Sun City Oro Valley Tipster July 2020

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

Tipster July 2020

Photo by Sheryl Hester

The Tipster is published monthly

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

Board of Directors

Hours of Operation –Subject to coronavirus restrictions.–

—Summer Hours— Activity Center...................................................917-8066

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

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

Joy Huxtable, jhuxtablescov@gmail.com..........................................................President Jim Mitchell, jmitchscov@gmail.com.........................................................Vice President Christine Ludwig, cludwigscov@gmail.com.......................................................Secretary Howard Schulz, howardschulzscov@gmail.com.................................................Treasurer Lou Gard, lougard789@gmail.com.................................................................... Director Ronna Heinig, scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com..................................................... Director Terry McFadden, tmcfadden2020@comcast.net................................................. Director Management Team (area code 520) Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com.......................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ......Assistant General Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com......Com. Area Maint. Supt., 917-8059 Aalt Brouwer, abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com....... Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.......Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com................................Director of Golf, 917-8086 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com.....................Facilities Supt., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com................Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com........................ Administrative Coordinator, 917-8082 Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com......................................... Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.........................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com..................... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.....................................Human Resources, 917-8061 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com....................................Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com..........Community Services Coordinator, 917-8087 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com.................Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com............................. Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Errick Owens, eowens@suncityorovalley.com...................................Restaurant Manager, 825-3277 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.... Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center.....................................................................................917-8067

Administration (In Welcome Center).................... 825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

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

Daily.................................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Pool Daily............................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Children’s Hours - Daily.................................................................... 11 AM-1 PM

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

Desert Oasis.....................................................825-0495

Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat. .................................................................................................9 AM-8 PM Sun. ................................................................................................9 AM-6 PM Pool .Mon.-Fri......................................................................................7 AM-8:30 PM Sat..............................................................................................9 AM-7:30 PM Sun.............................................................................................9 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours: ............................................ Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................ Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................1 PM-3 PM

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

Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times Library................................................................917-8064 Mon.-Fri. ............................................................................. 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance­ Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only.......................................8-9 AM Pro Shop.............................................................825-3110 Golf Info Line................................................ 825-0322

Daily............................................................................................ 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours .....................................6:30 AM-5 PM; Thu., 7:30 AM-3 PM

Restaurant and Lounge..................................... 825-3277

Daily................................................................................................. 7 AM-8 PM Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials..............................825-3711 ext 205

Tipster Editorial Committee Karen Koopmans...........................Co-Chair Carolene Mitchell.........................Secretary Brad Curtis....................................Member Vicki Ettleman...............................Member Wanda Johnson.............................Member Drew Ludwig.................................Member Judy Martin...................................Member

Mike McMinds................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Paul Mercer...................................Member Jane Moody...................................Member John Njaa......................................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Suzanne Stiles...............................Member

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.

Editor, Layout and Design: Marsha Dean Advertising: Lisa Orach; Printing: 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.

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Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 July 2020, Page 2Room 3..............................................................WC3 Welcome Center Conference

Association News

mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

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.

General Manager - Mark Wade

Board of Directors lougard789@gmail.com

What Will Be Our New Normal?

by Lou Gard This article is written just as we begin the experiment of reopening; I say experiment, because there are so many unknowns. When listening to the experts, often they cannot agree about the correct thing to do during this crisis. Hopefully, by the time you read this, we will have learned more and made adjustments. We listened to residents who wanted to reopen as fast as possible. Others have counseled us to go slow, due the fact that our aging population makes us more vulnerable.

I also want to thank all of you who phoned or emailed the SCOV staff or the Board telling us that you support the actions taken; it is appreciated much more than you can imagine.

We know there are many of you who feel things are going way too slow, and you want to get things opened up now. We hear you, appreciate your concerns and correspondence. As the CDC and other health officials apprise Mark of changes, we will move as fast as is prudent. Thank all of you for your understanding as the Board endeavors to do the right thing for all SCOV residents.

The Board is also happy to see the number of you who took the time to watch, listen, comment and/or send questions to the Board during the two Internet Zoom meetings. There were almost 300 signed in to the first meeting and almost 170 signed in to the second. If you have not signed in and participated, I encourage you to do so.

During our first week of opening, the Library loaned 476 items to 239 residents. The Views Restaurant had about 400 dine-in patrons and a total of 761 meals served, including take-out. The Desert Oasis had 248 walkers and swimmers.

We encourage you to use the facilities to the degree of your comfort and willingness to follow the guidelines. Your respect for other residents and staff concerns is greatly appreciated.

Slowed Down But Not Standing Still The pandemic time we’re living in has caused much of the world to slow down or even stop. It is true that this is a time when we limit our social interactions in an effort to protect ourselves and others. Out of necessity, we’ve had to adapt to our situation. We’ve closed facilities, cancelled social events and activities. We meet in front of a computer screen and talk at a distance. We don’t travel as often or freely as we once may have. We may have slowed down, but we are definitely not standing still.

For many of us who work here at SCOV, the story is the same. We’ve slowed down in some areas and picked up speed in others. Many of you know the greens project is moving right along. We’ve taken this opportunity to refinish the AFC pool, and the tennis courts at the Desert Oasis have received a new surface coat. Staff that are able to work from home have been working from home.

We have started to test certain clubs reopening, and I appreciate everyone’s patience as we slowly reopen the facilities.

All decisions are very fluid at this point, and may change as the demand requires. As I write this article in June, I note that yesterday there were 189 new cases in the county and four new deaths. Depending on how the spread of COVID-19 goes, other restrictions may once again be imposed by the county, state or CDC. I’ve heard from many who say we’re not opening fast enough and many who say please keep the opening very slow. One thing I think we all can agree on is we want to keep everyone safe and out of harm’s way.

Yes, we may well be slowed down, but we are definitely not standing still.

Here’s hoping you and yours are well and safe.

Holiday Hours Independence Day Saturday, July 4 AFC/Pool, 7 AM-4 PM Desert Oasis, 9 AM-4 PM Activity Center, Catalina Vista and Library, closed Restaurant and Pro Shop, Normal Hours

Monday, July 6 (SCOV observed) AFC/Pool, 7 AM-4 PM Desert Oasis, 9 AM-4 PM Activity Center, Catalina Vista, Library and Welcome Center, closed Restaurant and Pro Shop, Normal Hours

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf.................................................. 9 Coming Events.............................. 11 Workshops and Classes................. 11 For Your Information..................... 12 Memoriam..................................... 12

What’s Inside

Clubs............................................. 12 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 12 Continuing Education................. 15 Cultural & Social......................... 16 Dance......................................... 18 Exercise...................................... 19 Games........................................ 22

Music.......................................... 23 Sports......................................... 24 Travel.......................................... 26 Partnered Organizations............... 26 Extended Community................... 27 Classifieds...................................... 28 Photo Scrapbook..................... 29, 30

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

SCOV Modelers: Storytellers and Craftsmen

by Michael Fox

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July 2020, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

Tom Prall photos

f you’ve looked in the windows or stepped into the Model- ensued as to how best to create an accurate miniature verers’ Club room in the Artisan Center, you’ve probably mar- sion of clay roof tiles. The docent was fascinated; she had veled at the variety of miniature objects and wondered just never heard adults discuss the precise techniques used what’s behind this hobby. to create the miniature Model makers are artisans house. Modeling is in the who tell stories in miniature. The details. impulse to tell stories drawn Modelers have many from our lives or imaginations choices. Some enjoy is universal. They are told completing an individual in words, in pictures, and model in a week or two– sometimes in bits of wood, often a boat, automobile metal and plastic. The or an airplane, built from model of a 1967 Volka kit or from scratch, then swagen might recall a personalized with paint first date with a future and detailing. Another spouse. The detailed minoption is a diorama: a iature of a warplane may Don Holbrook (left) demonstrating airbrush technique to Bob Rubino miniature scene, perhaps be an accurate copy of depicting a historical moone flown by the model maker. ment or an imagined event. Others embark on a large-scale And the fantastical space- project, such as the club’s railroad. Ambitious modelers may ship or alien is the product start on a project with no end in sight. of an imaginative modelIn our club room, we work on group projects or encourage er who is hooked on sci- each other’s work on individual models. We are interested ence fiction. in the craftsmanship and the stories behind the models. The The club’s model railroad fea- construction of tures vignettes that tell stories a model A-10 of everyday life. The village Warthog aircraft church is the scene of both is more than an a wedding and a funeral. exercise in creA tiny figure leaves the ating a toy or a bar and heads mantlepiece obdown an alley. ject. It typically The viewer peers leads to rein windows, wondering search into the what is happening inside. aircraft’s history The railroad itself recalls a and the bravery mighty transportation system of those who that moved goods and pas- flew it. At our sengers and is still central to monthly meetour economy. ings, members Modelers enjoy bringing and guests ex- Model railway and village on display in the Modelers Room these stories to life in minia- hibit their creture. We master the techniques ations and share their stories. to work with various media. We The Modelers enjoy sharing their work with the community. are metalworkers, painters and We hold open houses at holiday time and every day visitors carpenters, working with min- on SCOV tours are invited in to see the railroad up close. iature tools to solder, nail, glue, Kids love to watch the trains in motion or play a switching drill, lay track and build ships. We game we’ve created for them. Adults reminisce, sharing know how to miniaturize every- memories triggered by the miniature small town with the dething from a blade of grass to a tall pot, grain elevator and implement dealer. Last year, memwater tower. When club mem- bers built models to be auctioned off for a cancer fundraiser.

HMS Victory showing cross bers visited Tucson’s Museum of Modelers are craftsmen, artists, storytellers: “If the lights section by Ron Sanford Miniatures, a lively conversation are on, stop in, see what we are about.”

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Hot Topics Have you seen the Hot Topics button on the website? It’s the go-to place for the trending discussions in SCOV. Right now, there’s information there about annual mailing, trash, COVID-19, Greens Project, Comcast and Zoom. These are the things the community is asking and talking about and you now have a quick link to those topics. The topics will change as the current news in the community changes.

There’s also an FAQ page as well as a place to ask a question of the Board. Communication is one of the most important elements of SCOV, and this is another way information is provided to you.

Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 As of Today Each day, new rules seem to apply to our community. An established rule today may change by the time you read this. We were happy to open the Desert Oasis pool for resident-only use. Soon the AFC pool will open, and once again we ask for your cooperation in following the rules set forth at this time. Staff has worked to keep the safety of residents and employees a priority. Each day brings a new challenge.

