Sun City Oro Valley September 2021 Tipster magazine

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

Tipster

September 2021

Photo by Sheryl Hester

The Tipster is published monthly

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

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

Board of Directors

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

Mon.-Sat. ......................................................................................... 7 AM-1 PM Sun. ........................................................................................................closed

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

Jim Mitchell, jmitchscov@gmail.com................................................................President Ronna Heinig, scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com.............................................Vice President Mike LaBarbera, mclabarb@aol.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

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

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

Community Services..........................................917-8065 Desert Oasis..................................................... 825-0495

Support Team Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com........................ Administrative Coordinator, 917-8082 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 Michelle Mooney, mmooney@suncityorovalley.com.......................................... Librarian, 917-8083 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

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

Catalina Vista....................................................825-8613

Mon., Fri. ......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat. ................................................................................................. 9 AM-8 PM Sun.................................................................................................. 9 AM-6 PM 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 Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon

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

Daily............................................................................................ 6 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-8 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

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.

Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster?

Go to the website: scovaz.com Login >Member Services >This n That >Photo Release. Fill out the form and submit photos (two per form). Submit as many as you like.

Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 September 2021, Page Welcome Center Conference Room 2 3..............................................................WC3

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 jmitchscov@gmail.com

Let’s Live Our Lifestyle

by Jim Mitchell With our tagline “It’s more than living, it’s a lifestyle,” we all proudly proclaim that we came to Sun City Oro Valley to truly enjoy an active, adult lifestyle.

That’s why we have more than 140 clubs to satisfy the diverse interests of residents–from arts and crafts to cultural, dance, exercise, games, travel and more.

In addition to enjoying various clubs, it’s important to remember that they are all led by resident volunteers. The same is true for more than 20 committees that help guide us. If you have interest and experience in an area, consider volunteering.

With 2,488 homes and over $28 million in total common assets, running SCOV responsibly is a complex task. In that effort, we realize that there are differences of opinion in how it should be done and what our future should look like. But those differences can always be expressed in a civil manner.

While it may be fun to commiserate with like-minded folks on social media, speculation, rumors and opinions usually fail to advance a cause. Instead, consider getting facts by asking questions under HOT TOPICS on our website or email committee and club chairs, staff or Board members. We will respectfully respond even if it’s not an answer you want to hear. For major issues, any group of residents can petition to have an initiative placed on the ballot by submitting a petition with signatures from 10 percent (249) of households.

Lately, some opinions have been expressed in a vitriolic, divisive way, not just to Board members, but also to other residents. No matter which side of an issue you are on, that is not our proclaimed lifestyle. And it is time for it to stop.

Like committee chairs, Board members are resident volunteers, but with three-year terms. In my third year, I know that those I’ve served with have been conscientious about their responsibilities for the leadership and financial stability of SCOV. And I know that most residents support us in our efforts. For that, we are thankful.

What’s Inside

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

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

SCOV Homes a Good Investment Many of you have invested in various types of measures to grow your net worth. I’m sure you do the research and decide on which investments you believe will do you the most good. Some of you may also hire an investment advisor to help give you advice.

You may have wondered how your investment in your home here at Sun City Oro Valley is doing. Here’s some information from public records we’d like to share with you: This year we’ve averaged six homes actively listed on the market each month. Many homes sell before being listed. As a result, we show the number of homes closed/sold in July = 20; June = 14; May = 20; April 24; March = 31; February = 17 and January = 9.

You may be thinking selling that many homes is good, but what about the price? Are those who are selling getting a fair price? Here is your answer: Homes that sold in January averaged $226 per sq. ft. compared with June’s average of $257 per sq. ft.. That is a difference of $31 per sq. ft.. So, for a 2,000 sq. ft. home the price increased by $62,000 since January. And in the past year, the same 2,000 sq. ft. home increased in selling value a whopping $126,000 as the price per sq. ft. increased from $194 per sq. ft. in June of 2020 to $257 per sq. ft. in June of 2021.

When you purchased your home in Sun City Oro Valley, it may have been one of the better (if not the best) investment decisions of your life.

Thank you for investing in us, we’re glad you’re here!

Labor Day Holiday Hours Monday, September 6 AFC: 5 AM - 5 PM Desert Oasis: 9 AM - 5 PM The Views Restaurant: 7 AM - 8 PM Pro Shop: 6 AM - 5:30 PM Activity Center, Catalina Vista, Library and Welcome Center will be closed.

Clubs............................................. 12 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 12 Continuing Education................. 16 Cultural & Social......................... 17 Dance......................................... 20 Exercise...................................... 21 Games........................................ 24

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

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

Colorful Landscaping in the Sonoran Desert

Adapted from the University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

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any SCOV residents groupings, rock outcroppings move to Oro Valley from and washes shall be preserved. climates very different The majority of introduced Plant from the dry Sonoran materials will be indigenous, Desert thinking that the only thing arid or semi-arid Plants insurthat grows here is cactus. While ing minimal water usage and cacti obviously do well, you don’t compatibility with the natural have to give up color in your landenvironments. Where any natuscape when you move to the desral areas are disturbed during ert. There are a number of droughtthe course of construction, they tolerant plants that grow here and shall be revegetated to insure many will have bursts of color for an uninterrupted sense of “fit” you to enjoy for many months of between the community and its the year. Fortunately, you probably physical environment.” sold your lawn mower before you A list of Prohibited Plants can moved, as most yards here have a also be found in the DevelopWell-planned landscaping provides a color contrast with gravel base which offsets the color ment Standards. the gravel and enhances the home’s curb appeal of your plantings and helps to reLook for plants that are known duce the number of weeds. With for hardiness–an ability to tolerjust a little bit of research and planning, you can have a yard ate extreme conditions. In Oro Valley, that means temperathat’s low maintenance and water tolerant yet gives you some ture extremes from freezing to over 100 degrees. Drought green and blooming flowers for your enjoyment. tolerant or low water plants are important factors. Pictured Don’t let this year’s near-record moonsoon rain mislead you: below are a few that fall in those categories but still provide most of the year is dry, and it’s best to plan for plants that re- brilliant pops of color: quire a minimum amount of water. While the goal may be to Consult with an experienced landscaper to help you plan have a xeriscape yard (requiring no irrigation), most will opt for your irrigation system and plantings. This is invaluable if a drip irrigation system in order to have a year-round display. you’re new to the desert, as the experts know how much The Sonoran Desert has a subtropical climate with hot water plants need, best placement in the hot sun and how to summers, mild winters, and 3 to 15 inches of rain each year. install drip irrigation or repair an existing system. They’ll also Most of the rain falls during the summer monsoons. know the best schedule for setting up an irrigation timer, If you are considering changes to your existing landscap- which many consider an essential component of the system. ing, look first to the SCOV Development Standards. SecVisit UArizona’s desert landscaping website for a wealth tion 3.2 states “The Sun City Oro Valley landscape is based of information about plants that are suitable for our environon a philosophy of compatibility with the existing Sonoran ment: www.desertlandscaping.arizona.edu.

Desert, sensitivity to its fragile ecosystems, a commitment Source: The University of Arizona College of Agriculture to low water usage and energy conserving techniques. To & Life Sciences. this end, existing natural features such as unique vegetative

Trailing Lantana can be used as both a landscape and container plant. It attracts birds and butterflies and is fast growing.

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Texas Ranger is a shrub that bursts into bloom of usually purple flowers after a rain.

Mexican Bird of Paradise is another shrub with showy flowers. It is considered winter hardy, but some branches may freeze.

It usually comes back nicely with pruning.

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

How It’s Made – Tipster Version I find the shows about “how something is made” fascinating. Recently, my granddaughter and I watched how rainbow sprinkles were made. Who knew so much effort and steps went into those colorful confections that dot that scoop of ice cream? That had me thinking about how the Tipster is made. You may not know how many steps go into producing this amazing communication tool for SCOV. So, let’s find out How the Tipster is Made.

The Tipster production cycle takes about three weeks each month. It begins with creating the magazine template.

The cover photo is then selected. The photo is submitted by talented residents and is an exciting start to the informational masterpiece within. The magazine’s text heading color is selected from a feature color found in the cover photo. This creates continuity throughout the magazine. Next, the articles are added. Articles are submitted through a web form from over 200 contributors, due by the 8th of each month. Those articles are then transferred into the month’s template, which is in Adobe InDesign. The process takes a large portion of production time over the three-week cycle. Any photographs submitted with the articles are formatted and placed in the magazine. Contact and building hours from page 2 are updated. Reports for new neighbors and financial information is placed.

A draft is created and submitted to the Tipster Editorial Committee who reads the articles, fine tunes them, checks for accuracy and compliance with Tipster Article Standards such as the format for day, date, time and place, making those consistent throughout the magazine. The editors meet and discuss any ideas and suggestions for improvements. All those edits are transferred into the template. The columns are laid out in the template, announcements are designed and placed. Photo galleries with tag lines and photo credits are created. A second draft incorporates first draft corrections, announcements and photo galleries. This draft is reviewed by a smaller set of Tipster editors. Draft two changes are then made to the magazine copy. Our Tipster Editor, Layout & Designer, Marsha Dean is creating the ads, going through an approval process with the advertiser and then placing the ads in the magazine.

When all these steps are completed, the document is uploaded to the printing company, printed, boxed and delivered to SCOV. Marsha creates a digital copy and Kat Peabody, our webmaster, uploads the document to the website and posts its availability to Facebook.

