of the most recent training trends to hit the gym scene, and it has exploded in popularity due to the results that it produces. Functional fitness is designed to prepare your body for everyday living. It focuses on compound movements that force you to engage all of your core muscles and your stabilizer muscles, many of which are not stimulated during traditional weight training. Beginning a functional training program, or even incorporating a few days of functional training into your current workout schedule, will save you a lot of time, pain and medical bills in the future, and it will make your life easier to live.

Association-Sponsored Fitness Classes

Purchase a fitness punch card at the Welcome Center/Administration Office, $20/10 classes or purchase an Annual Fitness Class Pass on sale now for $300. You may use these cards for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. The punch cards can also be used for your guests. There is a $3 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card or annual card.

Special Note from the AFC

There will be an orientation on how to use the gym equipment every Thursday, 1 PM. Stop in and sign up, or call 917-8073. Contact AFC Coordinator, Lonnie Davis, for any questions or problems with the AFC, 917-8073 or ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.

Aqua Zumba® Cardio Chair Aerobics Core Conditioning Sunrisers Sweat Stretch Walking Class Water Aerobics Zumba® Personal Trainer

Tues., 1-2 PM, AFC/Pool Tues. and Thurs., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Mon., 6 PM, Wed., 4 PM, AFC Mon. and Fri., 6:30 AM, AFC/ Studio 1 Tues. and Thurs., 7:30-9 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Mon., Fri., 1-2 PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC/Pool Tues., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thurs., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC/Studio 1 One-on-one training, call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.

The AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment Tuesday, July 14. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

The Desert Oasis pool will be closed Wednesday, July 15, for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Reminder

Six months remain to paint all fences Weathered Brown

by January 1, 2016.

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Golf

Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs

theviewsgolfclub.com Summer is here, and this will mean that our tee times will begin earlier. Please adhere to the walking signs for your own safety and be courteous to the golfers who are out there. Walking times are up to 6:30 AM and after 6 PM. The course will be closed for golf course maintenance by 12:30 PM on Tuesdays. This year we will be offering tee times from 3-5 PM on Tuesdays.

Remember that everyone must check in to the Pro Shop prior to playing golf. If the shop is closed, please return the next morning and pay your appropriate fees.

Just a friendly reminder that snakes are now out and moving around on a regular basis. Be very careful and do not provoke them in any way. If you feel that a snake needs to be removed from the golf course or any other area, call us and we will send someone to take care of the situation. Also stay hydrated and drink plenty of water as our temperatures have been in the triple digits lately.

If you use our driving range, be aware we close the driving range at 3 PM on Thursday now. This is done so we can clean pick, and the maintenance crew can mow. The same dress code applies to the driving range as it does for the golf course. We are continuing to offer driving range cards for golfers who use our range quite often. Our fees are on our website at theviewsgolfclub.com or you can call the Pro Shop or stop by for more information. Our phone is 825-3110.

Pro Shop clearance sale: if you have never been in our Pro Shop, this is the time to check it out. New painted visors have just arrived and also that wide-brimmed hat you have always wanted. Stop in and shop our clearance rack for great bargains.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf July is the traditional beginning of the monsoon season in southern Arizona. In regards to golf course maintenance, the start of monsoons is bittersweet. The good news is that the golf course will start to green up quickly from the harsh dry weather of June because of the increased humidity, combined with hot temperatures.

However, the monsoons also bring the chance of heavy rain that has the potential of causing serious damage to holes located near washes.

In June, the wash between holes number 4 and 5 was reshaped again and dredged of material to once again reestablish a channel to direct water flow away from the turf areas. This work should help during most storm events, but nothing can prevent damage from a very large storm. Rocks were again placed in vulnerable areas to protect the turf and excess sand was removed from the culverts under Del Webb to improve water flow.

Be aware that during heavy rainfalls, the washes have a tremendous amount of water flowing in them. It seems like after every rain event, the golf course maintenance department has to remove carts that attempted to cross wash areas and got stuck. It is very dangerous to cross these areas during the water flow and when the cart paths are covered with sand. Golf carts sink quickly into the mud and sand and require big equipment to remove them. During heavy rainfalls please stay away from these areas and be smart and safe.

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Golf Advisory

Chair Tim Kelley, 734-645-8199 First Wednesday, 2 PM, WC3

First, I want to thank Janet Kimble for her leadership last year. Her leadership resulted in positive accomplishments that will continue to support The Views as one of the “Best Courses” in the area.

July was a time of transition with some new committee members from the Women’s and Men’s clubs and Tim Kelley and Yvette Schulz approved as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively.

July also brings a new season for passes and daily rates that are designed as competitive within the golf market and encourage increases in membership.

You are encouraged to communicate ideas that will make playing The Views a more enjoyable experience to Golf Advisory Committee members.

Golf Advisory does not meet in July and August. The next meeting will be September 2nd.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Don Hess 928-369-8488 Membership Jerry Bushong 818-2513 Play Wednesday

The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club President Jim Mitchell 818-2893 Buster LaBrie Membership Chair 520-638-6254

Play Thursday

Summer has arrived in Sun City Oro Valley. The Men’s Nine -Hole Golf Club will resume formal play in late October. During the summer, play continues informally every Thursday morning with a 7:30 AM shotgun. Sign-up for play is in The Views Pro Shop. The annual Home and Home golf event with SaddleBrooke took place May 20 and 27. A total of 11 Views Men’s Nine-Hole Club members participated with 25 Saddlebrooke members. The Views Don Smatlak was on the May 20 winning team and members Jim Mitchell and Bob Fouch were on the May 27 winning team. Their foursome scores were 19.5 and 18.75 respectively.

This month’s golf quote comes from PGA Professional Raymond Floyd, “They call it golf because all the other four letter words were taken.”

The Views Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Bonnie Svarstad 825-3223

Membership Barb McNeill 825-0677

Play Tuesday Tuesday, July 14 is the competitive game of the month: Substitute Par for One Hole, starting at 7:30 AM. Come out and enjoy your friends for golf and lunch.

Remember that Tuesday, November 3, is “Invite a Friend for Golf” who may want to join our club. Special golf rates and a scramble game with lunch following is open to any woman, resident or not, no handicap needed. More details to follow.

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The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Cindy Zwick 261-1535 Membership Beth Stanton 825-0456 Play Thursday

The first Summer Fun Day was held June 4. We were treated to a delicious crumb cake and fruit. The next Summer Fun Day will be held July 2. Please join us for golf and goodies. Sign up with a foursome in the Pro Shop. Shotgun starts at 7:30 AM.

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 SCOV and surrounding areas.

Gifts may be made at any time by check, stocks or gifts-in-kind to the foundation 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 President: Gay Russell 825-5763 scovaz.com/clubs/foundation The SCOV Foundation fiscal year runs from June 30 to July 1 of each year, same as the Association. In order to inform the SCOV community of the Foundation’s grant activities, it was decided an annual report of the Foundation’s grants would be published yearly in the Tipster. The Foundation has granted over $36,000 from June 30 to July 1 2015. Of that amount, over half was granted to local SCOV clubs and organizations. Many of those clubs support and/or gave those funds to local charities such as food banks. Other grants went to support educational activities within the local community.

Thanks to the many generous donations received from the residents and friends of SCOV, the Foundation has awarded grants to the following: 1. SCOV Rock & Roll Club in support of Youth On Their Own. 2. SCOV Quilt Group to purchase a long-arm quilting machine.

3. SCOV Modeler’s Club to support building models for community display.

4. SCOV Energetic Exercise Club to support the Tucson Northwest YMCA. 5. SCOV Cyclist Club to support Interfaith Community Services Food Bank.

6. Alzheimer Association to support and educate.

7. Emerge-Center Against Domestic Abuse.

8. Pima Council on Aging.

9. Painted Sky Elementary Thunderbird Resource Center for tutoring program.

This Week in SCOV Is a weekly communication piece by the General Manager to update the community on what is happening that week. Available via In the Know email or by hard copy at locations around the community and posted on the Bulletin Boards.

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The Café

July Events

Coupons may not be used for dinners We can accommodate special diets. Call us.

