Association Committees
Active Health
Rita Menet, AHC Chairperson, rita.menet@gmail.com
Next AHC Committee Meeting, April 14, 2026, 3 pm, WC2
The Active Health Committee brings current health-related programs and presentations to our community to promote an active and healthy lifestyle with a focus on what you can do yourself to promote your wellness. This is our last committee meeting of the 2026 winter season. We welcome residents to brainstorm and explore new programming for the 2027 winter season. If you have heard a great speaker or have suggestions on a topic that you would like to hear, we welcome your input. Come to our meeting or contact Rita Menet.
Ambassadors
Interim Chair Larry Webster, lwebsterscov@gmail.com
Ambassador Coordinator Cristy Lowing, clowing@suncityorovalley.com
Ambassadors: Your Friendly First Impression of the Community
As of the first week in March, our Ambassadors conducted approximately 115 scheduled tours, welcoming 204 prospective residents and guests. Each participant experienced a comprehensive introduction to the many outstanding amenities that Sun City Oro Valley has to offer, along with an overview of the vibrant lifestyle that makes our community so special.
Beyond simply showcasing facilities, our Ambassadors are focused on sharing the full SCOV experience: highlighting not only the physical amenities, but also the strong sense of community, active social calendar and wide variety of clubs, classes and interest groups available to residents. Guests toured key areas such as recreational facilities, Fitness Center, The Views Restaurant, arts and crafts studios and gathering areas where neighbors connect and friendships flourish.
Overall, these tours continue to play an important role in helping prospective residents envision themselves as part of the SCOV community. The positive responses reflect not only the quality of our amenities, but also the welcoming spirit and vibrant lifestyle that defines Sun City Oro Valley.
If you have not yet taken a tour, we highly recommend you schedule one with our Ambassadors. You can book online at www. suncityorovalley.com/contactus or call one of our outstanding staff members: (520) 825-3711 or (520) 917-8090.
Aquatic and Fitness Center Advisory
Joe Truglio, joe@ccmktg.com
First Wed, WC1 October 2025 through June 2026
Save the Date: Our Open House is set for Wednesday, April 29,12:30-2:30 pm, AFC, Studios 1 & 2. The pool & spa will have AFC Members to share & show you the major changes that were just made, Fitness demonstrations & our three new trainers will be there to offer you their contact information and their services. There will be individuals in the gym to show you the proper way to use the different equipment, weights, stretch areas and the indoor Racquetball Court. Don’t miss this event, it only happens once or twice a year.
Architectural Inspection Group
Conveyance Coordinator Lisa Sandrock, 520-917-8072 lsandrock@suncityorovalley.com, Thursday, April 23, 2 pm
There is a group of individuals here in SCOV who quietly do their work without much notice or fanfare. Their work goes on year-round, in the heat of our summers and the cooler days of the winter months. They are meticulous in detail and know every aspect of our current Development Standards and Master Declaration. They stay current with every change in those documents and other legal requirements pertaining to homes in an HOA. Without them, homes cannot legally close escrow and transfer ownership.
The group is the Architectural Inspection Group, better known as the AIG. Each year this group of seven or eight individuals conducts approximately 200 listing and escrow inspections as part of the closing on every home sold here in SCOV. After each inspection, they file a report with the Association for processing. They do courtesy inspections when requested by homeowners as well as over 100 re-inspections each year to confirm that violations found initially are being addressed by our new homeowners in our community.
These individuals volunteer their time and talent to ensure that SCOV remains a truly wonderful place to live. They deserve our thanks for the hours and commitment to that goal. Thank you, AIG members, past and present.
Architectural Review Committee
Board Member and Co-chair Earl Vittitoe
Co-chair Dave Olson, daveoscov@gmail.com Meetings Second and Fourth Tue, 2 pm
We have many new homeowners in Sun City as well as those who have been here for years. Below is a summary of 2025 exterior home improvements.
- Total ARC & In-House Submittals 751(62.6 per month)
- House Painting 157
- Walls, Fences and Gates 106 - Windows & Doors
Flatwork
- Roof (Lift
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We may live in an older development, but you almost wouldn’t notice it as our community is keeping up with the times. And remember, if you are making any changes to the exterior of your house or yard, some type of ARC approval is required. Don’t take the word of a contractor, call the office for what is required.
Common Area Landscaping Task Force
Shorty Parson, 520-275-8114, darrellparson109@gmail.com, April 9, 2026, 9 am, WC1, Zoom
The Common Area Landscaping Task Force continued to discuss viewing of the property and its size. Discussion centered around obtaining more landscape architects to give the task force resumes for the bidding process. The next meeting is April 9, 2026, 9 am, WC1 and will be available on Zoom.
Pete Coy, Chair
Election Committee
Election Results
Vote results were reported to the community via email on Tuesday, March 24. The newly elected Directors are: Lesley Chace and Dave Olson, for three-year terms. On May 1, the Board will consist of: Lesley Chace, Jim Cherry, Theda Ellis, Tod Milton, Dave Olson, Earl Vittitoe, Larry Webster. We wish to thank the outgoing Directors: Jane Fairchild and Eileen Buskirk.