While all these tasks are occurring, advertisers are contacting Lisa Orach and Monica Clark to inquire about placing ads. They are invoicing, tracking monthly receipts and receiving payment. Flyers are submitted to Pam Sarpalius and Coco Sullivan for approval. The flyers are either delivered to SCOV or printed at SCOV and then taken to the Auditorium for collation by Tempe and Dave Johnson and their team of Tipster collators. Once collated, the Maintenance Department, led by Ken Sandrock, distributes the collated Tipsters to SCOV buildings and staff maintains the stock where you may pick up your copy.

And there you have How the Tipster is Made. I hope you enjoy reading it.

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Program/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 Hello Fall We sure had one great record-breaking monsoon season. The Catalina Mountains showed great green coverage, which we have not seen in a long time.

As renovation of the Activity Center nears, I am searching for new activities for residents. Next month’s bus trip is to the Mesa Flea Market. Come home with some great finds, plus, you don’t have to drive. Please remember that my office door is always open, I always answer voice mails and emails, so pass on any ideas for fun events.

Community Services - Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058 Patience and Communication We have been blessed (or cursed depending on your point of view) by all the monsoon activity in recent weeks. The good news is that the added rain is welcomed because we need it. But the bad news is that it makes plantings in our yards and common areas grow like crazy. This is the first really active monsoon that many of our newcomers have seen.

Many of you who are newer residents or seasonal residents still have no idea of the impact the monsoon rains have on the growth of plantings and especially weeds.

In prior messages during years when there has been little monsoon activity, I have suggested that you investigate preemergent herbicide for your yards so that there are fewer weeds. Some probably thought there was no need, because we haven’t gotten that many weeds. True to a certain extent.

But this year’s moisture is reason to re-examine what preemergent will do for your yard. If you look at the weed growth in our community, it is astounding in comparison to the last two years.

We ask four things of you during this period of growth: Patience – Plants and weeds will grow. Please be patient with landscapers and neighbors who are making an effort to address landscape problems.

Communication – If you are a seasonal resident, please communicate with your neighbors to see if your yard has a weed problem. If you are a friendly neighbor of someone who is currently out-of-town, share a picture of just how stunning their weed problem has become. They probably have no idea.

Research – Talk to a landscaper or google pre-emergent use in Arizona.

Action – If, after thorough study, you see no issue, have pre-emergent applied to your yard. You will thank yourself when the next round of weeds do not appear. Your neighbors will be especially grateful.

But in the meantime, please remove the weeds that have already graced your yard.

Keeping Your Resident File up to Date Remember to fill out an In-House Submittal Form online if you are going to have new underlayment installed on your roof and are using the same tiles.

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Money MATTERS

Due to the timing of our annual audit, the financial statement for July is not included in the September Tipster. Financial statements can be found on our website www.scovaz.com and in our SCOV Library.

The complete audited financials will be available on the website and in the SCOV Library before October 31 as mandated by the Bylaws. A copy will also be available in the Administration offices.

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Welcome New Neighbors – July Name

Harold & Shelly Andrews Jon & Cathy Cornell Dean & Roxanne Klas Raymond & Patricia Hart Philip & Elizabeth Marinelli Robert Neuendorf & Donna LaMarche Diane Brown Jeffrey & Blanca Young Philip & Ann Ogorzalek Donald & Barbara Armes Joy & Lionel Newton Elizabeth Mattingly Anna Williams Richard & Joanne Sathre Grant & Kathleen Craig Julia Abston David & Sharmin Schingle Mary & Sallyann O’Donoghue Joan Lloyd Ronald Morlan & Diana French

From

Arvada, CO Savage, MN Camas, WA Hancock, WI Huntington, NY Oro Valley, AZ Palm Desert, CA Tucson, AZ Winfield, IL Oro Valley, AZ Tucson, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Maple Grove, MN Sherman, TX Manhattan Beach, CA Oro Valley, AZ St. Augustine, FL Oshkosh, WI Garden Prairie, IL

July 2021 Housing Resale Information Resales 2021 2020

For the Month 20 6 2020 Total Sold - 167

YTD 135 94

2021: Active Listings as of 7/31/2021............................. 6 2020: Active Listings as of 7/31/2020........................... 12 Source: TARMLS®

July 2021 Average Age of New Owners:

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SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

Working alongside Kate Cusumano for the month of August has been incredibly rewarding. The history of the Library and its volunteers make this an amazing place to be.

I feel incredibly fortunate to live and work within this community.

I am a new resident of SCOV. After three decades of

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Money Matters will return with the October issue of the Tipster.

The Finance & Budget Committee meets on Monday, October 25, 2 PM, 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

teaching, first in California and then Oregon, my family is very happy to call Arizona our home. Teaching reading and helping people find that perfect book has been one of the highlights of my career. I look forward to continuing this tradition in my new role as librarian.

September author events include art historian and author Laura Morelli speaking about her new book, The Stolen Lady. This live Zoom event is on Wednesday, September 29, 1 PM. We will also welcome Julia Cooke in person to speak about her new book, Come Fly the World, Thursday, September 30, 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista.

Please stop by introduce yourself, check out some great books and let me know if I can help in anyway.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Daily De-Stressing The message is clear: You have to find a way to keep your stress at a reasonable, healthy level and figure out how to put a damper on stress before it gets out of hand.

Stress management is a key element of healthy living, It also goes along with other healthy lifestyle factors, such as eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and staying active.

One of the best ways to manage stress is through regular physical activity and exercise. Exercise reduces stress and improves health in so many ways. Physical activity can boost mood, improve energy and significantly improve both quality and quantity of sleep.

Practice yoga, or find time each day to meditate. Simply take a few minutes to yourself. Switch off your computer and cell phone to disconnect and de-stress. Treat yourself to a mini vacation to escape from the daily grind.

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 hours of operation are on page 2.

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

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

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Republic Services scov@republicservices.com www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/trash

SCOV has a dedicated customer service representative with Republic Services. Many of you are aware of the labor challenges the country is currently experiencing, and Republic Services highly encourages residents to email any service issues rather than telephone, in order to receive the best service. Our representative can be reached at scov@ republicservices.com. This email is listed on the Republic magnet you received in your annual dues mailing.

Visit our web page where you can find the following information: 1) Recycling: View a video and web page on what Republic takes in their recycling bins. Glass is accepted for recycling.

2) Holiday schedule: Check if you need to shift setting your bins out due to a holiday.

3) Report a problem: Missed pickup? Bin damaged? Click the REPORT A PROBLEM tab, fill out our form and Republic will receive a copy.

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

There are many support groups here in SCOV that may lend a listening ear and positive word to assist you during these challenging times. Please see the Partnered Organizations section in this issue of the Tipster and the inserted flyer regarding SCOV support groups.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Cliff Miller Architectural Review Kris Ahlstrand 510-693-5502 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) continues to remain extremely busy during these hot summer months with a minimum of 10 submittals to review at each of our twice-a-month Zoom meetings. Residents who submit complete applications gain speedy review and approval of their projects. One way to ensure a complete application and a project that meets the Development Standards for a Permanent Improvement is to have a pre-submittal meeting with ARC representatives. Before you begin preparing your application on the SCOV website, take the time to read all the directions, especially the specific items that must be included with your submittal. Use the drop-down menus: Members > Members Services > For Your Home > Read More > Start Submittal.

The ARC members devote many hours year-round reviewing projects and then discussing them in Zoom meetings held every second and fourth Tuesday at 2 PM. We encourage anyone who is planning a project or just interested to join us online. The link to our meetings can be found on: Members > Committees > Architectural Review > Read More > Join ARC’s Zoom Meeting.

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Artisan Center Renovation Task Force See SCOV calendar for meeting dates, time, and location

The Artisan Center Renovation Task Force (ACRTF) may meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month as needed.

The SCOV website will have current meeting notices.

The SCOV website (Members > Committees > ACRTF) provides the Charter for the task force. The website also provides “A Discussion of the Existing and Future Facility Requirements for the Artisan Clubs of SCOV.” An informal working group comprised of representatives from each of the artisan clubs met over the winter of 2021 to research and write this discussion paper.

The ACRTF is now building on the previous work and will identify and work with an architect to develop a comprehensive recommendation for the renovation of this 34-year-old Artisan Center facility.

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

Watch “This Week in SCOV” email for information about this year’s paper directory.

New residents are unlisted by default. This includes those who move within SCOV. Renters aren’t included, unless they’re long-term year-round residents.

I use the monthly SCOV Resale Report to update the directory database. Those who have sold their homes are removed from the database, and the new owners are added as unlisted.

To be listed in the directory or to change your information, 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.

You can choose to be listed and still have address, phones, or emails unlisted in either the paper book or the online directory. Email addresses are not published in the paper book.

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

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List.

The Vendor List may also be viewed at the monitor’s desk in the Activity Center during business hours until renovation begins. 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 Quarterly Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.

The Finance-Budget Committee (FBC) meetings and Quarterly Financial Conversations with Residents are held quarterly. At times, when necessary, the FBC will meet more frequently (e.g., budget preparation, audit results, and when information is requested by the Board of Directors). Find meeting dates, times, location and information on the SCOV website. The latest financial information is also available on there.

Join our Facebook group Sun City Oro Valley 7

Food and Beverage Chair Wendy Hughes First Mon., 2-3 PM via Zoom. No meeting in Sep.

The Views Restaurant is bringing back the community table. If you are new to SCOV or just want to meet new people, please stop and have a meal at the community table. It’s available Monday through Thursday; breakfast from 7-9 AM, lunch from 11 AM-1 PM and dinner from 6-8 PM. Please continue to be respectful to the wait staff. We are adding new people to our staff, and everyone is doing their best to provide you with prompt and courteous service.