Eat Menu $9.95 & all meals include a homemade cookie

The Café July Heat

June 29-July 5 Balsamic Chicken with potatoes and roasted vegetables

July 6-12 Meatloaf

with mashed potatoes and carrots

July 13-19 BBQ Chicken with corn and coleslaw

July 20-26 Teriyaki Stir-Fry with rice

July 27-August 2 Roasted Garlic Steak Served with a side salad We always have Nut Loaf available as a vegan take home option.

Allow us to heat your “Heat & Eat” and enjoy your meal in The between the hours of 3-5 PM.

Happy Hour

Now meet your friends and neighbors every Friday at The Cafe from 4-7 PM featuring live entertainment, drink specials and Happy Hour appetizers.

Drink prices include: $2 Domestic Beer on Tap $3 Import and Craft beers on Tap $4 Wine $5 You-Call-it Drinks 2-for-1 Margaritas Everyday enjoy 2-for-1 Bloody Marys and $5 You-Call-It Drinks

July 4 Happy Hour

Come and raise your glass to America. The Café is hosting a special Happy Hour Saturday July 4 from 3-7PM. Stop by after the concert or get together with your friends. Happy Hour specials include fried oyster basket, $2 domestic draft, $3 craft and import draft, $4 wine and $5 You-Call-it Drinks.

The Café Drink of the Month

Gin Fizz $

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Coming Events

For Your Information

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.

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

Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.

Sun City Singers, Oh Freedom! Concert, Sat, July 4, 2 PM, Auditorium Sun City Singles, Mini Golf, Sun. Jul. 5, 4 PM Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu. Jul. 9, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

The Costume Closet is available to all residents by appointment only. For assistance, call Marty Siracusa, 825-6961 or Betty Verderese, 825-7811. Please do not return items to the monitor at Desert Oasis.

Day Trippers, Free Wild Horse Casino Trip, Mon., July 13 Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri. Jul. 31, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Day Trippers, Western Style BBQ, Wed., Aug. 19 Day Trippers, Lunch at Tanque Verde Ranch and Colossal Cave, Thurs., Sept. 17 Saturday, July 4, 2 PM, Auditorium

Oh Freedom! Concert

Celebrate Independence Day in the cool comfort of the auditorium. The great Sun City Singers will perform patriotic songs, American folk songs and songs from the Civil War era. This is a free concert with open seating.

Workshops and Classes

AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes

Classes are usually held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, WC1, and are taught by Lonnie Davis.

You could save a life by taking this class. We have new, very easy-to-operate machines. There will be no classes June, July or August; the next class will be held September 23.

Gin Rummy

This year-round workshop is at George and Beverly Riley’s home. All skill levels are welcome. We practice playing and discuss the standardized game rules of SCOV, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tactics. Couples and singles are invited.

No fee or dues. Call 818-0877.

ILR-Institute of Learning in Retirement

No class fees but must be a current ILR member or join by paying the one-time initiation fee of $25. Class descriptions are on the ILR website SunCityILR.com. If interested, contact Jane Myerson, jmyerson@gmail.com.

Costume Closet

Donate Your Old Cell and Smart Phones

The SCOV Emerge! Auxiliary thanks the many folks who have donated 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 information.

Volunteers Needed

Optum Palliative and Hospice Care is dedicated to delivering compassionate individualized care for patients and their families as they face serious illness. Volunteers support Optum patients, families and the hospice team in many ways, such as: providing companionship, sharing stories, memories or hobbies, taking part in Veteran-to-Veteran volunteering or running errands. If you are interested in making a difference, please call 520.407.8000.

Volunteers offer compassionate, emotional support to our patients and families through the use of their time and talents. Our volunteers are trained members of our care team, which includes doctors, nurses, aides, social workers, bereavement coordinators and chaplains.

Participants Needed for UofA Research Study

The Aging and Cognition Laboratory at the University of Arizona is looking for adults age 65 and older to participate in a study examining the relationship between hearing and cognitive and psychosocial functioning. Participation involves hearing and cognitive testing and questionnaires at three time points over the course of one year. For more information, contact Suzanne Moseley, M.A., at 520-621-5721 or smoseley@email.arizona.edu. Free parking will be provided near the study location.

Mon., July 13-Aug. 31, 1-3 PM America, The Story of US, by Jim Williams.

Tues., July 21- Aug. 25, 1-3 PM Basic Judaism, by Jane Myerson.

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes

There will be no class in July.

New SCOV Name Tags

New name tags using our new logo are available for $8 each.

The order form can be found on the SCOV website under Members Only section.

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Want Additional Landscaping Work Done Beyond Your Property?

SCOV has a program to handle plant encroachment on common areas behind many SCOV properties. This occurs on a schedule. However, if you would like landscaping to occur ahead of schedule or have additional work done on ASSOCIATION land, there is a process for doing that. It’s called the Pre-Qualified Landscaper Program.

An application must be submitted and approved before any work can be done. Check on the scovaz.com website for more details by clicking on Association then, Governing Documents, then, Vegetation Maintenance Request.

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Thank You Corner

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

Clubs Aqua Tone

Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM, AFC/Pool

Wake up your muscles before starting your day with a few

On behalf of the Tucson-Southern AZ VA HCS patients and exercises in the AFC pool. Have some fun while getting a staff, we would like to extend our appreciation to you for your good workout. Men and women welcome. See you soon. donation of books on March 30, 2015. Your thoughtfulness Art League reflects the concern that you feel for our Veterans and for the Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296 service they provided to all of us.

Deborah M. Brookshire, VAVS Program Manager Colored Pencil I would like to thank members of the Woodworking Club Vanessa Edwards 825-1144 for generously donating their time in creating three hand- Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio We will continue to meet over the summer. We would love crafted oak bookcases for our Library. The beauty of the new bookcases, and the care and attention that went into them, to have you join us. warms my heart.Thank you.

Fine Arts Studio Kate Cusumano, SCOV Librarian Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Heartfelt thanks go out to all my Sun City friends and neigh- Wednesday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio bors for their condolence cards, phone calls and other ges- The SCOV art community is participating in a wonderart show currently on display at our Activities Center. tures of love and support after Fred’s passing. Once again, I ful We encourage all residents to peruse the works to see the am reminded what a caring and generous community this is. depth and breadth of art talent among us. You, too, can work Fannie DiPaolo and Family with our talented artists in our cool studio all summer long.

Memoriam

To record the passing of a current or former resident call 9178065 or complete a Tipster form located in the Welcome Center.

Residents

Margery Cleveland Fred DiPaolo Richard A Doris Loni Kuehn Kenneth Seeds

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April 6 May 18 May 24 May 25 June 12

Former Residents

Marcie Wynne

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Get In the Know - Keep Informed You can sign up for the Sun City Oro Valley Listserv to receive emails giving you information on a continuing basis. Go to scovaz.com. Hold your mouse over News and Info., a drop down appears; scroll down to In the Know Sign Up, click on it and a page opens. Put your email address in and click Submit. A form opens, fill out the form and check the boxes on the information you want to receive. Then click on the Sign Up button.

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We have fun, we chat about art happenings and we critique pieces at 11AM every Wednesday. Come join us.

Friday Artists Carol Nagel 825-3097 Friday 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

All artists in any media are welcome to use the Art Studio on Fridays. If you are a printmaker, you need to be supervised the first few times, so please call ahead.

Beginning in October, various Art League workshops may be held on Fridays. These will be free to all, with the only charge being the cost of materials or model fees. Check future Tipsters for more information.

Open Studio Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Many of our artists stay in Sun City over the summer and continue to paint. Join us in the air-conditioned Art Studio.

Sculpture P Pres. Laurie Lichaa 812-0198 Monday, 9 AM-5 PM , Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Our winter residents have flown the coop, but there’s a productive hush with those who remain. Several of our teachers stay through the summer so, come in and enjoy our cool studio on Mondays and we’ll work with you through completion of a lovely sculpture.

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Water Media Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Treas. Ito McNully 825-6681 Tuesday, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Seeing a watercolor painting of a glass of water on a table that won a district entry convinces me that subjects for painting are endless. Choose a subject that is important to you and begin painting. Catalina Vista is a great place to practice your talents on a warm day, and the Library has endless resources for developing skills.

Arthritis Water

Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:15 AM, AFC/Pool

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

Astronomy

Pres. Peter Simpson 395-0480 scovastronomy@gmail.com October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovastronomy.com

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners

Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com

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

This fun, mixed, a cappella Barbershop chorus is taking a rest during the summer months but will be starting up again in early November. Watch the November Tipster for details. Meanwhile, get together with some friends and just keep singing. Put Monday mornings at 11 AM on your calendars starting in November.

Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study Darwin Thornton 638-7024, Rick Thomas 591-0475 October-May, Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

We’ve ended our sessions for the summer and welcome you all back the first Tuesday in October. Have a blessed summer and safe travels.

Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716, Pat Gustin 825-7531 October-April, Wednesday, 8:45 AM, WC3

We will be taking a break during the summer months. We will resume October 7. The first study is Jacob and Esau, which will be four weeks long. The second study of I John will begin November 4 and will continue through February 10, for a total of 11 weeks. The third study of Acts will begin February 17, for a total of eight weeks. We sincerely ask that you join us in fellowship and worship.

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists

Guide Eric Shuman demonstrates the telescope at the Mt. Lemmon Observatory to members of the Sun City Astronomy Club in May.

The Astronomy Club will be on hiatus June through September Full-time resident members should look for email announcements of summer Star Parties. Please send an email to Bleewzg@gmail.com to get on the mailing list.

After a highly successful 2014-2015 season, the Program Committee is putting together plans for speakers for the 20152016 season as well as researching several field trips that will be of interest to Astronomy Club members.

The first club meeting for the new season will be on October 15. Dr. William Hartmann, the founder of The Planetary Science Institute, will be our guest speaker. Guests are always welcome.

Dues: $12 per family to Nelson Tilden, 13941 N. Buckingham Dr., Oro Valley.

The club recommends the following website to help you explore the night skies: http://oneminuteastronomer.com/stargazing-and-night-sky-guide/. In addition we recommend signing up for Cosmic Pursuits: http://cosmicpursuits.com/.

Have a wonderful break and enjoy the summer skies.

Pres. Jim Johnson 520-850-8368 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mountain View Plaza scovaz.com/clubs/cyclists/

We meet year-round starting from the Mountain View Plaza parking lot (Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Sun City Blvd.) to enjoy an unparalleled combination of amazing desert vistas and ever improving infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. New riders are always welcome.

A monthly schedule of our 20-60 mile rides is available on our website. Our well-tested loop routes support a wide variety of abilities and usually include a mid-ride coffee stop. We also offer a mountain bike option on Wednesdays which most often heads out into the Tortolita rangelands.

Tuesday morning our WOW (Women on Wheels) group take somewhat shorter rides nearer to SCOV. In addition, we hold a number of social events each season.

Vistoso Cyclists partner with Wheels for Kids: donate your seldom-used, tax-deductible bicycle to Wheels for Kids. We refurbish such bikes and distribute them to kids and teens, giving youth in need the freedom, fun, and fitness that results from cycling. See azwfk.org to arrange for a drop-off or pickup. Your cash donations are also tax-deductible.

Just 12 hours a year...

...can help us provide a vital service Join our Posse team today!

Call Bob Hefner 825-4825

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Birders Group

Patricia Eggleston (520) 308-4885 Last Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio scovaz.com/clubs/birders/

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting July 31. You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the Birding the backroads of Sulphur Springs Valparking area behind ley. the Welcome Center 15 minutes before the departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Check our website for updated information on future birding trips.

Fri., July 17, 5 AM Huachuca Canyon. Judy and Paul Mercer 333-3490.

Bring money for lunch and photo ID for entry to Fort Huachuca. $14 carpool Wed., July 22, 5 AM Miller Canyon and beyond. Mona Connoy 818-7923.

Bring money for lunch. $15 carpool. Note date change.

Thu., Aug. 6, 5 AM Madera Canyon. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818-9488.

Bring lunch. $10 carpool.

Thu., Aug. 20, 5:30 AM Mt. Lemmon. Shirley Piplani 825-8428. Bring money for lunch. $11 carpool.

Billiards

Bob Hefner 825-4825 suncityorovalleybilliards@yahoo.com Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

Congratulations to Mike Connoy for winning the double elimination Billiards Club Championship Tournament. Mike defeated the reigning club champion, Tony Kulpa, to become this year’s Club Champion.

Bocce

Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Bocce Courts May-October, 7 PM evening play November-April, 2 PM afternoon play

These nice warm summer evenings are just perfect for playing bocce, especially with our new courts. The new lights we have on these courts are great and are so much better than the old ones. We invite you to come out any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday and join us. Even if you have never played before, it’s such an easy game that you will have no problem picking it up.

Hope to see you there.

Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, July 2015

Book Clubs

Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Jeff Amthor 825-4571 scov.great.books@gmail.com October-May, First and Third Wednesday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

We are on summer vacation until October 7. All residents are invited to join us then, when we will begin discussion of Parent and Child (ISBN 1-880323-76-1), a collection of significant ancient and modern literature. The selections in Parent and Child (by Euripides, Faulkner, Kafka, W.B. Yeats and six other talented artists) were chosen by The Great Books Foundation “to stimulate lively shared inquiry discussions.”

In early 2016 we will begin reading Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions (ISBN 978-1-939014-20-7), an exciting collection of modern and ancient literature focusing on the best and worst of what can happen when we attempt to mold complex human communities into various visions of perfect societies. The authors include Rachel Carson, Vladimir Lenin, Oscar Wilde, Saint Augustine, Aristotle, Dostoevsky, Homer, Thomas More, and 15 other extraordinary thinkers.

No dues during 2015-2016.

SCOV Book Club Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

At our July meeting we will discuss Euphoria by Lily King.

Lauded on the cover of the New York Times Book Review and winner of the 2014 New England Book Award for Fiction, Euphoria is Lily King’s nationally bestselling breakout novel of three young, gifted anthropologists of the ‘30’s caught in a passionate love triangle that threatens their bonds, their careers, and, ultimately, their lives.

At our August meeting we will discuss A Star for Mrs. Blake

by April Smith. Cora Blake never dreamed she’d go to Paris.

She’s hardly ever left the small fishing village where she grew up. Yet in the summer of 1931, she is invited to travel to France with hundreds of other Gold Star Mothers, courtesy of the U.S. government, to say goodbye to their fallen sons, American casualties of World War I who were buried overseas.

Bowling League - Pathfinders

Blake Napper 818-2718 blakejo4135@gmail.com Monday, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.) Bridge

Duplicate Bridge Pres. Bill Abel 797-1049 Monday, 6 PM, Friday, 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

New officers for 2015-2016: Pres., Bill Abel; VP, Joyce Hoffman; Sec., Fred Harris; Treas., Carol Rosner; Members-AtLarge, Rachele Dakos and Beverly Shaner.

Annual dues $10 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes before scheduled playing time as we may start a few minutes early.

Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play.

Residents may play twice before joining. Renters, with an Association renter’s card, are welcome to join. Guests of residents may play only twice a year. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points.

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Ceramics

Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Marcia Polley 818-9073 Monday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

Pres. Barbara Durachta 825-6602 Monday and Friday 9AM-Noon; Wednesday Noon-3PM Come hone your bridge skills in a fun, friendly, non-competi- Artisan Center/Ceramics

tive atmosphere. Annual dues $3, and playing is free.

Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Virginia Cassell 989-3358 Wednesday, 12:25 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

With the summer heat keeping you from the outdoors come join the comfort of an afternoon of bridge. Sign up noon-12:15 PM. Play starts at 12:25 PM and continues until 3 PM. Bring fifty cents for prize money.

Dave Johnson 825-6994

Marathon Bridge

Once a month from October through April, we will be playing rubber bridge sets between a host and guest pair.

The game may be played at the host residence or if both couples agree, it may be played on the first Wednesday of each month, 1-4 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam. You are not required to play on this day, but the room will be available for use. Entry/prize fee for seven months of games is $15 pp.

Contact Dave or Tempe Johnson.

Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-11 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Don’t pass up a deal to play with a full deck while enjoying coffee with an amicable group.

Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 Monday, Wednesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres. Rita Quin 825-3885 VP and Treas. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

Partners Bridge offers a stimulating evening of social bridge.

Meet your partner at 6:15 PM, pay $1 pp and enjoy visiting with friends and a chance for a winning hand. Dues of $6 pp are due July 1.

The only Grand Slam for the month of June was bid and made

by Jerry Cohen and Barbara Fass, awarding the couple $10.