Initiative
Pass or Fail
Initiative 1 – Master Declaration (MD) Definitions Pass
Initiative 2 – MD Section 2.6 – Association Members Pass
Initiative 3 – MD Section 2.7 – Member Voting Rights Pass
Initiative 4 – MD Section 3.5 – Capital Contribution Fee Pass
Initiative 5 – MD Section 3.8 – Delinquent Assessment Pass
Initiative 6 – MD Section 4.1 – Animals and Wildlife Pass
Initiative 7 – MD Section 4.2 – Temporary Occupancy and Temporary Buildings Pass
Initiative 8 – MD Section 4.4 – Maintenance of Landscaping Pass
Initiative 9 – MD Section 4.5 – Nuisances; Construction Activities; Hazardous Activities; Lighting Pass
Initiative 10 – MD Section 4.10 – Clothes Drying Facilities Pass
Initiative 11 – MD Section 4.12 – Flags & Signs Pass
Initiative 12 – MD Section 4.14 – Styles – Reconstruction, Renovation and/or Replacement Pass
Initiative 13 – MD Section 4.20 – Parking Fail
Initiative 14 – MD Section 4.21 Garage Pass
Initiative 15 – MD Section 4.22 – Motor Vehicles and Equipment Pass
Initiative 16 – MD Section 4.27 – Renting Pass
Initiative 17 – MD Section 5.1 – Architectural Review Committee Pass
Initiative 18 – MD Section 5.4 – Development Standards Pass
Initiative 19 – MD Section 6.1 – Easement and Right of Enjoyment to Common Area Pass
Initiative 20 – MD Section 8.2 – Right of Entry Pass
Initiative 21 – Bylaws Sections 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 9.3.a, and 9.4.b Pass
Petition Initiative 22 – Bylaws 6.2 – Capital Funding Prioritizing Based on Resident Survey Results Fail
Emergency Response Committee
Chair Dave Olson, daveobuilds@gmail.com
How can you get notifications of emergency situations including wildfires and flash floods? First, when the National Weather Service issues certain weather warnings, cell towers will broadcast the alert to all connected cell users. Other applications for your phone are available. Weatherbug provides additional weather alerts including flash flood and lightning warnings. Watchduty provides alerts for nearby wildfires. You can also set other locations if you want to keep track of the area near a second home or vacation home. CodeRedMobile is used by the Town of Oro Valley to send notices to town residents. If the affected area is smaller than the town, they can geofence the alerts so they send a notice to only the affected area.
Food and Beverage Committee
John Balaco Chairman, 309-696-9686, balaco@sbcglobal.net
Friends of the Library
Co-Pres. Peggy Smith peggy@buteos.net
Co-Pres. Carol Zinsli czinsli@comcast.net
Vice-Chair Evelyn McCarthy ejm231@yahoo.com
Treasurer and Membership Claire Wendt claire.wendt@gmail.com
Friends of the Library (FOL) will be acknowledging Library Volunteers April 1 with a dinner to honor their dedicated support and service to our wonderful SCOV Library.
Help wanted: Every year, FOL puts on a presentation of book reviews published in the previous year. Great Reads 2027 will be in February 2027. We need your help reviewing books published this year, 2026. What did you think of a book or a newly published book that you just read? We need reviews from any genre in fiction and any topic in non-fiction. Interested? Contact Andrea Houston 520-825-6919 or text 225205-8317 and let her know, or write a short review yourself and email it to her: scovfol@gmail.com. You will not have to read your review at the presentation and not all reviews will be used, but we do need your opinion. Please help us to continue to offer this hugely popular event to FOL members.
Finance-Budget
Pati Olson, 206-890-4441, PatiOlson@yahoo.com
Your Finance and Budget Committee has been working with the Board Treasurer, General Manager and the Controller to develop the FY2026-27 budget. The Board will have a special board meeting on April 9, 9 am, Kiva, to discuss the proposed budget.
We have completed the search for a new auditing firm. A subcommittee evaluated and recommended one to the Committee which was referred to the SCOV Board. The scope of work has increased which caused a subsequent cost increase.
In addition to the financial summary in the Tipster, you can find the 2025-26 budget, 2024-25 audit, monthly financial reports and the 2025 Asset Reserve details under “Members, Financials” on the SCOV website.
We are beginning our planning for future projects or evaluations. If you have suggestions, please email the chairperson patiolson@yahoo.com. You are welcome to attend the monthly committee meetings. See TWISCOV for precise dates and times.
Forty and Fabulous Committee
R.J. Ley, Chair, coach.ley@gmail.com, https://sites.google.com/view/scovfab40
Gift Shop
Co-Chair Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663
Co-Chair Maxine Yunker 970-961-7990
Gift Shop 520-917-8051
suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop
Shop Hours: Oct-May, Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm, Sat, 10 am-1 pm
Jun-Sep, Mon-Sat, 10 am-1 pm
We would like to thank all of you for the support that you have given the Gift Shop over the years. You are the ones that make our shop so successful. We are grateful for our talented consignors as their creativity never ceases to amaze us. From pillows, to vests, wood pens and carved gourds you will find that perfect accent piece or special gift that is guaranteed to be unique. Nightlights, plates and sun catchers in beautiful fused glass can be found throughout the store. We have plant stakes for your potted plants and baskets for anything that needs one. If you’re looking for that special greeting card you will find a wide assortment of different designs and styles to choose from. Just recently added are wood tables inlaid with turquoise. These are only a few of the items that can be found in the store. Stop by often as new items are added all the time. Again, thank you for your patronage.
Government Affairs
Chair Earl Vittitoe 309-360-1601 scovga@gmail.com
Second Tue, 1 pm, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com>committees>government-affairs
Oro Valley’s Mayoral Candidates, Melanie Barrett and Mark Napier, have both agreed to an invitation from Government Affairs to debate their qualifications pending scheduling. Melanie has been actively involved with the Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission and has been serving as Oro Valley Vice Mayor for seven years. Mark Napier served one term as Pima County Sheriff after winning the 2016 election.
Once the debate date is set, Government affairs will be soliciting SCOV members for debate questions. It’s time for each of us to express what are the most important local issues and see where each of the candidates stands. Look forward to further announcements as to date and solicitation of questions from our community.
Loan Room - Community Assistance
Chair Gay Russell, Loan Room Carolyn Carson Loan Room hours Tue, Thu, 8-9 am www.suncityorovalley.com>members>services>loan-room
The Loan Room, conveniently located next to the Golf Barn, offers a free service exclusively for SCOV residents and renters. Bring your SCOV card when picking up items. As this is a peak time of year, we strongly encourage reservations up to two months in advance — items go quickly, particularly around the holidays, so plan ahead. Loan periods vary by item type: medical equipment may be borrowed for up to two months, while general items are available for up to two weeks. Please ensure all borrowed items are cleaned prior to return. Browse our full inventory anytime through the online catalog on the SCOV Loan Room website. You can also support our program through the SCOV Community Recycling Initiative. Clean aluminum cans dropped at the large recycling container near the Activity Center entrance help fund new inventory. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Long Range Planning
Chair Bruce Hackel 708-846-8686 brucehackel@gmail.com
Second & fourth Wed, Oct-May, 9 am, CV/Mt. Kimball & Zoom https://suncityorovalley.com/group/pages/long-range-planning Planning for the Future? Your Voice Matters.