There will be no meeting in September due to Labor Day falling on the first Monday. Hopefully, we will have our first in-person meeting in October.

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

The Library offers good reading and movies. Read the book, then watch the movie, or vice versa. Check our Library for these combinations. In addition to good books, the Library has audio books, puzzles and more.

Friends of the Library (FOL) members will have their first Great Reads on November 17. If you want to become a member of FOL, please check with the Library. Membership fee is $15/single or $20/family. The Library continues to be a great resource for our community.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker 970-691-7990 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop

As fall approaches, we want to thank our residents for supporting the Gift Shop through difficult times. Featured artists this month are Kris Cohen and Maxine Yunker.

Kris began her needlework Kris Cohen, left, and Maxine Yunker journey working on stamped pillow cases and dish towels, learning from her mother, gradually settling on cross stitch as her passion. Cross Stitch is a great stress reliever with a therapeutic rhythm, requiring focus. There are no limits to one’s creativity. Her latest enhancements are by adding charms and using silk ribbon to add more dimension to the designs.

Maxine Yunker creates beaded jewelry concentrating on fun and easy to wear earrings, bracelets, and necklaces for everyday, as well as for special occasions. She also makes eyeglass lanyards to help us remember just where your glasses are. She reminds us that wearing jewelry makes any outfit a bit more special.

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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.

Holiday Lights Chair Linda Bretz 603-459-4219 lindaebretz1@gmail.com

The Holiday Lights Committee is enjoying our monsoon season while considering our work that needs to start in November. The ornaments for this year have been made, and the committee’s focus will soon be working with maintenance staff on additional electric outlets needed for this year’s display. Outside décor focus for 2021 will be around The Views Restaurant and the Welcome Center as the Activity Center will be under renovation. A Hanukkah display is on our wish list for décor, but we need a volunteer to help guide us in that direction.

Progress is being made finding residents who are excited to share their holiday spirit for this year’s brand new Holiday House Tour, scheduled for December 4. A few interior decorators will help enhance the holiday décor of these homes.

Florists willing to donate their skills for free advertising on the tour are also being sought. Our Angels (SCOV volunteers) will help set up and participate during the tour. A few more volunteer homes beautifully decorated inside for Hanukkah as well as Christmas are needed. Contact Linda Bretz nashuachristmas@comcast.net or 603-459-4219 if you know of any stunning homes, decorators or florists who might consider participating in this new event. Meetings will start in early October to get acquainted and discuss details.

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 a free service to all SCOV residents. It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, for walk-ins, pickups and reservations. Reservations may also be made on the SCOV website under Loan Room. When using the website, you are making a request that will be confirmed by email once our volunteers have had a chance to be sure what you are requesting is available. Please give us a week to confirm your request.

The Loan Room will be closed September 14, 16, 21 and 23. Medical emergencies during those two weeks will be responded to by Gay Russell. When picking up equipment or returning it to the Loan Room, please remember to bring someone with you to help if you cannot handle this on your own. Always bring your SCOV card and let us know if your address, telephone number or card number has changed.

Thank you for your continued support of the Loan Room and the aluminum can recycling program.

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

The purpose of our committee is to develop and recommend to the Board a rolling 5 to 10-year plan to maintain and further enhance the quality of life for current residents, while ensuring SCOV remains competitive in attracting additional active, involved people to our community. Committee documents, past agendas, minutes and our Request Project

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Consideration form are available on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 The Rains Came in a Big Way Our monsoon rains arrived in a big way, as did many weeds. Keep an eye out for desert broom and spurge, and remove them early. Please make every effort to stay ahead of the weed situation in your yard. With all the rain received, new growth on trees occurred. Note that trees must be kept trimmed more than seven feet above sidewalks to not interfere with pedestrians and for visibility of stop signs at corners. Most bean pods are down now and should be removed from the ground in your yard.

Our committee issues a special thanks to all residents who work diligently to keep their yards in good shape throughout the year, especially in our hot summer months, and more so with the monsoon season. Keep up the good work.

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)

Covid is still creating problems. The new Delta variant has made the Posse board and SCOV management re-evaluate starting patrols in October. Not knowing what will happen next, we agree that the safety of Posse volunteers is paramount. As a result, patrols will continue to be on hold until January 2022, when we will re-evaluate the situation and, hopefully, be able to resume patrolling.

Once we begin again, we will be looking for additional Posse volunteers so remember, we need you. We request you be available six hours a year (two three-hour shifts).

Call Linda for more information. In the meantime, continue to watch out for your neighbors. Be healthy and stay safe.

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

Semiannual inspections of SCOV facilities are one of the Property Committee’s primary functions. The purpose of the inspections is to identify the condition and maintenance needs of SCOV facilities and grounds. Committee members, together with HOA maintenance staff, will conduct an inspection during September. The Properties Committee works on a variety of similar tasks during the year. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for meeting dates, times and format.

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

If your committee or club has a new president or secretary who will be submitting articles to the Tipster, please have them stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a copy of the “Tipster Submitter’s Guide” booklet. The guide contains information on how to submit an article along with the Tipster Article Standards. The booklet can also be found online at www.suncityorovalley.com/news-info/the-tipster.

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

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

As many of you are aware the decision was made to skip the majority of overseeding this fall which will allow us to remain open those three weeks we would normally close in September and October. We will not have golf cart restrictions of cart path only for two weeks in October.

Here are some key factors for not overseeding this season: 1. Health of the Bermuda grass base. Skipping overseeding will allow the Bermuda grass an entire growing season to re-establish a deep root system.

2. The golf course maintenance staff will be able to concentrate on other areas of the golf course that have been neglected over the years. The bunkers will be cleaned up and sand added, desert areas trimmed, trees trimmed near tee complexes to create better views, roots pruned around edges and repair of drainage areas that are chronically wet.

3. The weeds that have contaminated the fairways will be removed. The Poa Annua that appears in the late winter/ early spring will be removed with chemicals and a pre-emergent applied to prevent new Poa plants. The goose grass that appears during the summer will be prevented with a pre-emergent in the late spring. These processes cannot be performed when overseeded with ryegrass.

4. Fairways and greens will be painted to appear overseeded. Painted dormant fairways can provide an excellent playing surface with firm conditions and extra ball roll; however, dormant fairways will also experience some wear and tear from traffic during the winter because the grass is growing slowly, if at all. The key is to be able to control golf cart traffic for less wear on the course.

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

This year the weather conditions have been different all around the country. Tucson finally received a wet monsoon for the first time in several years. The Pacific Northwest endured its hottest temperatures on record with highs exceeding 110 degrees. The reason the temperatures in the northwest part of the country are important to Arizona is because that is where most of the grass seed is produced. Anybody who has seen our golf course in June, when the temperatures are 110 degrees, knows that kind of heat severely damages ryegrass. As a result, the supply of ryegrass this year was reduced by 40 to 50% which doubled the price of seed. This price increase, combined with many different factors led to the decision to not overseed this winter.

The last couple of years, the idea to skip overseeding the golf course was discussed for several beneficial reasons.

The major reason was to give the Bermuda grass a break after 20-plus years of constant overseeding. Each year a couple holes were not overseeded, but not the whole course, resulting in damage to the underlying Bermuda grass.

Goosegrass and Poa Annua weeds which have infested the fairways can easily be removed when the fairways are not overseeded. Turf conditions in the fall and spring will be im-

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proved and more consistent. With extra time available, sand traps and desert edges can receive more attention to improve their conditions.

The driving range tee and most of the tee boxes will be overseeded, so divots can be repaired throughout the winter.

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

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

September is a great time to practice your short game. According to GolfInfoGuide.com Nick Faldo has three putting tips for seniors: 1. Keep the eyes directly over the ball. This allows for the putter to swing in a straight line backwards and forwards. 2. Maintain head position through the putting stroke. This provides the stability needed to perform consistent and reliable action. 3. Make the hands passive during the stroke. If the wrists are used, a flicking action occurs and club face control is lost. Remember to have fun while playing and join us every Wednesday.

September 1 - 2 man scramble September 8 - Individual low net September 15 - 2 man Stableford

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com Play Thu. morning

Greetings. By now, most of you have read that The Views will not overseed this year. That said, we can continue to play with a somewhat modified schedule. League play will continue with no interruption through September with the new official start of the league seasonal play on October 7.

So those of you with a set of clubs gathering dust in your garage or being used as a towel rack on the back of your cart, go to The Views website and join the league. It is simple.

Be sure to sign up for the hole-in-one insurance. You never know. The short game practice area is open and the course is in great shape. Make the move and join us on Thursday mornings.

ON THE COVER Trichocereous cactus blooming in the yard of Pat Mulligan.

Photo by Sheryl Hester

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Beckie Harkey bharkey2@gmail.com

VP/Membership Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com

League play Tue. mornings

The first known rules of golf were written in 1744 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The reasons for rule changes have included the evolution of course design, maintenance, ergo-

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nomics in clubs and better players. Today the game of golf has 34 rules and each rule has sub parts. The total rule book is over 200 pages.

Board member Barbara Hall has the responsibility to advise and teach the club on golf rules as needed. It takes a little knowledge to understand how to research a golf rule. One rule will most likely lead you to another rule. Barbara does a great job answering questions on and off the course. It is no small task to serve as the rules chair for our league.

Rules chair, Barbara Hall We are approaching the end of summer. Please mark your calendars as membership enrollment for the club will start in October. Hope to see you on the course. .