Your cooperation is appreciated as we navigate these uncharted waters.

Community Services - Katy Mosier kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8058 Update on ARC Application Process The ARC has a new process for submitting an application for your home projects. All submittals are now digital. To use this process, you must already be registered on the SCOV website.

1. Access the SCOV website www.suncityorovalley.com.

2. Click on Members > Member Services > For Your Home > Initial ARC Submittal.

3. Fill out the form.

4. After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation in your email.

5. You will later receive a message from the Community Services Coordinator. Respond as appropriate.

The ARC is now accepting submittals with Town of Oro Valley permits to include: windows and door replacements, rolling shade screens, rolling window screens, rolling shutters, retractable awnings.

• Homeowners are responsible for following the governing documents as they prepare their submittal.

• Homeowners should include information on materials, colors, dimensions, sketches, pictures, etc., to be used and location of the project on the Plot Plan.

Until further notice, all ARC submittals will be reviewed except for the following: room additions which change the footprint of the house, patio covers as defined in the Development Standards Section 2.12 and requested variances to the SCOV governing documents.

Unit # 1 1 5 6 10 15

Welcome New Neighbors – May Name From

Jacqueline & Robert Cahoon Rhonda Raffo & Jim Mueller Terry & Gerry Fabre Linda & Scott Grundy Leah & Fred Butler Cindy & Dean Silverlock

Oro Valley, AZ Durango, CO Tacoma, WA Fairbanks, AK Rochester, MN Santa Rosa, CA

May 2020 Housing Resale Information Resales 2020 2019

For the Month 8 28 2019 Total Sold - 191

YTD 74 97

2020: Active Listings as of 5/31/2020............................. 8 2019: Active Listings as of 5/31/2019............................. 8 Source: TARMLS®

May 2020 Average Age of New Owners:

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SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley/ kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

Library curbside pickup in SCOV began June 1 and was greeted with joy when 334 books and movies were bagged and wheeled outside on carts for 149 happy residents to pick up. Mornings in front of the Library have become a happy place five days a week as cars, trucks and golf carts roll to a stop to have books or movies placed inside by a gloved and masked staff member. Copies of the Tipster, and BookPage, our monthly book review, are available curbside as well.

During the second week of the service, puzzles were added to our offerings. Puzzles cannot be reserved from home, but you can choose from a selection of puzzles on the cart daily or come back the next day to see a different selection. After the first three weeks of service, 941 items have been checked out and delivered curbside to 364 library patrons, 712 returned items have been checked in, and 30 puzzles were matched up with residents looking for something to occupy their time indoors on a hot day. If you need help putting items on hold online, please call the Library Help Desk at 520-917-8064 Monday through Friday, 9 AM-Noon or 1-4 PM. Or view our how-to videos on the Library website.

Librarian Kate Cusumano delivers a book order along with a jigsaw puzzle at the Library drive-through pickup

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Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement of Revenues Expenses Results Operations Statement of Revenues & and Expenses andand thethe Results ofof Operations

Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

May

Actual

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

290,033 17,719 121,002 838 35,188 11,185 23,976 499,941

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,374,967 342,991 1,772,453 139,462 1,160,344 182,275 440,074 8,412,566

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,374,967 396,306 1,635,180 170,084 1,164,900 42,167 326,813 8,110,417

Asset Reserve Contribution Contingency Fund Contribution Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues Expenses: Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint.

Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(42,810) 457,131

$ (1,120,000) $ $ (25,000) $ (34,886) $ (685,100) $ 6,547,580

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,120,000) (25,000) (39,600) (476,896) 6,448,921

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

338,433 29,978 80,283 2,504 69,771 115,000 635,969

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,513,442 713,621 808,108 110,543 1,186,803 1,265,000 7,597,517

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(118,057) 517,912

$ (1,308,051) $ 6,420,775

$ $

(1,265,000) 6,332,517

$

(60,781)

$

$

Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 11 months of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Login after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

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11 Months 2019-2020

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3,659,065 727,960 788,294 101,570 1,186,937 1,265,000 7,728,826

126,805

116,404

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, July 27, 1:30 PM, WC3, pending COVID-19 conditions/restrictions.

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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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Sneak Movement Into Your Routine Even though we’re mostly housebound, you can still find ways to incorporate movement into your day. Try to think of physical activity as a lifestyle choice, rather than a designated event. This may help sustain you in times like these, when your schedule has been upended, or you’re not ready to come back to the gym.

Use your chores. Household tasks like scrubbing, sweeping, dusting and vacuuming can all add up when done at a brisk pace. They also work the muscles in your arms and legs.

Exercise during commercial breaks. Many of us are watching more TV. Make the commercials and credits count by adding in some squats, jumping jacks, push-ups or lunges.

Take advantage of pauses during the day when you’re waiting for something to finish or start. You can fire off some arm exercises or practice some yoga poses while the dinner is in the oven or during those 15 minutes before a Zoom meeting.

Move around the house more. Walk around while you’re making calls. Take an extra lap or two around the house if you have to put something away.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Once we have reopened, orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday, 1 PM, so stop in and sign up. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or problems with the AFC. AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page 2.

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

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

A Word About the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak As this Tipster is published, SCOV buildings and activities are beginning to reopen based on the phased-in plan established by the Board of Directors. Check with your committee or club prior to attending any function.

Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Chair Michael Takerian afc@suncityorovalley.com First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1

This may be a challenging time for many of us. We are not able to attend the AFC and enjoy a class or two, swim or work out. It is important to stay focused on your well-being, both physically and mentally. Listed below are some websites that provide excellent physical exercise opportunities for our demographics: The Gray Iron Fitness, www.senior-exercise-central.com LifeLine-Phillips, https://bit.ly/strength-balance Healthline, www.healthline.com/health/everyday-fitness/ senior-workouts.

Get some great ideas on safe and fun exercises. Stay well and happy.

Architectural Compliance Team Chair Don Stewart 618-980-3878 bethsdad81@gmail.com First Fri., 1 PM, WC1 Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 kris@ahlstrandinteriors.com All submittals are now digital and will be reviewed promptly

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is now expanding its review of submittals with required Oro Valley permits to include: window and door replacements, rolling shade screens, rolling window screens, rolling shutters and retractable awnings.

The ARC will continue reviewing all other submittals except for the following: room additions which change the footprint of the house, patio covers as defined in the Development Standards Section 2.12, and requested variances to the SCOV Governing Documents. Residents will be notified when such submittals are again accepted.

The ARC, under COVID-19 conditions, will meet with the homeowner(s) only if they wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

Community Directory Chair Lisa Collins 812-344-4773 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

The paper directory might go to press soon. Or not. Who can predict? So check both the online directory and the paper directory ASAP to ensure your listing is correct. Read “This Week in SCOV” for updates.

To update your information, complete the online form “To change your directory listing” or fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center.

Is your deceased partner still listed? Many people like to keep their loved one’s name in the directory, for safety or for sentiment. Deceased spouses are removed only when the surviving spouse makes that request. Only you can decide if it’s time to update your listing.

Are you a new resident, or have you moved within SCOV? New owners are unlisted by default. This includes those who move within SCOV. FYI: The publisher controls the Business White and Yellow pages, not us. We can’t fix any errors in those sections.

Activity Center Renovation Chair Ted Hood tedhood@yahoo.com

The ACRC will meet on an as-needed basis. Watch the SCOV calendar for future dates.

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Consumer Referral - Vendor List Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/vendor_ consumer-referral.

The Vendor List may also be viewed at the monitor’s desk in the Activity Center during business hours. Please check the Vendor List, as changes are made frequently.

Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

Finance-Budget Sharon Miller muggins48@comcast.net Next meeting Mon., Jul. 27, WC3

The committee meets quarterly at 1:30 PM on the fourth Monday of July, October, January and April. The July meeting will be held via Zoom. The agenda will include the Zoom access information and will be posted on the SCOV website one week prior to the meeting. The committee’s schedule for its fiscal year 2022 budget review will be noticed in the December, January and February Tipster as well as on the SCOV website.

The committee charter, agendas and minutes are posted on the SCOV website. Use the drop-down menus: Members > Committees > Finance Budget Committee > More. For Financials, use Members > Financials. Please contact Sharon Miller for additional information.

Food and Beverage Oct.-May, first Fri., 2-3 PM, WC1

The Views Restaurant reopened slowly with 761 guests and almost $13K in revenue during the first week of June.

Tables are socially distanced and most customers are respecting that CDC recommendation. Please wear your mask when approaching entrances and placing your order with waitstaff. Of course, you cannot eat with it on, but after enjoying your meal, show respect to other customers and staff by resuming mask protection. Your immune system may protect you, but not necessarily others, who are more vulnerable.

Regular customers from outside SCOV are anxious to return to the restaurant. We want the revenue and will welcome them back as soon as appropriate. Containing this virus, with mask wearing and continued social distancing, is critical. Act responsibly, respect others, be kind to each other and our dedicated staff.

Friends of the Library Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu Pat Brown patbrown630@gmail.com Lynne Davis lynnedavis100@gmail.com

As summer continues, a good book or video takes us to another place or time, maybe where it’s cool and without the worry and frustration of viruses. So keep reading and watching.

As Friends of the Library (FOL), we are proud of our support of the Library. Our memberships and participation in FOL activities are essential. We make it possible to keep books and videos on the shelves for your enjoyment.

Join us. Thank you, and keep reading and watching.

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Gift Shop Co-Chairs Don Jovag 520-818-1078, Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop

In this time of continued uncertainty, the leadership of the Gift Shop remains invested in the safety of our artists and customers. We truly appreciate your patience and patronage and continue to evaluate plans for reopening. Whenever they can, our artists continue to work at home. Meanwhile, there is still time to apply for tables for A home kiln allows for no interruption to creativity the community Art Fair to be held in November. Contact either of our co-chairs listed above for more information.

Government Affairs Chair Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1

The nonpartisan Government Affairs Committee conducts political forums and secures speakers on issues that are of special interest to our community.