Your Long Range Planning Committee is discussing the scope and direction of the next resident survey planned for 2028. Creating questions that guide community decision-making is exciting and challenging.
Our most recent survey, published in April 2023, included 72 questions covering topics like demographics, amenity use, ownership status, how residents learned about SCOV and ideas for future amenities. The survey was completed by 1,859 residents (52%). These responses represented 1,509 unique household addresses, or 60.7% of SCOV properties. Most respondents completed the survey in about 20 minutes.
Looking ahead to 2028, Artificial Intelligence will likely help us analyze data and craft even more effective questions while input from residents and the SCOV Board will shape the topics we explore.
After all, the future of SCOV belongs to all of us. Come join the conversation and help keep SCOV vibrant, welcoming and fun for years to come.
Neighborhood
Pride
Teresa Deuel Covenants Coordinator 520-917-8087 tdeuel@suncityorovalley.com
First Wed.,12:30, WC3
Spring has arrived, bringing with it the perfect opportunity to fill those empty pots in your front yard with vibrant plants, cacti or colorful flowers. As weeds begin to sprout, it’s crucial to tackle them while they’re still small for easy removal. In our community, wildflowers can flourish until they bloom, but they must be cleared afterward. Additionally, ensure that any trees obstructing stop signs or shrubs encroaching on sidewalks and streets are trimmed back. Remember, front yards should remain free of any decorative items, no matter how charming they may seem.
For winter residents, maintaining the yard during the summer months is essential to keep the property looking wellcared-for while it’s unoccupied. Take pride in your home, ensuring it remains just as inviting upon your return as it was when you left.
Posse
David Ilse, Chair 952-451-3220 dvdilse@gmail.com
Monthly meetings first Tue except May-Oct www.suncityorovalley.com>committees>posse
Your Posse continues to patrol evenings for approximately 2.5 hours between 8 pm and midnight, protecting your home and security. Lately there has been an increase in evening solicitors. To help prevent this, post a “No Solicitors” sign at your front door.
To make sure the Posse can reach you, add this phone number to your cell contacts: 520-449-0014. You do not need to return Posse calls. When not on patrol, this phone stays in the Posse Shack. See header for Posse contact details. There has been an increase in dark-colored cars/trucks parked on our streets. Along with trash cans out Sunday nights in some neighborhoods, this presents traffic hazards to the Posse. Park vehicles in your driveway, when possible. Consider using under-vehicle lights to discourage rats from entering your engine.
Support SCOV as a Posse volunteer. Apply at: SCOVwebsite>memberservices>committees>posse and scroll down to application.
Properties
Shorty Parson, 520-275-8114, darrellparson109@gmail.com
The Properties Committee continues to move forward with Chalk Creek Wash risk mitigation. The committee completed reorganization of architectural plans. The next meeting will be held April 16, 9 am, WC1, available on zoom.
Tipster Editorial
Co-Chair Marsha Weese 206-420-9688 mweese52@yahoo.com
Co-Chair Linda Hamson 520-245-8390 lshamson@gmail.com
While the Tipster has been around a long time, some submitted articles need repeat correcting every month. New residents aren’t familiar with abbreviations like TWISCOV, so our guidelines require the complete name be spelled out: This Week in SCOV. Other often corrected things: removal of exclamation points and complete capitalization of a word, spelling out pp to per person for tickets/fees. When referring to meeting locations, Auditorium stands alone and does not require Activity Center/AC. Format for location of events, spelled out: day, (Thursday) date, (March 5) time, (1 pm) place (DO/Ocotillo). Adhering to these guidelines saves a lot of editorial correction time.
When an editor has questions about your article, we call the submitter. Please try to call back asap, as we are working under a short deadline. Our goal is to help you submit the best article for your organization.
Director of Golf - Rick Price
rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com
520-917-8086
Last month we had our annual Cure for Cancer event, and it was a huge success with 220 golfers. Thank you to all who participated and donated to the cause. We raised over $50,000 for the University of Arizona Kids for Steele Children’s Research Center. All men’s and women’s leagues are wrapping up their main tournament schedule in April. The Chip & Putt events remaining are on Thursdays April 2, 16, and 30 concluding at the end of the month. You can play up to six people per group. The entry fee is $20 per person for golf, prizes and dinner on the terrace. Sign up online through the reservation system or call the Pro Shop at 520-825-3110.
If you want to improve your game, we have many teaching opportunities with our professional staff in group and private settings. We offer golf clinics every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. throughout April, we also offer a couple more club-fitting days with Cleveland & Srixon, XIIO, through the end of the month.
The Grille @ The Turn will be open until April 24-25. As a reminder, the driving range closes every Thursday at 3:30 pm for a clean pick of all the range balls in the wash and desert areas.
We will announce our new rates and membership plans next month for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026.
Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.
Director of Golf Maintenance - Michael
Kropf mkropf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063
April is the time of year when the peak golfing season is slowly ending, the temperatures are steadily rising and big changes begin to happen on the golf course. The golf clubs still have major events in the first couple weeks of April, so it is important to maintain turf conditions at a high level, but with the warmer temperatures and the chances of rain decreasing that becomes a difficult challenge.
The roughs are starting to green up as they come out of winter dormancy. As they begin to grow, the irrigation needs to be turned back on as well. Throughout most of the winter, the non-overseeded areas do not require irrigation but instead rely on the winter rains. This keeps the course drier and also saves on the water budget. Turning the irrigation back on leads to more maintenance to ensure the grass is getting the correct amount of water while trying to keep playing conditions from getting too wet.
April also sees the start of transitioning away from the overseeded winter ryegrass back to the underlying bermudagrass on the tees and fairways. This is a challenge to slowly remove the ryegrass while getting the bermudagrass to grow and maintain good playing conditions for the club events. This process is done slowly by lowering mowing heights, verti-cutting the turf canopy to allow sunlight down to the bermudagrass, aerification to alleviate compaction and allow oxygen to the roots and small applications of herbicides to slowly remove the ryegrass.
Golf Advisory Committee
Chair Candis Cook SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com
First Wed, Nov-May, 2 pm, WC3 and Zoom
The following procedures ensure an enjoyable golf experience for all players: A good pace of play on a course that’s ready to play, divots filled, bunkers raked, greens repaired, regardless of having an early or late tee time.
