Sun City Oro Valley June 2021 Tipster magazine by Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

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

Tipster June 2021

Photo by Barb Grey

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

Hours of Operation Activity Center...................................................917-8066

Board of Directors

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

Jim Mitchell, jmitchscov@gmail.com................................................................President Ronna Heinig, scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com.............................................Vice President Mike LaBarbera, mlabarberascov@gmail.com..................................................Secretary Howard Schulz, howardschulzscov@gmail.com.................................................Treasurer Christine Ludwig, cludwigscov@gmail.com........................................................ Director Allan Mashburn, amashburnscov@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, 825-3277 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 Annette Lyons, alyons@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 Tipster Editorial Committee Karen Koopmans........................... Co-chair John Njaa..................................... Co-chair Suzanne Stiles.............................Secretary Brad Curtis....................................Member Vicki Ettleman...............................Member Wanda Johnson.............................Member Drew Ludwig.................................Member

Mike McMinds................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Paul Mercer...................................Member Carolene Mitchell...........................Member Jane Moody...................................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Lisa Schulz....................................Member

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., Wed. ...................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Tue., Thu., Fri. .................................................................................. 7 AM-6 PM Sat. ................................................................................................. 9 AM-8 PM Sun.................................................................................................. Noon-6 PM

Community Services..........................................917-8065 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 except during water volleyball .......................... Noon-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................1 PM-3 PM

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

.Mon.- Sat. .....................................................................................10 AM-1 PM Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times

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

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

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 AM-5:30 PM Driving Range hours ........................ 6 AM-one hour before dusk; Thu., 6 AM-3 PM

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

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

Trash/Recycling Republic Services

Missed pickup ........................ email scov@republicservices.com; 745-8820

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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Association News

From The Board of Directors Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

Board of Directors cludwigscov@gmail.com

Activity Center Renovation by Chris Ludwig Following approval by the community to renovate the Activity Center, these are the major steps to accomplish the renovation: • Three teams have been established and responsibilities defined. Lead Team will be responsible for directing the overall project. Inspection Team will conduct weekly inspections of progress. Finishing Team will make recommendations for interior designs. • Three architectural firms submitted proposals, Highton Company, LLC, was selected and the contract has been signed. They were involved in the conceptual design phase of the project after soliciting input from SCOV staff, clubs and users of the Activity Center. Highton has met with the Town of Oro Valley to understand their requirements and processes. • Four general contractors received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Lead Team with bids being submitted by May 17. By the time the June Tipster is available, the Lead Team will have completed a detailed review. A contractor will be selected in June. • Tentative timetables for SCOV teams, residents and staff are as follows: July 1 – Activity Center closes. July 1-30 – Clubs will remove their equipment, supplies and empty storage areas. End of July – Lead Team, architect and selected contractor will prepare permit applications. August 1 – Staff will remove all SCOV equipment and supplies. September – Contractor will begin non-permitted work. October – Town of Oro Valley will issue permits and renovation begins. Staff has contacted clubs who use the Activity Center to find alternative places to meet during construction. It appears

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf.................................................. 9 On the Cover................................ 10 Coming Events.............................. 11 Workshops and Classes................. 12 For Your Information..................... 12

that there is space available within SCOV facilities, although some club dates and times may need to change. How can we all help during this major construction process? Be informed. Read the updates provided in “This Week in SCOV.” Go to our website on the SCOV homepage to view more detailed updates, questions and answers on the Activity Center Renovation tab. Most of all, stay positive and flexible as we undertake this project together.

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

Greens Project a Success Now that we are well past completion of the golf course greens project, you may have wondered, “Was the greens project a success?” Let me help answer that question for you. One of the goals was to increase the root zone for the turf. Prior to the project, the root zone was a shallow two inches or less. Although the turf has been dormant through the winter, the root zone is now deeper than eight inches. This is a huge improvement. Another goal was to improve the permeability of the soil and be able to flush the excess salts through the soil profile. Another success, this is working so well we do not have a buildup of salts in the soil. Do we have concerns? Yes we do. The greens are nine months old and they are showing a lot of traffic wear due to the number of rounds being played, according to our golf course superintendent, Michael Kropf. These new greens are just now transitioning out of dormancy and they require a completely different regimen than the previous greens. So far over 125 tons of top dress sand has been added since sprigging (planting). Fertilizer has been added weekly and will continue for several weeks in an attempt to combat the wear in thin areas. Coyotes tore up several areas on several greens in the fall. Many of those areas are still recovering. So in answer to the question? The goals for the project have been met successfully. Now comes the development of a new greens maintenance program. To develop such a program could take a few years. Over the next few years you will see the greens mature and work toward perfection. Not receiving the weekly email newsletter,

“This Week in SCOV”?

Go to scovaz.com > About Us > Join Email List, and complete the form. Then you’ll be in the know about all the happenings in SCOV.

Memoriam..................................... 12 Clubs............................................. 13 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 13 Continuing Education................. 16 Cultural & Social......................... 18 Dance......................................... 20 Exercise...................................... 21

Games........................................ 24 Music.......................................... 25 Sports......................................... 26 Travel.......................................... 29 Partnered Organizations............... 29 Extended Community................... 30 Classifieds...................................... 31 Photo Scrapbook........................... 32

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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle! Insider's Guide to Summer Survival in Southern Arizona

by Marsha Dean

are seldom crowded in the summer. Tucson Museum of f this is your first summer in Oro Valley, take heart. Art is located in downtown Tucson with convenient free Surviving the heat is doable, it just takes some planparking. Rotating exhibits with permanent Southwest and ning. The warm sunny weather that we enjoy three Western art collections are on display. Café a la C'art is seasons of the year can become oppressive during worth a visit for breakfast or lunch (www.tucsonmuseumothe summer months. Native Arizonans and those who have fart.org). Also downtown is the Museum of Contemporary lived here a few years know that a good home air-condiArt. Find parking at meters or paid surface lots (www. tioner and staying indoors during the hot daytime hours moca-tucson.org). Walk to nearby El Minuto for a delicious make the hot months bearable. Stave off cabin fever by Mexican meal. indulging in some of these fun summer activities. Arizona History Museum (www.arizonahistoricalsoVisit Mt. Lemmon. About an hour's drive from SCOV ciety.org) and the University of Arizona State Museum and 6,000 feet higher in elevation, this Catalina Moun(www.statemuseum.arizona.edu) are both on or near the tain getaway is part of the Coronado National Forest and University of Arizona and always about 30 degrees both provide insight into cooler than Tucson's desTucson's past. The State ert floor. You can hike, ride Museum on the university the chairlift at the ski area, campus is known for its picnic among the pines or vast collection of Native enjoy a slice of the famous American pottery. pie at the Sawmill Run If you have family or Restaurant. Access via children visiting, the Reid Catalina Highway, a windPark Zoo has Summer ing mountain road (www. Safari Nights until midfs.usda.gov/attmain/coroAugust. Enjoy live music, nado/specialplaces). food and drink specials, Tucson's world-famous games and activities while Arizona-Sonora Desert avoiding the heat of the Museum is open on SatKartchner Caverns State Park offers tours of the beautiful cave interior day (www.reidparkzoo. urday nights in June. Avoid org). the heat of the day and Mini golf is always popular and Funtasticks Family learn about the Sonoran Desert from docent presentations Fun Park near Tucson Mall has golf, bumper cars, laser underneath a starry sky. Advance reservations required tag and more (www.funtasticks.com). Golf (www.desertmuseum.org). n'Stuff is a farther drive, but the bumper South of Benson, AZ, you can cool off inside Kartchboats are sure to help everyone cool off ner Caverns State Park. Tour the underground Rotunda/ (www.golfnstuff.com/tucson/info.html). Throne Room living cave (Big Room is closed during the Show you're a true Tucsonan with a summer). The cave is 70 degrees year-round with 99% hurefreshing fruit slush from eegee's (www. midity, but still cooler than outside summer temperatures. eegees.com). They're good year-round, but Kartchner, formed over tens of thousands of years, was especially refreshing in the summer. Dash discovered in 1974. The land owners, cavers and State down Oracle Road, just past Magee for a worked hard to create the park to preserve and protect the tasty lemon, or try their flavor of the month. cave. Advance reservations are required for the tour (www. Journey a little farther to Ina for a cold azstateparks.com). refreshing gelato at Frost. Locally made Colossal Cave, near Vail, is a bit closer to Oro Valley. A and a huge variety of flavors for you to enjoy dry cave, it is a bit cooler inside, so provides some respite (www.frostgelato.com). from the daytime heat. Take a tour and stop at the cafe for eegee's fruit slush You've got this. Only go out in the early a cool lunch. Advance reservations for tours are required is a unique Tucson mornings and evenings, avoid mid-day heat. (www.colossalcave.com). frozen treat Venture a little further to Ramsey Canyon Preserve near Carry water with you always. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. If you do go out during the day, Sierra Vista. A full day trip, or consider an overnight stay. Enjoy a hike, birding and wildlife with average temperatures sunscreen, a hat and water are musts. Learn from our area wildlife who come out in the evenings to enjoy the pleasant 10-15 degrees cooler than Tucson (www.bit.ly/33J4UJ5). breezes, mosquito-free. Summer in Southern Arizona is Museums are always a good way to beat the heat and bearable, even fun, but let it be our secret.