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 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club enjoyed its summer season not only with summer play on Thursdays, but also the monthly social gatherings the first Thursdays. Thanks to the Summer Fun Hostess for creative and cool treats. We extend our thanks to our outgoing officers who served us last year.

Their hard work and leadership was tireless and very much appreciated. We applaud: Pres., Jo Ann Matty; VP, Carol Johnson; Sec., Pat Dale; Membership co-chairs, Dee Christoffers and Susan Olson; AGA Rep., Lucia Vannoy and Treas., Marilyn Tyreman. Our new season starts November 1. Come meet our newest members and renew those friendships.

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

As things seem to become more and more normal, our business is steadily increasing.

Please keep in mind that as we get busier, if everyone orders food at the same time, food will take a little longer to get out to the table. If you show up for live entertainment, don’t wait until everyone else shows up to place your order. The more spread out the orders are, the faster the food is delivered to the table. We are actively trying to hire more cooks, but it has been a challenge. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you.

Join the Restaurant Facebook group facebook.com/TheViewsRestaurant

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Community Foundation Art Wickersham 520-245-1357 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

Aren’t we lucky to live in Sun City? One of the reasons is Vistoso Helpful Hands, a group of volunteers offering short-term help with handyman chores, running errands, light yard work or housekeeping, paperwork, transportation and meal delivery from The Vistoso Helpful Hands coordinator, Barb McNeill Views.

All services are at no cost and designed for short-term needs. For those requiring longer term assistance, Helpful Hands will help refer to the appropriate service needed. All provided services are kept strictly confidential.

The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation helped in funding some of these activities. For assistance call 520447-0077.

Your Foundation salutes and thanks all of the volunteers and their coordinator, Barb McNeill, for making SCOV such a great place.

Coming Events 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.

Thursday, September 9, 1 PM Indoor Movie Join us in the Auditorium for a movie. Please bring your own snacks and drinks in containers. Movie title will be announced at a later date in “This Week In SCOV.”

Tuesday, September 14, 9:30 AM Bus Trip to the Mini Time Machine Museum No need to drive to see an acclaimed Tucson attraction or pay to park. The bus will leave SCOV from behind the Welcome Center at 9:30 AM and depart the museum to return at 12:30 PM. At the museum, you will pay the group rate ticket price of $7 pp for entry. The total cost for the outing is $17 pp. We are using a school bus for transportation, and there are only 46 seats available. Get your tickets ASAP.

Bus tickets: See Coco or Pam at the Welcome Center, starting Wed., Sep. 1, 8 AM to purchase your bus ticket, $10 pp.

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Wednesday, September 29, 1 PM Author Laura Morelli Art historian and author, Laura Morelli, will speak exclusively with SCOV residents about her new book, The Stolen Lady, on this live Zoom event. She has written over a dozen books including historical novels, as well as authentic shopping and travel guides for places like Venice, Florence and Naples, Italy, and the Southwestern United States. Her latest novel switches back and forth in time between 1939 France and 1479 Florence, Italy, where Leonardo da Vinci and his beautiful subject, Lisa Gherardini (Mona Lisa), find themselves in the crosshairs of history when art and war collide.

Look for the clickable Zoom link on the SCOV website under Daily News and on the Library website.

Thursday, September 30, 10:30 AM Tipster Collation Due to the Activity Center renovation, please email Dave and Tempe Johnson dpjohn@aol.com to confirm time, location and to sign-up to help collate the inserts that go into the Tipster. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people.

Thursday, September 30, 12:30 PM Author Julia Cooke Author Julia Cooke will speak and sign copies of her book Come Fly the World, a lively portrait of the jet-age stewardesses serving on iconic Pan Am airways between 1966 and 1975. Remember the days when flying on an airline was a special event, and we dressed up for it? This is an in-person event at Catalina Vista. There is no charge; however, to help us plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Friday, September 17, in the Library.

Friday, October 15, 8 AM Bus Trip to the Mesa Flea Market Enjoy a luxury bus ride to visit this vast outdoor marketplace with hundreds of vendors, a food court, live music and free admission. It’s always a great place to visit for holiday shopping or just finding that great deal or item you have been looking for. Bus will leave from behind the Welcome Center at 8 AM. Get your tickets early.

Bus tickets go on sale Tue., Sep. 28, 8 AM. See Coco or Pam at the Welcome Center. $25 pp.

Thursday, November 11, 4 PM Author and Historian Jan Cleere In a special event co-sponsored by the Library and the SCOV Veterans Club, local author and historian, Jan Cleere, will speak and sign copies of her latest book Military Wives in Arizona Territory at Catalina Vista. Join us as we honor our veterans and hear about the bold, brave, women who became an integral part of the military posts that peppered the West and played an important role in civilizing Arizona.

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.

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Workshops and Classes

Clubs

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes An AED class will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 1:30 PM, WC1. It is so important to have the knowledge to save a loved one. Each of our facilities has a machine.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

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: Mon.,10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Chair Balance Class: Currently not meeting Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM,

Catalina Vista Core Conditioning: Currently not meeting 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 Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM. Call Ray Jerkins 520-219-3561 to make an appointment. Classes are held in the Welcome Center, WC3.

Thank You Corner

A special thank you to our SCOV friends for all the love, caring and support they provided to me during the passing of my wife Sharon. Our three sons and Sharon’s sister and her husband were able to be here. The funeral home and hospice also provided wonderful and caring support.

Dean Vinten

Memoriam

Resident Sharon A. Vinten 1

July 19

Eileen Rotman

July 25

Former Resident Esther A. Hull 1

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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: Open Studio Artists, Colored Pencil, Vistoso Photo, Sculpture and Clay Club. These groups work with the Association through the Art League. See Extended Community on page 30 for information about an art show at the Oro Valley Public Library featuring league members April Hoffman and Jane Leonard.

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. However, participation has been very limited, so sessions may be cancelled without notice. Thursday morning sessions are discontinued for the summer.

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

Summer is nearing an end, but the fun is just beginning.

We will resume regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month. All members and nonmembers are welcome and encouraged to attend our meeting Thursday, September 2, 1 PM, Clay Studio. Various needs and wish list items will be proposed. Remember, members’ votes may be necessary for certain agenda items to be approved. We need you there.

Both old and new business will be discussed. Committees include Orientation, Education, Communication, Kiln, Glaze and Social. These committees are looking for new members and this will be a good time to learn more about them and where you might participate. Because of the dedication of Volunteers Joan Kelley, left, and Renee Baker all members, our club runs smoothly and efficiently.

Interested in becoming a member? Please stop by the Clay Club Studio to sign up for the mandatory orientation.

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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 are still at their summer abodes, but a few regulars who are skilled in both colored pencil and scratchboard have been meeting 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 Cherry Sand at work on her sleeping mat by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn), and/or crocheting them into mats.

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Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers Like many modeling projects, this diorama tells a personal story.

Club member Larry Trumble created it as a tribute to his father-in-law who was injured in WWI. The attention to detail, like the brick streets and the nurse preparing bandages to replace the bloodsoaked ones on the wounded soldier, help to bring the scene alive. In turn, Larry’s work may well entice the viewer to learn more about the Photo by Robert Watson American Volunteer Motor Ambulance Corps, the 600 volunteers who bravely brought the wounded to medical care. Its members included poets Robert W. Service and E. E. Cummings, and novelist, playwright and artist, John Dos Passos.

Join us for our next monthly meeting Friday, September 10, 8:30 AM, Catalina Vista, or enjoy the window displays of members’ work any time you’re passing by our workroom in the Artisan Center.

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

If you are an SCOV summer resident, get out of the heat in the air-conditioned Art Studio. Dust off your art supplies and join the small group of artists who are spending their summer in SCOV.

Do you have a Thank You Corner or In Memoriam submission for the Tipster? These can be submitted online using the Tipster Article Form at www.suncityorovalley.com/news-info/ the-tipster/submit-article/ For In Memoriam, information should only be submitted by a family member or with the permission of the individual’s family. The requested information is name, date of passing and if the individual was a current or former SCOV resident.

If needed, family members may call or email the Tipster editor with their information.

If you submit a Thank You, the submission should not exceed 50 words and be general in nature without singling out any individuals.

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Vistoso Photo Ed Caine 425-760-7662 Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

The Vistoso Photo Club is ending its summer hiatus with several activities in September: Wednesday, September 8, a social gathering for all current, past or prospective members; Thursday, September 16, a photo outing adventure to Coon Bluff, Arizona; and Wednesday, September 22, our first competition meeting will be an open competition on any subject. For more information, see our website.

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.

Seniors for Kids 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.

We will gratefully accept yarn and cloth donations (if you are clearing out your stashes) for the charitable work we do.

We could also use hands and ideas to help us create.

Note that our first business meeting is Thursday, October 7, 8 AM, Catalina Vista. Looking forward to seeing your smiles again, back from where you disappear to during the summer.

Sewing Thimblelenas

“The Chase Is On” by Laura Hackenbrock 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 Studio. 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, president. If you would like to see some of our work, we have sculptures in the display case outside the Art Studio and in the SCOV Library.

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 is back to normal with all the clubs meeting during their regular times. Read all the articles in this section and find a new group you might be interested in joining.

Casa Amigas

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

We’re heading into the fall months and await the return of our fellow sewers. It’s been a quiet summer even though we’ve continued sewing and making deliveries to the various community organizations we serve. Come join us if you enjoy sewing simple clothing as well as having lots of fun with a great group of women.