Details are in the Golf Handbook. www. theviewsgolfclub. com
Pace of Play:
The standard is two hours for 9 holes and four hours for 18 holes. All players should keep up with the group in front and not delay players behind them. Your group will be alerted by the Player Assistant if you are out of position once, possibly, twice before being asked to skip a hole.
Golf carts:
• No more than two golf carts per group on the course at any time. If there are more than two carts, they must remain on the cart path.
• No carts are permitted behind or within 30 yards of any green. Keep carts on the path around the tee area.
• No handicap-flagged carts permitted within 30 feet of the green around all par 4/par 5’s.
• On par 3’s, all carts, including handicap-flagged carts, must remain on the path.
• Use 90-degree cart path rule going directly to/from the cart path to your ball or use the blue gates. When using blue gates to enter/exit the fairway, drive directly to the cart path. During play, park the cart in the fairway or cart path, never in the rough.
• Noncompliance will result in a warning, continued non compliance will result in a letter; more noncompliance will result in suspension of golf privileges (days/weeks/perma nent,) at the discretion of the Director of Golf.
Etiquette:
• Play ready golf and be prepared when it’s your turn. If a player in your group is not ready to play, go ahead and play your shot, if you’re not in their way and it’s safe to do so.
• Replace fairway divots with the seasonal sand mixture.
• Repair ball marks on greens.
• Rake bunkers. When finished, leave the head of the rake inside and handle outside the bunker, away from line of play.
• Show courtesy to all members of the golf staff.
The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club
Pres. Bob Gannon 970-215-3485 rtgannon49@gmail.com
Vice Pres. Dennis Fisher 952-451-6121
Tres. Ron Mitzel 402-694-9071 grandparon48@outlook.com Play, Wed, am
The Views 18-hole Men’s League is excited to announce our own website for constant updates and information regarding the Club. The website was created to help all members and potential members navigate questions and information about the Men’s 18-Hole club. Articles included on the site will be: a club overview, event calendar, full club roster, an archive of “Tee to Green” articles, meeting notes (including bash notes), member handbook and notes from the Golf Advisory Board. This new website will be consistently updated to keep all members abreast of all the new and exciting things happening here at SCOV. Members will be able to easily navigate tournament schedules and keep updated on all Club news.
The new website address is: www.scovmensgolf.club/ For any questions about joining or just to get started, contact us at scovmensgolfclub@gmail.com.
The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club
Theodore Milton, 5202560962, theodore.r.milton@gmail.com
Play, Thu, am
March was a busy month for the league. We played the Jim Saunders Memorial Championship March 12, 19 and 26, with the best two out of three counting. We will have the final league meeting and awards April 2, where we will present the much coveted “Bag Tag” to the winners of low gross and low net. Regular league play will wind down in May and we will start the summer Skins Game, which has become a fun game for those of us who are full time residents. If you are just arriving in SCOV and want to get playing, it is a great time to join the league. It’s easy to do through the website: theviewsgolfcourse.com. We have fun and we are not too serious about golf. Well, most of us are not too serious. As we say, “Half the time, Twice the fun.”
Our Hero
The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club
Pres. Pattie Shock president.tvwgc@gmail.com
VP, Membership Chair Joan Mayer tvwgcvicepresident@gmail.com Play, Tue, am
Solheim Slicers and Hookers on March 3rd, 2026
March was a very active and exciting month for the 18-hole Women’s League. The Catalina Cup continues through the end of March. There have been some very impressive matches with full results published next month.
The first of three Solheim matches was played on March 3rd with the following to be completed on March 6 and March 10. The teams chose the names Hookers and Slicers. Eleven teams competed against each other in two-person, best ball, low net score. Slicers won the round 7 to 4. The next round which will be played as Alternate Shot with the final day played as Individual Match Play. It is a great tournament for all players to participate in with a party to celebrate.
The Member/guest event will be played on March 24th and the Club Championship begins on March 31st. If you’re interested in joining this joyous and fun-filled group, contact Joan Mayer, VP and Membership Chair at the email above.
The Views Nine-Hole Women’s Golf Club
Pres. Cindy Zwick cwzwick@gmail.com 360-710-3498
Membership: Katie Kucza, Kukuczaj@hotmail.com 513-509-0016
Play, Thu, 8:30 am
President Cindy Zwick and Past President Renee Romano at 9-Hole Ladies Luncheon
This April we will finish our formal 2025-26 league season with an awards luncheon Thursday, April 30. We will recognize our new club champions, determined from our league championship play this past March. In addition, we will recognize the most improved player, Ringers winners and players with birdies.
Although the regular season will end in April, league members continue to play casually throughout the summer and organize ice cream socials once a month. If you want to join in the fun, inquire at the golf pro shop or contact Katie Kuczaj 513-509-0016 or email kukuczaj@hotmail.com.
Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.
Food & Beverage Management Team rfrascari@suncityorovalley.com 520-331-8476
As we move into another exciting month at The Views Restaurant, our team continues working hard to enhance the dining experience for all of our residents. Chef Patrick, Sous Chef Max and I have been collaborating on new menu ideas and special events that we hope everyone will enjoy. One of the highlights in our kitchen each day is the soup of the day, thoughtfully prepared by our Sous Chef, Max. Max
puts a great deal of care and creativity into crafting each batch from scratch, using fresh ingredients and a lot of culinary imagination. Whether it’s a comforting classic or a new seasonal creation, his soups have quickly become a favorite among many of our residents.
In April, we will also be featuring a schnitzel special on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. It’s a dish many residents enjoy and we are excited to bring it back as one of our featured specials.
Our goal is always to provide a welcoming atmosphere where residents can gather with friends, enjoy great food and feel proud of their restaurant. We truly appreciate the continued support from the community and look forward to seeing everyone in the dining room.
As we look ahead to April, we are also excited to host our Easter celebration at The Views. It is always a wonderful day for residents to gather with family and friends for a special holiday meal. Be sure to make your reservations early as seating will be limited.