Bunco

Fern 825-8127, Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Canasta

CJ Barbee 825-5885, Robert Segebrecht 825-5480 Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

All of you members who are still here for the summer, please join us on Thursdays for canasta. Keep an eye out for the news on our Christmas Potluck in December.

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Beginning July 1 the Ceramics Room will be available for club use Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday it may be occupied by other organizations as assigned by the Program Director. Monitored hours will be Monday and Friday, 9AM-Noon; Wednesday, Noon-3 PM. Monitors are asked to fill these hours as much as possible.

Clay

Pres. Joan Kelley 734-255-9644 September-May First Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery The wheels keep on turning, and slab rollers keep on rolling as the clay gets slapped around and formed into useful and decorative objects throughout the summer. Orientation classes will be held once a month during the quieter season so sign up in the clay room to join and be patient as the date for the next session nears. For all members new and experienced, the fall will bring a series of classes, demonstrations and clinics as part of a renewal of our promise to provide educational opportunities. Thanks to all who will share and organize this important facet of our club offerings.

We have grown in membership and ability this past season and it takes us all to make our special place a success. Raise a glass at rosy mountain time for us all.

Vistoso Computer Society (VCS)

Membership October-May General Meetings

David Johnson 825-6994 Contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 November-March scovcomputer.com

There are not any general meetings or instructional computer classes for July and August.

We are having one Help Session a month on the 4th Tuesday during the summer.

Membership is required for all classes, help sessions, assistance from other computer club members and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board). To know more about or join the PC or Mac LIstSerc, go to the club’s website homepage.

The club is now collecting dues for 2015, $10/household.

Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the meetings or sent to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form.

The form is available outside the CLC (Computer Learning Center) in the Welcome Center or you may download it from the club’s website homepage.

Drop off used ink cartridges in the basket provided just outside the CLC. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 school’s Parent Teachers Organization to fund a multitude of projects.

Help Sessions for PC and Mac Users 1 Session Tues., July 28

1-3 PM

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Cribbage Robert Hines 825-2208 First and Third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Cribbage Club will not meet during the months of August and September. This action is necessary due to the limited number players during summer. We will resume playing again on October 15.

D anceGroups

Ballroom - Villanellas

Pres. Hy Osofsky 818-2997 Membership Jerry Bode 818-1116 October-May Dances: Third Friday Dancin’ Dynamos The Dancin’ Dynamos Club is seeking someone with experience in tap dancing. Please contact Del at 520834-5146.

Practice Third and Fourth Monday, 1-3 PM, Dance Studio

We are in recess this summer. See you in October.

Folk Dance Club of SCOV

Harvey Gardner 308-5616 Savear@cs.com Friday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2

Pres. Debbie Allen 825-4510 Membership Chair Ellie Anderson 818-1568 scovaz.com/clubs/sunliners email: scsunliners@gmail.com

All classes, practices, and dances are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted. The Intermediate Transitional class will be cancelled May 6 through October 14.

Dances: Line Dance for Fri., July 3 is CANCELLED Classes: Intermediate Sat., 9-10 AM Continuing Beginner Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM

Intermediate Transition will resume October 14.

NO CLASSES July 4 and 11; Classes resume July 18 Practices: Intermediate Sun., 11 AM-12: 30 PM, Dance Studio, 1st & 3rd Sun. only Members Helping Members Wed., 2-3:45 PM, Dance Studio No Thursday Practices throughout July Square Dancing - Sundancers

Pres. Jane Macdonald 520-272-0014 ejmacdonald7@gmail.com Summer contact: Fred or Deena Harris, Secretary 818-6298 GoDeena@aol.com Dances Wednesday, 7 PM, Auditorium sundancersquarestucson.com

Our club will not dance during July and August. Stay tuned for information on our fall season with our new caller, Rick Gittelman. Our first fall dance will be September 9, 7 PM. Check Tipster monthly for updates and additional information.

Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers

We won’t be meeting for the summer but will resume our regular sessions on Friday September 18. FYI: the highly recommended Tucson Folk Dance Club meets Tuesdays 7 PM at Movement Shala 435 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705, just a 40-minute ride from SCOV. Rock ‘N Roll

Dancin’ Dynamos Performers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Tappers-Cloggers-Stage, Friday, 3 PM, Dance Studio

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters

Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com

Class Thursday, 1-3 PM Dance Studio

Line Dancing - Sunliners

Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582 Dances in the Auditorium

The Rock ‘N Roll Club presents The Beach Ball, Saturday, July 18.

Members only annual meeting 6:15 PM; doors open to the public 6:30 PM, dance 7-10 PM, Auditorium, featuring EAST 2 WEST. Munchies/Dessert/BYOB.

Pres. Yvette Schulz, 520-825-0797, hyschulz@gmail.com Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium scovkactuskickers.com Membership Del Salvaterra, 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com

Our dance season has come to close. We will be starting up again in November. The bands have been booked and it looks like a great season.

A big thank you goes out to our retiring board members: Pres., Del Salvaterra; Vice-Pres., Lew Dahman; Secretary, Yvette Schulz; Treasurer, Judy Martin. A special thanks to Del for all she has done for our club.

Welcome to our new board: Co-Pres., Yvette and Howard Schulz; Co-VPs, Ellen and Alan Walker; Secretary, Shirley Sheriff and Treasurer Al Burdi. See you in November.

The Rock ‘N Roll Club thanks

Tickets $20 members, $25 non-members outgoing leaders, Kris and Earl Ticket Sales: July 9, 9-10:30 AM and Cohen, for all their work over July 14, 9-10:30 AM the years.

Activity Center/Lobby. All sales final.

Tickets will not be available at the door.

Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, July 2015

Key Fobs

If you would like a key fob for use with the secure access system, they are available at the Welcome Center Office for $10. It’s not a substitute for your card. The fob will provide you access to the Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and the AFC. It will not work at the library.

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Day Trippers

Chair Jack Gallagher 825-4650 Co-Chair Kathy Garver 345-2188 Membership Roy and Barb Riley 818-9939

Second Friday, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Mon., July 13 Free Wild Horse Casino Trip. Bus leaves at 9 AM. Monitor: Joan Vander Vliet 825-4650. Have casino no. ready when you call.

Wed., Aug. 19 Western Style BBQ 4-7 PM Activity Center. Cost $20 pp members and house guests. Catered by Culinary Design. Live Entertainment.

Thurs., Sept. 17 Lunch at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch & Colossal Cave Tour. Cost $60 pp members and house guests only. Bus leaves at 10:45 AM. Includes buffet lunch, 45 min. tour of Colossal Cave. Monitors: Lynn Krivitz 825-7689 and Helen Wilshire 825-5350.

Fri.,- Mon., Oct. 2-5 Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, New Mexico Cost $750 sgl; $510 dbl ea. Tickets on sale June mtg. $200 pp deposit required at that time. Includes roundtrip transportation, driver tip, three nights at Crowne Plaza Hotel, all entry fees, eight meals, baggage handling, bus refreshments.

Monitors: Edie Phillips 297-3920 and Norma Armstrong 825-4538.

Thurs., Nov 19 Arizona Opry, Apache Junction. Buses leave at 4:30 PM. Cost $60 pp includes bus, driver tip, dinner and fabulous entertainment.

Monitors: Carol Vandaveer 820-1583 and Laura Suchocki 6127226.

Come to our meetings and hear about these and other trips planned for 2015. Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting as we require deposits or full payment when you sign up for a trip.

Sun City Oro Valley Democratic Club

Pres. Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Saturday, 1 PM, Activity Center scovdemocraticclub.wix.com/scov-democratic-club

A subject that crosses all party lines…water.

Our July guest speaker will be Larry Person of the Central Arizona Project (CAP). CAP is designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of Colorado River water per year to Pima, Pinal and Maricopa counties. It carries water from Lake Havasu near Parker to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian Reservation southwest of Tucson. Hear about the current situation with water shortages on the Colorado River and the impending drought declaration. Find out what it will mean to you. Get the most up-to-date information to keep you well informed on water issues in our area. For this event, RSVP to Maureen Salz which will be appreciated but certainly is not required.

Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for Impact of Southern Arizona. Due to the smaller population during the summer months, the shelves tend to be especially depleted. Your generosity will be most appreciated.