Cheer Bears

Sculpture Club members gather with Dave and Chris Dame, front row In 1995, Dave Dame approached Gene Eckebrecht about starting a Sculpture Club. They advertised the club at the SCOV Club Fair and recruited around 15 people for the first beginners sculpture class taught by Dave. The club originally met in the Artisan Center and later moved to the Art Studio in Catalina Vista when the building was completed. Dave provided input into the design of the Art Studio. Thank you, Dave Dame, for all your contributions to the Sculpture Club.

You will be greatly missed by all of us in the club and the SCOV community as you relocate to Purcellville, Virginia.

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

Thank you for all of you who supported 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 will be back to our normal schedule Wednesday, September 1, with a short two-week break on September 22 and 29 to put all our love in the little bears we create, and children love. Sign-in and come join us to complete our task.

Smiles to everyone.

We have found more homes for the bears with the Golder Ranch Fire Department. Our first delivery was made in August.

esident Doris R

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.

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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? You can start out slowly by embroidering faces for Cheer Bears. Contact Pat Norton 480-993-8762 to get involved in the Cheer Bears embroidery project. For advanced learning, contact Karin Frohlich. Our 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

Can you snip and stuff? Are you a pet lover? So many of us are. We have a simple and easy project you can help with on Tuesday afternoons. Sewing is definitely not a requirement.

We just snip away at washable fabric and stuff pillows for our furry little friends at the Humane Society. The beds come in many different colors and sizes that any animal would love.

Quilters

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

Our first meeting Tuesday, September 14, will bring a lot of show-and-tell for everyone to share. I hope everyone has been working on their challenge due in November. The theme, your interpretation of the Coronavirus, must include orange fabric. The challenge luncheon is in November, so you still have time. We will bring back our Accuquilt dies, beginning with the most popular one, the pineapple pattern.

This class will meet Thursday, September 16, 1 PM, in the Sewing Room. A supply list will be distributed. The last meeting of the month, Tuesday, September 28, will feature Stephanie giving a demo on a clear plastic faced project bag. Day retreat is in October; signups at this meeting.

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 group meets Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room throughout the year. If you are interested in being part of our group, stop into the Sewing Room Tuesday mornings or contact Coni Arseneau or Carrie Wiley.

The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group falls under the umbrella of the Thimblelenas. To be a participant in our group, one must join the Thimblelenas for a $5 per year fee. Our group does not charge an additional membership fee. We do provide training and materials for those wanting to learn the art of rug hooking. Most of our members are hooking either a tapestry, wall hanging, pillow or other hooking projects. Rarely has anyone hooked a rug, due to the amount of time it would take to complete. We welcome others to our group who are interested in alternative arts using fiber.

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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, jewelry, knit, crochet, embroider, scrapbook, quilt and much more. If you can carry your craft to Catalina Vista, 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.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Steve Adams 520-268-8216 adams.se938@gmail.com Summer shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon when monitor available Membership meetings resume in October Classes and workshops will resume in the fall The summer heat brings us indoors so we can cool off and get creative. Stop in the shop to see what members are working on. This month features artisan member Robin Kahn. She created a sterling silver cuff bracelet.

The embossed pattern was done with a rolling mill using laser textured paper, then she hammered the edges to finish the piece.

Club members: remember our first in-person meeting will be in October and we need your participation.

Check your email for updates.

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

Bend it scapes by Wye Mace This summer, several classes have been offered: Ed Cain taught a new class on how to make your own pattern for either stained or fused projects; in August, Wye Mace taught a new class on how to make fused glass landscape art, which when completed, will make its own stand; Debbie Brown taught Morton Board techniques; Deb Wehrung taught a

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beginning Part 2 class and Jo Anne Bowman taught a class on putting decals on fused glass projects. We now have monitors on duty. Check the calendar posted on our website and the studio door. If you are interested in taking a beginning class in either stained or fused glass, you may call or email. The monitor on duty would be glad to give you a tour of the studio and sign you up for a beginning class.

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

Wood carving continues on Saturday mornings with Lew Dahmen or Bob Ash as the monitor. However, participation has been very limited, so sessions may be cancelled without notice.

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

Woodworkers who are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 may now work in the shop without a mask. All woodworkers must provide their own eye protection.

This month’s featured woodworker is Jim Austin. Jim came to SCOV from Southern California several years ago. A former utility foreman and planner with SCEdison, Jim is one of the SCOV Wood Shop regulars. These beautiful lazy Susans were created from exotic and domestic hardwoods as gifts for his wife and daughters.

Jim loves the ability to be creative and encourages all SCOV residents to come by and check out our incredible Wood Shop.

New member orientations held the first Wednesday of each month, 4 PM, Wood Shop. Call Bill Norton for further instructions. Club dues are $20 annually. Current hours are Monday-Friday, 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 return to live meetings this fall.

The first meeting is Saturday, October 16, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vista, due to the renovations to the Activity Center. Future

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meeting dates and locations will be posted in the Tipster and on the new website www.scovastronomy.weebly.com.

Our guest speaker list for the new season is growing with the latest additions of Dr. Shane Byrne, College of Science, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, UArizona and Dr. Kevin Wagner, Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory, UArizona.

Are you bored, have you been craving some action? The club has board openings available to add some excitement to your life. Contact Allan Mashburn if you are interested in serving the club.

Bible Studies Men’s Bible Study

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

We are paused this summer from our weekly studies but will look forward to seeing everyone again Tuesday, 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

Hello women of SCOV. Praying you have all been experiencing a great summer. Those of us who stayed in town were witness to the wettest July ever in Tucson since 1894.

What an awesome show of God’s power in the monsoon storms and much needed rain. We are so excited to begin a short (nine weeks) study of the book of Philippians, “How to Have Joy!” How do I live the Christian life joyfully regardless of people or circumstances? What is the purpose of suffering? Do I have the “mind of Christ”? Discover true, deepdown joy in your life that the world cannot take away. Our study will be Wednesdays, October 6 through December 8, with the week of Thanksgiving off. If you are new to SCOV or just have questions, call Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018.

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

Our club gives members an opportunity for lively discussions of challenging ideas raised by our short selections from a very wide range of texts. We jump from classic essays on politics or philosophy to stimulating contemporary fiction. We will resume meeting Wednesday, October 6, with a Zoom discussion of Raymond Carver’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love.” After that, we hope to be back in person at Catalina Vista. Members are reminded to look over the possible selections for subsequent meetings. Newcomers can contact Barbara or Maryfaith for more information.

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

Dear fellow book lovers: I hope you’re all enjoying the warm weather and finding great books to read. During our long hiatus, the club leadership has become involved in other projects and no longer has the time or, in some cases, energy to devote to running the book club. This is a plea for

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volunteers to step forward and lead the club. If you’d like to volunteer, please email Glenda Tonkin gt99673@gmail. com. I look forward to hearing from you. Stay well and keep reading.

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

A family genealogy is a great gift to give your family for the holidays. Check out this template available for free from Microsoft to help you organize your family history: https://templates.office.com/en-us/Family-history-bookTM10103059. Use the Genealogy Club’s computer lab to research your family (we have all of the top pay-per-view websites available) and add your family stories and photos.

The template has suggestions for a family tree, family story, father and mother’s story, courtship and marriage. It also includes ideas about writing information on family traditions, military service and heirlooms. You may complete the gift with reminisces of vacations, weddings, family gatherings and reunions and all those wonderful photographs in your collection.

The Genealogy Club will be meeting again starting in October on Mondays to accommodate the remodeling scheduled in the Activity Center. Check the club calendar and mark your calendars for the new schedule.

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

The Institute of Learning in Retirement (ILR) will be presenting six new classes this fall. All classes will be on Zoom and registration is now open. Registrations made after August incur a $5 late fee. Course descriptions, registration information and short video previews can be found on the club website. There you can register either online or download a printable form to submit via the U.S. Mail. Courses are $10 each and fees are nonrefundable. For a listing and complete description of course offerings, please go to the club website.

While there are no Samplers in September, they will resume most Thursdays beginning October 7, 2 PM, on Zoom.

You must be an ILR member to access the Samplers. Information on joining the club is available on the website.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wed., Oct.-May, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista. That may change during Activity Center renovation.

Even when we are not meeting, we want to keep you upto-date. Check out our website that is full of healthy wellness tips, websites, resources, local practitioners and more, www.scovwellness.com.

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, WC1

With a virus variant causing renewed concern, even among the fully vaccinated, Zooming remains our best option for September. Newcomers are welcome to join in.

Meanwhile, club poet Steve Lloyd reminds us to care for each other in this beautiful, inspirational poem called “Raincloud or Blue.”

Life is a temple, Baudelaire says. / We are its pillars. / Our unending task: to carry the sky.

Select then your section / of raincloud or blue / of peach dawn, noonday or night.

Gather your strength / from mountain or vale / from ocean or stream, dewdrop or lake.

Gather your tribe / from close by or far. / Care for each other: a balm of this life.

Form a forest of pillars. / Move together as one / Rise to the task. Shoulder our sky.

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Computer club help desk 520-329-7661, email scovtech@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com

Regular Apple help sessions have resumed, every other Monday, 2 PM, in the Lab. No appointment necessary.

Also, the club is presenting a series of technology updates intended to brief users on coming changes in Apple. These briefings will explore some of the changes we can expect during the fall.

Membership is only $10/ household per year.

Cultural & Social Democratic Club Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com Next meeting, Sat., Sep. 11, 1 PM, Zoom Essential to our democracy are fair elections with procedures in which our citizens have confidence, and thus, accept the outcome.