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d) trucks and other vehicles that are exempt from parking restrictions pursuant to A.R.S.§33-1809. Vehicles shall be kept in garages, residential driveways, or other designated Annual Mailing Details parking areas within the Property. Street parking shall be You should receive the 2021 annual mailing prohibited except as may be permitted under the Rules.” Owner & Resident Handbook – RV states: from the Association by June 8. If not, please “Registering – All RVs shall be registered with the adminiscontact the Administration Office at 520-8253711. Your annual dues invoice with payment tration office. The sticker shall be applied to the left rear side options was included with a letter, the 2021-2022 annual of the RV as to be readily visible from the street. Parking at SCOV - Temporary recreational vehicle parking is available budget and various administrative details noted below. • The annual dues of $2,135 includes the Republic Ser- in the parking lot behind the Welcome Center. Parking is for guests visiting residents and is limited to 72 hours or less. vices waste and recycling services fee of $140. • The list of changes to our governing documents covers Registration by the resident in the administration office is approved changes to Development Standards and Board required prior to parking. Members are responsible for guest policies, including those recommended by the Architectural compliance. The RV cannot be occupied while on AssociaReview Committee and those voted on by the community. All tion property. Unregistered (non-residents) RVs may not be the governing documents are available on our website under parked longer than six (6) consecutive hours within Sun City. Parking at home – An RV may be parked outside your home Members/Documents. • Expiration stickers will no longer be used for either your for the purpose of loading, unloading and cleaning for 72 Facility Access Card or your Golf Cart Registration Sticker. hours in a calendar month.” The facility access cards will still be used to access the buildWelcome New Neighbors – April ings but an expiration sticker is no longer necessary. • Golf carts must still be registered with the AdministraUnit # Name From tion Office, but they will no longer require an annual renewal 3 Meg Mulhern & Bruce Goslovich Boise, ID sticker. 3 Lauren Vogini Phoenix, AZ 5 Lalanne Brenner & Tracy Getz Oro Valley, AZ Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius 5 Shirley Ebel Oro Valley, AZ 6 Cynthia Toms Oro Valley, AZ psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 6 Kelly & Rick Vignery Tucson, AZ Every Day Brings Changes 7 Diane & Robert Gensemer Fort Collins, CO At the time of this writing, Covid rules seem 7 Pamela & Ken Kenner Oro Valley, AZ to be changing daily. Each day brings a new 7 Nancy & Laurence Wahl Lansing, MI challenge in keeping the residents of SCOV 10 Deborah Carr-Taylor & Michael Taylor Chandler, AZ safe. I want to take the time to thank the resi12 Paul Hoffman Appleton, WI dents who have been following the rules set forth by the As12 Sally Cherner & John Walker Tucson, AZ sociation and praise the monitor team for enforcing those 17 Denise Cohen Oro Valley, AZ rules when they were sometimes met with resistance. As 17 Andrea Lombardo Tucson, AZ we move forward to the renovation of the Activity Center, all 11A Patricia & Ernesto Becerril Tucson, AZ clubs need to have removed everything that belongs to their 17 Janet & Peter Terry Spokane, WA club, as we must have everything out of the building by July 12 William Shelby Villa Park, IL 30. Thank you. 12 Deletha Keller Colorado Springs, CO 17 Shari Wagner & James Berdahl Sisters, OR Community Services - Katy Mosier 18A Nancy Tyner Oro Valley, AZ scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058 01A Rochelle & Daniel Van Ryn Centennial, CO 11A Becky Kellum & Gregory Tschida Lindstrom, MN Attention RV Owners and RV-Driving Guests 11B Myrna & Frank Hines San Diego, CA If you or a guest wants to park an RV in SCOV, please follow the HOA rules. Note the height and length requirements April 2021 Housing Resale Information if you wish to park in your driveway. Master Declaration Section 4.20 Parking states: Resales For the Month YTD “No motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, mobile home, trav2021 24 81 el trailer, tent trailer, trailer, camper shell, detached camper, boat, boat trailer, or other similar equipment or vehicle may 2020 12 66 be parked on any Lot or on any street within the Property so 2020 Total Sold 167 as to be Visible From Neighboring Property except as fol-

Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070

lows: a) Motor vehicles, trucks, trucks with camper shells, minimotor homes and passenger vehicles not exceeding seven feet (7') in height measured from ground level and not encroaching upon any portion of the sidewalk. A non-compliant vehicle, which is the resident’s only vehicle, may be permitted under the Rules; b) for purposes of cleaning, loading or unloading and shortterm parking for a cumulative period not to exceed seventytwo (72) hours per calendar month; c) trucks, trailers and campers parked in areas designated for parking on Exempt Property used in connection with permitted commercial activities; and

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2021: Active Listings as of 4/30/2021............................. 5 2020: Active Listings as of 4/30/2020........................... 13 Source: TARMLS®

April 2021 Average Age of New Owners: 68.2

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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

April

Actual

$ 332,717 $ 58,826 $ 259,251 $ 11,341 $ 161,053 6,634 $ $ 702,548 $ 1,532,370

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

$ $ $ $ $ $

(52,562) (680,044) 799,764

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

303,789 95,234 152,695 9,678 102,045 115,000 778,441

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(115,354) 663,087

136,677

Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 10 months of the 2020-2021 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in 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.

10 Months 2020-2021

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Budget

3,327,166 403,380 1,673,373 61,687 1,021,539 90,600 1,903,830 8,481,575

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,327,166 369,764 1,635,849 154,250 1,346,781 45,834 880,978 7,760,622

$ (618,709) $ $ $ (6,180) $ (1,557,802) $ 6,298,884

$ $ $ $ $ $

(614,972) (402,482) 6,743,168

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,529,557 790,498 1,076,862 108,476 1,119,349 1,150,000 7,774,742

$ (1,184,631) $ 5,983,112

$ $

(1,150,000) 6,624,742

3,224,072 586,516 1,086,311 81,696 1,039,148 1,150,000 7,167,743

315,772

118,426

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, August 2, 2 PM, via Zoom. 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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SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

Happily, things are almost back to normal in the Library. We are operating at our pre-pandemic weekday hours and open the first Saturday morning of each month. Quarantine requirements have been lifted, which means items can be returned inside, including puzzles. Perhaps the best indicator of near normality in the Library is that the Tootsie Rolls are back! One positive outcome of restrictions of the past year is that residents are much more proficient at using the online library database from home. Usage is up dramatically. While some residents already knew how to access our collection from home, many of you learned how to use the system by watching the two “How-to” videos, created by resident Garry Buck, on our website. From the videos you can learn how to sign into your account, see what’s new, place items on hold and much more. I recommend clicking on “BROWSE NEW ITEMS,” as you will see all the books, videos and audios added in the last two weeks. Or search for items new in the last 30 or 90 days. So far this year, we have added over 100 new items each month. This includes not only newly purchased items, but recently released titles that have been donated by residents. Did you know that waiting times for popular titles are always shorter here, than at the Oro Valley Public Library, as extra copies of hot titles are purchased when the waiting list gets to about nine people? Thank you for supporting the SCOV Library with donations, Friends of the Library memberships and your patronage.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 The Dangers of Outside Summertime Workouts Many prefer exercising outdoors, soaking in the sunshine and nature, but that may not be the healthiest choice during the summer months. Exercising outdoors in the heat and sun puts you at higher risk for sunburn, dehydration and heat stroke. As it starts to warm up, you need to give yourself time to acclimate to rising temperatures. While it takes a good 14 days for your body to adjust to the heat, hydration quickly becomes the biggest concern. Heat exhaustion cramps are a common side effect from dehydration when your body is unable to handle the heat and intense loss of fluids. How hot is too hot to work out outside? While there is no simple formula to answer this, it is typically wise to shorten the duration of your workout if it is hot outside. If you are unsure about your body’s tolerance to exercising in the heat, cut the workout earlier than you think you need to. It is also important to remember to drink more water than you normally would before you start to feel dehydrated. As temperatures rise, so do the risks that accompany exercising outdoors. This summer, as you lay out your workout program, remember it might be safer to skip out on the sunshine and keep your workout indoors. Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) 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, June 8, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, June 9, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed

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for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Association Committees Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Mon., Nov. 8, 3 PM, WC1

Active Health Committee presentations will resume in the fall when we expect to be able to meet in person. We look forward to some dynamic speakers who will discuss what we can do to maintain and improve our health and longevity. We welcome your suggestions on speakers who will discuss active lifestyle and healthy lifespan.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Cliff Miller No meeting in Jun., Jul. Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM

It’s that time of year again when our trees, bushes and hedges are growing quickly and probably in need of trimming. Maximum height of hedges is three feet, six inches (3’6”) in your front yard and six feet (6’) in your side or rear yard. Take a look around to see if you are obstructing your neighbors' line of sight. Is your shrubbery or hedge at the end of your driveway taller than 42 inches? It could become a sightline hazard when exiting. How about your trees that border the sidewalk? Are they trimmed up at least seven feet? Can you see the stop sign or has it been overtaken with new growth? If your home is on a corner lot that is controlled by a stop sign, the next time you go for a drive, see if any vegetation is impeding the sightline for someone turning onto a busy street. Checking out your yard and landscaping is what makes SCOV a beautiful place to live and keeps peace with neighbors. Checking out our SCOV Development Standards Landscaping Section 2.18 makes for enjoyable reading, and you may find a fact or two that you didn’t know or had forgotten. Read online www.suncityorovalley.com, choose Members > Documents > Development Standards.

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

Do you have a gorgeous photo of a SCOV setting that would be perfect for the cover of our Community Directory? Submit your best SCOV photo by Sunday, June 20. Log in at www.scovaz.com/members/services/miscellaneous/ and click on SCOV Photo Contest Form. Is your directory listing correct? Maybe you replaced your landline with a cell phone. Check both the online directory and the paper directory. Is your deceased partner still listed? A lot of people like to keep their loved one’s name in the directory, for safety or for sentiment, so deceased spouses are removed only when the surviving spouse requests it. If you’ve decided it’s time to update your listing, just let me know. To update your listing in the directory, the preferred method is to complete the online form “To change your directory

listing….” Otherwise, you can fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center.

Enter the Community Phone Directory Cover Photo Contest Do you have a gorgeous photo of a SCOV setting that would be perfect for the cover of our Community Directory? Submit your best SCOV photo(s) by Sunday, June 20. Log in at scovaz.com > members > services > miscellaneous and click on SCOV Photo Contest Form. 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 often, as changes are made frequently. Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

Finance-Budget Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 tkelleyscov@gmail.com Quarterly meetings on Mondays on Zoom. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times. The SCOV Board approved the budgets for 2021-2022 at the meeting on April 27. The Finance-Budget Committee (FBC) members for 20212022 were approved by the Board at the May Board meeting. SCOV financial information is always available on the website. The FBC meetings and “Financial Conversations with Residents” are held quarterly in the month following the availability of the quarterly financial reports. Find meeting times and dates on the website.

Food and Beverage Chair Wendy Hughes First Mon., 2-3 PM via Zoom

Remember those days when we used to sit in our lawn chairs on the grassy knoll at The Views Restaurant and listen to live music? Well, happy days are here again! The Views is once again welcoming all those music lovers who have been holed up in their homes due to Covid, back to the grassy knoll with no cover charge (exceptions may apply). There are some limitations, of course. The grassy knoll is located within the confines of The Views' liquor license and therefore, BYOB is not available to us music lovers. So, if you go, you CANNOT bring your own alcoholic beverage nor can you bring your own food. For the time being, there will be no staff service available to the grassy knoll area. However, we recommend you order food and drinks from the takeout menu, and the staff will call you when it's ready to be picked up. A donation jar will also be available to help defer the cost of the entertainment. It's so nice to finally see at least some things coming back to normal.

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

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pool time, hobbies, biking, etc. However, as the temperature rises, we may have to pass on outside activities. Check the Library for new books, puzzles, films and more. You can enjoy these new resources in cooler temperatures. The Friends of the Library will host another "Great Views" program hosted by Garry Buck on Wednesday, July 14, 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball and Pusch Ridge Rooms. Please note that this is a change in date and venue due to the Activity Center renovation. This film preview event is for Friends of the Library members only. Attendance is limited and online reservations are required. You can make your reservation by going to the Library website beginning Wednesday, June 30. If you are not a Friends of the Library member and want to join, please contact the Library. The Library has much to offer throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Don Jovag 520-818-1078, Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop

As we get ready for heat and monsoon season, the Gift Shop is a welcome respite, so stop by and see what’s new. Featured artists are Jan Bohe and Joan Caine. Jan makes Jan Bohe and Joan Caine canvas bags that store plastic bags from the grocery store, etc. They are totally handmade, as Jan buys the canvas by the yard, measures, cuts, appliques, paints and sews them. Sometimes, she makes them to specific design orders. She also makes aprons for adults and children as well as other sewing items. Joan moved from Seattle to SCOV four years ago and discovered her passion for glass. She started in stained glass, then migrated to fused glass projects. Some of her pieces may have the same basic theme, such as her Ugly Christmas Sweaters, but most of her work is one-of-a-kind. All of her fused glass is food-safe, but the majority of her work is for decorative display.