Meetings are always open to everyone. Come learn about us, visit us and, better yet, join us.

Dinner ’N Show

Pres./Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 818-9073 Julie Balogh 818-1046 Third Tuesday, 9:15 AM, Auditorium

General Meeting Third Tuesday 9:15 AM in the Social Hall.

All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meeting; we prefer not to take cash.

Non-members are welcome to come to shows, with an additional $3.00 service fee.

Sat., July 11 Tarzan at Hale Theater in Gilbert. Lunch at Texas Roadhouse $75. Nancy Butler 825-4664.

Buses leave on time behind the Welcome Center. Time posted is when the bus leaves the parking lot.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends

Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Secretary Elaine Deeter 825-5388 November, January and March, Third Thursday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

On these hot summer days, be sure to take water for yourself and for your dog when you go for a walk. The Dog Park here in SCOV is maintained and operated by Fido’s Friends.

If you want to use the Park for your dog’s exercise, please contact Elaine Deeter, our membership secretary, who will collect your information, dues and key deposit.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle

Leader Bobi Borenstein 825-8856 donbobi173@gmail.com Co-Leader Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Wednesday, 1:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Men are invited to join us for the months of July and August. Looking forward to seeing you at the Catalina Vista on Wednesday at 1:30 PM for the first rumble.

This club provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests.

Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life.

Put your empty aluminum cans to work for Sun City Oro Valley. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door.

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

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Energetic Exercise

Carole Tracy 825-1187 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 AM, Auditorium

Genealogy

Pres. Darwin Thornton 638-7024 the.thorntons@comcast.net Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464 Don’t let the heat get you down. Join us for fun and fitness Mentoring Holly Gibson 825-8808 ghgibson@live.com in air-conditioned comfort. Sally Martinez, our professional October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo instructor, has been leading these classes here at Sun City scvgs.org Oro Valley for 20 years.

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

New members are always welcome: men and women.

Your get-acquainted class is free.

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

Euchre

Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 (May-October) Monday, Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Don’t watch TV every night; come play euchre, a fastmoving 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.

Vistoso Native American Flute Circle

Patty Whitley 971-0860 October-May, First Sunday, 2-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Our club offers the opportunity to learn and play the Native American Flute.

There are five basic notes and you do not need to know how to read music. As well as learning new fluting techniques, our circle always dedicates time for open mic.

Simple in construction, flutes are available in many styles and keys offering exceptional sound variations and providing for individual musical expression.

“Music is the shorthand of emotion.” Leo Tolstoy.

Garden Club

Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Co-Pres. Deanna Haselwander 825-5291 frank2997@aol.com October-April Second Wed., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Your new officers have been busy this summer making exciting plans for the coming year. As a sneak preview, we’ll be having some of your favorite speakers back to talk about Saguaros, dealing with heat, edible flowers, vegetable gardening and art inspired by nature. We also have trips planned to exciting places including White Stallion Ranch, Bach’s Nursery, Rillito Nursery, Phoenix Botanical Gardens and Tubac.

If you have not paid your dues yet, please send your check to SCOV Garden Club for $5 pp/$8 pc to Florence Duckett at 987 E. Desert Glen, Oro Valley AZ 85755. If you do so by August 31, your name will be included in our membership yearbook. Our next regular meeting will be Wednesday, October 14, at the new start time of 12:30 PM.

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Looking to the future, there are no more openings for the Beginners’ Class next January 2016. But you can still place your name on the standby roster in case there will be a cancellation.

The roster is on the bulletin board in the lab room.

A reminder to keep your address, phone numbers and email contacts up to date. Please leave any changes to be made in the mailbox of Mary Barr, Treasurer.

If you read or see something that may be of interest to other club members and want to suggest it for posting to our blog, you may forward it to Michael Carroll, our webmaster, at his email account: mcarroll@pobox.com.

How do you like the arrangement of the icons in the “Fences” on the PC desktop?

Conduct your research in the air-conditioned lab room this summer, you’re sure to find an empty computer.

Gin Rummy

George Riley 818-0877 Monday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables. There are no dues or fees for this club. Games have comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley for information.

Gun Club

Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Membership Don Nolan 825-5570 October-April, Second Wednesday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam Club does not meet May-September

The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection, firearm safety and our local shooting range. You do not need to be a club member, own a gun or have any experience with firearms to come to Gun Club meetings. We especially invite women, who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection 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.

Hand and Foot

Bonnie Arneson 229-1084 Sunday, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Come and join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun game of Hand and Foot. If you have never played before, we will be happy to teach you. Bring three quarters with you. You may play one time to try it out. One-time dues are $5. No yearly dues.

We start promptly at 1:30 PM, so come a few minutes early and be able to stay until 4 PM.

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Havurah

Pres. Daryl Cohen, 267-250-7240, darylcohen@aol.com Recording Sec. Merle Schlesinger, 678-778-0730

Havurah is a social group that shares an interest in Jewish culture. Our meetings and events are open to all.

Our new board of directors was installed at the Annual Ice Cream Social in May. Appreciation was expressed to all outgoing Board members.

Even though our official season ended in May, Havurah will continue with activities during the summer. Some our summer plans include: Coming Events

Brown Bag Lunch Wed., July 1, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Annual Dinner and Movie Sat., Aug. 1, 5 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room, Tickets $10/member, $15/non-member. Ticket sales, 1:30-3:30 PM, Tues, July 7, Thurs, July 16 and Thurs, July 23 at the Social Hall.

September will soon be here. Mark your calendars for the Rosh Hashanah dinner on Monday, September 14 and the Break the Fast dinner on Wednesday, September 23.

Send dues, $12 pp, to Sandy Salz, 1816 East Crown Ridge Way. Please wear name tags and bring non-perishable food items for the Community Food Bank to all events.

Hiking

Jim Williams, 818-2226 http://vistosohikes.org

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement

Pres. Lei Lane Bammel 818-0017 Curriculum Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Gaston Meloche ILR Samplers@gmail.com suncityilr.com

Mail-in summer registration for the fall courses is August 1-15. Please do not register before August. Your form and check will not be collected until then. Those in Sun City for July and August have an opportunity to participate in two summer courses. Mondays, July 13-August 31, 1-3 PM, Jim Williams is moderating America, the Story of Us and on Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Jane Myerson is offering Basic Judaism July 21-August 25. This is the first time we are trying summer courses and there will be no charge, but one must be a member or register to be a member (one time $25 initiation fee). If interested, contact Jane Myerson. See our website for more information.

Many thanks to all of you who have volunteered in some way over the years to make the club so successful. It is a wonderful thing we have to nurture.

Japanese Flower Arranging

Donald Marier 825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver818@msn.com October-May, Second and Fourth Monday, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Join us to learn the basics of Japanese flower arranging as well as creative ways of designing with flowers.

Karate

Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 paullauff@hotmail.com Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wednesday, 9 AM-Noon, AFC/Studio 1 Mah Jongg

Observed during a hike in March are four young Great Horned owls nesting in the cliffs along the east side of the Big Wash. (Photo is the courtesy of club member Jack Welsh.) These are one of the many sites to be observed hiking during spring and summer months.

As the summer months continue we are offered a choice of hiking in Catalina State Park, the Tortolita Mountains as well as hikes around our beautiful Views Golf Course. You may want to head out to higher trails such as Mt. Lemmon or Madera Canyon. The latest hiking schedule in our newsletter offers a good variety of both. We hope to see you on the trail.

Please note, Jim Williams will be leading the orientation hikes through September. The orientation hike is a requirement prior to joining the club. If you wish to join the club, give Jim a call.

Horseshoes

Ray Coleman 825-2789

Ron Knudson 825-9307 October-April, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 PM, May-September, 8 AM The Pits at Catalina Vista

Pres. Joyce Unger 825-8069

Treas. Barbara Gray 307-733-6544 Thursday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thursday

Please join us for a scintillating game of Mah Jongg. We play all year around and dues of $10 are due now. We are compiling a new membership list that will be for in house club use only. You are invited to update your information with Barbara Gray when you pay your dues. Questions relating to the new card can be addressed at the first Thursday meetings.

Mexican Train Dominoes

Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and Fourth Saturday, 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

First night of play for people wanting to learn will cost $1, or you may join for $7 for the year. Please arrive by 5:45 PM.