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1; Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

The Loan Room will reopen on Thursday, July 2, 8-9 AM, and will continue to be open each Tuesday and Thursday morning at the same time. In preparation, the Loan Room has been cleaned and items sanitized. The new protocols in place will be no more than two residents at one time inside the Loan Room. Other persons will wait safely outside. Staff and residents must wear masks; staff will clean and sanitize regularly but are also asking residents to provide extra sanitizing for each piece of equipment returned to the Loan Room. As our virus situation improves, these protocols will relax somewhat, but we will always request equipment be sanitized before being returned. If you need help loading or unloading items, please bring someone to help you as we will have limited staff available. We will continue to respond to actual medical emergencies outside of open hours, but expect that most requests can be met on our open Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will be happy to see you again to meet your short-term loan needs.

Long Range Planning Chair Martha Cray marthacray77@gmail.com Second and fourth Wed., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our committee is in recess; we plan to resume meeting in August.

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Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 It’s Monsoon Season If it hasn’t already, the monsoons will arrive much to the delight of desert plants which so badly need the moisture.

With the rains come weeds, and it doesn’t take much to make them pop their heads above ground. Keep an eye on your yard and remove the weeds while they are still small.

Rains also cause bushes and trees to grow, seemingly overnight. Be sure to keep them trimmed back and off pedestrian sidewalks. Tree branches must not hang lower than seven feet so as not to interfere with or cause possible injury to walkers.

As a reminder, it’s a good idea to look at roofs in your neighborhood, as strong winds can sometimes lift and move the tiles. Be a good neighbor and let others know if you see any roof damage during the summer. With so many of our residents away, it’s helpful to keep an eye out for each other.

Be a good neighbor. Take pride not only in your property but those of your neighbors and friends.

What is an artifact?

Statues, depictions, artificial flowers, decorative yard ornaments or other man-made artificial decorations are not allowed in front yards. They may be placed on top of front or street-facing courtyard walls.

Refer to Development Standards Section 2.17 xiv.

Nominating Committee Chair Peg Bushong 719-221-3434 jerpegbushong@icloud.com Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com

First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis, no meetings in Jun., Jul., Aug.

www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

By now you are aware that SCOV is opening in phases.

We are following the State of Arizona and CDC guidelines, which are in place in order to keep us safe. We will be wearing masks, hand sanitizing (and/or wearing gloves), gathering in groups of less than 10 people and practicing social distancing of six feet or more. While Posse volunteers are excited about the opening, it presents a challenge. We certainly can wear masks, hand sanitize and wipe down the interior and exterior of the truck; however, social distancing of six feet is obviously impossible in the Posse vehicle. As a result, the Posse is still unable to serve our community on patrols. Please continue to keep an eye out for your neighbors, and if you see a garage door open at night, call to alert them. The Oro Valley Police Department is still patrolling our area, so if you see an officer, thank them for their continued support. As your Posse Chair, I continue to monitor the issue with our General Manager, Mark Wade, and will let you know when we’re back in service. Like all our volunteers, I look forward to serving you. Remember, once we reopen, we can use your help. Six hours a year, two 3-hour patrols, is all the commitment we ask.

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Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1

The solar systems installed at various SCOV buildings continue to produce electricity, thereby reducing the Association’s utility costs and helping reduce our community’s carbon footprint. The eight systems, with a total capacity of 426 kilowatts, are located throughout the common area parking lots and roofs. Solar provides about 60% of the electrical needs at SCOV-owned facilities. The systems were installed without cost to SCOV and provide a net savings to the Association when compared with purchasing power from TEP. The systems have web-based monitoring that allows nearly real-time viewing of each system’s power output, energy generation and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions avoided, as well as summary reports of daily and monthly performance.

Residents can access the data on the SCOV website at the Members > Member Services > Solar Stats drop-down menus. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like the solar systems. We have not been meeting recently, but will resume our monthly meetings when it is appropriate.

Tipster Editorial Co-Chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com

We have just come through several months of postponed or cancelled activities due to the coronavirus. If your club or committee has updated meeting information, be sure to submit an updated article for the August Tipster. Deadline for submitting Tipster articles is the 8th day of every month.

Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086 By the middle of this month, we will complete the greens reconstruction project. We want to remind everyone how critical this time of the project is to achieve our goal. Even though most of the construction and contractors are gone, it is essential to keep everyone safe on the golf course.

Please stay clear of all newly sodded areas, and do not walk on or disrupt the new putting greens for any reason. As we are finishing up this project, we would like to remind everybody to give the contractors and maintenance staff the right of way and priority as they move equipment and materials to finish their job promptly. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Joining or renewing your Annual Golf Membership: There has never been a better time to become a member. The greens reconstruction and practice facility renovation are coming to an end as we start the new fiscal year. We are excited about the latest changes to the golf course and look forward to you joining us for the 2020-2021 season.

Please contact the Pro Shop for further information by calling 520-825-3110 www.theviewsgolfclub.com.

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Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

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 the golf course will start to green up after the harsh dry weather of June, due to 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.

Several years ago a thunderstorm generated a large amount of water north of SCOV, but no rain actually fell on the community. The golf course was crowded with many golfers who were unaware of the water running down the washes. Several groups were playing the fourth and fifth holes when the wash began to fill. Two golf carts then tried to cross the wash and got stuck. Luckily, nobody was hurt, but it took a couple hours for the water to recede and get the carts off the golf course safely.

Please remember, when these washes are running, they are as powerful as raging rivers. Don’t drive around the course and attempt to cross these washes when the cart path is covered with water or sand. At the minimum, the golf cart will be stranded until the staff is able to rescue the cart.

Be aware that during the monsoons, the washes can flow whether it is raining nearby or in the distance, since we are at the bottom of the hill.

The Views will be changing to a paperless system which means that all information, booking of events and payments will be made through Golf Genius. So, get on board.

Happy Fourth.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Quentin Anderson Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thu. morning

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Debbie Huffman dhuffrod@gmail.com VP/Membership Beckie Harkey bharkey2@gmail.com Play Tue. mornings

The 18-Hole ladies are busy with our outings to nearby golf courses. Outings to Oro Valley CC, Dove Mountain, Quarry Pines, Ventana and Sewailo are planned, and we expect to add a few more throughout the summer, so watch your email.

We continue to schedule tee times for our ladies’ Tuesday league days and fun Fridays. If you would like to be included, please contact Debbie Huffman.

Golf Advisory Chair Bill Cocanour 210-771-6541 Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

The greens reconstruction is ahead of schedule and looking great. With any luck, the monsoon season will give us some much-needed rain and a good start for our new greens. We continue to ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation while the course is under construction. As our course continues to look great thanks to Mike Kropf, our golf superintendent, each of us still needs to be aware to fill our divots and pick up any trash we may see. We appreciate everyone’s help in keeping our course looking super. Just a reminder, with the 10th hole tee box being moved up, the homes to the left of the fairway are now in play more than ever. There is a lot of room to the right.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Richard Flax rflax104@gmail.com Membership David Flatness 425-443-3708 daveflatness@gmail.com Play Wed. AM

It’s hot. How hot is it? It’s so hot I saw a fire hydrant chasing a dog up Rancho Vistoso.

Well, summer is here, and between COVID-19 and the course renovation work, there weren’t any club activities in June. At the time of this writing, The Views Restaurant opened on June 1, and hopefully, June 15 will see the opening of group events. So, check out Golf Genius for updates.

May 26, we held a Men’s Club board meeting to make plans for the upcoming season. Plans are underway for another year of events and get-togethers. At that meeting, we elected our new board members for the upcoming year, beginning July 1: Pres., Vince Cardinal; VP, Mike Graber; Treas., Craig Watson; Sec., Jim Ambrosio; Tournaments, Rob Keck; Membership, Darwin Priebe and Event Coordinator, Greg Patjiens.

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We all appreciate the great work Mike Kropf and his crew do for the maintenance of our golf course, but did you know they also come to the rescue of hummingbirds? Mike was recently spotted finding a baby hummingbird on the cart path where you turn from the putting green to the first hole. He asked his crew to retrieve a ladder, he picked the baby up and climbed up and placed the baby back into the nest.

Thank you, Mike.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. JoAnn Matty 520-400-9111 jamatty@q.com Membership Dee Christoffers 520-500-7888 deechristoffers@gmail.com or Susan Olson 971-227-2042 susanolson1127@gmail.com Play Thu. mornings

Summer is here, and the course is in good condition.

Come out and play with us.

Join our golf Facebook group facebook.com/TheViewsGCOV

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Coming Events Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.

Food & Beverage Director - Aalt Brouwer abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8074

Greetings. As we gradually reopen SCOV, we are so happy to see all of your smiling faces. We truly appreciate your patience and support during these trying times. We are excited to see our restaurant get back to business as usual. Until then, please remember to respect those around you, wear your masks and stay socially distanced. The farther we get into the reopening, it is easy to slip into the old ways of dining. We must stay vigilant and strong. We will continue to do our heat-and-eat menu until further notice.

We hope the demand is enough that we can continue doing this even when we are back to full capacity. In addition, we have a new menu planned for release two weeks after we reopen to full capacity. Our vendors have not yet recovered from this pandemic so certain items are still a little harder to acquire. We will keep you updated through “This Week in SCOV” and through our email blasts as things progress.

As a safety precaution for our associates and community, we will not be doing live entertainment until the pandemic is over and we can be at full capacity.

Sun City Vistoso Foundation Jerry Bushong 719-221-0580 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

Leave a legacy for others to follow. Your support will impact future needs of the SCOV clubs and area charities. Gifts by bequest or beneficiary designation can be made by adding the following language to your planning documents: “I give $____________ or __________% to the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. (Please check with your financial advisor for actual language.)

Are you over seventy-two and would like to reduce your tax burden even if you don’t itemize? Do you own an IRA or other qualified retirement plan and looking for a tax-wise way to support the SCV Community Foundation? Then consider making an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift.

• Satisfies your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) up to the amount of your gift • Allows you to give from pre-tax assets, and your distribution is excluded from taxable income • Helps avoid limits on charitable deductions and prevents you from being pushed into a higher tax bracket • Simplifies the giving process.

• Minimizes the effort your giving has on your cash flow.

The gift is from your assets, not your checkbook It’s easy to do, just notify your IRA custodian.

The SCV Community Foundation and The Views Restaurant received many wonderful thanks for the to-go box meals delivered to the medical personnel and staff of Oro Valley Hospital. Even in a time of pandemic, the Foundation found a way to support our community.