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 is located at the end of the Cart Barn and is open to all SCOV residents Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. Reservations may be made up to two months in advance of need, either at the Loan Room or on the website, but walk-ins are also welcome. When using the website, please remember that you are only making a request for

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items; it becomes a reservation when the process is completed by staff, usually twice a week. You will then receive a confirming email about your requested items. We have available most medical items, but some of the toys are one-of-akind, so might not be available at the time of your request. During holiday times or seasonal parties, tables and chairs might be in short supply. We are open throughout the summer on regularly scheduled dates unless otherwise notified. We greatly appreciate your continued support of our aluminum can recycling program.

Long Range Planning Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net Second and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, on Zoom

Our committee is in recess and no meetings are scheduled this month. We plan to resume meeting in the fall.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Summertime – Time to Remember • Trees must be trimmed up at least seven feet above the sidewalk and back to no more than three feet out over the street. • Cactus and/or bushes should not extend over the sidewalk where they may be a danger to walkers. • Exposed soil on your property needs to be covered by rock. • Weeds in cracks of driveways, sidewalks and where the cement meets the asphalt of the street are the responsibility of the homeowner to remove. • Artifacts, including empty pots, are not allowed in front yards. Pots should be planted with live plants, as artificial ones are not allowed. • For safety reasons, trim any vegetation that blocks address numbers on your home and stop signs at corners. • Shrubs near the entrance to your driveway need to be cut down to a height of less than 42 inches so as not to block visibility of a vehicle exiting the driveway. Thank you for remembering the above reminders from Neighborhood Pride. Have a wonderful summer.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis (no meetings until further notice) www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

I recently met with Police Chief Kara Riley. We discussed the SCOV Posse, community policing and the Town of Oro Valley's new Unsung Heroes series on YouTube. Chief Riley indicated that our Posse acts as additional eyes and ears for the police. Criminals are aware of areas that work closely with police and tend to go elsewhere. Police can then concentrate their efforts on areas with a higher criminal activity. Business owners and organizations like our Posse are part of the community policing efforts of Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD). Officer Alex Carillo was the first officer showcased in the Unsung Heroes series. He's been an OVPD officer for two years and has already saved two lives. One was a one-yearold girl he revived after she fell in a pool, and the second was a 42-year-old father of three who had a cardiac arrest. Our community is lucky to have our own Unsung Heroes as well. Thank you to all.

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

Summer is here and residents find it advantageous to park in the shade provided by the solar panels in the parking lots at the Mountain Vista complex. When parking under the panels, you might notice the electrical boxes on some of the vertical poles that support the panels. Those boxes contain the inverters that convert the DC power generated by the solar panels into AC power that is used in Association buildings, thereby saving the HOA money and reducing the community’s carbon footprint. The “humming” noise at the boxes indicates the equipment is operating normally. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year; we are currently meeting via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates and times.

Tipster Editorial Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com Co-chair John Njaa

Be sure to submit your photos for the Community Directlory cover contest by June 20. Refer to the call-out box on page 8 for the Community Directory contest instructions.

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

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086

There has never been a better time to become a member at The Views Golf Club! We are excited about the latest changes to the golf course and membership offerings. Here are some of the benefits of becoming an Annual Member. • 18-hole memberships receive 9-day advance tee times and 8-day advance for 9-hole memberships. • Unlimited driving range privileges. • Receive 25% off Pro Shop apparel and 10% off accessories, equipment, shoes, hats, and golf balls (excluding sale items). • Members and Residents’ guests receive a discounted golf rate. • Members receive a complimentary guest pass for a round of golf on their account. • Annual memberships may split their payment and pay half in July, and the balance in October. First-Time Annual Members can play 13 months for the price of 12 months. If you purchase before July 1, your June 2021 play is free. For seasonal members, we offer a new Hybrid Membership with a reduced daily golf fee. It is a lower annual fee, and you pay as you play. It does not include the rental cart or tax. The virtual 10 Play Smart Cards are available for residents who do not reside year-round. This virtual prepaid card offers ten rounds of golf at a discounted rate. How to purchase a membership: If this is your first time purchasing an annual membership, visit the Pro Shop or call

for more information. To renew an annual membership, go online to www.theviewsgolfclub.com to purchase or contact the Pro Shop at 520-825-3110. We look forward to you joining us for the 2021-2022 season.

ON THE COVER "Money Shot on Hole 7"

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

The summer months are a very slow time for many of the activities around the community. Most of the seasonal residents have left for cooler climates, and the golf clubs scale back their events. However, summer starts the busy season for golf course maintenance. During the winter months there aren’t many opportunities to aerify greens, dethatch fairways or do major projects without interrupting tournaments or impacting play during the peak golfing season. The heat of the summer isn’t fun for golfing, but the Bermuda grass loves the high heat. The heat provides the best time to aerify greens, tees and fairways because they are able to recover quickly without disturbing as many rounds of golf. Aerification is necessary to provide oxygen, water, and nutrients to the roots, remove thatch and relieve compaction developed over a season of heavy golf. This process provides a healthier and more playable turf in the long run. This summer there isn’t a major renovation planned on the golf course. The priority will be to further establish the new greens, repair thin areas of turf, install drainage in chronically wet spots and clear trees around tee boxes. On top of these projects this summer, the aerification and topdressing are going to be repeated on greens, tees and fairways. The goal is to catch up on maintenance that has been neglected in previous years due to all the renovation and construction projects. Doing this maintenance will greatly improve the overall health of the golf course going into next overseed.

Golf Advisory Co-chair Eileen Buskirk 206-450-6146 SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

Photo by Barb Grey Did anyone find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Beckie Harkey bharkey2@gmail.com VP/Membership Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com Play Tue. mornings

Our winter season culminated with a great outside awards luncheon on April 20. It was so good to be together on a beautiful day. We had a special moment to celebrate with song and dance, the life of our beloved longtime member and friend, Ruthie Bonfiglio. Most of our members were in attendance that special afternoon. Hats off to our club champion, Debbie Huffman; President’s Cup winner, Pattie Horning; President’s Cup runnerup, Darlene Lamb; most improved player, Judy Oliver and to all the award winners. Summer play is now underway. The first Tuesday of each month will feature a game with payouts. The other Tuesdays will be fun golf for league members. For additional information, please contact Pattie Horning, phorning13@gmail. com; Vickie Snook, vhsnook@icloud.com or Marty Blakely, mblakelymaus@gmail.com.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. JoAnn Matty 520-400-9111 jamatty@q.com Pres.-elect Marilyn Tyeman thunderlaw70@yahoo.com 520-548-4483 Membership Carol Johnson johncjj@frontier.com 425-343-7138 Play Thu. mornings

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Michael Gerber 520-237-9767 Membership Darwin Priebe pribedar@msn.com Play Wed. AM

During the June heat, we will be starting at 7:30 AM for tee times and shotgun starts. June 2 - 2 man better ball June 9 - 2 man scramble June 16 - 2 man stableford June 23 - Individual low net June 30 - Better nine Golf tip: the greens will be growing, and they grow towards the sun. So when deciding the grain, recognize where the sun is at the time. If it is at your back, then most likely you are putting against the grain.

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

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Congratulations to our 2020-2021 club champions, Susan Olson for low gross, and Ruth Hochstein for low net. They will be representing us at this year's state medallion championship Shotgun starts resumed May 6 at 7:30 AM. Summer play will start with a fun day the first Thursday on the patio on June 3. Summer schedule remains every Thursday, May through October with our winter season starting November 4. Our first meeting of the year to Ruth Hochstein, left, and Susan Olson, Lady follow play will be at the Catalina Vista until furthur Niners Golf Club 2020-2021 Champions notice. Summer is a more laid back time, and this would be a great time to come enjoy some fun golf with us. Contact Carol Johnson if interested.

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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

We are happy to slowly get back to normal at The Views Restaurant. I would like to take this opportunity clarify a few recent questions. Why can we not bring our own drinks onto the grassy area outside the terrace? According to Arizona Liquor Law A.R.S. 4-244(40), it is unlawful “For a retailer to knowingly allow a customer to bring spirituous liquor onto the licensed premises.” Our liquor license covers the restaurant, including the grassy area, golf course and part of the Activity Center. Violations for not abiding by this would result in black marks on our liquor license and possible revocation of the license, making it impossible for us to sell alcohol in the community. Can we sit on the grassy area and listen to the live entertainment? Yes, you just cannot bring outside food or beverages. Please phone in an order from your lawn chair and the hostess will call you when it is ready. Do not congregate at the entrance to the lounge, as the serving staff needs to be able to pick up the drinks for their tables there. Masks are now optional for vaccinated persons.

Join the Restaurant Facebook group facebook.com/TheViewsRestaurant

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

The Foundation recently made a grant to the SCOV Library to purchase new large print books. With the pandemic causing cancellation of the Home Tour and decreased membership in the Friends of the Library, the decline limited the regular purchase of books. Readership of large print Kate Cusumano, Librarian books increased significantly during the pandemic, so the grant was most timely. This was the fourth grant made to the Library in the Foundation's history. Thank you.

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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. 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.

Friday, June 4, 1 PM Author Talk on Zoom J.A. Jance, master mystery writer, will speak about her latest book, Unfinished Business, on Zoom. In this latest heartpounding thriller, 40-something ex-newscaster Ali Reynolds, living in Sedona, must track down a serial killer before it’s too late. Born and raised in Bisbee, Jance is author of over 60 mystery novels, including the Joanna Brady series, Ali Reynolds series and J. P. Beaumont series. Find the Zoom link at www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/online-events and the June 3 issue of “This Week in SCOV.” Join us for this engaging presentation by one of SCOV’s favorite mystery authors. Questions/concerns, contact Kate, 520-917-8083, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com.

Thursday, June 10, 2 PM ILR Sampler, "Tall Tales" Vistoso Photo Club member, Cole Thompson, professional photographer, presents "Tall Tales" (some of which are even true) on Zoom. Open to all SCOV residents. Sampler Zoom link can be found in the June 3 “This Week in SCOV” and ILR website, www.suncityilr.com.

Wednesday, June 16, 1 PM Tucson Botanical Gardens Webinar View the online presentation, “Integrated Pest Management For The Home,” which will also be of interest to our seasonal residents who can watch this event from their summer home. The link to view will be accessible at www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/online-events/ .