Garage Doors

If you have a new garage door, remember it must be painted either the main body color or one of the trim colors of your house.

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Modelers

Pres. Fred Faust 907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge scovaz.com/clubs/model Modelers Club member Ron Sanford has constructed a trestle for the HO train layout. The trestle will be installed next to the viewing window near the Fitness Center doorway.

Other work on the layout will continue during the summer along with other modeling projects. During the summer months, all SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings and the use of the Modelers Room. The room provides space to build models and to assist in building and operating the new HO train layout. Join us at our meeting to see what we are about and enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. At our meetings members bring in items for Show and Tell which serves as a conduit for our discussions. From time to time we schedule field trips of interest to modelers.

Natural Health and Wellness

Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com No meetings until October Third Wednesday, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista scovaz.com/clubs/healthwellness Women’s Pan (Panguingue)

Ena Mindel 818-7780 Monday, Friday, 1-4 PM, Wednesday, 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable 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 Mindel.

Vistoso Photo

Pres. Pat Mulligan 825-9977 June-August, Second Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com Each year the Vistoso Photo Club awards one individual the Sal Ficalora Award for outstanding service as evidenced in participation, assistance and working for the betterment of the club.

A panel of professional photographers reviewed winning phoBrenda Ericsson (l), presents the Sal Fitos from the club’s calora Award to 2015 recipient Eileen Sevy. monthly competitions, picking the “Best of the Best” for recognition at the year-end Annual Awards Party on May 13. Congratulations ribbon winners: Level 1: Ken Ayers, Harvey Gardner, Diane Haegele Level 2: Steve Alverdes, Brenda Ericsson, Dave Henderson, Evelyn Richards Level 3: Laura Hackenbrock, Bob Jennette, Rose Julian, Pat Mulligan

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Best in Show: Pat Mulligan “Derelict Cathedral” Winning photos will be displayed in Catalina Vista through September.

The meeting Wednesday, July 8 is an informal get-together.

Members will show Old Stuff, ask questions and discover what’s new in the camera world. Join us for some fun. Contact Rudi Punzmann, Summer Program Coordinator, with questions 825-2147.

Pilates

Mary Ayers, 638-7916, scov.pilates@gmail.com Monday, 3 PM, Thursday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio

Summer is a great time to commit to a new exercise routine, so why not try Pilates? Classes are much smaller and more personal this time of year. Forty years after his death, the Joseph Pilates exercise system has never been in such high demand. Fortunately, Sun City is able to offer his Pilates classes here twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays.

People ask “can the benefits of Pilates, which come from the strengthening and stretching exercises, really develop the body’s core (abdomen and back muscles), increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is a firm yes. Additional benefits you’ll see from taking the group mat classes, specifically designed for seniors, are better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. Not only do we have experienced instructors, the cost is only $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please join us or just come by and watch. Call Mary 638-7916.

Pickleball

Pres. Dan Gartner 410-302-2194 scovpickleball@gmail.com Treas. Lyn Mason 717-512-4261 Trainers: Brenda Hawkins 531-0256 or Maria Welch 395-1205

scovpickleballclub.wix.com/scov-pickleball-club

Hey Sun City Pickleballers. The Pickleball Nationals are being held in Casa Grande, Arizona this November. It will be extra special this year as it is the 50th anniversary of the sport! For more detail information about the tournament go to: .usapa.org/nationals-vii/. We have some really good players in our club. Pickleball club members are encouraged to consider participating especially since the venue is just up the road from us. It would probably be helpful to get experienced players who have participated in years past to mentor those who are interested.

Summer reservation court hours for club members are posted at the courts. Evening play is proving very popular. A suggestion box has been installed to give everyone a voice in their club.

All SCOV residents please note: The schedule posted at the courts applies only to courts one-four. Court five is available for use by any SCOV resident at all times, either on a reserve basis, or first-come-first-serve for four players, up to an hour at a time.

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Pinochle

Barbara Matthies 825-4891 Wednesday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we will get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $6 pp.

Racquetball

Pres. Jim Hansen 490-0547 jghansen@gci.net Sec./Treas. Sec/Treas. Mike Steinmetz 955-7833 Open Doubles Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-10 AM

Our group is smaller during the summer which means we each get more play per unit time. The court is cooled so come over and play this exhilarating sport with us throughout the summer.

Poets Corner

Esther Berlot 818-6463, lberlot@q.com Monday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Poker

Mens Dealer’s Choice Poker Steve Dirks 952-200-9430 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tuesday, Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro

Early Music Recorder Ensemble

Marj Flory 825-4580 Tuesday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Do you have a recorder? 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.

SCOV visitors welcome.

RV Club - Sundowners

Member information Meade Davis 307-630-5330 mdwy11@gmail.com Dealer’s choice: Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Criss Cross, Slide-Rule, and a couple of Five Card Draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low exscovaz.com/clubs/sundowners cept for Texas Hold’em which is high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early bets and either 25¢ or 50¢ for the last two bets.

Men’s Friday Poker Bob Arms 520-395-1697 bobarms44@gmail.com Friday, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro

The club plays easy-going informal poker with low stakes.

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, cards are provided. The dealer will ante for all players and choose the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come to enjoy three hours of no hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new fellows. Bring your nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Bob Arms to review the rules of play before your first game.

Prepare & Share Dining

Colin Kaltenbach kltnbch@yahoo.com Gail Shepard Tuxedo615@msn.com No meetings until November

We look forward to planning another exciting year with special events and great food. The Kick-Off meal is planned for Friday, November 20, Activity Center/Navajo. Mark this date on your calendar and watch the Tipster for further information. The officers always welcome comments, suggestions and especially ideas for monthly food themes, making our club even better.

Email your thoughts to the above officers. Enjoy your summer with good, healthy meals here in SCOV or wherever your travels may take you.

Sun City Vistoso Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html

Meetings are suspended for the summer while residents are traveling on their own to visit family or to explore the country in anticipation of future trips. Meetings will resume in the fall beginning with a Welcome-Back Coffee and Bagels on October 12.

Republican Club

Pres. Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium

The SCOV Republican Club will not meet during the summer months of June, July, and August.

We will again resume meeting on September 15th and continue meetings in October and November. There will be no meeting in December.

Our September meeting will include discussion of issues related to the upcoming local elections that will most likely include a Recall Election in Oro Valley, and a Bond Election in Pima County in which all locally, registered eligible residents of Sun City may vote.

Have a great enjoyable summer, and we will see you all in September.

St. Phillips Support Group

Abby Marier 825-4878 absma@comcast.net Meetings will be announced.

Scrabble

Bill Wallace 818-6747 Friday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

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 source. 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 October-May First Thursday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

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Sewing - Thimblelenas

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 Monday-Friday, 8 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

When you join Thimblelenas you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking and Cheer Bears. During the summer, we do not have a regular training schedule. Any questions, please call Patty 520-591-6599.

Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday and Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html

New patterns for summer dresses have made it exciting to sew. Come join us. We will show you our tips and tricks to make these simple outfits. Clean and gently used sheets are appreciated for quilt backs for the children. Do you have any in your linen closet? Please mark the bag for Casa Amigas. If the Sewing Room is closed, do not leave it outside the door.

Cheer Bears Nancy Njaa 825-5486 September-May, Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CheerBears.html Machine Embroidery Sharon Larsen 414-614-5504 Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 Thursday, 1:30 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html

Looking for a cool place to hang out on Thursdays?

Come on over and see what’s going on with embroidery projects. Call for lessons. Summer is a wonderful time to get a head start on Christmas gifts.

What grandchild wouldn’t love a gift with their name embroided on it? We also have blank fingertip towels for you to embroider as a donation for Davidson school.

Any questions, call Sharon.

Pet Beds Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html

Our furry little friends need an extra touch of kindness while waiting for adoption at The Humane Society; so we create soft, comfy pet beds from our fabric sewing scraps. Come join us as we snip away.

Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing

We are always happy to enroll new members and welcome residents who are interested in rug hooking.

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Shauskopf - Sheepshead

Pres. 825-3095 margbill@Q.com Tuesday at 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis Show ‘N Share

Marion Nelmark 825-9331 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Silversmith and Lapidary

Pres. Ed Lindahl 825-8589 linedlindahl@gmail.com Summer shop hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Complex/Silver Smith Monthly meetings will resume in the fall Sun City Singers

Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Come and enjoy the Oh, Freedom! Independence Day concert performed by the Sun City Singers on Saturday, July 4, 2 PM, Auditorium. This free, open seating concert features favorite patriotic songs, American folk songs and Civil War era songs.