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

Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, events at SCOV are cancelled indefinitely. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Every Day, 3-6 PM The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Saturday, July 4, 10 AM Community Parade Come out and watch the parade through SCOV coordinated by the SCOV Veteran’s Club. Route will be posted in “This Week in SCOV” and on the SCOV Facebook page as the event nears.

Friday, July 31, 10:45 AM Tipster Collation Help collate the inserts that go into the Tipster in the Auditorium. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people. Subject to reopening of facilities.

Workshops and Classes Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes There are no classes at this time.

Association-Sponsored Fitness SCOV fitness classes will resume when the guidelines permit. Check the SCOV website www.suncityorovalley.com for current information.

Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Welcome Center, $20/10 classes or an annual pass for $300.

You may use this card for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is a $3 drop-in charge without a punch card. Class descriptions may be found at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/ aquatic-fitness-center. Questions, call 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Balance Class: Mon., 10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30 AM, AC/Dance Studio Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM,

Catalina Vista Core Conditioning: Mon., 5-6 PM, Wed., 3-4 PM, AFC Sunrisers: Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC Pool Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC Parkinson’s Exercise Classes There are no classes at this time.

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Clay Pres. Lorraine Buck 520-331-3022 VP Trudy Williams Sep.-May General Meeting first Thu., 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Studio cleaning last Wed., 1 PM. Orientation is necessary to participate

ON THE COVER

Northern Cardinal Photo by Sheryl Hester

For Your Information

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

Costume Closet The Costume Closet is closed until further notice.

Memoriam

Residents David Druckman 1

Bernard Uiterwijk

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May 6

Barbara S. Fass

1

May 19

Carmelita Martin

1

June 8

Nancie Healy

1

June 15

Former Residents John Pufahl 1 Roger Olson 1

March 31

April 4 June 4

Clubs Editor’s note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, club meetings and events at SCOV are cancelled indefinitely. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Co-Pres. Caryl Thornton 520-638-7024, Carol Nagel 520-825-3097

When it is appropriate, the Art League will hang art for the Summer Art Sale. This was a very successful sale last summer.

Bark Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

Bark carving will resume meeting once it is deemed safe to do so.

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With the tide changing towards the reopening of the Clay Studio, we look forward to sharing some new ideas we have been exploring during the quarantine. We are experimenting with some new glaze colors and are excited for you to try them out.

As health and safety are a top priority, we will be working in a reduced manner meant to keep everyone safe. Interested residents of our community may sign up to join; however, the required orientation prior to the use of the studio will be postponed. That way, we insure that the proper time and consideration can be given to each new member. We are eager to welcome you to join us in the “clay fun.”

Colored Pencil Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Our club will not be meeting until the fall, since most of our members have fled to cooler climates. We are scattered across the nation from Seattle to Martha’s Vineyard, but we’ll still be creating and eager to share upon our return.

A scratchboard piece by Faye Beckert Both colored pencil and scratchboard are relatively easy mediums to learn, but good drawing skills are the starting point. We hope you see the Summer Art Sale in the Activity Center, which highlights work by all members of the Art Guild.

Fine Arts Studio Contacts: Charlotte Landis 703-307-7551 landiscf@gmail.com Jane Leonard 616-847-1527 adrianajel@yahoo.com Wed., 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Here we are into July and we haven’t seen each other in the studio for over eight weeks.

Several members have remarked that they aren’t as motivated without a show to prepare for and without the company of each other.

However, the artist, Carol Gloriosa, is working on this An acrylic painting on the easel of lovely painting in her studio. It’s in acrylic and will Carol Gloriosa be finished after she paints in the rest of the book. Carol Nagel said she’s been painting rocks and bringing them over to her friends’ yards, which is a cool way to connect.

We may be able to open our summer show in July if the Board permits. Last summer, sales were robust because

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there were a great variety of subjects and media and real bargains to own.

If you are working on an a project and would like to share it in the Tipster, you are welcome to send an image to Jane Leonard (see above for email).

Meanwhile, stay healthy and wear a mask. We will be back in the shared studio again.

Gourd Art John Shaw 520-825-1368 johnshaw1@comcast.net Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

updates or stop by Catalina Vista for our monthly meetings on the second Friday, 8 AM.

Open Studio Artists Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 Tue., 9 AM-1 PM and Thu., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

During the last few months, inspiration and enthusiasm for painting may have been hard to find. Perhaps the next theme show, “Honor a Master,” will give you some inspiration. Paint in the style of a Master for the October show.

Join us to become a gourd artist. We have everything you will need to begin and finish a project. We even have lots of ideas and helpers.

Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

Knit and Crochet Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Even though we are not meeting at this time, you can still save your plastic grocery bags for the homeless sleeping mat project headed by Jane Fairchild. You can bring your plastic bags (not the colored newspaper bags) to Jane’s home, 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way. She has a box on her front porch. You can also call Jane 520-909-5069 to assist with this project. You don’t need to know how to crochet. You can help by cutting bags into strips and creating plarn (plastic yarn) for those who crochet the mats. All can be done at home.

Hopefully, our lockdown will end sooner than later and we can be together once again.

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers SCOV backyards are a great place to build a model railroad, especially if you’re recreating railroads in Arizona.

Club member Fred Black loves to watch real trains near Cienega Creek, about five miles east of Vail, so he features that location on his G-scale “garden” Photo by Fred Black railroad. There’s plenty of action when a pair of contemporary SD-70 MAC diesels in Southern Pacific Lines red and black speed down the tracks of the former El Paso and Southwestern Railroad and cross the trestle over the original Southern Pacific right-of-way and the creek bed. When the present health emergency has passed, come and visit us in the Artisan Center to see our

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Vistoso Photo Pres. Val Plumlee 520-603-5057 valplumlee@yahoo.com For meeting schedule please see the website www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

This article for the Tipster is being written on June 8. It will not be read for 23 days. A lot can happen during that period and I’m not going to predict anything, but there is one bit of news that will not change during that time.

The Oro Valley Library finally opened on a limited basis. I have finally made contact with them regarding our photo club show.

Basically, we missed our slot because of the virus.

They chose to just cancel any art shows that were and are scheduled during their shutdown and leave in place any that were “Magnolia Secret” by Val Plumlee scheduled for after their return to normalcy. Hence, the earliest we could reschedule would be for the summer of 2021. I will attempt to schedule for a slot in the January-February-March 2022 range, when the club membership is back in town, and the Oro Valley population will be at its peak.

Sculpture Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-606-8829 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Once clubs start meeting again, the sculpture group will meet on Mondays in the Art Studio in Catalina Vista. You can view some of our sculptures in the display case outside the Art Studio in Catalina Vista and in the SCOV Library. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact our president, Laurie Lichaa, or come talk with us on Monday mornings.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762 Monitor Training Suzanne Stiles 805-748-3206 Pfaff Training Mel Wheeler 520-334-0957 Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Sat., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing

We hope that when you read this Tipster article, the Sewing Room will be open for some of our regular sewing activities. We know many of you are looking forward to using the room as well as catching up with your friends. As we open and the new procedures are put in place, you will be notified

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via email. A new sign-up procedure will be implemented for Sewing Room usage which will allow for social distancing and other safety measures. The most up-to-date information regarding Sewing Room operations may be found at www.signupgenius.com/go/904054ba4af2ca7ff2-scov Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing

The Thimblelenas board members will be determining how and when we will return to the use of sewing facilities. If we receive approval from SCOV management and Board, we can come together to continue our mission of providing for children at risk. Certainly, there will be restrictions in place to keep us all safe. For those of us who want to be back in the Sewing Room, it will be important that we diligently observe these new procedures. We all look forward to being with one another again and catching up while working toward our goal of providing for those less fortunate.

Cheer Bears

Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Wed., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Happenings are quiet here, and it looks like we may make it into the Artisan Center in July. If we are able to reconvene then, our scheduled dates will be July 1, 15 and 29, August 5 and 19, and September 2, 16 and 30. Time will be 1-3 PM, as always. Be safe and pray for us all to get through this together. Hope to see you all soon.

If anyone would like to join us again in October, mark your calendars for Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, Sewing Room. We can always use more hands to bring the love from our donated materials.

Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 520-818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo, No meetings May-Sep.

With the hot weather, as well as COVID-19, we are all staying indoors much more than usual. But, what better time to work on those unfinished projects? Sure, you can always work on them tomorrow, but now might be the excellent time to finish them. Our lives might be chaotic right now, so try writing down each of your unfinished projects that you’d like to finish, along with why you started the project in the first place. You might even want to tell friends or family about the project and give them an update on how your project is going. Once you’ve finished that project, you’ll have that feeling of satisfaction and be ready to start on the next. If it’s a machine embroidery project, we’d love to see it on our Facebook page. So Pick a Project - Finish a Project - Show Us Your Project.

Pet Beds

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 Tue., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

I hope that by the time you read this, our community events will be happening again, including Pet Beds. Keep watching for notices regarding the rooms opening again and Pet Beds meeting on Tuesday afternoons, 1-3 PM. We will welcome you then to make the comfy beds for the Humane Society following our new restrictions.

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Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Seniors for Kids

Co-Pres. Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jeanazmn@gmail.com Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Woodshop Business meetings at Catalina Vista, second Thu., 8-9 AM; no meetings May-Sep.

Hope that this issue of the Tipster finds all of us seeing a brighter future. We need to start planning for the months of this year that are ahead and what we all want to accomplish.

I don’t know about you, but staying at home has made me forget what day of the week it is each morning when I get out of bed. I am ready to see friends daily, join in conversation and get away from my computer. I was very blessed to have a computer for taking care of all the mundane daily tasks, a car to do my grocery pickup and mask making to keep myself giving. I still am patiently waiting on determinations to be made, but somewhere I lost four months of this year and can’t tell you much of what I have managed to accomplish. How about all of you? Keep on truckin’.

Tapestry Rug Hooking

Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com Tue., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com

When clubs receive approval to meet, the Tapestry Rug Hooking group will meet on Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. If you are interested in hooking, our club provides instruction and practice materials for trying our art. Learn more about our group by visiting our website listed above.