Thursday, June 17, 2 PM ILR Sampler, "The Solar System - Pocket Size" Astronomy Club president Allan Washburn's presentation will be on Zoom and open to all SCOV residents. Sampler Zoom link can be found in the June 10 “This Week in SCOV” and ILR website, www.suncityilr.com.

Tuesday, June 22, 1 PM and 4 PM Indoor Movie Indoor movies are a popular event, but as temperatures start to rise, sitting in an air-conditioned auditorium seems to fit the bill for many. There will be two showings: 1 PM and 4 PM. Enjoy Senior Moment with William Shatner as a retired NASA test pilot who loses his license after drag racing his vintage convertible. Forced to take public transportation, he meets Caroline, played by Jean Smart, and learns to navigate love and life again. Come laugh along with your neighbors.

Thursday, June 24, 2 PM ILR Sampler, "From Type A to Type Ahhhhhhh" Linda Bold from Mindfulness Meditation Club's presention on Zoom is open to all SCOV residents. Sampler Zoom link can be found in the June 13 “This Week in SCOV” and ILR website, www.suncityilr.com.

Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 AM Tipster Collation Help collate the inserts that go into the Tipster. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people in the Auditorium. Due to space limitations, email Dave and Tempe Johnson, dpjohn@aol.com to sign up.

Workshops and Classes Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes No classes are being offered at this time. Association-Sponsored Fitness Outdoor water classes, and some indoor exercise classes, have resumed with strict limitations on class size. Online advance registration is required for all classes at www. suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities. Check www.suncityorovalley.com for current information. There is a $2 fee per class. Currently, punch passes must be purchased online: $20 for 10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You can register for classes and purchase passes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/fitness. Class descriptions may be found at www.suncityorovalley. com/amenities-facilities. Questions, call 520-917-8073. Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Balance Class: Suspended until Nov. Chair Balance Class: Currently not meeting 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 Classes are Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM. You must call Ray Jerkins, at 520-219-3561, to make an appointment due to class size limitations for social distancing. Masks must be worn. Classes are held in the Welcome Center, WC3.

For Your Information

"This Week in SCOV" to find out about upcoming events. For more information, contact Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258, leslieafisher@yahoo.com or Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069, janemail11@yahoo.com. Calling All Musicians If you play a musical instrument and would like to get together for jam sessions, contact Michael Schwartz, 916-7996539. Hope to hear from you soon for lots of fun and good music. Costume Closet The Costume Closet is closed until further notice. Golden Goose Donations Pickup Since we had to cancel our annual courtyard sale, we have had requests to donate items. To meet this need, the Golden Goose has agreed to have their truck at the Welcome Center parking lot for you to donate items you no longer need or want between 10 AM and Noon on a yet-to-be-determined date, that will be announced in "This Week in SCOV," bulletin boards and other announcements.

Thank You Corner The SCOV Library would like to thank the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation for their generous donation, which will put newly released large print novels by top authors in the hands of so many in our community who read in that format. You are a treasure to SCOV. Kate Cusumano, SCOV Librarian Early on a Tuesday morning, as a neighbor was setting out his trash containers, he looked across the street and saw that his neighbor’s containers had been knocked over, spilling the contents everywhere. Without hesitation, this neighbor set the containers upright and picked up their trash. Thank you for going the extra mile to help your neighbor along with keeping the trash from blowing throughout the community. An Appreciative Resident A special thank you to Barb McNeill, Gail Barr, Jan Atwood and the many, many volunteers, including our Veterans Club, who helped facilitate the Covid Vaccine Clinic mid-May. It was appreciated. Robin Coulter, Assistant General Manager We would like to thank our many friends and neighbors for the wonderful cards and prayers for the family, following the passing of Steve. We will forever be grateful for all your kindness. Also reminds me of the reason we have enjoyed living in Sun City Oro Valley for 27 years. Pat Hansen and Family

The items under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. Club Forming for Singles On-The-Go If you are an active, non-partnered single and would like to meet other like-minded singles, check out the newly forming Active Solos Club. The mission of this new club is to provide opportunities for SCOV singles to get together monthly at various social and recreational venues in metro Tucson. See

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Memoriam

Resident Stephen Hanson 1

April 22

Robert Hoskins

April 29

Charles (Chuck) Kohfeld

Polly Reinacker

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

The Art League consists of five art groups organized under a single charter: Sculpture, Open Studio Artists, Colored Pencil, Vistoso Photo and Clay Club. These groups work with the Association through the Art League to display art in SCOV buildings.

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

Bark carving continues on Tuesday afternoons only. Thursday morning sessions are discontinued for the summer. The number of carvers allowed in the room, in addition to the monitor, will continue to be limited to five on a firstcome, first-in basis. Supplies are provided to disinfect work areas both before and after carving, but you can bring your own if you prefer.

Clay VP Barb Peterson 612-710-9421 www.scovclayclub.com

Our seasonal members are now away, and while it may be hot outside, it's way cool in the Clay and Glaze Studio. Our new members have had fun with orientation. They bring positive energy and creative ideas. Awesome New members ready for glaze orientation opportunities now exist for more experienced potters to teach new techniques, tips and tools to our beginning members. Though some hand-building and wheel work can be complicated, there are many projects, especially in hand-building, that can be accomplished with great success. Skill levels progress with each project, causing satisfaction levels to rise. Our regular club meetings will be suspended until September, at which time we hope they will return to normal. People interested in joining the Clay Club should stop in the studio and add their name to the sign-up sheet. We will contact you as soon as there are openings for orientation classes.

Colored Pencil Plus Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Many of our members have returned to their summer abodes, but a few regulars who are skilled in both colored

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pencil and scratchboard plan to meet all summer. If you appreciate fine detail in art, our club may be just the group for you. Basic drawing skills are helpful but not essential. We are happy to show newcomers a few basics and hope you can join us.

Gourd Art Kaaren Drent 520-818-2343 Nov.-May, Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

We will meet again in the fall, probably November, and look forward to seeing current members and some new ones. Let’s hope for more normalcy.

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 Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

If you have a knit or crochet project or would like to learn to crochet plastic bags into sleeping mats, come join us. An ongoing group project is making crocheted sleeping mats out of plastic shopping bags. We deliver these mats to the Gospel Rescue Mission for Tucson people who are experiencing homelessness. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn), and/or crocheting them into mats.

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers We are back again, meeting live. What a wonderful feeling and a great opportunity to catch up on modeling work done during the Covid quarantine. Ron Sanford, a club member who specializes in building wood models of wood boats Photo by Tom Prall and great railroad trestles, explains the features of his reproduction of a Maine lobster boat. Designed for single-handled sailing while setting and retrieving lobster pots, these sturdy little workhorses were the backbone of that fishing industry. Come see the different types of models on display in our windows in the Artisan Center and the recent changes to the model railroad.

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

If you are a member and not receiving emails from Carol Nagel, it may be because she does not have your correct email address. Email carolm93@comcast.net to be added to the email address list.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Val Plumlee 520-603-5057 valplumlee@yahoo.com Club information at www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

The Vistoso Photo Club is on summer hiatus in June, July and August. Photos entered earlier in this year’s competitions will be on display at Catalina Vista throughout the summer, with the displays changing each month. In the fall, our competitions will be “Sweet Treat” by Kathy Mashburn on themes of Glass, Still Life, Songs, and Leading Lines, as well as open competitions on any subject. Join us in the fall. Our club welcomes all skill levels.

Sculpture Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-991-9953 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio The Sculpture Club meets Mondays in Catalina Vista/Art Room. If you are interested in becoming a member of our club or learning more about what we do, please stop in Monday mornings or contact Laurie Lichaa. If you would like to see some of our work, we have sculptures in the display case outside of the Art Room in Catalina Vista and in the Library. Aleda Haug is pictured here with her almost completed sculpture of Lincoln. The detail in this sculpture is truly amazing. When she finishes the Lincoln sculpture, he will be sent out to be bronzed. Of course, this sculpture is much different than the sculptures completed in our club.

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However, there are similarities. Aleda’s armature, the foundation of the sculpture, started with a metal support rod and Styrofoam. The sculptures in our club are generally made with wire and aluminum foil as the filling.

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/Wood Shop Business meetings at Catalina Vista, First Thu., 8-9 AM; no meetings May-Sep.

Summer is here, and the temps are sizzling again. Many of our members are off to their other homes. The summer birds are holding down the fort and preparing for what lies ahead. Please look into signing up for the August 19 ILR Sampler that will feature Seniors for Kids (SFK). It is new this summer to help us educate the community about SCOV happenings. SFK will continue to meet in the Sewing Room weekly and create the many needed items that will be distributed at Christmas. The woodworkers will be working on their creations also. We are hoping for puzzles and new items along with the trucks, trains, cars, boxes and cradles. Seniors for Kids could use yarn and cloth donations (if you are clearing out your stashes) for the work we do. Also, we need hands and minds to help us create. Looking forward to seeing your smiles again.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762 Times and calendar sign-up: www.bit.ly/thimblelena-signup

The Sewing Room has been busy and in full operation for most of this year. We have new members joining the various sewing clubs and new projects being done. Not all of the sewing clubs actually do sewing. If you’d like to hang out with other wonderful people, look at the various club articles under the Thimblelenas umbrella. You can join any of our clubs and not sew. The Tapestry Club changed its name this year to show they are more inclusive of other fiber arts, not just tapestry. We have display windows outside the Sewing Room that are changed monthly. Take a look to see what the clubs have been up to. To join or learn more about our clubs, stop in the Sewing Room during any listed club time when a monitor is available. See you there. Casa Amigas

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

Things are beginning to slow down in the Sewing Room with many members traveling to their other homes or just going on vacations. However, there are a few of us who will still be here to carry on. We will continue to sew items for children at risk and plan for winter clothing projects. Safe travels everyone and stay healthy. Cheer Bears

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

Thanks to all of you who have been supporting our group working at home and in the Sewing Room. We are still embroidering faces, sewing bodies, stuffing them with love and filling the shelves for the next set to march out to new families. Nothing has really stopped us this year. Life is good and spirits are up. We are looking forward to joy with caution and

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excitement. Summer is here. Good to see familiar faces back in the Sewing Room, though we are fewer because our winter members have gone to their other homes. We are still meeting bi-weekly beginning June 9 through August 18 to put all our love in the little bears we create and children love. Sign in and join us to complete our task. Smiles to everyone. 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.