To help us better understand the recent changes in Arizona’s voting laws, we’ve asked Ret. Col. Hollace Lyon to tell us the impact these changes may have on voter turnout. Many of us admire Holly for her determined campaigning for a seat in the Legislature here in LD 11. She has been active in building energy among the Democratic clubs in our area.

To expand voter participation, we will invite you to participate in our ongoing project to reach out to first-time voters.

By writing post cards to potential voters during the year as part of the nationwide PostCards project, we hope to encourage them to stay involved and look toward the next election.

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Dining - Prepare & Share Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Charlene Meyers www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

The club will have a preseason appetizer potluck Saturday, September 18, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Room.

If you would like to attend, please contact Debbie Kotlarek, and she will email you details about the event. Newcomers who are interested in joining the club and participating in our regular season (November through March) events, please contact Debbie. As our name implies, our members usually prepare dishes and share meals in the home of a host, but we also have a couple of catered or restaurant meals during the season. Take a look at our website to learn more. We are excited to resume our activities after a pandemic-induced hiatus.

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

Summer is coming to an end and soon many SCOV residents and their dogs will be returning (including me). As the heat and monsoons start to subside and, with the increased membership, we anticipate higher usage of the K-9 Korral. With the Just chillin’ new addition, we should be able to easily accommodate everyone. With the Delta variant surging, please maintain social distancing. We are all excited to reconnect with our friends and meet the new members and their dogs.

For new residents or recent dog parents, please contact our membership chairpersons with questions about joining our club.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com Co-Pres. Peggy Knapp 520-825-0664 pegnap@gmail.com VP Charlotte Herbert 541-580-6289 charlotte.h12@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home

We are getting excited to see everyone and hold meetings and presentations again after such a long Covid hiatus.

Due to the Auditorium remodel, we will be meeting at a different location and time. The general meeting will happen on most second Saturdays of the month, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. We will not be having a light lunch due to the time of day we meet and space restriction. However, there will be refreshments. Our first meeting is Saturday, October 9.

At this meeting, we will have our annual membership sign up, so be sure to bring your checkbook. Annual dues are $10 pp, $15/cpl. Dues will cover 2022 calendar year, January-December. Check our club webpage for future meeting dates and speakers. We look forward to seeing all our old friends and some new faces.

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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Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 928-210-4735

www.havurahscov.org

Shana Tova! Havurah joins together, whether you are Jewish or not, to wish you a new year of joy, peace, health and happiness. We are welcoming in the year of 5782 with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, starting the evening of Monday, September 6. At the end of Yom Kippur on Thursday, September 16, we will be holding a Break the Fast dairy meal at The Views Restaurant terrace, beginning at 6 PM. Information on obtaining tickets is available on our website www.havurahscov.org, and the deadline for purchase is September 9. Our book club will be starting our new season by discussing Washing the Dead by Michelle Bratman, Tuesday, October 12, on Zoom. Information is also on the website. Come join us.

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

Mindfulness Meditation Club will start again in person weekly in September on Tuesday, September 7, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio or patio (weather permitting). The regular format is 15 minutes of discussion of a reading followed by 25 minutes silent sitting meditation, 10 minutes silent walking meditation, 25 minutes silent sitting meditation. We encourage everyone to come regardless of their experience or schedule. It is completely acceptable to come or leave quietly at anytime, especially during the walking meditation as it has little to no interruption to the group. We welcome all to come and steep themselves in the insights that come from the stillness of meditation. For more information you may arrive a few minutes early to ask those who regularly attend or contact Bonnie.

Republican Club Pres. Marilyn Rego 520-575-4022 mmrego@centurylink.net Second Mon., 3 PM, Catalina Vista Scovrepublicanclub@gmail.com

Our meeting will be held on Monday, October 11, 3 PM, Catalina Vista. Please join us.

Our very own precinct committeeman, SCOV resident, Raf Polo, will be our speaker. Many of you know his parents got him out of Castro’s Cuba when he was 11 years old. He arrived here not speaking a word of English, went on to graduate from college, was commissioned an officer in the Navy and rose through the ranks to Commander. After the Navy, Raf served as a Central Intelligence Agency officer. Raf has authored two books about his life experiences.

St. Philip’s Social Club Abby Marier 520-825-4878 absma@comcast.net Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425 213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Mark your calendars. Due to the closing of the Activity Center, our annual dinner will be held Sunday, January 30, 1-4 PM, Catalina Vista. We’ll use of all three meeting rooms and the patio.

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Singles Clubs Active Solos Club

Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com or Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069, janemail11@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com

The Active Solos Club is growing quickly. If you are an active, non-partnered single and would like to make new friends, we welcome you. Our planning committee is creating a schedule of events for the coming year. Our first happy hour at The Views was a huge success with close to 50 members attending. Become a member to join our mailing list, stay informed and be invited to upcoming events.

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 to attend any of our activities.

On Thursday, September 9, dinner will be catered by the Olive Garden. Social hour, 5:30 PM, seating 6 PM. Location: Desert Oasis. Menu: Caesar salad, lasagna and dessert.

Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment: David Rychener. Happy hour, Friday, September 24. Social hour 5:30 PM; seating 6 PM. Location: Desert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment: the McCann Sisters.

Ticket sales, Thu., Sep. 2, 10 AM-Noon,. Desert Oasis 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

It is our hope that Alex Martinez and his sister Nancy will be able to join us for our first club meeting on Monday, October 25, 7 PM, Catalina Vista, . We hope to hear how Mexico, Oaxaca and specifically Teotitlan del Valle have managed during the pandemic. See the October Tipster to learn if masks may be required and attendees are asked to bring their own munchies and drinks. We look forward to getting together again.

States New England Club

Pres: Walt Swap, 520-623-3847, wswap@tufts.edu Claude Janus, ahj0523@aol.com, Allie Angeloni, alrogangeloni@hotmail.com Marjorie Gerdes, gerdesm14@gmail.com

Do you have a geographic or sentimental attachment to one or more of the six New England states? Congratulations, you automatically qualify as a proud member of the SCOV New England Club. And we have a fall event to bring you together with fellow New Englanders. On Wednesday, October 6, 4 PM, we are holding a free social at the home of Marjorie Gerdes, 14722 N. Alamo Canyon Dr. Wine, beer and water will be provided, any other drinks, BYO, please.

Fruit and appetizers will also be on hand. This event will be capped at 25 attendees, so RSVP by calling Marjorie Gerdes 520-825-5750 or emailing Walt Swap wswap@tufts.edu.

Mark your calendars for April 8, when we will be holding our annual pizza party from 5-7 PM, Desert Oasis.

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Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008

Save the date: Sunday, April 3, 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 will perform Big Guns in the spring of 2022. Watch this space for more details in the near future.

Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com No meeting in Sep. www.vbscov.weebly.com

There is no meeting in September due to Labor Day falling on the first Monday of the month. The next club meeting will be on Monday, October 4, 1 PM, Catalina Vista.

We are looking for volunteers to assist in tree trimming at the Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana, Wednesday, September 22.

At our meetings, we have guest speakers who cover a range of topics and inform members of Veteran organizations, VA compensation and entitlements.

Our current membership is 225 veterans.

If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it by Mike LaBarbera’s front door wrapped inconspicuously.

Guy Peabody, left, and Alan Sperling, right, from the Purchase your Scottish American Military Society with Mike LaBarbera Legacy Brick and support SCOV, your favorite SCOV club and local veterans.

Over 170 bricks have been sold. Order cutoff date is November 15. Email Mike LaBarbera for a Legacy Brick order form.

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. Thank you to all who donated at the special collection last month for the Fall Accessories Boutique which benefits Emerge! The

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Boutique will be at Catalina Vista Saturday, October 30.

We request donations of gently used jewelry, purses, hats, shoes, fashion jackets and sweaters. Contact Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663 or Vicki Gushwa 701-376-3298 for jewelry, Linda Wilkes 520-395-2370 purses, Kathy Hrdy 520-8254723 or Winnie Doerfer 520-275-9441 shoes, Chris Curtis 585-203-7824 hats, Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 jackets, Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 sweaters.

Our regularly scheduled meetings start Tuesday, September 14. 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.

Dance

Ballroom - SC Starlight Beth Allen 248-763-6266 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

Ballroom dance classes resume at the Bronze Level on Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 29, 5-5:50 PM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2. Our professional instructor, Christine, will continue to build on patterns of tango and swing for only $45/cpl for all three sessions. Please email Beth Allen scovstarlightdance@gmail.com for questions or to sign up.

Open dance practice will continue in the AFC on Wednesdays, September 1 and 8, 5-7:30 PM, and after classes, 6-7:30 PM on class days.

Be sure to bring your SCOV ID or key fob to enter the AFC. Nonresident club members will need to sign in at the monitor’s desk. Remember that suede-soled dance shoes or clean/pebble-free gym shoes are required.

Save the date: Our first dance of the season will be Friday, October 15. This year it will also include our annual membership meeting. Stay tuned for more details.

Folk Dance Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com Fri., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2 www.scovFD.club

Folk dancing is a wonderful way to exercise both your body and mind while socializing in the company of a warm and welcoming group. We encourage everyone who is fully vaccinated to join us, no experience, no partners required.

We review each dance prior to dancing. Keep in mind that the only mistake you can make is to not have fun. Bonus: no meetings, no minutes, no dues–just dance, dance, dance.

There is even a club website which lists each week’s dances along with a video link to each dance for those who like to watch or review dances at home.

Please give it a try. Questions? Come and see; check out the website or call Raven.

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. 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

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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.