In Memoriam
Betty Ingram March 22
Clubs
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Art League
Pres. Susan Taylor 719-205-6262 SusanCarolTaylor@aol.com
Art by Muriel D. Brown, Acrylic
We will accept new art on April 3, 2026. Noon check-in for glass/ gourds,1 pm check-in for all other art clubs.
April 6, 4-6 pm is the next Art Walk. Come join the fun and meet the artists. Jessiah will be performing and the Bistro will be open.
ADVANCE ALERT: As we prepare for the January 2027 celebration of SCOV 40th anniversary, the theme for art hung during that event will be: Sun City Oro Valley or Southwest. During this event all SCOV resident artists are invited to submit up to two items (as space allows).
Bark Carving
Dick Minch 262-844-7444 minch11864@msn.com
Tue, 1-4 pm, Thu, 9 am-Noon, ART/Lapidary
Open carving: Tue, 1-4 pm; Thu, 9 am-Noon, Sat, 9 am-Noon, ART/Lapidary
This month’s Bark Carving special section will be short. When I inherited this job of writing articles for the Bark Carvers, there were two separate Tipster announcements, Bark and Woodcarving. A general description of woodcarving encompasses many different processes on or with wood. Therefore, from this date forward, there will only be one woodcarving entry in the Tipster Carvers will be carving at the times listed above. The door may be closed but it is unlocked. Feel free to come in to get a close up view of the projects that are in process. If you have any questions, text Dick at the telephone number above.
Colored Pencil Plus
Co-leaders Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Cathy Harrison 303-968-5545 Fri, 9 am-Noon, CV/Art Studio
Clay
Pres. Pam Curren, 763-656-3696, scovcc26@gmail.com www.scovclayclub.com, 1st Thursday 1 AC/Kiva
Last month, the Clay Club delivered 185 bowls to the Empty Bowls Project. They were created by 22 club members. Thanks to these talented and generous artists for their efforts to combat hunger in Tucson. The Empty Bowls event was held March 7 at the Chinese Cultural Center.
We want to encourage both members and non-members to visit the Clay Club website at scovclayclub. com. The site provides club information such as an introduction to the club, how to become a member, club documents, a forum and a blog. Everyone who visits the site will enjoy the Member Art section which shows both hand-built and wheel-thrown artwork created by club members.
Note: The new member orientation class has a waiting list.
Gourd Art
Pres. Lesley Chace 530-640-2295 Mon, 1-4 pm, Fri, 9 am-Noon, ART/Lapidary
The gourd artists are busy working on many new projects. This is the perfect time to come and visit our artists at the Artisan Center. We would be more than happy to show you what we are currently working on and the beautiful, completed projects in our display window. Our members are always willing to help newcomers as well as seasoned artists. We have everything you need to get started. You might be inspired to join us.
Japanese Flower Arranging
President: Nicole Laing, nlaing88@comcast.net, 541-740-9688
Membership: Janet Robinson, janie1020@gmail.com, 520-297-0186 2nd and 4th Mondays, Sept - May, Catalina Vista Pusch Ridge, 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm
Knit and Crochet
Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com
Mon, 2:30-4:30 pm, AC/Hohokam
Homeless sleeping mat made by Patsy Etter
If you have a knitting or crochet project and need help or if you just want to chat, come join us. An ongoing project is crocheted sleeping mats made out of plastic shopping bags. We deliver these mats to the Sister Jose Women’s Center for Tucson women who are experiencing homelessness. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn) and/or crocheting them into mats.
You can donate bags from Fry’s, Safeway, Walmart, etc., but keep in mind that we cannot use newspaper bags or the thin plastic produce bags for this project. If you would like to donate bags, please make sure the bags are clean, flattened and sorted by color. Drop them on the porch basket anytime at Jane Fairchild’s home at 1750 E Crown Ridge Way.
Modelers
Pres. Doug Scrimshaw 509-868-1338 dougscrimshaw@outlook.com
Second Fri, 9 am, CV/Pusch Ridge; Fourth Fri, 9 am, ART/Modelers www.scovaz.com>clubs>modelers
Garden Train Layout
We explored a display from the Tucson Garden Railway Society in March. Each year the Society opens its displays to the public at no charge. Some of our members visited eight locations around the Tucson area. All displays, except the Gadsden Pacific, are outdoors and wonderful and detailed layouts of G scale train tracks. This display was in South Tucson and had several water features. It was a fun weekend. Join us at our twice monthly meetings. The first meeting is on the second Friday at Catalina Vista and the second meeting, called How Goes It, on the fourth Friday in the modeler’s room. Social time starts at 8:15ish for donuts and coffee at both. We share our projects, techniques and some great stories. All visitors are welcome and appreciated.
Open Studio Artists
Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 carolm93@comcast.net Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, 9 am-1 pm, CV/Art Studio
Plans are being made for the 40 and Fabulous Celebration. SCOV artisans will be asked to submit their art for display in the community buildings. The theme for these art pieces will be all things SCOV and Southwest. If you would like to participate you have plenty of time. This event will be open to all SCOV residents, so tell your friends who may not be a member of an art group. More information will be coming via email.
Sculpture
Dale Foster 520-825-0707 fosterdale1248@gmail.com Mon, 9 am-5 pm, CV/Art Studio
The Sculpture Club meets Mondays in Catalina Vista/ Art Studio. Anyone interested in becoming a member or learning more about our club, can stop by on Monday mornings or contact Dale Foster. Our sculpture pieces can be viewed in the window and showcase in Catalina Vista and the Library.
Steve Restemayer used the ChatGPT app to help refine choices on the sculpture project shown in this picture on the right. He began by finding an inspirational image online as a starting place. Steve then gave GPT criteria/input to what he desired such as, “provide an eagle, with long tail extensions, bronze color with gold highlights on the wings, etc.”. A rendering from GPT came back within 30 seconds which included a chat dialogue exchange with other considerations and questions. That information helped Steve develop the wire armature and informed him of his finished detailed work as seen in the picture.