Are you interested in learning how to do machine embroidery on the six-needle embroidery machine in the Sewing Room this summer? You can start out slowly by embroidering faces for Cheer Bears. Contact Pat Norton at 480-9938762 to get involved in the Cheer Bears embroidery project. For advanced Volunteer to make learning, contact Karin Frohlich. Our Cheer Bear faces Machine Embroidery Club meetings will resume in the fall, but we are still actively making projects on our own machines or the machine in the Sewing Room. Pet Beds

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

It’s almost summer. Time for a change. Come to Pet Beds and help us cut up fabrics to make comfy beds for the dogs and cats at the Humane Society. We use washable recycled fabric scraps and polyester fiberfill to make all sizes of pet beds. We hope to make those animals comfortable while they await adoption. Why not join us? Restrictions have lifted and we would welcome more helpers. For more information, please call Jan. Quilters

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

Our quilt meetings are coming to a close until September. It has been a short season for us, but hopefully, we can get back to normal in the fall. Have a great summer, and keep up on your quilting projects. We should have a wonderful quilt show next year.

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Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts

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

The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts Club meets Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. If you are interested in being part of our group, stop by the Sewing Room on Tuesday morning or contact Coni Arseneau or Carrie Wiley. There are two rug hooking techniques being used by our members. The picture on the right shows the two different tools that are used. The first hook is referred to as a rug hook. As illustrated in the picture on the left, the rug hook is inserted into the front of the material where the design is drawn with the wool strips being hooked underneath and the loop brought to the top of the material. The tool on the right is a punch needle. The punch needle is used by starting on the back of the material where the design is drawn. The needle is pushed and pulled through the back of the material leaving a loop on the top.

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

Show ʼn Share is a crafters group whose members work on portable crafts. We have crafters who create cards and jewelry, knit, crochet, embroider, scrapbook, quilt and much more. If you can carry your craft to Catalina Vista, 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 ʼn Share, we love to show our creations and share our ideas. Annual dues are $5.

Maria Tomlinson observed this quail family out for a stroll

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Steve Adams 520-268-8216 adams.se938@gmail.com Summer shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon when monitor available Next monthly member meeting Oct. 4, 2 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio Training classes and workshops will resume in the fall

The club will be starting summer hours from 9 AM-Noon most weekdays, effective June 1. Mark your calendars for our first fall meeting on October 4 at 2 PM. It is critical for members to attend. The agenda will include our club staffing for 2022 board positions, monitors and setting fall and winter operating hours. The featured artist this month is Mary Page Jones. She created these versatile mix and match earrings using lapis stone studs which hold one or all pieces together. The metals were repurposed from other jewelry. To get the texture on each layer, Mary Page slightly reticulated (fired) the silver piece, the brass layer was hit with a ball hammer, and the copper with a Mix and Match Earrings by Mary Page Jones ping hammer. Our window display also holds a wide variety of jewelry created by our members.

Stained/Fused Glass Pres. Jo Anne Bowman 501-282-4454 jabweb93@gmail.com Studio Manager Ellen Jordano 763-807 0184 elleninplymouth@gmail.com Open to members 8 AM-9 PM www.scovglassclub.weebly.com

Artisans Ron Sanford, left and Chris McCreedy, right We are beginning to offer small classes for beginners. To join the club, you must first take a beginning fused or stained glass class and a safety class before using the studio on your own. You may sign up in the studio or email Jo Anne Bowman, scovglassclub@gmail.com. If you need a quick refresher of Fused Glass Part I or Beginning Stained Glass, there will be a signup sheet in the studio. No projects will be completed. You will watch a demo, and then you should feel comfortable enough to use the studio on your own. If you have signed up previously, please sign up on the new lists in the studio. Part II and the Refresher classes are $5 each. No supplies are needed to attend the classes.

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If you need to purchase supplies, you can contact studio manager, Ellen Jordano. Sign up for studio time with SignUpGenius. Our website contains a new section with supplies and equipment for sale. The club display windows feature items for sale created by our gifted and talented artisans. An individual's contact information is located by each item. Just call the number, and the person will plan to meet you.

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

Wood carving continues Saturday mornings with Lew Dahmen or Bob Ash as the monitor.

Woodworking Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner1@comcast.net VP Bill Norton 480-980-5493 Treas. Charlie Tomlinson 503-333-8887 charlie.tomlinson@gmail.com www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

All woodworkers may now work in the shop without a mask. Woodworkers must provide their own eye protection. This month’s featured woodworker is John Peterson. John retired as a custom home builder in Montana two years ago. A full-time resident, John says our Wood Shop was the main reason for selecting SCOV. This one-ofa-kind portable bar is made entirely from solid walnut. Dovetail joints and walnut dowels complement John’s exceptional craftsmanship. A new member orientation is held at the Wood Shop the first Wednesday of each month at 4 PM. Call Bill Norton for further instructions. Walnut portable bar Club dues are $20 annually. Current hours are MondayFriday, 9 AM-4 PM. If you have questions or need more information, please visit the website or call an officer.

Continuing Education Astronomy Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Catalina Vista, date and time varied due to Activity Center remodel, check website www.scovastronomy.weebly.com

The Astronomy Club will be returning to live meetings this coming fall. The first scheduled meeting is Saturday, yes Saturday, October 16, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vista. Due to the scheduled renovations to the Activity Center, meeting space is at a premium for all SCOV clubs. This requires our club meeting days and times to be variable rather than the historic third Thursday of the month. In addition to posting each month’s meeting date and time in the Tipster, the complete

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tentative schedule will be posted on our new website. Please adjust your browser link to the new Astronomy Club website: www.scovastronomy.weebly.com. April 12 was the 60th anniversary of the first manned spaceflight. Professor Chris Impey presented a talk entitled, “Our Future in Space.” You can find the talk posted on Steward Observatory website, www.as.arizona.edu/directors-message. An enjoyable watch.

Bible Studies Men’s Bible Study

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

We’ve started our summer pause from our weekly studies but will look forward to seeing everyone again October 5. In the meantime, many of the summer holdouts bravely endure the heat by continuing to meet for breakfast on Tuesdays at The Views Restaurant. Join us. Precept Women’s Bible Study

Pres. Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018 elaineruth@gmail.com Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 quincie51@gmail.com Oct.-May, Wed., 8:50 AM, WC3

We look forward to the fall and hope to see many of you join us in October for another wonderful study. We’ve been praying for all of our SCOV residents. Have a blessed summer.

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

When we resume in October, we will enjoy our semimonthly discussions of challenging ideas raised by our reading of classic texts. We especially look forward to welcoming new members once we are in person again. 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

If any current members would like to take over club leadership, please call or email Glenda or Lynn. We hope some of you are willing to take over and keep things rolling. Glenda, Fran, Pat and Lynn

Genealogy Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Mon., 1 PM www.scvgs.org

The Genealogy Lab is open. The weather is warmer, and now is an excellent time to get back to your family search. If you are a member of the Genealogy Club, you may sign up for access to the lab and library at www. scvg.org. If you are new to genealogy, contact Holly Gibson to set up a time to check out the lab and become a new member. The Genealogy Club will be meeting again on Mondays, starting in October, to accommodate the remodeling scheduled in the Activity Center. Check the club calendar and mark your calendars for the new schedule. We have a great lineup of speakers scheduled who will speak about history and genealogical methodology. The club anticipates continuing to have in-person speakers, as well as nationally recognized

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speakers via Zoom utilizing the audio visual capabilities of the meeting room.

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 www.suncityilr.com

This summer only, the ILR is offering free Samplers on Zoom to all SCOV residents including nonmembers of the club. On June 10, Cole Thompson, a professional photographer, will present “Tall Tales,” while Allan Washburn will present “The Solar System – Pocket Size” on June 17. Linda Bold's program on June 24, entitled “From Type A to Type Ahhhhhhhhhhh” will explore mindful meditation. Samplers are on Thursdays at 2 PM and can be accessed by clicking on the link in “This Week in SCOV” or by going to the ILR website. Right now, the ILR is planning the fall term of Zoom classes, which will be open to members only. If you haven’t used Zoom, you might want to join us as the ILR can now incorporate PowerPoint, videos and breakout sessions to enhance the learning experience. And, if you’d like to present a course, please contact Randy Myerson at the above address.

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

Meetings are suspended until further notice.

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, WC1

The Poets Corner has been pleased to welcome newcomer Joan Partridge who readily exhibited a talent for Seussian humor, an appreciation for her natural surroundings and a special sensitivity when expressing feelings of grief and loss, as evidenced in the brief but beautifully rendered “My Tears Have Dried.” “My teacup is empty now. / Outside my window a warm wind bends your daffodils. / Showers of plum blossoms / swirl around your shirts / drying for Goodwill. “I set my cup beside your urn / wishing the wind would blow your ashes away / and you could return each Spring. / Like daffodils. / Like the plum.” We expect to continue Zoom meetings over the summer and look forward to possibly meeting in person in the fall. New members are always welcome.

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

The club board is spending the summer researching options to make your SCOV Technology Club more relevant for new and long time residents. We recognize new folks bring a different skill set and needs. Some options include continued monthly general meetings on Zoom with short topic presentations and socially distanced on-site meetings for more member interaction. We know that some members still need hands-on assistance and want our lab available to meet that need. More club volunteers are needed to manage classes and find instruction sources. We are also asking SCOV club presidents for interest in utilizing the computer lab for Specialized Interest Group use and research projects. Any and all ideas are on the table. President Paul Sherwood wants to know your thoughts. For help this summer: call 520-329-7661 or scovtech@ gmail.com. Facebook access is also available, allowing members to consult with each other. Annual dues are only $10 per household. Visit the website for PayPal or debit/credit card options.

Cultural & Social Democratic Club Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com Next meeting, Sat., Sep. 11, 1 PM, Zoom

Politics doesn’t take a holiday, but the SCOV Democratic Club will pause for the summer months and not hold general meetings during June, July and August. We will meet again on Zoom at our usual time: Saturday, September 11, 1 PM. Please stay tuned. Until then, we wish you a safe, enjoyable summer.

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

The pandemic constrained our activities for the past year, however, we will likely be able to resume our in-home dinners in the fall. As our name implies, our members usually prepare meals that follow an agreed-upon theme and share our dishes in the home of a host. In the meantime, a number of club members have been preparing dishes and sharing

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recipes. Check out our members’ culinary creativity on our website: scovprepareandshare.weebly.com. Anyone interested in joining the club should email Debbie dlkotlarek@ gmail.com to get on our email list.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Membership Chairs: Peggy Perkins 650-279-0347 peggyandpups@comcast.net or Carol Tombre 208-961-1133 mctombre@yahoo.com Membership meetings and lectures will resume in the fall www.scovff.weebly.com

New small dog addition Fido's Friends Dog Club and SCOV are excited to announce the expansion of the K-9 Korral Dog Park. The park now has a separate small dog area for dogs under 25 lbs. and the large dog area has increased another 1,100 sq. ft. We will continue to add benches, shade, solar lights and a water spigot to make it a more park-like setting. The golf cart parking area has been relocated and expanded to allow more vehicles. Fido's Friends Dog Club is also happy to announce a new website that is available to the public. The website goal is to promote SCOV and Fido's Friends Dog Club while providing a list of resources, pictures and information about the club. Please visit frequently to view upcoming events and news. Fido's Friends Dog Club is also sponsoring a brick for the Legacy Walkway. We are encouraging all of our members to purchase a brick honoring your pet and to list Fido's Friends as the club sponsor. For more information, visit www.vbscov. weebly.com/walkway.html.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com Co-Pres. Peggy Knapp 520-825-0664 pegnap@gmail.com VP Cindy Silverlock 707-537-5911 cindysilverlock@gmail.com Meetings Oct.-Apr. most 2nd Sat., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home

Harlow Gardens recommends water, water, water for June. It is the toughest month of the year with its scorching heat and lack of humidity. Some plants seem to just want to dry up and blow away. So, this is a month to carefully monitor your

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plants. Check them in the morning and again in the evening. For the best summer color, year in and year out, customers purchase more periwinkle (vinca) than any other flower. Why? Because it takes the heat, keeps its shiny green leaves and blooms non-stop. Some people are bored using the same flower every year, but each year there are new colors and varieties of this top seller. The popular, trailing periwinkle acts like a ground cover. We begin taking new and renewing memberships for 2022 in October. If interested in receiving club communications, contact Annette Munoz queenanne9@yahoo.com.

Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 928-210-4735 www.havurahscov.org

Havurah wishes you a safe, healthy and happy June.

Mindfulness Meditation Club Bonnie Grant Baird, bjgrantb77@gmail.com Tues., 3 PM, Catalina Vista

The Mindfulness Meditation Club currently meets at 3 PM Tuesdays at Catalina Vista. The format is 15 minutes of mindfulness discussion followed by 25 minutes silent sitting meditation, 10 minutes walking meditation, 25 minutes sitting meditation. One hour of silent meditation is not for everyone, so come regardless of your experience level or schedule as it is acceptable to come or leave quietly at anytime. Many faith traditions are represented and all are welcome to come and steep themselves in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. We apologize to the Jewish community for past club announcements that failed to include that faith tradition in the wording. If you wish to learn more, come 10 minutes early or email.

Sun City Singles Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket Sales Gail Brandt 520-825-7480 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM

First-time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities without becoming a member. After attending one time, you must become a member in order to attend any of our activities. On Thursday, June 10, dinner will be provided by Catalina International (Bruce and Louise Stone). Social hour, 5:30 PM, seating 6 PM. Location to be announced. Menu: tropical chicken salad served on a pineapple wheel with melon wedges, warm croissant with butter and Louise's dessert surprise. Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment: Wendy Sweet, vocalist. Happy hour: Friday, June 25, social hour 5:30 PM; seating 6 PM, location and entertainment to be announced.

Dinner tickets, $20 pp; happy hour appetizers, $10 pp. Checks only, payable to Sun City Singles.

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 We will see you back, hopefully, in person, for our first meeting of the season October 25. We appreciate suggestions for club presentations. If you are interested in a Zapotec rug, we have them at our home on behalf of Alex and Nancy Martinez, our Oaxacan friends. Call Carolyn Lerch, if interested in Spanish language classes with Myriam Barrientos.

Republican Club Third Tue., 3 PM, Activity Center St. Philip’s Social Club Abby Marier 520-825-4878 absma@comcast.net Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Scandinavian Club dinner news: Due to the remodeling of the Activity Center, we have a new date and time for our dinner in 2022. Our potluck will be Sunday, January 30, 1-4 PM, Catalina Vista. We'll be able to utilize all three meeting rooms, plus the patio. Save the date and put on your calendar for 2022.

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States Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008

Save the date: Sunday, April 3, 2022, Catalina Vista, for the Wisconsin Club annual party. Note that this will be an afternoon event with exact times to be determined. Hope to see you there.

Sun City Variety Theatre Summer membership contact: Ada Shopa 260-349-5468 Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Come join us. We have plans for a musical show in the spring of 2022. It's been a long wait, things are starting to open up and we are looking for you! We welcome new members to help with all things theatrical: sounds, lighting, sets, costumes, readers, singers and dancers. Do you have an itch to try backstage work or try performing? We are a friendly group and share lots of good ideas. Contact Ada Shopa listed in the header above. She will get you started in our friendly and fun club. At this time, we are not planning monthly meetings until September, but watch this space for any changes. Also, watch for any news in "This Week in SCOV" for up-to-date information. We had a great social in April and are looking forward to a celebration in November honoring our past stars who helped this club grow and perform.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com First Mon., 1 PM, Auditorium www.vbscov.weebly.com

Meetings are held in the Activity Center. We have guest speakers who cover a range of topics and inform club members of VA entitlements and relevant issues by email and during David Henderson and Kate Cusumano received letters monthly meetof appreciation from Mike LaBarbera ings. June's speaker will be a representative from the Veterans Home in Tucson. Our current veteran membership is over 200. If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it wrapped inconspicuously by Mike LaBarbera's front door. Over 100 orders have been received for Legacy Bricks to support SCOV, your favorite SCOV club and local veterans. Visit the SCOV Veterans Club website for brick information and order form or email Mike LaBarbera. Beginning in July, club meetings will be held at Catalina Vista.

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. Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 jwshaw29@gmail.com Finance Kathie Fogle 360-710-8927 kauaikath@yahoo.com Sec. Lynn Parker 936-293-0304 Lynnquilts@outlook.com Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-825-4723 jkhrd2@aol.com Meetings second Tue., 9-10:30 AM, WC3

Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse and IMPACT of Southern Arizona Food Bank. The Auxiliary does not meet during the summer but you may go to the Emerge! website www.emergecenter.org for information regarding in-kind and monetary donations. The Auxiliary plans to host our Accessories Boutique this fall at Catalina Vista. We request donations of gently used jewelry, purses, shoes, hats, fashion jackets and sweaters. Contact Elaine Deeter, 209-985-6663 or Vicki Gushwa, 701367-3298 for jewelry; Linda Wilkes, 520-395-2370 purses; Kathy Hrdy, 520-825-4723 or Winnie Doerfer, 520-275-9441 shoes; Chris Curtis, 585-203-7824 hats; Debbie Francis, 402-216-4227 fashion jackets; Kathy Patterson, 616-3506443 sweaters. Monthly meetings are scheduled to begin again in September. We will regularly update information regarding meetings, boutique donation locations and events in the monthly Tipster club article, the weekly “This Week In SCOV” and SCOV Facebook page. Have a great summer and stay well.

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Dance

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

Cinco de Mayo courtyard dance A great time was had by all who were able to attend our outdoor Cinco de Mayo dance in the courtyard. Music was provided by SCOV DJs, Gus and Gina. We enjoyed fiesta food from The Views Restaurant. While summer months slow to a more leisurely pace, dance practices will continue in the cool Auditorium through July, Wednesdays, 4-5:30 PM. Watch your email for continuing dance lesson offerings that may be available throughout the summer. Advance sign-ups are only necessary for dance classes, so be sure to sign up right away when classes are posted. Finally, we wish heartfelt thanks and blessings to our outgoing president and treasurer, Jim and Babs Kasierski, as they move on to a new chapter in their lives in North Carolina.

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

We will resume dancing when it is deemed safe to do so.

Hula, Jazz and Razzmatazz Dance Dir. Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com Thu., 2-4 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

Dance schedule and rehearsals resume in the fall. In the meantime, use some good advice from actress Helen Hayes: “If you rest, you rust!” Look at the wonderful YouTube instructions for all sorts of dance workouts and routines, including belly dancing, beginning tap, jazz and Zumba. With all good thoughts for things to head in the direction of normal activity, I'm putting together a list of gals who wish to be on a syncopated dance team for performance purposes in SCOV. "Sun City Sugar" will launch when it's safe to do so, for the purpose of augmenting the fun and frolic of the Variety Theatre Club. More information coming soon. Meantime, stay in shape and check the Dance page under Hula, Jazz and Razzmatazz. To join the dance team, email dancingextra@gmail.com and become a Sugar dancer.

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Line - Sunliners Pres. Judy Widener 760-687-6377 judywidener@gmail.com Membership Karen Reich 520-403-2764 ktrfam123@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

Join us Wednesday, June 2, 2 PM, via Zoom for our monthly board meeting. Watch your email for the Zoom invitation. During June, Thursday and Saturday practices will continue in the Auditorium as previously scheduled, but there will be no Wednesday Transition to Intermediate practices. All practices continue to be led by our volunteers, who have rearranged their schedules to accommodate vacancies due to vacations. Sign up for all levels of practices through the club's website. Also, Friday, June 4, 6:30-8:30 PM, we host our Fun Friday gathering. Sign up on the club website. Important note: Beginning July 1, all practices will be held in AFC 1 & 2, as the Auditorium will be closed for renovation. Gym shoes, or dance shoes with suede bottoms, are required. Gym shoes need to be inspected for rocks that might get caught in the treads. No hard-soled shoes are allowed. SCOV ID card or fob is needed to get into the AFC. Welcome back to all members who are returning to the dance floor. Enjoy.

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

There will not be a June dance as this is an off month. At this time we have decided that it will probably be too hot to hold our July dance outdoors. We are looking into the possibility of holding it indoors at an offsite location if one can be found. Watch for an email in early July. If we don't hold a July dance, we wish everyone a safe summer, and we will see you in September. Just a reminder, our website is up and running. If you have not yet done so, you need to log in (using the password emailed to you) so that we can make sure everything is working properly. Membership renewal will begin in June on the website.

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

The Kactus Kickers dance club season ended in April (we cancelled our May dance). We will begin again with a dance in late October. In the meantime, continue to use the YouTube videos to practice your dancing.

Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 (cell) 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 mem-

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ber 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 (you’ll need to bring your own). 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. Melanie Livingston meljean178@yahoo.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 PM, Oct.-Apr.; 10 AM, May-Sep., AFC/Pool

Have Covid restrictions decreased your movement and mobility? Our club is back in the swing of things. We perform 55-minute gentle water exercises based on those designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with balance and range of motion, which are great for those of us with arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc. Each exercise can be modified for personal limitations. You may wear your hat, sunglasses and shirt for protection from the sun. Water shoes may also be brought in. Come give it a try. Please note: The outside air temperature must be 77 degrees or higher for the class to be held.

Energetic Exercise Donna Clark 970-946-1048 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 AM, Auditorium

Stay fit in air-conditioned comfort. Get out of the house and join your friends for fun and fitness at Energetic Exercise. You’ll enjoy a vigorous and beneficial aerobic and cardio workout plus stretch, strength and balance moves. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, keeps things lively and interesting with a variety of sessions that meet your body’s fitness needs. It will thank you. We are now using SignUpGenius for class registration. Each month members will receive an email with a link to sign up for classes. No late arrivals. We start promptly at 8 AM. Bring exercise equipment for the day and a bottle of water in a small bag please. Unfortunately, we can have no new members or guests at this time. Unused tickets may be used. New 12-punch cards will be for sale after each class for $30 paid by check or cash (exact amount). Note: The Activity Center renovation begins in July. We will have classes in the AFC Studio Room in July. Watch for new information via emails and the July Tipster.

Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 6:45-8 AM, AFC pool (suspended until futher notice)

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

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

Summer is here and both the Monday and Thursday classes are smaller and more personal, making it a great time to try out Pilates. First, we do stretching exercises to warm up and then the Pilates mat routine is performed with modified moves for those of us with limitations. People ask, “Can the benefits of Pilates, which come from strengthening and stretching exercises, really develop the body's core (your abdomen and back muscles), make you stronger overall, increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is a firm yes. Additional 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 520-638-7916.

Tai Chi Co-chairs Alice Hutchison 520-329-8090 ahutchison87@gmail.com Cynthia Chaffee 520-342-6437 cynthiachaffee@mac.com Thu., 10-11 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Due to Covid-19 space restrictions, the current series of tai chi classes is limited in size and is full. We expect our next classes will resume in October. For further information, contact co-chairs Alice Hutchison or Cynthia Chaffee.

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

We are happy to announce additional in-person yoga classes this month. There will be no reservations or sign-ups required, but class size is limited so arrive early. Masks are optional and the fee remains $10 per class. On Tuesdays, Torrey has class at 10:45 AM in AFC 1 & 2. On Thursdays, Torrey has regular class at 9 AM in Desert Oasis, followed by chair yoga class at 10:45 AM in Desert Oasis. On Fridays, Maria returns at 8:15 AM in AFC 1 & 2. Please note the change of location from the Hopi Room to Desert Oasis.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

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

We are playing at our regular times: Monday night, 6 PM, and Friday afternoon, 12:30 PM. Bring water and come early. Masks are optional. If you need a partner, give us a call. Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 12:30-3 PM, first meeting, Jun. 14, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Yes, really, Monday bridge has started up again. Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends. Note change of time and place. Marathon Bridge

Dave Johnson 520-825-6994 dpjohn@aol.com

Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 don8359@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We have resumed play at Desert Oasis. We also play virtual bridge online with a program that has both audio and video. Players for both activities are scheduled each week. Contact Don Wheeler to join. Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

VP Larry Parks 319-310-4758, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

Have you and your partner missed playing bridge? Well guess what? Arrive with your $1 by 5:45 PM, and you may play once again. Note the change in time: we must start at 6 PM and finish by 8:30 PM. Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Barbara Fransdal 520-310-7549 Mon. and Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis. Ocotillo Room

We play for fun; relearn old skills and develop new ones. Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other.

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

The Bunco Club has started up again on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro. Please join us. There is a $2 entrance fee which is divided between the winners. We can promise you a fun afternoon. Mark your calendar and give it a try. Hope to see you there.

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

Canasta will resume when it is safe to do so.

Chess Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com Mon., 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The newly organized Chess Club will be offering beginning instruction as well as regular chess play for experienced players. If you would like additional information about participation, send questions to Mary Lee. Equipment will be provided as well as games for all levels of play.

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. New members are welcome. Come join the fun.

Euchre Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Mon. 6 PM, Desert Oasis

To play all you need is to bring 50¢, and we cannot wait to see you. Due to renovation of the Activity Center, we will be sharing the room from July 1, 2021 to March 1, 2023 on alternating Mondays. We will have the first, third, and fifth Mondays of the month.

We plan to be active again in the 2021-2022 season. Hope to see you next year; stay safe and stay well.

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

Scrabble Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net Fri., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis

We have gone back to our original starting times. Join us The past year was unlike any other in the last 100-plus at 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM. Hope to see all our old friends there. years. Our resilience was severely tested. Just when we thought the Scrabble Club would lose its designation as a Gin Rummy club, we discovered that players are resilient and inspired to keep playing. Thank you to all current members of the club. Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 According to Sarah Knowles Bolton, “Forget the past and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo We are beginning a new year in Gin Rummy. June is a live the present hour.” The club welcomes both seasoned resident members and perfect month for new beginnings. We have new officers novices who wish to learn Scrabble. and new times. We will no longer play on Thursday morning. We'll just be playing on Saturdays, 9 AM. Please feel free Sheepshead - Schafkopf to call Rosemary if you have any questions or suggestions.

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

The new Mah Jongg card is available. You can purchase it from the National Mah Jongg in New York, online or from Mah Jongg Maven. We are getting closer to playing on Thursdays. Stay safe. Watch the Tipster or Association emails for current updates. Hope to see you in person soon.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

With the Covid restrictions lifted, we are able to resume playing Pan.

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

Play may be cancelled if not enough players show up. You can reserve your seat by contacting Ronna at rkheinig@ gmail.com, or by phone at 520-612-7966. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters. It's a friendly game.

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Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Schafkopf, better known as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding midwest states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff for more information.

Music Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners Mike Moyer 520-818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista patio (Desert Oasis if too cold. Call monitor to confirm location.) This fun, mixed, a cappella Barbershop chorus will be taking a rest during the summer months starting in June, and resume in late October or early November. Watch the Tipster for a notice. Meanwhile, get together with some friends and just keep singing. Have a harmonious summer.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed., 1:30-3 PM, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

Our meetings have been suspended until further notice. For practice, look up websites and YouTube with djembes on your computer. This will allow you to drum and keep the rhythm. Covid restrictions have been lifted, so look for emails from Zona advising of new events. 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. 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, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every Tuesday. Let’s make beautiful music together. We will be taking a rest during the summer but plan to resume in October. See October Tipster for details.

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 The Singers will resume rehearsing when it is safe to do so.

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

The Ukulele Club members have continued to meet in groups of ten or fewer while social distancing and wearing face masks. As restrictions are lifted, we look forward to allowing greater participation.

Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Ron Wheeler 801-791-2903 ourwildplaces@gmail.com VP Scott Schlapkohl 970-846-1951 sschlapkohl@msn.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 has over 200 members. We ride yearround to cafe destinations within Tucson and other nearby towns, utilizing both pathways and roadways. Occasional away rides are offered as well as more challenging, longer rides. Our group ride options span from about 20 to 50+ miles. Cafe stops offer coffee and conversation among members. Our Women on Wheels (WOW) group has its own schedule. All schedules can be found within the member area of our website. Our club hosts social events, and supports both Wheels for Kids and the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank. For more information about the club, check out our website, or call us. Miles, smiles and tailwinds.

Billiards Pres. Michael Rittmann 720-427-7235 mrittmann@yahoo.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

As we enter summer and restrictions are lifted, we expect to see more activity in the Billiards Room. Many former members have not renewed their dues, so please remember to do so if and when you plan to resume your normal activities. As always, we welcome new members at all times.

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

The western screech-owl is just one of several owls resident in SCOV. The largest and most common is the great horned owl with a wingspan of 44”, but the much smaller screech, with a wingspan of 20”, is more reclusive and is more likely to be heard than seen. Its song consists of accelerating staccato toots and its range includes the western states and hugs the Canadian Pacific coast all the way to the Alaskan border. Another owl seen here is the fairly large barn owl that, while nocturnal, has been seen here several times during the day and Western screech-owl. Jack Welch photo prowls the area at night looking for rodents. The Birding Group has now entered the summer hiatus with only informal ad hoc trips during the hot summer months, when even the birds take a break. We will resume our scheduled activities in September. Come join us.

Bocce Pam Speck speckyp@gmail.com www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-9 PM, Bocce Courts Bocce is a fun, easy to learn activity that people of all ages and abilities enjoy. Newcomers are welcome, but please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time. Space limits us to the first 32 players, with members given priority.

Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

Meetings of the Gun Club are suspended until it is safe to gather in our indoor meeting room. In the meantime, please consider making use of the Pima Pistol Club (not affiliated with our Gun Club) in Catalina, which is an excellent facility for keeping up your skills.

Please Donate Your Aluminum Cans Put your empty aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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We would like to thank our committee, Karen Burnham, Dorothy Leonard, Laura Lewis and the other volunteers for a fantastic job in conducting the tournament. Winners of both tournaments with photos are listed below.

Hiking Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

Competitive winners (l-r): first, Nelson Brown; third, Mike Brasch; second, Phil Rose Sutherland Trail Hikes continue through the summer, just not as often as at other times of the year. Check the website to see what is scheduled. Hikes will start earlier to escape some of the heat. Be sure to bring more water than you think you will need, salty snacks and maybe a cooling neck towel or an electrolyte drink. Don’t forget to apply plenty of sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat. Whether you are away for the summer or staying in SCOV, stay safe and enjoy getting out on the trail.

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. Bring your own 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. Tony Masterjohn tmasterjohn15@gmail.com VP Training Doug Brown wizisland@comcast.net Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org

On April 16 and 17, the Pickleball Club had a poker pickleball tournament. The object of the game was to obtain the best hand and win a prize. If you won the game, the winners received two cards; nonwinners received one card. A player could receive up to ten cards and make the best hand from the cards received. There were two different tournaments, one for casual and one for competitive players. Everyone had a great time and we look forward to having another tournament next year. After play was completed, we had a special treat, ice cream bars. Mmm good.

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Casual winners (l-r): third, Brenda Hawkins; first, Steve Rogowsky; second, Carol Murray

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 520-825-7232 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 kennesk@comcast.net Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com Desert Oasis

Come by the Desert Oasis courts to check out play and give it a try. We’ll show you the basics of POP Tennis, explain the rules and have you hit a few balls. Equipment is available for you to use. Dues for 2021-2022, $5 pp. Schedule May-Sep., 7-9 AM; Oct.-Apr., 8:30-10:30 AM Recreational play: Tue., Thu., Sat. Advanced play: Fri. May-Sep. 7:30 AM; Oct.-Apr. 1 PM Ladies casual play: Wed.

Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court

We look forward to playing and getting together for stories and laughs. Stay safe everyone.

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

Good news: Table Tennis Club is getting closer to resuming its normal mode of operation. Players can choose to play singles or doubles. Schedule Tue. 1:30-5:30 PM men/women club play Thu. 3:30-5:30 PM men/women club play Fri. 2-5 PM men/women open play Sat. 9 AM-Noon men/women club play Sun. 9 AM-5:30 PM men/women club play

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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.,7-9 AM, Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452, Beverly Johnston 970-744-0697 Mixed doubles next event Oct. 24, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

With the change of seasons, the Tennis Club is experiencing two changes: a) many seasonal residents have headed north and b) tennis players are beginning play earlier to escape the mid-day heat. At the time this article was submitted, major restoration work on the Mountain Vista courts was scheduled to occur from June 1 through June 17. No use can be made of those six courts during construction. The two courts at Desert Oasis remain available. Club members were excited to conduct the first mixed doubles social event in 1½ years on April 25. There were so many participants, that all six courts were used, and people had to wait for an opportunity to play.

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

Wallyball, if it is new to you, is a sport that was conceived in Illinois on a small scale in 1971 and on a larger scale in California in 1979. It has grown worldwide with a player base of over 15 million in over 85,300 facilities worldwide. The sport is similar to volleyball but is played in a racquetball court. Take part in the fun and join old friends or make new ones with a sport that can improve your health and provide tons of entertainment. So come to the AFC and watch a game that both women and men can enjoy. Play safe and play smart. Please check out our website.