Show ‘n Share Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com Every Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista

Show ‘n Share is a crafters group that works on portable crafts. We have crafters who make cards, crochet, DIY crafts, embroidery, jewelry, mixed media, scrapbook, quilt and much more. When facilities reopen, if you can carry your craft to Catalina Vista, please come and join us. We are a fun, easy group with relaxed camaraderie, birthday parties and a monthly project to share. We meet year-round and always welcome new members. At Show ‘n Share we love to show our creations and share our ideas. Annual dues, $5.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Steve Adams 520-268-8216 adams.se938@gmail.com Summer shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon

As of this writing, the shop may open with specific COVID-19 safety guidelines to follow. Members will receive an email about what to expect.

Even though our shop has been closed, some of us can still work from home. The featured artist this month is Mary Page Jones. The photo shows her creation using Roman coins and silver.

The result is a gorgeous bracelet.

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Stained/Fused Glass Jo Anne Bowman 501-282-4454 jabweb93@gmail.com Mon.-Sun., 8 AM-9 PM, pending Phase 2 approval Monitors on duty when open, https://scovglassclub.weebly.com/ Check it out: Our tech-savvy treasurer, Nancy Jarvis, and webmaster, Bob Knight, rolled out our newly designed Glass Club website on March 30.

The direct link is https://scovglassclub.weebly.com/. View our “Show and Tell” gallery to see what we’ve been crafting and take advantage of our “Fusing Molds” page, which features our entire collection of studio molds with measurements included for your planning pleasure. Another thanks to Nancy for distributing glass deliveries from her home during studio downtime, helping Connie Erwin’s fused glass nightlight to curb costs while some members use their own cutting boards, tools, and personal kilns to continue crafting stained and fused glass creations from home.

Wood Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Wood carving will resume on Saturday mornings as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.

Woodworking

Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner@comcast.net

VP Bill Norton 480-980-4593 panpan9803@yahoo.com

Sec. Charlie Tomlinson 503-333-8887

charlie.tomlinson@gmail.com

Treas. Nancy Njaa nancynjaa@section20.com www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

with binoculars or a telescope to take advantage of a great observing season of the year. Both Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the southeast, fairly low above the horizon during July. Both will remain in view while moving westward over the rest of the summer. The two great constellations of Sagittarius and Scorpius are visible low in the east/southeast and will also move westward during the summer. The center of the Milky Way galaxy is in Sagittarius, and many spectacular star clusters are clearly seen in binoculars. Just west of Sagittarius is Scorpius (which actually looks like a scorpion) and its large star Antares, a red/orange supergiant.

We hope you will all stay safe and well, and we will look forward to seeing you in the fall. Our fall season will begin on October 15 with the first of many outstanding speakers.

Come and join us.

Bible Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586, Rick Thomas 520-591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

Depending on how we organize our club activities, we’ll tentatively plan on meeting October 6 for our first Bible study of the season. The focus of the fall study will be the book of Revelation. This may prove to be a very insightful and timely study, considering all that is going on in the world right now.

In the meantime, stay safe, love your family and have a positive attitude.

Precept Women’s Bible Study

Pres., Sheila Witler 720-775-7623 Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 8:45 AM, WC3

We will meet again for SCOV Women’s Bible Study on Wednesday, October 14.

The Woodshop reopened on June 15 with Association approved COVID-19 rules in place. According to club president, Gary Casner, the reopening has been going well. He thanks the members who have worked in the shop since the reopening for following the new rules and bringing about a successful reopening.

To view information about the new rules, visit the News page on the website. Most of the members should have received emails from Gary on the subject also.

Continuing Education Astronomy

Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Third Thu., 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

www.scovastronomy.com

As we noted in last month’s Tipster, the activities of the Astronomy Club will resume in October. In normal times without a coronavirus, the club would conduct one or more star parties (night sky observing sessions) during the summer months, subject to the monsoon season weather.

In the absence of club activities, we would invite anyone

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“Reflection” by John O’Hagan

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Books Great Books

Pres. Barbara Gates 302-354-6615 VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The Great Books Club plans to resume meeting in October, continuing our provocative and lively discussions, triggered by readings of classic essays, poetry and fiction.

If you plan to join us then, get a start on your reading by obtaining copies of Saul Bellow’s Seize the Day (a short novel) and an anthology, Great Conversations II, the latter available from the Great Books Foundation and other booksellers. The SCOV Library also has a copy of Great Conversations II. Questions may be directed to Maryfaith or Barbara.

SCOV Book Club

Pres. Glenda Tonkin 925-640-7312 gt99673@gmail.com Club Communications: Lynn Kallgren lynn.kallgren@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

SCOV Book Club meetings are canceled until October of 2020. An email will be sent to members with further explanation of the rationale for this action.

Genealogy Pres. Lee Sopwith leesop@cableone.net Mentoring Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Whether you are spending the summer in Oro Valley or somewhere further afield, you can expand your family tree and your knowledge by joining a national or regional genealogical society. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) membership includes a six-lesson Family History Skills Course, which covers concepts such as terminology, relationships, the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS), plus more. The New England Historic Genealogical Society offers help with organization, software programs, as well as tips on writing and publishing your family history. If your family has roots in Wisconsin, consider the Wisconsin Historical Society; Coloradoans should check out History Colorado.

Virtually every state and/or region of the U.S. has some form of historical or genealogical society, and most offer opportunities to do research remotely.

Watch for information about the reopening of the genealogy library and plans for new programs for next fall. Keep in touch through the club website.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Lei Lane Bammel via Constant Contact or 520-818-0017 VP Gene Bammel ebammel@earthlink.net Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com

As COVID-19 continues, the ILR is looking at ways to offer no-contact courses to its membership. Beginning on Wednesday, July 8, Jim Williams will present a five-week class on Famous Arizonans via Zoom. This class will be used to test how well Zoom works, and depending on the outcome, this platform might be used for future courses. As of this writing, a limited number of courses is planned for the fall, so please stay tuned and look for club email announcements. If you aren’t receiving club emails, send your address to the president. In the meantime, stay well, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, SCOV ILR.

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Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Vegan potluck, First Wed., 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista Mindful Meditation, every Tue., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista Meetings Third Wed., Nov.-Apr., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 9:30-11:30 AM, WC1

The club will continue with Zoom meetings until SCOV buildings reopen and members deem it safe to resume getting together in person. Meanwhile, poetry flows on a multiplicity of topics, expressing a wide range of emotions from sweet nostalgia to biting anger and even a touch of comic relief. “Moon Dress” by Deborah Harris is an elegant expression of admiration with a touch of the humble: “I told the moon / she need not dress up for me tonight but she did anyway / her favorite jasmine gown / pearls of stars / a wrap of clouds to catch the wind / her radiance beguiles the way she tilts her head/when she gazes back at me I pretend she glows for me alone / though surely I know better for she has many lovers” Online meetings are running from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Invitations will be sent via email for newcomers wishing to attend.

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Membership Brian Alexander 520-818-2429 www.scovcomputer.com

All classes require club membership and registration.

Register by emailing the instructor.

Please note that any classes held in forthcoming months will be conducted virtually using the Zoom application until further notice. If you need assistance installing Zoom, please call the Help Desk number listed below.

No classes in July.

Help and open lab sessions: Please note that there are no scheduled help sessions at the Technology Lab until the HOA shutdown is ended. For individual help sessions, see below. The same applies to any business center use.

Help session by appointment: To schedule an appointment, please call or text the club’s help desk 520-329-7661 or email us at scovtech@gmail.com.

Cultural & Social Democratic Club Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Sat., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

We will not be holding any meetings in the foreseeable future. The pandemic has certainly changed politics for everyone.

Early voting ballots will be mailed on July 8 for the upcoming primary election which is Tuesday, August 4. Seven Democratic Primary races will appear on the ballot. Candidates in all races were sent three questions that pertain to their particular race. Their answers were then forwarded to those who have an email listed with the SCOV Democratic Club. If you would like to be added to our club email list, send an email to mosalz@outlook.com with “Club Email” on the subject line.

Please stay safe, hydrated and hopeful.

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Dining - Prepare & Share Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Sandra Fisher 208-860-3431 sandrafisher2703@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

This club is for people who like to cook and socialize over a meal prepared by their fellow club members. Every month brings a new theme and a different group of diners, each of whom prepares a dish for the meal. Last year, our themes varied from ones that implied specific culinary traditions (e.g., Mardi Gras) to some that were wide-open to interpretation by the dining group (e.g., colors). By fall, we expect to be holding our usual kickoff dinner (catered) and fun dinners in members’ homes. In the meantime, take a look at our website for details and photos. New members are always welcome.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Membership Sec. Carol Tombre 208-961-1133

Summer

Pres. Chic Garner 520-528-9528 Meetings: Jan., Mar., Nov., third Thu., 1 PM, Activity Center/Hopi Room

The dog park will continue to be open to members this summer as long as COVID-19 safety precautions are followed. These are posted at the park and have been emailed to members. We follow Pima County, Oro Valley, SCOV and Arizona State guidelines, They are subject to change depending upon risk to our community.

The photo is of one of the newest dogs to our club. Now how did that hair get so muddy? To find out more, come on down to the dog park to find out.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com and Shari Norris 520-825-6786 norrisshari@yahoo.com Co-VP Shelly Bredau 917-754-5637 sbredau@gmail.com and Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey@msn.com www.facebook.com/SCOVGardenClub Meetings second Tue., 12:30 PM, Auditorium

Prickly pear cactus fruit begins to turn from tourmaline pink to ripe ruby red in the month of July. The mesquites and acacias droop like weeping willow, because their limbs are weighted down with drying, ripe bean pods. Acorns drop from the Emory oak. The rains are coming and that will be exciting for those of us who are still shut-in. Your board is planning for the coming season with things that will interest you, but right now we are waiting for advice from SCOV on how and when we will reopen. In the meantime, follow the rules and stay healthy. Kiss a flower – it helps.

esident Doris R

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Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 520-989-0062

www.havurahscov.org

Hi, everyone. Havurah continues to send you wishes of good health, both of mind and body. SCOV is slowly and wisely opening up, keeping in mind the welfare of its residents. This month, our Havurah board will be discussing the various ways we can once again hold events for our membership within the parameters of SCOV guidelines. We will take into account our club’s love of friendship (and food) as we explore our options. Please continue to check our website for our club’s latest news and updates.

Without a doubt, we all miss seeing each other in a social setting and enjoying the camaraderie that getting together brings to us. Hopefully we will be able to do that once again in the near future.