Seniors for Kids
Co-Pres. Sue Watkins 206-819-2382 suewatk@smwireless.net
Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com
Sewing/Crafting, Mon, 1-3 pm and Wed, 9 am-Noon, ART/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, ART/Wood Shop
Business meetings, first Thu, 8-9 am, Catalina Vista no meetings May-Sep SFK is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
Spread warmth and smiles with SFK. This amazing group crafts cozy fleece blankets and adorable stuffed animals for kids across Tucson—using every bit of fabric with love. Their fabric source has closed, so your fleece donations can help keep the kindness going. When doing Spring cleaning - remember SFK with your donation. Join the fun and make a difference—volunteers and new members are always welcome. Stop by Mondays 1–3 pm or Wednesdays 9 am–noon in the Sewing Room.
Sewing Thimblelenas
Membership Kathy Foster 208-660-3936 Room and Pfaff training Carol Myers 715-754-2824 and Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141
Monitor training Lesley Monroe 509-947-5669 and Georgine Smith 574-329-0330
Pres. Carol Myers 715-754-2824
We recommend that SCOV residents check out our website, www.scovthimblelenas.com, for an idea of the many things one can do with textiles. Each of our seven groups is described, along with images of some of the creations that come from their endeavors. All the groups are welcoming and the sewing room environment is one of friendliness and camaraderie. We welcome anyone who sews, wants to learn, or would like to help make items our members donate to numerous groups in need. Members can join or renew their membership on this website. As a reminder to those who have not renewed their membership, if you haven’t paid your 2026 dues of $10, by March 1, your name will be deleted from the membership lists and sewing room access will be lost.
Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689
Casa Amigas
Sewing machine orientation, Lesley Monroe, 509-947-5669
Mon and Thu, 9 am-Noon, ART/Sewing
Casa Amigas members stay busy sewing, finishing and organizing garments and items for partner groups in need. It’s fun to see which t-shirt will match each pair of pajama pants. The included photo shows pajama pants and t-shirts ready to be tied together before delivery to More Than a Bed, or Amphi School District. The funds and fabric you donate help us continue to provide for those less fortunate. For that, we thank the Foundation SCOV and community members of Sun City Oro Valley.
Cheer
Bears
Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Wed, 1-3 pm, ART/Sewing
Machine Embroidery
Co-Leader Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141 and Sue Devaney 847-997-3989
Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue, 1:30 pm, DO/Ocotillo
The April meeting is Tuesday, April 17, 1:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo. The Club Fair was a success and a couple of new members signed on. We encouraged everyone to come and see what we are doing. We enjoy show and tell, so bring your creations to share.
Pet Beds
Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 bohe3728@myctl.net Tue, 1-3 pm, ART/Sewing
Have you been recently cleaning out your cupboards and closets? Do you have large pieces of washable cotton fabric you no longer want? We can certainly use this yardage to make the outer pillowcases for our rescue dogs and cats at the Southern Arizona Humane Society in Tucson. We also very much need any smaller scraps of washable cotton we can cut up to go inside the cases. If you are not sure what we are talking about, call Jan or come down to the Sewing Room on a Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm and join us.
Sun City Quilters
Pres., Linda George, 520-419-7381, lindaann429@gmail.com
Donations, Sue Garcia, 530-275-3796, garcccland@aol.com Meetings: Second and Fourth Tue, 1-3 pm, AC/Kiva, Third Thu, 1-4 pm, ART/Sewing
The program for our April 14 meeting is a video on Friendship Strips. Bring your finished Orphan Block and quilted items for Show-and-Tell.
Linda George will teach a class on a Pleated Log Cabin block Thursday, April 16, 1-4 pm, ART/Sewing Room.
The activity for the April 28 meeting is a game, “Fabric Strip Exchange. ” To play, please bring eight 2.5-inchwide strips that are the width of fabric (40 inches long) for each round you wish to play.
As always, bring your finished quilts for Show-and-Tell, so we can ooh and aah over them and shop the Treasure Table at the meetings.
Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts
Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com
Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com Tue, 9-11 am, ART/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com
The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group meet on Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. If you are interested in our group, stop by the Sewing Room on Tuesday mornings between 9-11 am.
Our group provides materials and instruction to those interested in learning the art of rug hooking. Articles for beginning hookers imply that hooking is easy to learn. Learning to hook can be challenging for some. To begin, a learner holds the hook like a pencil and pushes it through a hole in the foundation materials. Holding the cut wool strips under the material with the other hand, the hooker must catch the strip and pull it up through the foundation material to form a loop. The wool stays in place through the tension of tight packed loops. The proper tension is needed to hold the loop in place which can be tricky for some.
Show & Share
Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com
Every Fri, 9 am-Noon, Catalina Vista
Show & Share is a crafters group whose members work on a variety of portable crafts. We have crafters who create cards, tapestry, jewelry, knit, crochet, embroider, scrapbook and more.
Show & Share has a spinoff group for junk journals that meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 1-3 pm. Contact Deb to check the dates and location. Stop by to see what this fun paper craft is all about. If you create junk journals, bring them along to show us your creations. Show & Share is designed to encourage creativity. Come show us what you love to do and share your interests, ideas and techniques.
Silversmith and Lapidary
Pres. Joe Harris 520-336-8345 jharris1781@gmail.com
Winter Shop Hours: Mon-Thu, 9 am-4 pm, Fri, 9 am-Noon Member meetings second Mon, 2 pm, ART/Lapidary
The world famous annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show has come and gone. Several club members have brought their gem and rock finds to the studio for lapidary. Many of these stones will become centerpieces. Some were purchased ready for mounting or for future silver projects. It’s a satisfying feeling to listen to the stories about their finds from the show’s many venues. Speaking of venues, the annual club fair was a resounding success this past month. A record six members enrolled for the club’s training course. Club silversmiths are available to assist Sun City residents in the art of jewelry making as well as stone cutting, shaping and polishing. If you are interested in joining our Silversmith and Lapidary Club, stop by the studio and speak to the monitor about your interest. Studio hours are 9 am-4 pm except for Friday, 9 am-Noon. Closed weekends.
Facing My Fears by Karen Neuendorf (having stepped on a scorpion!)
Carrie Wiley demonstrating rug hooking.