After this event, the singers will be on summer hiatus resuming rehearsals September 8. Everyone is welcome to join.

Sun City Singles

Pres. Betty Verderese 825-7811, VP Marge Albright 825-1582 Treas. Joyce Melchi 825-8945 Dinner Meeting Second Thursday, Happy Hour Last Friday scovaz.com/clubs/singles/

Hot weather leads us to the mini golf course on Sunday, July 5, 4 PM. Details and sign-up in the Singles book in the Pro Shop.

Summer fare will be served by Debbie on July 9, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. It’s salad night, with chicken, shrimp, couscous and spinach salads. Lemon cake for dessert. Entertainment, by the Bells of Broadway.

Happy Hour is Friday, July 31, 5:30 PM, in the Activity Center/Navajo. Appetizers will be served, and there will be entertainment.

Tickets: $17 pp for dinner and $7 for Happy Hour. Ticket sales: Thursday, July 2, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, July 3, 1-2 PM. Happy Hour tickets on Tuesday, July 28, 10-11 AM. Please wear your name badge.

Spanish Cultural Club

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

Utility Box Painting Continues

If necessary, please trim shrubs around utility boxes to make it easier to continue the Association painting of the utility boxes in private yards this summer.

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Stained/Fused Glass

Lei Bammel 818-0017 Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 (fused glass) Fusing: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any other time on Tuesday-Sunday, Artisan Center/Stained Glass

The Mail Art contest resumes. You can’t win, if you don’t participate. Mail postcards or pictures to SCOV Stained and Fused Glass Club,1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Our thanks to those who taught classes, conducted workshops, fired the kiln, picked up supplies, and washed towels.

We also acknowledge our monitors: Wye Mace, Jeff Puskas, Kaaren Drent, Lei Bammel and Juliet Williams. When monitors are not assigned to the Studio, if a monitor is needed, a call can be made from a list posted on the bulletin board near the door.

If you are leaving for the summer months, please remove any unfinished projects, bags and supplies from the studio.

We cannot be responsible for them, and we need the space for summer users. Safe travels.

This is the time to take advantage of the additional elbowroom in our studio. Dig out that pattern you have wanted to try. Join us for some summer fun.

Tai Chi

Co-Chairs Peggy Lombard 825-4833 kandplombard@msn.com Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Tai Chi can help improve your balance, flexibility, and strength. It also helps manage stress and prevent falls.

Classes will resume in the fall. Please contact Co-Chair Peggy Lombard for information.

Sun City Variety Theatre

Marcy Simpson 395-0480 scovtheatre@gmail.com scovtheatre.com This month marks the beginning of our first fiscal year as a new club.That means it is time to pay your dues.

Our next production will be Come to the Cabaret April, 2016 promising fun, fun, fun with skits and musical numbers. You do not have to volunteer to be a member. We will put you on our mailing list and keep you informed of all things connected to our theatre group and local theatre happenings as well. Dues $5,payable to Sun City Variety Theatre, Marcy Simpson, 1541 E Crown Ridge Way, Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

State

Oregon

Watch the Tipster for meetings. Our next potluck and meeting is Thursday, November 5, 4-6 PM Kiva Patio if warm enough, if not, in the Navajo Room. Bring your own place settings, drinks and any Oregon paraphernalia you wish to show off. We welcome all past and present Oregonians; send email to colleenjb@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list.

Senior Olympics Swim Team

Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com As stated last month, our team will remain inactive until December 2015. Individual workouts should continue on your own. Again, prepare for our 2016 season by staying in shape.

We have an excellent pool in which to work out.

There are so many swimmers who need to signup for our 2016 season. We need men and women, 50 years old and above. Call Gordon Gillin, with questions and to sign up for next season. Thanks to all Sun City swimmers.

Table Tennis

Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 and Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 scovaz.com/clubs/tabletennis/

We have play at all levels of ability and welcome new players. If you have not played for a few years, we will help you get back your game with some instruction. It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. We have four tables at Catalina Vista and can provide paddles and balls as needed.

Table Tennis Hours of Club Play, Catalina Vista:

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Women Men/Advanced Women Men/Women Recreational Open Club Play Clinic by Appointment Open Club Play

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Tues., 1:30-3:30 PM Tues., Thurs., 5-8 PM Fri., 4-6 PM Fri., 6-8 PM Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10 AM-Noon

Tennis

Women: Jan Ostrander 818-0006 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 AM-Noon scovaz.com/clubs/tennis Men: Sandy Wilson 818-2368 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles: Sunday, 1-3 PM, Sandy Kennedy 825-4865 Travelogue

Jim Huffer 825-8743 October-April, Third Monday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Taking the summer off. Our next meeting will be October 19.

Planned film is Cruising the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers

Linda Powell 505-4128, suncitystrummers@gmail.com Meetings Tuesday, 9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele/

Summer session with leaders Don Bong and Bill Moeller is underway. We welcome all SCOV residents to come to our Tuesday sessions, enjoy the music and see what it’s all about.

If you decide you’d like to try it, we have loaner instruments and mentors to help get you started. Ukulele is a fun easyto-play instrument, so come see if ukulele is for you.

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Wallyball and Water Volleyball

Co-Pres. Barb Satterly 825-8965, craftylady838@aol.com (water volleyball rep) Co-Pres. Walt Nalewicki 818-9590, wnalewi@gmail.com (water volleyball rep) VP Chris Lecinski 825-6634, clecinski@ aol.com Sec./Treas. Chris Baird 344-9170, cbaird6224@gmail.com (wallyball rep) Recreational Water Volleyball: Sunday and Thursday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Competitive Water Volleyball: Monday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Walleyball: Tuesday and Friday, 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Court scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball

Writers Club

Paul Mercer 333-3490 pawmerc@gmail.com Second and Fourth Friday, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

We meet all summer and this would be a good time for you to attend one of our meetings. The seasonal residents have left, and we have more time to review the pieces we have written.

The reviews or critiques lead to the most interesting conversations; they are the favorite part of the meeting for most members. We hope to see at our next meeting.

Yoga

What great places to be in the heat of the summer; water volleyball in the cool Desert Oasis pool and/or wallyball in the air conditioned racquetball court. It’s a good time to learn these games and perfect your skills as our facilities are less crowded this time of year. It’s cool to be in the pool or on the court.

Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368 Saturday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624

Tuesday 1-4 PM, Thursday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Monday 1-4 PM; Friday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

The Barkcarvers will not meet in the summer but will resume in the fall. The woodcarvers will still be found working throughout the summer months. The gourders may be meeting periodically throughout the summer. Call John Shaw for updates.

Co-Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 & Ginger Jones 503-318-7559 Monday, 8:30 AM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Tuesday, 10:30 AM-Noon, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thursday, 3:45 PM-5 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2

Attendance fee is $7 cash pp. For the Monday class, purchase tickets in advance, $70 for 10 or $35 for 5. They never expire.

Classes are structured for all levels; bring mat and props you require.

Summer Yoga Series continues throught July 28 in the AFC with Kathy Kuser, 10:45 AM-Noon. Pay $7 at the door if you did not pre-register. Email Kathy at coachkathyk@aol.com for any questions. The summer series website is KathyKuser.com.

Sponsored by SCOV Yoga Club.

Secure Access Update Your membership cards are now needed to gain access into Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and the AFC. Please carry your card with you. If you’d like it to be punched and receive a free lanyard, please come to the Administration Office. Do not punch your cards yourselves as there are only two safe zones on the card in which it may be punched. Punching in another area may result in the card being damaged.

Woodworking

Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 Next meeting, September 16, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro scovwoodworkingclub.com

With most of our seasonal resident members gone for the summer, there is usually no more than two or three working in the woodshop at any one time. Often, it’s one or no one.

For those of you who are staying here this summer, now is the time for working on those large projects like kitchen cabinets and large furniture that must stay in the shop almost from start to finish. The rule about not leaving a project in the shop when you leave is relaxed to accommodate those kinds of projects during this time of year.