We are back playing again Members enjoying mixed doubles social on April 25 All SCOV residents are welcome to use our wonderful tennis courts. If you have questions or would like to join our club, send an email to Ron Martin.

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

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After months of scheduling and having to limit the number of players it seems strange to have so many people just show up to play again. No lines, masks or distancing. All club members are more than happy to have that all behind us. Many have left for the summer, but a good number play year round. For new residents, experiencing our summers for the first time, it is a good time for you to come and give water volleyball a try. The water is refreshing and what better way to Don serving it up be active while cooling off for two hours, twice a week. Sunday and Thursday casual style play is fun for everyone. If you want to try a more competitive play you best come and watch a few Monday

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games first. You’ll probably hear us long before you see us, as we are not a quiet group, and we do laugh and cheer a lot.

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

Our next monthly general meeting will be Friday, June 11, 9 AM, in the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Bring your own beverage. Bring your checkbooks. We are still busy putting together exciting trips and events. Signups and deposits for the September 13, 8-day Utah National Parks trip will begin this month. Proof of vaccination will be required for all bus trips. If you have a card and have not had it recorded as yet, bring it to the meeting for verification. As of July 1, the Activity Center will be closed for an extended period due to renovation. Our new meeting place, date and time will be the third Sunday of each month at 1 PM, Catalina Vista. Keep watching “This Week in SCOV” for any updates and information.

RV Club - Sundowners Pres. John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com VP Eric Wiley 360-510-1641 w.eric.wiley@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org Membership meetings second Mon., 9 AM

Catalina State Park Cowboy BBQ April 2021

The RV Club's last meeting of the season was a BBQ cookout held at Catalina State Park with approximately 55 members in attendance. A special thanks goes to our social chairpersons, Marge Allen (retiring), Mary Barr and newly-elected Kathy Mashburn for a won-

derful evening. The next scheduled meeting will be in October with a tentative date of October 11, 9 AM. Due to the scheduled renovations to the Activity Center, meeting space is at a premium for all SCOV clubs. This may result in our club meeting time and location being amended. Please check the website in September for any possible update. The fall 2021/spring 2022 proposed trips schedule is posted on the website, please sign-up for those trips you are interested in joining.

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Partnered Organizations The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information. Due to COVID-19, many groups are not currently meeting. See website for up-to-date information and confirm with the organization’s leader.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Meetings suspended until further notice Alzheimer’s Education and Support Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo (suspended until futher notice)

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., 4:15-5:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Our Cancer Support Group encourages and welcomes all SCOV members who have been affected by cancer. This group includes everyone from those newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, cancer survivors or those who are caring for someone with cancer. Our meetings include a valuable exchange of information and discussion from those who have had cancer and undergone chemotherapy, radiation and other treatment. We learn from each other. Laura Held, a retired oncology nurse, cancer survivor, and SCOV resident, facilitates the group.

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

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.

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

Diabetes Support Group has restarted in-person meeting. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about with diabetes or pre-diabetes, we welcome your presence. Please come if you are interested, or for more information contact Bill Bable.

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SCOV Name Tags Name tags with our logo are $8 each. The order form is available at scovaz.com. Log in first then >Member Services >This & That >Name Tag Order Form.

Grief Recovery and Support Rita Menet, Chairperson of the Active Health Committee 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

Grief has many causes. It may be from the loss of a loved one, a pet, a career, etc. No matter what the cause of grief and loss, support by a group can be a key to recovery. This support group is suspended at this time. We are looking for a new facilitator of this group. No professional credentials are required, but previous experience in leading a vital group like this is desirable. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.

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

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 Dispatcher 520-447-0077 Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Volunteer services are somewhat limited, now due to winter resident-volunteer departures to cooler climates and continued Covid concerns. We still want to meet your short term needs: animal care, handyman chores, light housekeeping, errands, paperwork organization and meal delivery from The Views Restaurant. For assistance, call 520-447-0077. Leave your name and number, if we cannot immediately answer, a dispatcher will call you back. Paid service referrals include assisted living finders, home care services, hospice services and transportation options. Dial-a-ride still provides transport to/from locations throughout metro Tucson with no charge through June. Prior registration is required at 520-229-4990 with 24 hour advance notice for rides.

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.

Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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

Sharing a Youth On Their Own (YOTO) student story: In high school and on her own, Rashel frequently found herself without the resources she needed to succeed. She dreamed of going to college, but struggled daily to get by. One day, a teacher told her about YOTO. Rashel could receive free food, toiletries and more, as well as a monthly stipend. Moreover, YOTO staff were able to help her not only graduate from high school, but apply for postsecondary financial aid. Today Rashel is a junior at UArizona; she hopes to someday become the CEO of YOTO!

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 also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Steve Didio 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com. We meet the third Thursday at 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Catalina State Park Music in the Mountains has returned to Catalina State Park on the first Saturday of the month. • Saturday, June 5, 5 PM: Jimmy and the Jitterbugs play jazz swing music from the 30s and 40s. Their setlist is made up of some of the most memorable music of days gone by. You’ll hear blues, latin, bebop, ballads, rock, gypsy, klezmer, and of course, swing. • Saturday, July 3, 5 PM: Nancy Elliot with an acoustic/ singing/storytelling performance. Visit her website at www.NancyElliottMusic.com. All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle and the concert is included with park admission. Tucson Toastmasters Improve your speaking and leadership skills in a fun and safe environment. Meetings are Tuesdays, Noon1 PM, virtual via WebEx for now. Email to receive login info. When in-person meetings resume, location is Texas Instruments building, 5411 E. Williams Center, Tucson. Contact Deb Ramsey 520-545-0587 dramsey@yoto.org. Website https://7381.toastmastersclubs.org/.

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.

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Classifieds

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

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; 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. WANTED TO RENT: Looking for a house rental in SCOV. I am a past SCOV renter and love the area. Would like 2 BR/2 BA. Mountain view or arroyo location. Jan.-May 2022. Please contact me by email judycuster@msn.com. WANTED TO RENT: Your beautiful home with a mountain view. We love SCOV and want to visit family there for one month during Feb.-Apr. 2022. 2 BR/2 BA is ideal. Please email Dave at dave18134@gmail.com or text 503-860-7973. FOR RENT: Fully furnished home with a view. King in master; front and back patios. Optional use of a golf car at additional cost. For pictures and pricing, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com. FOR RENT: 14461 N. Sky Trail, 2 BR/2 BA, new S/S appliances, paint, carpet and tile. Owner pays utilities, cable, WiFi. Tastefully furnished and equipped. Small pet friendly, N/S, 30-day min. lease. Email craigramey50@yahoo.com, call Craig or Mary 520-271-5814. Please use this link for pictures, rates, reservation calendars and other information: https://goo.gl/DNxrjz FOR RENT: Available Jun.-Dec. 2021, fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA expanded, open floor plan with spectacular mountain views from master BR, TV room and kitchen. Large backyard facing the mountains and golf course with pool, hot tub and BBQ. WiFi and cable included. Pet friendly. Call Jill 520-906-7653 for photos and any further questions. FOR RENT: Beautifully furnished 2 BR home in SCOV. Unobstructed views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Spacious office includes built-in Murphy bed, which can be used as a third bedroom for guests. All utilities, high speed Internet and DirecTV are included. Available June thrugh December. Call Mary Beth 415-250-9838. HOME EXCHANGE: Come to Oregon and stay in the guest cottage on our beautiful farm in Beavercreek (30 minutes from Portland, 90 minutes from the coast, Mt. Hood, Columbia Gorge). Choose your month. We would like a month in your SCOV home February or March 2022. We can also plan for 2023 if your place is booked. Contact Dave at dave18134@gmail.com for more info. 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. 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. LOOKING FOR AN AVON LADY? I am a full time SCOV resident and would love to be your Avon Representative. Free local delivery, 10% off of your first order. Call or text Annette at 520-390-8455 for a brochure, or check out my digital catalog at www.youravon.com/alyons. BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.

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If You Rent Your Home Please make sure your renters are aware of the following rules and rights: • Homeowner must submit paperwork three days prior to renter's arrival. • The facility-use card is $25 (up to two cards), valid for the length of the lease and is non-transferable. • Access to all facilities, including Aquatic & Fitness Center (including pool, gym and exercise classes), Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista, Activity Center, Artisan Center, Library and all workshops, studios, etc. • Participate in activities including use of tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball courts, horseshoes, mini-golf, table tennis and billiards as well as join any club. • A renter will receive SCOV homeowner rates at The Views Golf Course.

“Dance Lessons” by Sheryl Hester

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

Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Jack Welch photographed this screech owl at a neighbor's home. They made this home for "Oliver," who has made use of it for several years

Karen Burnham eyed this beautiful cereus bloom near the pickleball court on Mother's Day

Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

Opuntia aciculata (Cowboy Whiskers) bloom by Lyn Mason

June 2021, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Ed Dahlberg submitted this photo of a male pyrrhuloxia, sometimes called a “desert cardinal”

Hooded oriole by Sheryl Hester

Where else can you play golf under the watchful eye of a coyotee? Sheryl Hester photo

Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, June 2021

Now Scheduling Summer Remodels

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MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBERS: Please bring your used, recent magazine issues to the Library where they can be enjoyed by others before they are recycled. We accept the last three issues for monthly and last four issues for weekly magazines. Give the magazines directly to a Library volunteer to be sorted and shelved. Sun City Oro Valley Library

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Mr. Butierez is a professional painter who has been painting homes in Sun City since 1994. He has specialized in new custom homes along with interior and exterior repaints since 1985. Refresh Your Kitchen – Have Us Paint Your Cabinets

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HERE, SAFETY GOES BEYOND CLEANLINESS. At Fairwinds – Desert Point, our safety protocols exceed the CDC’s guidelines. But to us, safety means much more. It means focusing on our residents’ mental and physical health too. And ensuring an active lifestyle in a comfortable, high quality, welcoming environment. Because behind our commitment to safety, there’s nearly 50 years of experience providing peace of mind, and exceptional senior living. Find your peace of mind. Call now. 10701 N. La Reserve Dr. • Oro Valley, AZ (520) 314-5141 • FairwindsDesertPoint.com

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Hillman Law, Ltd. Sun City Oro Valley Office 1846 E. Innovation Park Rd. Main Number

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JENNIFER & MATT TEAM Your Sun City Realtors Please Call Us Today!

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Ask questions. It’s casual, easy and you’re invited.

Lunch

& Learn

| Wed., June 9th • 11:00am

Join us for an informative presentation on senior living. Afterwards, take a tour of our beautiful community and enjoy lunch prepared by our culinary team. Seating is limited & socially distanced. To RSVP, please call 520.395.9616.

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Hester

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ROC 160023

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ROC 306543

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ROC #316583

Sun City RESIDENT

CONCRETE

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March 2018

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Red Arrow Roofing ROC #323543

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