Stained/Fused Glass
Pres. Jo Anne Bowman 501-282-4454 scovglassclub@gmail.com
Studio Manager Byron Wolffing 248-722-3383 wolffing@gmail.com
Open to members 8 am-9 pm www.scovglassclub.weebly.com
If April showers bring May flowers, why not use glass. Whether you’re drawn to the play of light through colored glass or the artistic satisfaction that comes with making something by hand, creating stained glass or fused glass pieces as a hobby is rewarding and accessible. The possible variations for creating objects with glass colors, shapes, sizes and textures has captivated people since the early Egyptians and Romans. Why? Find out by stopping by our studio or visiting our website to see examples of our work. Our introductory classes for both stained and fused glass include instruction, use of equipment and all materials. In addition, a variety of classes, social events and contests are offered at various times throughout the year. The only thing you need is time, imagination and a willingness to learn.
Vistoso Photo Club
President Garry Buck GarryBuck1@gmail.com Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com Club Photos at https://tinyurl.com/VPC-Photos
Creative blocks can feel frustrating and stressful. Ironically, that stress often makes the block worse. One strategy is to step away. Alfred Hitchcock would shift conversations to unrelated topics when scripts stalled, easing tension and allowing ideas to surface subconsciously. Another approach is imposing creative constraints. Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham using only 50 words, producing a classic. Limiting your choices by shooting a different lens or subject can force you to notice new things. Creative blocks happen to everyone; the key is to not fight it, just take a break and change your focus.
Our next program is “Infrared; The Light We Cannot See” on April 8. The presenter will be Joe Webster. Our next competition theme is “Flowers” on April 22. Both events are at 6 pm in Catalina Vista; the public are invited to attend.
Wood Carving
Dick Minch 262-844-7444 Minch11864@msn.com
Sat, 9 am-Noon, ART/Lapidary
Open carving Tue, 1 pm-4 pm; Thu, 9 am-Noon, Sat, 9 amNoon
We are happy to announce that seven newbie woodcarvers were introduced to and successfully completed, our Woodcarving 101 course. Some of these graduates have already purchased tools and equipment to pursue this new hobby.
We offered a second section of the 101 class and did not receive enough interest, so we cancelled the class. We had some “Johnny come latelys” who failed to register before the start date. Had latecomers registered by the deadline, we could have run the class. So, we now have started a new sign up list for our next offering of Woodcarving 101. Let us know if you would like to have your name added to the list. If you have any questions, feel free to text Dick Minch.
Woodworking
Pres: Gary Casner 303-880-4120
VP: Tom Neillo 858-705-2244
Tres: John McCoy
In April, we will highlight the artistic side of woodworking. The photo shows a wooden vase designed and constructed by Mike Middleton. It is made entirely from the wood of various trees and turned on a lathe. The individual patterns are all hand crafted and glued together in sections which, when combined with other sections, form the individual layers that make up the vase. Mike’s engineering background, combined with his skills in woodworking and precision design, are key to the art and beauty seen in the finished product. The vase is over 14 inches high and is turned in several stages which are glued together before final cleanup and finish. All colors and shades are natural and created by selecting the proper wood species.
Continuing Education
Astronomy Club
Pres. Helen Salvay 520-990-8989 scovastronomy@gmail.com
Third Thu, Sep-May, 7 pm, AC/Navajo www.scovastronomy.weebly.com
Mrs. Twink Monrad, curator of the Steam Pump Meteorite Collection, will be our speaker Thursday, April 16, 7 pm, Activity Center/Navajo. As a good friend and neighbor of Jim Kriegh, founder of the town of Oro Valley and an avid meteorite hunter, Twink was one of his team of three who spent two years mapping the field for the UA and fortunately took photos, totally unaware it would be a life-changing event for all three.
Dr. Larry Lebofsky, professor and researcher at UA LPL, will assist in answering questions as she describes the challenges and excitement of finding rocks that are older than Earth itself and which offer clues to the formation of our solar system.
Friday, April 17, 10 am, Mrs. Monrad will provide club members an up-close look at The Jim Kriegh Meteorite Collection at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley. No fee nor reservations required.
Bible Studies
Men’s Bible Study
Gerald (Jerry Anderson) 719-250-6113
Tue, Oct-May, 7:15 am, CV/Mt. Kimball
Women’s Bible Study
Pres. Faith Heitmann, 208-750-5886
Sec. Cindy Roszak, 612-414-6152
Tres. Lynn Lancour, 920-366-6152
Wed, Oct- April , 9:30 am, WC3.
Our April study called “Seamless” by Angie Smith will wrap up mid-April. Our Women’s Bible study group will then have a break until October. More information will be in the September Tipster. Newcomers are always welcome.
Sun City Sunset
14 Inch Wooden Vase
Tucson Meteorite, photo from Smithsonian Open Access
Books Not So Silent Book Club
Tammy Barnett 530-228-0214 tammypbarnett@sbcglobal.net
Second Sun, 2:30-4 pm, DO/Ocotillo
Last month, I asked members to share their experience with the Not So Silent Book Club. Here is one member’s response: “I am new to the group, but already feel a part of it. I’ve enjoyed hearing about books and authors that I would never have heard about. Members bring great breadth and scope to reading options. I love this format and would highly recommend those interested in reading to join us.” The format is simple. Members informally share about whatever they are reading or have finished reading. The rest get new insights into many genres and authors. Email Tammy Barnett if you have questions. Our next meeting is Sunday, March 8, 2:30 pm, Desert Oasis.
SCOV Technology Club
Pres. Paul Sherwood, 520-329-7661 www.scovcomputer.com
The Sun City Technology Club provides a supportive environment for learning new technologies relevant and beneficial to members. General meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of the month and are free to all residents. We also provide technical help to navigate the digital world with confidence and independence. Upcoming class options include an in-depth look at Artificial Intelligence, Apple Hours and Android help. Additional help sessions are scheduled for PC & Apple devices. Membership benefits include use of the photo scanner at one’s convenience. Visit our website at www.scovcomputer.com for complete times and appointment options.
Natural Health and Wellness
Pres. Sherokee Ilse h-520-818-3279 c-952-201-8667 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com
Third Wed, 3-4:30 pm, Catalina Vista. For questions or suggestions contact President SherokeeIlse@yahoo.com
Join us for our Wednesday, April 15, speaker, Dr. David J. Friedman, Internal Medicine, Immunologist, Allergist. His practice is: Opportunity for Better Immunity, located next to Oro Valley Hospital, 1521 E. Tangerine Rd, Suite 225, 520492-3271. Dr. Friedman will talk to us about optimizing our immunity. His emphasis is on improving your gut health which can help in many ways.