Republican Club Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Third Tue., 3 PM, Activity Center

The Republican Club is unable to determine if there will be an open meeting that would normally be scheduled on Tuesday, July 21, 3 PM. SCOV is abiding by the guidelines promulgated by the State of Arizona and also locally by Pima County and Oro Valley. If SCOV facilities are open, what will be the requirement for social distancing, outside attendees, etc.? How comfortable would the membership be attending a meeting?

If we are unable to hold a meeting in July, we will use other means to forward and process information regarding the upcoming elections. The first scheduled election is the primary election on August 4. That August date is also the election date for the Town of Oro Valley.

Please continue to monitor the Tipster, and for even more current information, check the Thursday weekly email, “This Week in SCOV,” for further Republican Club information.

The club will also notify all those on the email list.

Once we return to holding meetings, everyone is always welcome to attend the third Tuesday of each month.

St. Philip’s Social Club Abby Marier 520-825-4878 absma@comcast.net Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com Sun City Singles Pres. Pieter Rooker 520-441-9866 Ticket Sales Lenore Lev 917-796-8450 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Our October 26 meeting will feature Celestino Fernandez (UArizona professor) discussing his new book about life on each side of the border.

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Sun City Variety Theatre Membership Christie Faust 231-347-7502 jcf2075@gmail.com Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Many thanks to our SCOV community for the support shown to us during this past season. Regarding ticket returns for the postponed Big Guns: retain your tickets for refund or exchange to take place during the February 2021 ticket sales for our March 6 and 7, 2021, performance. No ticket, no refund.

Change of date: Please note that our first meeting in the fall will be held October 15.

Take care all, and stay well.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com VP Ian Friedlander 520-308-0535 First Mon., 1-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.vbscov.weebly.com All veterans, male/female, private to general, one military assignment or retired, active duty or reservist, combat or non-combat.

Everyone is welcome.

Although we have not held a meeting since Alan Belauskas (left) and Mike LaBarbera (center) deliver March, club items for homeless veterans members still served those veterans in need. In March, we assisted in sorting and folding donated clothing for veterans in need. In April, we delivered clothing donated by SCOV residents to homeless veterans. In May, we delivered electronic equipment donated by SCOV residents to the Veterans Home in Tucson. In June, we delivered personal hygiene and baby items to help homeless veterans. We provide hot pizza to homeless veterans once a month.

We inform club members of VA entitlements and review relevant issues by email and during monthly meetings.

We are proud veterans, helping veterans. Attend a meeting to see what we have to offer.

For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV) Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Linda Wilkes 520-395-2370, VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 Finance Debbie Francis 402-216-4227, Sec./Publicity Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-825-4723 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3 Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse which helps victims of domestic abuse. Emerge! provides support, counseling and transitional housing to women

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and children in crisis. They also help educate the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse and offer programs and workshops geared toward the prevention of abuse.

In-kind donations are needed and accepted at their office at 2545 E. Adams St., Monday through Friday, 10 AM-2 PM. Visit their website www.emergecenter.org for additional information regarding these donations.

Much needed items include: • Face masks, both cloth and disposable • Sanitary wipes, spray, hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol • Size 5 diapers and baby wipes • Paper towels and toilet paper The Auxiliary also supports Impact of Southern AZ food bank in nearby Catalina by collecting specific food products.

Our fall meetings will be determined at a later date based on directives from our SCOV Administration.

Dance

Ballroom - SC Starlight Jim Kasierski 520-954-4041 scstarlight.pres2020@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

SC Starlight provides a fun and social club to practice, learn and enjoy ballroom dancing, whatever your level of ability.

While the COVID-19 restrictions have paused weekly Wednesday practices, we have been busy preparing and editing plans to be ready to return to dance when SCOV leaders determine it is prudent for active groups like ours to reopen. Guidelines by CDC, state and local government may require some restrictions or modifications as we restart, but safely returning to dance is the goal.

A big thank you to Bill Bable, retiring VP, for his contributions in filling the vacant position earlier this year.

As we move through summer, we will be exploring what events and lessons our members would enjoy. Please respond to surveys or reach out to your board with any ideas you have to make your club stronger and even more enjoyable when at last we say, “Let’s Dance!”

Folk Dance Harvey Gardner 520-308-5616 savear@gmail.com Fri., 9:45-11:45 AM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2

Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and healthful exercise for balance, muscle, mind and mood. For most dances, we hold hands in a circle to perform non-gymnastic steps to the enchanting music and rhythms of diverse cultures (including our own). Neither prior experience nor a partner is needed. Typical dance sessions consist of 15 folk dances, most with instructions. Folks may always sit out a dance to rest. Drop in to see if this internationally popular dance form is your cup of tea. Also, search FDCSCOV on www.YouTube.com to see us in action online.

Hula On With Pizzazz!

Artistic Dir. Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com Thu., 2-3 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

We’ve added pizzazz to our dance outreach program for the SCOV community. That means our dance repertoire will be varietal and aimed at providing entertainment and pizzazz to the fun functions for SCOV clubs.

To participate, join us by submitting your name for our oncall list, and see how great it feels to have pizzazz.

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Line - Sunliners Pres. Cherry Harper 520-818-6396 cj.harper845@gmail.com Membership Karen Caldwell 520-370-5415 bella22643@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

First, Sunliners wants to say thank you to General Manager, Mark Wade, the staff and the SCOV Board of Directors for their hard work and leadership during this COVID-19 crisis.

The Sunliners board has been meeting and communicating with Administration about how we might safely resume our club activities. We provide updates to our membership by email and on our website. However, if you are a Sunliners member who does not have ready access to electronic communication, please call one of the officers listed above, so you can be fully informed.

We are eager to start dancing together again, and want to make sure our members have a safe and comfortable experience. Oh, yes, and fun.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Chair Jon Russell scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Things are slowly getting back to a new normal and the Rock and Roll club board is discussing how to bring dances back into our lives.

The July dance doesn’t look possible with the current social distancing, crowd size and mask restrictions, so unfortunately, it is canceled. There is no dance scheduled for August, but we’re hopeful for September. Stay tuned. Membership renewals are due by July 31.

If we don’t receive your renewal by then, your membership will be deactivated and offered to someone on the waiting list. Don’t forget to fill out the member survey emailed June 1. The survey provides valuable input to the board as they make decisions for the 2020-2021 season. Rock on.

Western - Kactus Kickers Pres. Bob & Sue Newman bobsigrid@icloud.com Membership Marci Gutierrez marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com Activities in Auditorium

We are happy to announce our schedule for the 20202021 dance season. We are hoping that everything will be back to normal by November, and we will be able to have our dances as scheduled. We will keep you posted.

The Clear Country Band: November 20, February 12, April 9 Wild Ride: December 10, May 13 Unwound: January 8 Southern Reins: March 12 Hope you and your dance partner are practicing all your great dance moves in anticipation for a fantastic dance season.

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Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements performed in the water.

This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.

We meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM in the winter, 8 AM in the summer, at the AFC pool. There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Being able to do a basic swim stroke is very helpful. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most are available at the pool. A band can be purchased from Marcia for $5. We assign an experienced member to a newcomer to help with learning the various movements. You will get a good workout in a fun class.

Arthritis Water Pres. Sherry Olivier sherryolivier55@gmail.com Sec. Joy Sawyer joymaesawyer@comcast.net Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:15 AM, Apr.-Oct.; 1:30 PM, Nov.-Mar., AFC/Pool

Come join us for gentle water exercises 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 joints, etc. Annual membership is $4 pp. Please note: The outside air temperature must be 77 degrees or higher for the class to be held.

Energetic Exercise

Marty Siracusa 520-825-6961

Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 AM, Auditorium

Don’t let the heat get you down. When our club receives approval to meet, join us for fun and fitness in air-conditioned comfort. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes at SCOV for over 25 years.

She’s expert at keeping us seniors strong and flexible with a variety of aerobic and weight exercises plus wonderful stretch and balance 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.

Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 6:45-8 AM, AFC pool

The Fitness Swim Club provides a vehicle for swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally go 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few do less.

Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim workouts. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We welcome new members.

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Pilates Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio

As soon as the AFC reopens, Pilates mat classes will resume on Mondays and Thursdays with the same instructors as before. If you haven’t already tried Pilates, summer is a great time to start, as our classes are very small and more personal. First, the stretching exercises are done to warm up and then the Pilates mat routine is performed with modified moves for those with limitations. People ask if the benefits of Pilates, which come from strengthening and stretching exercises, really develop the body’s core (your abdomen and back muscles), increase spine mobility and build flexibility.

The answer is a firm yes. More benefits include improved balance, muscle tone, stamina and a feeling of well-being.

The cost is $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp.

Please join us or just stop by and watch. Call Mary with any questions.

Tai Chi Co-chairs Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net Pat Howard 541-621-4404 pathoward45@gmail.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

The Tai Chi Club is on hiatus until it is safe for us all to get together again. We look forward to scheduling new classes in the fall. Stay safe!

Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com

The Yoga Club has suspended all classes until further notice. We hope you are all staying healthy and active and taking advantage of the many online yoga classes.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Mon., 6 PM, Fri., 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Bring your partner and $1 and join us for about 24 hands of duplicate bridge. Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time. Your dollars will be paid out to the winning teams.

If you need a partner, please call Mary Letts 520-797-0060 or Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486, and we will do our best to find you one.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 1-3:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Play social bridge in a friendly setting. We welcome new members.

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Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. If needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float to ensure that everyone can play. We start promptly at 8:30 AM; come a few minutes early to socialize and partner up. We have coffee and members often bring goodies. Please join us. We welcome new members.

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Owen Reese, VP Adele Reese, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

When the SCOV board allows resumption of club activities, the Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Club will require all participants to wear gloves and masks. We will play at larger circular tables to increase the spacing to comply with social distancing guidance.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Sec. Marilyn Guimond 520-825-0828 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Wednesday Afternoon Bridge

Pres. Phyllis Quist 520-354-2356, VP Janelle Parks 319-310-4759 Wed., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

Wednesday afternoon bridge is cancelled until further notice. Everyone stay safe.

Bunco Fern Strandskov 520-825-8127 Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We invite all to come and join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun game of Bunco. We are really looking for some new players. I know we have a lot of Bunco players in our community. There is a $2 entrance fee which is divided among all the winners. Come join us. We promise a fun afternoon for all.