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

Lessons with our professional instructor continue in the AFC on Wednesdays in September (five Wednesdays). Our Intermediate class is 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, followed by our Beginner class 12:45-1:45 PM. Beginning in September, our instructor will teach two new dances to our Intermediate dancers on alternate months. Dancers will have the option to learn one or both of the new dances. Saturday practices also continue as follows: Intermediate, 9-10 AM, Beginner, 10:1511:15 AM, and Transition, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Remember: No hard-soled shoes in AFC 1 & 2 and bring your SCOV ID or key fob to enter the building.

Keep your eyes peeled in future Tipster articles for information about Introduction to Line Dancing opportunities. These plans will be announced in the next few months.

Join us Wednesday, September 1, 2:30 PM, via Zoom for the next board meeting. Watch your email for the Zoom invitation.

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

Our next dance is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 7-9:30 PM. An email will be sent to all members with additional details regarding the September dance.

Thank you to those who participated in our annual membership survey questionnaire. Your input is taken seriously, and the results of this survey will be used to guide your board in making policy decisions that benefit the club. You should have already received an email with the survey results.

We are still looking to fill the treasurer position on the board. Please let Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail. com know if you are interested.

Tickets sales for members, $5 pp, Tue., Sep. 14, 9 AM, Kiva patio.

Nonmembers, $10 pp, Tue., Sep., 14, 9:30 AM, Kiva patio.

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

We held our last dance in the auditorium in June with good attendance. We will have our next dance in October. All the fall/ winter/spring dances will be at Catalina Vista. Keep practicing.

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are dances on YouTube if you search for Kactus Kickers.

See you in October.

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 member volunteers. Being able to do a basic swim stroke is very helpful. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band (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. 10:10 AM May-Sep.; 1 PM Oct.-Apr.; AFC/Pool

Increased flexibility, balance, toning and firming are all results reported by our friendly members. Our club performs water exercises designed by the Arthritis Foundation for anyone with arthritis, fibromyalgia, joint replacement or just body stiffness. Dues are only $5/year. We welcome new members and encourage male participation. Hats, sunglasses, shirts and water shoes may be worn. Come join us.

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., plus Fri. 9/3 and 9/10 only, 8-9 AM

Check-in: 7:45 to 7:55 AM AFC/Studio

It’s back to school time for your body. We have classes that will prepare your muscles and joints to help you do all those activities you enjoy–with greater strength, balance and flexibility.

Professional instructor, Sally Martinez, has been our teacher for over 25 years and is expert at working with seniors.

She’s both inspiring and encouraging. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel.

Due to limitation of the number who can attend in the AFC/ Studio, we cannot have guests at this time.

A link to SignUpGenius will be sent to each member to enable them to indicate which classes they wish to attend during the following month. Footwear with soles free of stones, etc., that might damage the studio floor, please. Water, keys go into the cubbies provided along the rear wall.

Annual dues are $3. Punch card for 12 classes is $30.

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.

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

It’s still summer here and a great time to commit to a core strengthening exercise routine. Why not try Pilates? Classes are still small making it a good time to learn. Sun City offers Joseph Pilates mat classes twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. The benefits that come from performing specific strengthening and stretching exercises strengthen the body’s core muscles (your abdomen and back). The exercises increase spine mobility and build flexibility. More benefits include better balance and muscle tone and increased stamina. Because the classes are designed for seniors, all exercises can be modified and are taught by two experienced instructors. The cost is $8/class with annual club dues $20 pp. Please join us or just come by and watch. Call Mary .

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

A 10-week class for all tai chi students will be offered by tai chi masters Jose Hernandez Rivera and Donna Drezenovich on Thursday, October 7, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio.

All first-time students need to call Alice Hutchison 520-3298090 for further information.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves slow, focused movements. Because of the benefits for balance, strength, and improved breathing, it is an exercise especially suitable for seniors.

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

We are happy to welcome back Maria for Friday classes beginning September 17, 8:15 AM, Catalina Vista. Torrey will continue her schedule of Tuesdays, 10:45 AM, AFC Rooms 1 & 2; Thursdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis; and chair yoga on Thursdays, 10:45 AM, Desert Oasis. No preregistration is required and each class is $10 cash. Please bring your own mats, blocks, etc. Maria will accept prepaid tickets if you have any. We hope to see you at one or more classes this month.

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Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Second and fourth Mon., 6 PM, Desert Oasis; Fri., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista

During construction in the Activity Center, we will try to have a regular game. We will play the second and fourth Monday evenings at Desert Oasis and Friday afternoons at Catalina Vista, both at the usual times. We will try to keep everyone informed as changes occur.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

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

Monday bridge has started up again. Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.

Marathon Bridge

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

Providing there is enough interest, we are planning that Marathon Bridge for the 2021-2022 season will start in October and play once a month through April. You will either play in your residence or your opponent’s home, thus only one table of four people per residence. There is a one-time entry/prize fee of $15 pp, with no monthly game fees. We are always looking for new pairs. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson, 520-825-6994.

Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 don8359@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

The Mixed Social Bridge Club has resumed playing contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. We want everyone who comes to sit at a table and play bridge.

So, if needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float from table to table. We start promptly at 8:30 AM, come a few minutes early to socialize and partner up. We have coffee and members often bring goodies to go with it. We also have online games using Trickstercards.com. Please join us. We welcome new players.

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

The Bunco Club has started up again. 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.

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 Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986 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 First, third, fifth Mon., 6 PM, Desert Oasis

If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring 50¢ to Desert Oasis on the first, third, or fifth Monday of the month at 6 PM. We look forward to seeing you.

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

We have a nice but small group playing on Saturdays. We would love to see more of our members return to our Saturday game. Same time, same place. We’re still having a good time and lots of laughs. Hope to see more of you there to join us in the fun.

Gin Rummy Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Please feel free to call Rosemary if you have any questions or suggestions.

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Larry Parks, VP Janelle Parks, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Maybe our new time and location will bring you luck. Partners come to Desert Oasis by 5:45 PM to claim your table.

We’ll collect each of your dollars and with a little luck, you’ll get them back, and more, once the scores are tallied after 24 hands.

Practice Bridge

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

We play for fun; relearn old skills and develop new ones.

Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other.

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

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

Thursday Mah Jongg is now open, come on in. We play from 1-4 PM. Be sure to spread the word. New players are always welcome.

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

If you enjoy a challenge, come in and observe our game of Pan (Panguingue). It’s a very fun and interesting game. We would love to have you join us and see what fun it can be.

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Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands.

Bring $1 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, criss cross, 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

David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Friday Poker is back playing every Friday evening at Desert Oasis. We play easygoing poker with low stakes.

Games are high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, sevencard stud, Texas hold ʼem, Omaha and criss cross. No dues.

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

Call David if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.

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

By way of trivia for trivia buffs, the game of Scrabble was created by Alfred Mosher Butts in 1938 during the height of the Great Depression. The game was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2004.

The game contains 100 letter tiles which form words from two to seven letters. A seven-letter word is known as a “bingo” and gives the player 50 additional points to basic letter score. Making a bingo is easier than you might think.

Hasbro, who currently owns the rights to Scrabble sells approximately two million games annually.

If your curiosity is peaked, drop by any Friday afternoon between 1 and 3 PM. We welcome anyone who wants to play and maybe make new friends. All are welcome.

Sheepshead - Schafkopf 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.

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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 resume in late October or early November. Watch the Tipster for a notice. Meanwhile, get together with some friends and just keep singing.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

We are back in session in our summer location. Please join us at the Catalina Vista/Art Studio on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 PM. We are anxious to get caught up with each other and beat those drums.

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 plan to resume in October. See October Tipster for details.

Sun City Singers Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com Pres. Bob Westendorf rwestendorf@live.com Rehearsals start Tue., Sep. 14, 6:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista Hello Singers. Are you ready for another year of music?

Things are all set to begin rehearsing our holiday program for 2021. Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 14, 6:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. New members are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you all.

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

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.

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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

The Billiards Club is back to normal operations. We encourage any and all former members, as well as any new residents interested in the game, to enjoy our wonderful facility. We definitely have one of the best pool rooms in the greater Tucson area. Club hours are Monday-Friday, Noon4 PM, and the ladies play Wednesdays, 10 AM-Noon.

Birders Group

Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com

www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Next meeting Fri., September 24, Catalina Vista/Art Studio, 4 PM The Rufouswinged sparrow is one of more than 25 species of sparrows in Arizona and one of a few to be found in SCOV. Sparrows, in general, are not very flashy John Smith photo birds and are among the hardest species to ID. Of the many sparrow species, this little seed eater is special because of its very limited range.

Mostly a Mexican bird, in the U.S. it can be found only in this small area of Arizona. Because of that, it is often a high-priority target for birders visiting from other countries or states.

It has a song that accelerates like a ping-pong ball trapped between the paddle and the table as the paddle descends.

The 92-member Birding Group will resume limited activities in late September and move back to full action starting in October. Beginner or experienced, get on our mailing list and come join us.

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Bocce Pam Speck speckyp@gmail.com www.scovbocce.weebly.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 5-7 PM, 7-9 PM, Bocce Courts Bocce is a fun, easy-to-learn activity that people of all ages and abilities enjoy. Newcomers are welcome and may play once without joining the club. Annual dues are just $5.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time.

Space limits us each session 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.

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

Think of the warm sunshine on your face, the gentle sound of the wind, and the hard rocky feel of the trail under your boots. The National Park Service believes these experiences are not only enjoyable, but they’re good for you, too.