Speaking of large projects, some Woodworking Club members recently completed two projects for Association facilities. Don Coleman and Larry Miller built two beautiful heavy oak benches for the Fitness Center. Stop by and see them. You’ll be impressed. Also, John Njaa and Lauren Strassburg made three oak bookshelf units for the SCOV Library remodel.

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The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe.

Join the Posse Call Bob Hefner 825-4825

FREE

WiFi

•The Café •Catalina Vista •Activity Center •Welcome Center/Library •Desert Oasis Plus the AFC and the AFC Pool Area and Front Courtyard

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Partnered Organizations

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility nor liability for the information.

AA

Cora S. 825-5461 coras@Q.com Monday, 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tuesday, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group

Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

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

Caregivers’ Support Group

Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Friday, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Civic Association The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net Residents who want 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 SCOV, should submit their email addresses to the website above.

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

Emerge!

Co-Pres. Elaine Deeter 825-5388, Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Sec. Jane Fairchild Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, WC3

Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. Emerge! provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. In addition, Emerge! helps to educate the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse.

We are now collecting gently used women’s accessories (purses, scarves, jewelry, hats and shoes) for a fall fundraiser.

Jan Almer will be collecting these, please contact her at 8182504 or hopkealmer@yahoo.com.

We always welcome new members and invite you to our meetings which will resume in September. Come and see what it’s all about.

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I.C./Painful Bladder Syndrome Support Group

Call Janis Symmers for day, time and location: 825-8719 Leave a message and she will return the call.

This support group is for women with abnormal ongoing pain related to the bladder. It includes interstitial cystitis, a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the interior walls of the bladder causing a host of sometimes-debilitating symptoms. It may overlap with other chronic pain conditions that affect the bladder, like pelvic floor dysfunction. If you would like the support of this informal group, contact Janis Symmers.

Parkinson’s Support

Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com May-September, Third Wednesday, 11 AM, Olive Garden - Oro Valley Exercise Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3

We will hold our luncheon meeting at Desert Springs, 30 W Lambert Lane, Oro Valley. Payton Davies has asked the staff there to accommodate us and they said “yes.” We will meet at 11:30 AM, and lunch will be served shortly after that. A $5 charge pp will be asked to defer costs. Please come and enjoy each other’s company on Wednesday, July 15, 11:30 AM. RSVP to Payton by Monday, July 13.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide

Contact Ester Leutenberg, ester36@gmail.com or 818-0016 Vistoso Helpful Hands We are a neighbors-helping-neighbors all-volunteer group who can respond with temporary help when you have a crisis in your SCOV household. For three weeks or 12 visits, we can be there for you until you are OK on your own or until permanent help arrives. We can also help you find paid resources.

To get help, call 410-9498. Follow the message instructions: enter your area code and phone number and hang up.

We will call you back.

To volunteer contact Barb McNeill, bjmac68@comcast. net or call 825-0677. Applications at the Welcome Center.

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary

Kris Cohen 818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com

Join like-minded SCOV residents in continuing the effort started by the Rock and Roll Club directed toward Youth On Their Own, the Tucson non-profit organization that supports the high school graduation of local abandoned and homeless youth, homeless through no fault of their own. As the newest partnered organization in SCOV, the YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary will align with YOTO to identify the needs of the organization and work to fill them. The first activity is the collection of school supplies and hygiene items for Back to School for the 1500+ students YOTO serves. Bring your donation of school supplies or personal care items to the AC lobby on July 9 or July 14 from 9-10:30 am. Checks made out to YOTO will also be accepted.

All SCOV residents are invited to join us. Get on the email list for program updates at krisandearl@msn.com. Call Kris Cohen at 818-2582 for more information.

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Free OV Public Art Tours

Oro Valley’s guided public art tours take place on the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. This free, two-hour tour begins and ends at Oro Valley Town Hall. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. Reservations can be made online at orovalleyaz.gov, and click on the Arts & Entertainment link.

Due to the increase in development and construction, there are several new public art pieces that art enthusiasts will enjoy. The tour will also include stops at the impressive public art collections at Oro Valley Marketplace and Oro Valley Hospital.

Extended Community American Legion Oro Valley Post 132

We are veterans making a difference in the lives of our returning injured heroes and veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our active and friendly Post. You, too, can make a difference. There is strength in numbers even if you can’t be an active member.

Contact Steve Asp, 520-544-7882, ovpost132@gmail.com Meet third Thursday at 6:30 PM, Vistoso Memorial Chapel 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Oro Valley Rotary - Joy In July

OV Rotary’s activities presently include supporting food security, assisting seniors and painting homes, in partnership with other organizations. To join our Rotary, learn more about events and activities, including an excellent slate of speakers, check our website at http://orovalleyrotary.org/ or contact Saad Allawi at sallawi@comcast.net

National Active and Retired Federal Employees

NARFE Chapter 1874 will not be meeting in July, or August, 2015 We will see you in September. Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456.

Welcome Club Northwest

Our summer luncheons are casual and without programs.

Luncheons are the first Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM-1 PM. Coffees are at members’ homes the third Thursday of each month, 10 AM-Noon. .

The July luncheon will be at North Italia, 2995 E. Skyline.

Please call: Rosalie Wright for reservation 520-219-2903 or allwright3@comcast.net.

It’s a fun way to meet and discover our club’s offerings.

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Classifieds

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

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

FOR RENT: 2015 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: Beautiful Vacation Home located in SCOV, 2BR, 2BA. Completely furnished, includes WiFi, cable, large patio, W/D, garage. N/S, N/P. Available July through December 2015, May through December 2016 and all of 2017. Great location, 13490 N Tom Ryan’s Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@ aol.com FOR RENT: 2BR, 2BA Fully furnished, Pacifica model. King in master. Utilities, cable, Internet included. Furnished, covered patio with grill and beautiful waterfall feature.

Available December 2015 and April 2016 only. N/S N/P. For details and or pictures call Knansee at 970-948-8808 or email knansee@aol.com.

FOR RENT: 2BR, Fully furnished with mountain view. King in master, Internet, patio furniture and barbecue. Discounts are given for over three months. Available July through December 2015. For details and/or pictures call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Great full-time rental, spotless, 2BR, 2BA master bath jacuzzi, fully furnished, many upgrades, Corian counters, skylights, glass block, full length patio, views, utilities included, TV, Internet, CD, DVD, N/P, N/S, $1350. Betty J. White 275-6654 or 825-8677.

FOR RENT: 2BR, 2BA with open floor plan, available July-November, 2015. Mountain view, patio, fully furnished. Large fenced yard. Den w/computer, printer, fax, HDTV, WiFi. $1250/mo, includes utilities and golf cart. Call Michele at 303-408-1983 or 303-7724143.

FOR RENT, Unfurnished or furnished. 1050 sq. ft. 2BR, 2BA at 16th fairway T-box; 13999 N. Green Tree, Lot 68. Prof designed interiors, granite in kitchen, Saltillo tile floors all new in ’07. W/D, microwave and refrigerator included. Unfurnished $1300/mo. 12 Mos., or furnished $2500 for 12 Mos.; presently listed for sale. email wnguild@aol.com for photos, info, etc. or call 713-817-8499.

FOR RENT: October - 2015-February 2016. 1800 sq ft 2BR, 2BA home on Fawnbrooke.

Fully furnished, covered patio overlooking golf course/mountains. Kitchen has everything.

Includes TV, WiFi, housekeeping middle and end of month, and utilities. N/S, N/P. $3500/month. If interested, Email: 4thepipers@gmail.com FOR RENT: Beautiful Montara Model home for rent. Fully furnished, large backyard with mature trees. Two patios, one out front and back. View of mountains from screened porch. $1100/mo July - Sept, $2200 Oct- March. Or $1100/mo for 12 month rental. Two month rental minimum. Call: 520-989-3285 RENTAL WANTED IN SCOV community, town house etc. December 2015, January and February 2016. Some flexibility on dates. Single woman, no pets, non smoker. 248-258-5514.

WANT TO RENT: SCOV 2BR, 2BA wth mountain views, January, February and March 2016.

Retired Minnesota teacher. judycuster@msn.com, 952-943-7926 WANT TO RENT: 2BR or 3BR, 2 BA for Jan, Feb and March 2016 or just Feb and March 2016. Retired couple from WI with well-behaved dog. 715-379-6134, klnergaard@gmail.com.

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