Canasta Marge Allen 520-279-0270 margbill7@gmail.com Wed., 6-8 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

The revived Canasta Club meets on Wednesday evenings. Come join us. If you need a refresher, we will help you. Bring 75¢ and wear your name tag.

Cribbage Robert Hines 520-825-2208 Mobile 520-240-1375 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

We look forward to seeing you when facilities reopen. New members are welcome. Come join the fun.

Euchre Judee and Art Wickersham 520-989-3254 Becky and Kevin Reiley 815-631-0788 Bonnie and Wayne Klenda 509-548-5315 Mon., Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

If you are interested in playing this easy, fast moving game, please join us. It will only cost you 50¢ for the evening. The room only accommodates 40, so do not be late if you want to play. Stay tuned for SCOV opening and new social distancing protocols.

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Five Crowns Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Sat., 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com

If you have a free Saturday evening, please come to Desert Oasis and join us in a very fun game of Five Crowns.

We have two starting times: 4:30 and 5:30 PM. Bring lots of dimes and a few quarters. I promise you’ll have a great time and you’ll meet many new friends. It’s a very simple game, which you can learn in about 15 minutes. Call Rosemary if you have any questions. Hope to see you there.

Gin Rummy Keith Jacoby 209-822-1742 or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We love to welcome new members. Team gin rummy is a fun game and easy to learn. Good people and good times.

Come and give us a try; very low stakes. If you are interested in joining our group, or you would like to learn to play gin rummy, contact Sue Lilja or Bob Segebrecht 520-825-5480.

Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis

I know we are missing playing with the new card. Please call me with suggestions for opening safely.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 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 can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues, $5 pp.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, crisscross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations.

The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold ’em and crazy pineapple which are high only.

Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds.

Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games.

Men’s Friday Poker

Joe Bonitch 520-329-1149 joe@joebmail.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We play easygoing, informal poker with low stakes. Games are all high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas hold ʼem, Omaha and criss/iron cross. No dues.

Bring your own refreshments. Cards provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Joe if you

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would like to review rules of play before your first game.

Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.

Scrabble

Bill Wallace 520-818-6747 Fri., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Sheepshead - Shauskopf Terry Rohr 520-818-1936 terryaz34@msn.com Tue., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Music Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners

Mike Moyer 520-818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Oct.-May, Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

We will not be meeting while SCOV is under coronavirus protection requirements and will be taking a rest during the summer months. We may be starting up again in late October or early November. Watch for Tipster notices and emails from Mike. Meanwhile, just keep singing. Have a harmonious summer.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Co Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed., 1:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista Please note we will be having our summer meetings at the Catalina Vista through September, once the buildings have reopened.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle 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.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tue., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor or bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided. Just one hour every Tuesday. SCOV visitors welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together. Hopefully, we will be able to resume during the summer, but may need to practice safe distances. Contact Joyce Minks for up-to-date information.

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Sun City Singers Pres. Bob Westendorf 619-571-1040 rewestendorf@live.com Director Don Hess 520-444-2206 Rehearsals Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Birders Group

Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Next meeting, Fri., Aug. 28, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. Kathy Mashburn 435-790-4481 kathyp638@gmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

Until SCOV policies open up for group activities, the Ukulele Club is in a holding pattern. Once we are able to resume, we will meet monthly on Tuesday mornings most likely at the Desert Oasis. An announcement in the Tipster and/or “This Week in SCOV� will provide our schedule. We shall again be encouraging guests and beginner classes when we resume.

Stay well and be safe.

Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Lynn Lamb 913-915-4676 Lambuilt@AOL.com,

VP Ron Wheeler 801-791-2903 ourwildplaces@gmail.com, E-Bikes, Mike Hulett 218-443-3203 Mike.e.hulett@gmail.com Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-680-7228 Group rides: Mon., Wed., Fri., 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Vistoso Cyclists Club has over 200 members. We ride year-round to preplanned destinations in Tucson and surrounding cities. We use both city streets, the Loop Trail and other designated bike trails. Occasional away rides start from a distant location. Weekly, a mountain bike option takes a few of us to the Tortolita rangelands, containing some of the highest rated single track bike trails in the nation. Our group ride options are from 25 to 50+ miles. We always take time for coffee and conversation somewhere on these rides.

Our Women on Wheels (WOW) group have their own agenda providing routes of 12 to 30+ miles.

Our club sponsors social events, participates in Wheels for Kids and are involved with the Interfaith Community Food Bank.

If you are a resident and love to ride your bike, check out our website or call one of us.

Billiards Pres.

Tom Caswell 612-396-8254 tcas5171@yahoo.com

Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

When SCOV facilities reopen, stop by and join the fun. We have one of the best pool halls in all of Tucson.

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Verdins are little birds that reside in SCOV year-round.

They like nectar and small insects and often will visit hummingbird feeders. Other than southern Nevada, these desert birds are only found in states along the Mexican Steve Holmes photo border.

Look closely and you will see a red patch on its shoulder. The red is more noticeable on the male and its sweet song is easily recognizable. Verdins build surprisingly large nests with openings at the bottom. Want to learn more?

We are an activity-oriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us to learn more about the birds in Arizona.

We generally list our weekly bird trips, but because of the coronavirus, all official birding trips have been canceled until the fall. The planning meeting listed above will probably take place over the Internet. If you have any questions about our club or about birds in general, feel free to contact Peggy (above).

Bocce Debbie Kotlarek dlkotlarek@gmail.com Steve Porter 720-394-0413 www.scovbocce.weebly.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-9 PM, Bocce Courts The Bocce Club is back and resumed its regular summer schedule beginning June 8. Play for now is limited to club members. Players must sign up online at www.SignupGenius.com prior to play. Use the link provided at the club website. Any changes of times or guidelines will be updated on the website.

Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Second Wed., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

The Gun Club normally resumes meetings in October. We will keep you advised of future plans as COVID-19 mitigation requirements evolve. The Gun Club is especially focused on safety and information. Any shooting events and activities are organized outside of the club, by individuals. The Pima Pistol Club is our closest venue for practice, but has no formal association with our club.

Hiking Pres. Mike Duellman 847-951-3934 Scheduled hikes will be posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

The SCOV Hiking Club has resumed operations with some restrictions. Great information about our hiking schedule, levels of difficulty, special activities, as well as wonderful pictures can all be found on our website. Also on our website is information about orientation hikes and joining our club.

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We know walking around the neighborhood may be getting old, so join us for a hike and see different sights.

Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789 Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 Tom Calder 520-730-6345 tom@tomcalder.com Oct.-Apr., Tue., Thu., 2 PM The Pits at Catalina Vista

Hello fun. Welcome men and women. No experience necessary. We provide the equipment. Easy to learn and the more you play, the better you get. Did you know seniors 70 and older pitch from a shorter distance with less effort and more accuracy? The shorter distance also makes the game more fun for women. YouTube has several videos of everything related to horseshoes. Check it out.

Good exercise, good people and friendly competition.

Pickleball Pres. L. Nelson Brown Lnelsonb@gmail.com VP Membership Dave Burnham dburnhampton@gmail.com Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org Talk-show host Ellen Degeneres recently said that she was having a hard time walking because she was playing pickleball so much. View her video on YouTube: “Ellen Degeneres is ‘obsessed with’ Early AM: Nelson, Bob, MaryBeth, Bill B. pickleball.”

Despite the COVID-19 times, we are still able to play while maintaining social distances when waiting, and using our bleach water to clean balls between games. Come out and enjoy the clean air early mornings or evenings under the lights. According to the 2019 Pickleball Participant Report by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, there are more than 3.3 million players in the United States, making it one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.

This fall we hope to restart our training programs, so get ready to learn to play this fun, but addictive, game. It will change your life like you would never have guessed it could.

More information is on our website or contact Dave Burnham.

Table Tennis Co-chairs Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com Megan Jacoby 949-697-4665 cobymeg@gmail.com

Table tennis is a fun way to get exercise and socialize with a friendly group of people. Tables, paddles and balls are at Catalina Vista. When facilities reopen, days and times reserved for club members are: Hours of Club Play

Women Men/Women Open Play Open Club Play

Tue., 1:30-3:30 PM Tue., 5-8 PM; Thu., 5:30-8:30 PM Fri., 4-8 PM Sat., 9-10 AM upon request, 10 AM-Noon

Fridays, 4-8 PM, are open to the SCOV community.

We mostly play doubles, which is somewhat different from singles. We’ll be happy to instruct new players about the basics and rules of the game.

Tennis Pres. Ron Martin 520-395-0608 martin.ron.16@comcast.net Treas. Sherwin Koopmans 520-818-6337 Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-11 AM, Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918 Ladies tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 AM-Noon, Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452, Beverly Johnston 970-744-0697 Mixed doubles, Sun., 1-3 PM, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

Men’s and women’s tennis play have continued through the COVID-19 limitations that have affected other SCOV activities. Safety precautions during play, including social distancing and hand washing, continue to be highly important.

With the excessive heat experienced in late May and June, male players have begun play at 7 AM. Many club members are delighted that our swimming pools Larry Wall cleaning courts during COVID-19 have reopened to pro- pandemic vide opportunities to cool off.

All SCOV residents and their guests are welcome to use our wonderful tennis courts, subject to COVID-19 reopening protocol. Anyone interested in joining the Tennis Club should send an email to Ron Martin.

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 520-825-7232 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Barbara Satterly 520-825-8965 Tues., Thu., Sat., 7:30-9:30 AM Training first and third Wed., 7:30 AM, Desert Oasis Courts Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court Vic Huxtable captured this view of the Bighorn fire on June 6

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Wallyball Pres. Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com VP Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Treas./Sec. Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird6224@gmail.com Competitive Tue., Recreational Fri., setup 12:45 PM, play 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Ct. www.wallyball.us

Hopefully, by the time this July issue comes out, we will be back to playing wallyball. It will all depend on when the gym and Racquetball Court can open.

Stop by and see if this is a sport you might enjoy. We normally play Tues- Co-ed wallyball days and Fridays from 12:45-3 PM. We may add additional games during the summer months.

This is a fun game for both men and women to play. It’s a great calorie burning sport, and it helps build and tone muscles. It’s good for your balance too. We joke around a lot and have some great volleys. Hope to see you on the court.

Please check out our website, or give one of our officers a call. Be safe and play safe.