Hiking has been proven to have many health benefits, ranging from the physical exercise you get when out on the trail, to the emotional and psychological relief that comes from being in nature. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes a week of moderateintensity exercise, such as brisk walking. But it can be more fun to hike with friends, meet new people or even discover a new trail, all the more reason to consider joining our hiking club. Check our online schedule of hikes for details. New members need to first take an Orientation Hike which will be offered on Wednesday, September 8.

Sunrise on the SCOV golf course hike. Photo by Jane Budden

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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. 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

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.

Good news: The 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

Resurfaced courts and installed wind screens This summer the pickleball courts have been busy, not only with members playing, but also improvements to the courts. The Pickleball Club would like to thank SCOV and the Maintenance Department for their great work improving the pickleball courts. They installed three fans at courts 3-5. They also installed wind screens on courts 1, 2 and 5, rewrapped the vinyl chairs at the patio between the pickleball and tennis courts and, to top it off, all five courts were resurfaced. They look like tournament courts now. The ball holders and the paddle racks were repainted, and the poles around the courts were painted as necessary. We are proud of our courts now.

Hopefully, in the future, there will be more courts built to accommodate the increase in play during the fall, spring and winter months. Thanks again for your hard work, SCOV and maintenance.

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 are $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.

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

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

Tennis Club members are smiling more these days, because the oven-like temperatures and heavy monsoon rains of the summer are ebbing. Players can sleep longer, since they don’t have to get up at 6 AM to beat the heat.

With the exception of balls rolling under some of the new fences, club members are very happy with the extensive renovaton of the Mountain Vista tennis facility.

All SCOV residents are welcome to use Tennis club friends–win or lose our tennis courts. If you have questions or would like to join our club, send an email to Ron Martin.

Spurge Reminder Please remove spurge from your yards. Spurge is a creeping, lowgrowing weed that is often found in the cracks of driveways and the gaps between the sidewalk and street. It also grows abundantly in river rock.

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

Now that the Olympics are over, and we enjoyed watching the volleyball games, some of you might be interested in joining our Sun City Wallyball Club.

Wallyball is volleyball that you play in a Wallyball is a co-ed sport. racquetball court. We use the side walls during play. You can never hit the ceiling or back walls during serving or volleys. We can have anywhere from three to five players on a side.

Come out to the AFC/Gym and see if this game is for you.

We set up and socialize at 12:45 PM, games start at 1 PM. Questions, call or email one of our officers. Play safe and play smart.

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

We look forward to the return of our seasonal members in the coming months. It was a hot, productive summer for water volleyball.

Monsoon rains have certainly been a blessing after such a long drought. The lightning and thunder gods have been kind to us as we only had one game day shut down due to their activity. Water volleyball is a game for both men and women, and we encourage you to come and give it a try. Casual play is just that. You Linda serving it up...”You go girl!” can play twice to see if it’s for you, then you can join for the fantastically low dues of only $5 per year. What a bargain. For an extra added attraction, come and watch the competitive teams on Monday at 1 PM. You won’t be sorry.

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Travel

Day Trippers Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Membership Laura and Tom Held 520-447-5170 Third Sun., 1 PM, Catalina Vista

Welcome to all our new members. Always bring your checkbooks to meetings to sign up for exciting trips and events.

Mon., Sep. 27 – Boyce Arboretum and lunch in Superior at the Silver King Smokehouse and Saloon. Bus leaves 7:30 AM. Cost: $60 pp. Signups now underway. Monitors Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 and Edie Phillips 520-292-3920.

Tue., Oct. 19 – Fun trip to Tucson Petting Zoo and Tucson Botanical Gardens, lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse. $65 pp. Bus leaves 8:15 AM. Monitors Pam Divis 630-339-6864 and Lynn Krivitz 520-825-7689.

Nov. – Visits to several local museums. Monitors Carol Guibert 520-4041462 and Edie Phillips 520-292-3920.

Sat., Dec. 4 – Hamilton at Centennial Hall is now sold out, but sign-ups for the wait list now being accepted. Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226.

Thurs., Dec. 9-Sat., Dec. 11 – Prescott AZ Acker festival. Sign-ups now underway. Monitor Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226.

Sun., Dec. 19 – Christmas dinner following meeting at Catalina Vista. Catered by Catalina Caterers, BYOB, entertainment by Chuck Moses.

May 8-15 – Trip to Utah National Parks; sign-ups in January.

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

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, our club’s meeting time and location may be amended. Please check the Sundowner website for any possible change.

The fall 2021/spring 2022 proposed trips schedule is posted on the website. Please be prepared to sign up for those trips you are interested in joining. Listed are a few proposed trips: National Radio Astronomy Observatory – Very Large Array; Socorro, New Mexico Las Vegas, NV Route 66 Tour; Kingman, AZ Nevada’s Historic Past Tour; Carson City, NV Chiricahua National Monument; Wilcox, AZ Canyon de Chelly, Painted Desert and Petrified Forest; Holbrook, AZ

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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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 No meeting Jul. and Aug.

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: Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com First and Third Tue., 10:30 AM, call Ester for meeting place 520-818-0016

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

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 meetings. 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.

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 for this group. No professional credentials

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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 520-401-7275 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., 10:30 AM-Noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Katie’s Korner 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley

People with Parkinson’s Disease as well as caregivers and/or family are welcome.

We have guest speakers and discuss topics of interest.

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

Vistoso Helpful Hands volunteers have been quite busy the past few months in several help categories: Our handyman installed key lock boxes for fire department access to homes. Other volunteers provided transportation to doctor offices and meal pick-up from The Views Restaurant. Dispatchers provided paid referrals for in-home personal care and patient advocate services; assisted client relatives with advice and referrals for house cleaning; provided assisted living referral services for downsizing, packing and moving and were on call for dog walking.

We provide short-term, year-round help (approximately three weeks or 12 visits). Call our dispatcher and if we do not answer immediately, leave your name and number for a call back.

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

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

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

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 post-secondary financial aid. Today Rashel is a junior at UArizona; she hopes to someday become the CEO of Youth On Their Own!

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

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, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Art Exhibition SCOV painters and Art League members, April Hoffman and Jane Leonard, will show their art in the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr., September 2-October 14. April’s portraits include her “Patriotic American” series.

Jane’s art includes work made from various media. The library is open Monday-Friday, 10 AM-6 PM (closes at 5 PM on Friday).

Catalina State Park Enjoy Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park on the first Saturday of the month.

• Saturday, September 4, 6 PM: T Town Ramblers with a mix of country, blues and rock covers.

• Saturday, October 2, 6 PM: Rene Taylor, jazz standards.

All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle and the concert is included with park admission.

Jack Welch observed this tortoise wandering through his back patio

Oro Valley Theatre Company After a long delay, the Oro Valley Theatre Company is proud to bring you Steel Magnolias. This heart-warming play will be held at our local Gaslight Music Hall. There will be three evening performances (November 3, 7 and 10) and one matinee performance (November 7). Buy your tickets online at www.gaslightmusichall.com or call 520-529-1000.

You don’t want to miss seeing one of your fellow SCOV residents up on stage!

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/.

Nighttime August monsoon west of SCOV. Jack Welch photo

Tucson experienced an influx of snout nose butterflies during a rainy monsoon.

This one poses on the tip of a bird of paradise bloom. Sheryl Hester photo

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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.

GUITAR PLAYER NEEDED: Guitar player for the Total Recall Band. We have been playing at cul-de-sacs around SCOV for a couple of months. We’re using the summer to rehearse and would like to see you as a member of our group. Just give us a call and let’s talk. Classic rock from the late 50s to the early 70s. The best music, of course. Call Bob at 619-988-0848.

WANTED TO BUY: A handicap electric scooter with four wheels. Call 520-808-9066.

WANTED TO BUY: For sale by owner home with a Catalina Mountain view. Please call Dawn at 520-907-0809.

WANTED TO RENT: N/S single retired adult looking for year-round (possibly multiyear) rental starting July 2022, prefer unfurnished. Please contact Patrick 612-308 2577 email: pconnoy@hutman.net.

FOR SALE: 2 BR/2 BA, 1,418 sq. ft. Sabino model has been remodeled throughout: JennAir kitchen appliances, KraftMaid cabinets and pantry with low maintenance Rojo floors and many Milgard windows. Enjoy a covered patio and fenced back yard with mature landscaping and some mountain views. Priced at $393,750. Please call Al Schmidt: 614-203-0953.

FOR RENT: Four rentals available; all with views. 1,100 to 2,200 sq. ft. Fully furnished, king in master, front and back patios. Jan. through Mar. 2022 requests will be put on back up list. Available Sep. through Dec. 2021 and May 2022 forward.

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. Available Oct., Nov., Dec. 2021. Please use this link for pictures, rates, reservation calendars and other information: https://goo.gl/DNxrjz FOR RENT: Available Nov. and 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.

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.

FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft. Silvercreek model, 2 BR/2 BA. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fan in every room. Fully furnished, king in master, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes all utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard.

N/S, N/P. Available through December 2021. Email dixie14495@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706.

FOR RENT: Are you looking for a long-term rental? Beautiful 2 BR/2 BA totally upgraded throughout with unobstructed mountain views in SCOV. Unfurnished but includes refrigerator and washer/dryer. N/S, N/P. Available Sep. 1. Email: ggutman@comcast.net or call Pat at 949-933-1645.

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.

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.

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.

Linda S. Tucker, Attorney Wills • Probate • Trusts

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

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

“Contemplative bobcat” by Katherine Campbell

Sarah’s barrel cactus in bloom. James Cutfield photo

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“Sphinx moth in Trish’s garden.” Sheryl Hester photo

Barrel cactus blooms by James Cutfield

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