Water Volleyball Pres. Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 craftylady838@aol.com Co-VP Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 kennesk@comcast.net Co-VP Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com Treas. John Lesko azjl1946@gmail.com Casual play Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM; Advanced play Mon., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis Remember that song that goes, “You don’t know what you got till it’s gone”? Now we know and what an understatement. Our hope is that we will soon be back enjoying our water volleyball games in the Desert Oasis pool.

Whatever it takes is what we must do to get back in the water. Whenever that happens, our new team guidelines should allow club members to participate safely. The summer temps are climbing, and we need this outlet. There will be a better appreciation for the opportunity to participate in group activities. Let us all look forward to resuming normalcy. Are we there yet?

Travel

Day Trippers Chair, Lynn Krivitz, 520-825-7689 Vice-Chair, Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Membership, Laura and Tom Held, 520-447-5170 Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Sadly, due to the virus pandemic, we are cancelling all trips and planned events through the end of 2020. Until further notice, there will also be no general meetings, because groups are limited to no more than 10 people, whether meeting inside or outside. Watch for any updates in the Tipster and also in Mark Wade’s newsletter, “This Week in SCOV.”

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RV Club - Sundowners

Pres. Larry Castriotta 520-262-7072 LarryCastriotta@gmail.com

VP John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org

Next meeting Oct. 12, 9 AM, Catalina Vista

Due to coronavirus, meetings are cancelled until further notice; however, we are planning for our fall and winter events in anticipation that restrictions will be lifted by that time. Stay Sundowners practicing social distancing tuned, watch for emails and the website for more on this.

We have four confirmed trips that are going to happen, and 10 proposed trips that are in desperate need of wagon masters to make them happen. Contact Carrie Wiley 360510-1641 if you can possibly help coordinate these trips.

Because we are not able to have membership meetings, it is especially important that people watch the website and contact trip leaders to keep our club going in these difficult times.

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 or liability for the information.

Regular meetings are not taking place due to COVID-19.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Whether you are a caregiver, a person with mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research, to provide support for all affected by sharing ideas and concerns and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Cancer Support Facilitator: Laura Held 520-447-5170 lmheld@comcast.net First Wed., except Jul. 2020, second Wed., 4:15-5:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The focus of this group is on your feelings and responses to pre-cancer, current and post-cancer. Laura M. Held, a retired oncology nurse, cancer survivor and SCOV resident, facilitates the group.

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Caregivers’ Support Facilitator: Jane Holder 520-820-0171 janeyholderaz@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista

If you are caring for a partner, child, parent or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment. What is said in this group, stays with this group.

Catalina Public Library Art Lovers Book Club The Art Lovers Book Club, sponsored jointly by the SCOV Library and SaddleBrooke Library, will not meet over the summer. The next meeting will be on Friday, October 9, at the Dewhirst Catalina Public Library, 15631 N. Oracle Road, Catalina.

Diabetes Support Facilitator: Bill Bable 520-639-8845 Wcbcfp33@gmail.com First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

We discuss all things diabetic: type 1, type 2 and pre-diabetes. There are about an equal number of men and women who attend. Some members have lived with diabetes for 60+ years, whereas others are recently diagnosed. If you are interested in our group, please join us.

Grief Recovery and Support Pari Foster 520-248-3658 parifoster@gmail.com Tuesdays, 1-2 PM, Catalina Vista, Art Room

The grief group plans to start again on Tuesday, August 4.

We will be practicing social distancing, as our room is quite large, and also, to keep safe, masks will be mandatory. We will continue to focus on loss in a safe, loving and caring environment. Due to the COVID-19, many of us may be experiencing a new kind of loss in addition to losses from things before COVID. There may be loss of friends or family, grief from loneliness due to sheltering at home, and other grief issues associated with the pandemic. None of these things should be taken lightly. The grief journey can take time, but is vital to healing, and by sharing with others, the burden is lightened. Because of many uncertainties, please call ahead a few days before first meeting.

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., Sep.-May, 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane

Caregivers and/or people with Parkinson's are welcome to attend. We have speakers at most meetings with topics of interest.

"I have Parkinson's, but Parkinson's doesn't have me."

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com

assistance for those requiring personal services, regular transportation or for needs more than a volunteer can provide. Some of these companies have been working for SCOV residents for several years and can provide excellent references.

Wheels for Kids Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date we have donated 3,000 bikes to local nonprofits who distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com

With businesses reducing their hours or ceasing operations altogether, it’s safe to say many are feeling the effects of COVID-19. Youth On Their Own (YOTO) students are no exception. In addition to the challenges they faced with school closures, YOTO kids found themselves out of work and in need of additional economic support.

Addressing these needs, Youth On Their Own established the YOTO COVID Emergency Fund providing urgent financial and basic needs assistance to YOTO youth. Despite what is going on around us, YOTO’s goal remains the same: to ensure youth experiencing homelessness have the resources they need to stay in school and graduate.

Extended Community American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference.

Your membership adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Ed Davis 520-229-1064 ovpost132@gmail. com. We meet the third Thursday at 6:30 PM, SeptemberJune, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Vistoso Helpful Hands Barb McNeill 520-825-0677 bjmac68@gmail.com

Catalina-Oro Valley Lions Club Remember when Lions Clubs held White Cane collections to support vision programs and blindness prevention? Most grocery stores no longer allow fundraising activities at their locations. However, you can still support White Cane by donating to the Catalina-Oro Valley Lions Club, a 501 (c)(3) organization. Make your check out to Catalina-Oro Valley Lions and write White Cane in your check’s memo. Mail to: Catalina-Oro Valley Lions, c/o Treasurer, Clarice Chesney, 12423 N. Floating Feather Ln., Marana, AZ 85656.

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Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is helpful to talk with others who understand.

Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) volunteers continue to help our neighbors during this difficult time. Call 520-447-0077 to reach a dispatcher. Leave your name and number, if a call back is necessary.

If you can provide help to others, contact Barb McNeill to volunteer, either short term or as a regular VHH member.

We also have a resource file to provide longer-term paid

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; BBQ=Barbecue; 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; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service.

Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month.

FOR SALE: One month only, Jul. 1-31. Woman’s clothing, size S, M, L and XL, from $2 to $100. Designer long and short cocktail dresses and summer clothing, some worn only once, all in excellent condition. Call 520-425-2079, 9 AM-2 PM, 2269 E. Amaranth St. Cash preferred, please.

FOR RENT: Now available for winter 2021: Large home on 14th fairway with spectacular view of mountains. Fully furnished king in master, queen in guest. Three months or more, winter 2021, will be given preference. Smaller home on Tom Ryan also available winter 2021. For pictures and pricing, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft., 2 BR/2 BA Silvercreek model. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fans in every room. Fully furnished, including king in master, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard. N/S, N/P. Available Sep., Oct., Nov. and Dec. 2020, and April 2021. Email dixie14495@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706.

FOR RENT: Updated and beautifully furnished vacation home. 1,499 sq. ft. Sonoran model. AZRM and fully equipped kitchen overlook furnished patio with gas grill, open desert and views of Catalina Mts. Split plan, king in master, queen in guest which can be used as an office. Tile floor throughout. Seasonal rates include all utilities, WiFi, cable, Roku, W/D, 2 car garage. Strict N/S, N/P. Available Jun. 1-Dec. 31, 2020 and May 1-Dec. 2021. Call 413-579-1729 or email noreenweb@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from the patio in this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV w/DVR in AZRM and MBR and Internet. Split model for added privacy; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and linens. Rentals available Jun. 1, 2020 forward, except Jan. 2-Apr. 7, 2021. NS, NP. Call Larry at 949-244-0210 (cell) for rates.

FOR RENT: SCOV townhome on Green Tree. Long-term, 1-year lease, unfurnished.

Updated spacious and bright 1-level, 2 BR/a BA home, single car garage and covered patio with gorgeous landscape and mountain views. Appliances are included. As a resident, you will enjoy all the amenities and activities that SCOV has to offer. N/S and N/P. Available 7/1. Contact Bill, 970-903-8048.

HOME WATCH: Karl’s Home Watch Service is committed to keeping a watchful eye on your home while you’re away. Karl, a Sun City Facilities monitor and full-time Sun City resident, will inspect your home’s interior and exterior for signs of problems with plumbing, irrigation, A/C, roof and more. Karl Leiderman, 520-406-8894, email: KHWS.Karl@gmail.com.

PET AND HOUSE SITTER: Experienced pet sitters, at your home–day only, SCOV residents, reference letters available. Contact Rick 858-729-3438 or Gloria 520425-2079.

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HOUSE WATCH: Jay’s Home Watch with TLC, “I’ll watch your home when you’re not.” I will check on your home regularly, water indoor plants, bring in mail, newspapers and packages, contact your handy person, landscaper, irrigation person, etc., if needed and take care of any emergencies that arise. I will email you with an update each time I visit your home. Jay Leutenberg, all-year resident. Call 520-818-0016, email jayleu35@gmail.com.

PET SITTING for over 30 years and will enjoy taking care of your furry friends.

Very reasonable charges and I am very caring. I stay with your pet (daily or overnight) and take care of your home as well. I look forward to hearing from you. I have been tested for Covid-19 and am so far free of the virus. Call Joanne Mead at 805-796-9249. May you stay well. References available upon request.

Linda S. Tucker, Attorney Wills • Probate • Trusts

Free Half Hour Consultation Phone or Office 520-257-1166 1846 E. Innovation Park Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85755 lindatuckerlaw@hotmail.com

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Lyn Socks found this vermilion flycatcher welcoming visitors to SCOV Patricia Orchard photographed this proud barn swallow with her chicks

Alamo Drive residents enjoyed a driveway concert by Classic Plus in May. Photo by Dee Moore

Texas ranger by Pam Maddern

Round-tailed squirrels stealing flowers by Sheryl Hester

Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, July 2020

“We’re opening up!” photo by Clinton Friday

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

On June 5, a lightning strike started a forest fire in the nearby Catalina Mountains. While SCOV was not threatened by the fire, it was close enough to be observed from the community.

Carol Benin observed the fire at dusk on June 6

Sheryl Hester photographed a tanker plane on June 6

While SCOV was not threatened by the fire, this photo of a tanker plane spraying fire retardent in the foothills east of Oracle Road certainly looks close. Photo by Garry Buck

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July 2020, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

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