His website: http://www.YourOpportunityForBetterImmunity.com. Read his articles in OV Style Magazine and check out his facebook posts that you might find helpful.
If new to the club or a returning member who has not re-registered since November, please bring an envelope with $3 for annual membship. Include contact information: Name, phone number, address and email.
SCOV Genealogy Club
Pres. Dean Vinten 704-808-9206 dvinten@aol.com
Meetings Second Tue, Oct-May, 1-3 pm AC/Navajo-Hohokam
Special activities Jun-Sep, www.scvgs.org
Lab and library in Welcome Center with access year round
Join us for our Tuesday April 14 meeting 1-3 pm, Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Our speaker will be Suzanne Young Brayer. Topic: Solving Genealogical Problems with Timelines Plotting. An individual on a timeline is a valuable tool to help in genealogy research. Because it summarizes a life, the timeline can point out areas of further research, errors and inconsistencies, interconnections between persons and relationships to historical events. This discussion will demonstrate numerous types of timelines,
how they can be created and how they can be used in analysis.
Suzanne is an educator, historical researcher and avid genealogist. She graduated BA and MA in history and education from Arizona State University. Her fascination with history was a natural segue into the field of family history. She and her father worked together gathering the pieces of their ancestry puzzle. From Mayflower ancestors, to Quakers, to Revolutionary War patriots, to 19th century German immigrants and a few criminals along the way, she, like most of us, represents the melting pot of American culture. She has taught genealogy classes and spoken to numerous groups throughout Arizona and the West. She is a lecturer, teacher and genealogist with over 35 years experience. We welcome visitors. Check out our webpage for other information scovg.com.
ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement
Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com
Registrar Barb Wetzstein kebara@me.com www.suncityilr.com
No reservations or ILR membership needed.
Because of requests from our members, ILR is offering a four week course on Fridays in June, co-led by Jim Williams and Mary Lee Fitzgerald. The theme is America the Beautiful, focusing on the nation’s 250th founding. This is a small group opportunity to review and reflect on our nation’s beginning in 1776. It hasn’t been an easy and conflict-free journey but we have endured. What lessons have we learned? Members may register online for this course during the month of April.
Mar 5 - Zero Waste: Tips for reducing plastic in your daily life
Mar 12 - Cognitive Therapy: Perspective Changes Everything
Mar 19 - Climate Philanthropy Can Make a Difference
Mar 26 - Archaeology and Early Hopi History near Winslow, AZ
Poets Corner
Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net 1281 E. Clearwind Pl. Mon, 10 am-Noon, Zoom
Poets Corner member Harvey Gardner displays both his ability to work with words and his unique sense of humor in this wonderful poem that demonstrates how he deals with aging, a problem we can all appreciate:
ENJOY
Enjoy this poem now since it’ll never come again. And, too, enjoy what’s me now.
This moment is the only time in all of time I’m this way with you.
Are better, brighter times ahead? I don’t, you don’t know.
Upcoming times tease us with their unfulfilled promises
like those in December’s paper stockings hung on a cardboard fireplace.
Please…don’t say, “But you wrote.” I’m different now, moved on with brain struggling to poetize words and ideas written then but now are sleeping.
Newcomers are always welcome to join us every other Monday on Zoom. Just request an invitation.
Cultural & Social SCOV Charity Works
Pres. Jane Stewart djbs3@yahoo.com
VP Cathy Winje crew3310@aol.com
Treas. Nancy O’Hara nancy1144@att.net
Secy. Kathy Patterson 1969kal@comcast.net
Second Tue Sep-Apr, 9 am, WC3
This year’s Charity Works Accessories Boutique was another great success and the net proceeds from this event will benefit Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse in Tucson. If you know someone suffering from domestic abuse, please join the women at Charity Works working together to put an end to this societal scourge. Our club also supports Impact Food Bank Of Southern Arizona helping families and individuals in need. We collect in-kind donations for both organizations at our monthly meetings. If you are interested in a charitable experience, please come to see what we have to offer. Our last meeting of the season is Tuesday, April 14 and will begin at the later than normal time of 10:30 am, WC3 and will be followed by a Spring Salad Luncheon. We hope to see you there and bring a friend.
See Democratic Club
Chair Kevin Harney scovdems@gmail.com
Treas. Evelyn Lathram scovdems@gmail.com www.scovdems.com
Second Sat, 1-2:30 pm, AC/Hopi, Hohokam
Our April meeting will be a Meet and Greet with candidates running in the Democratic primaries for CD6, LD17 and statewide offices. This is your chance to hear their positions and ask questions. Wine and cheese will be served. Please RSVP to scovdems@gmail.com by April 2. Saturday, April 11, 1 pm, Activity Center/Native American Rooms.
As always, we will collect food and monetary donations for IMPACT of Southern Arizona food bank.
Garden Club
Pres. Linda Block lindablock57@yahoo.com
VP Bill Livingston 970-274-2795
https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home
Meets third Thu, Oct-Apr, 1 pm, NAR
Our final meeting of this season is Thursday, April 16, 1 pm, Activity Center/Navajo/Hopi Rooms and we will be hearing from our own Donna Brown. Donna is the inspiration behind and chairman of our Beautification Committee. We have all seen the gorgeous potted plants and flowers that she and her committee create in our community. This month she will be sharing her expertise in her presentation “Flowerpot Design with Annuals” She will provide tips for pot placement, when to plant, what to plant, watering and fertilizing advice for both winter and summer flowers.
Conscious Aging
Pres. Phyllis Burks 520-245-2785
SCOVConsciousAging@gmail.com
Wed, 9-10:30 am, AC/Navajo
New Book Study Begins May 6
Conscious aging is about the inner work of reorienting ourselves as we turn from our roles we assumed while managing careers and tending families, to turning inward and cultivating a deeper awareness of who we are now. Our goal is to discover how to face the known and unknown challenges of aging. With the help of our community, we are pondering the questions: Who am I? What are my values? What do I believe? What matters most to me?
This inner work is supported by mindful movement such as qigong, guided meditation and book study that draws from psychology, sociology, metaphysics, philosophy and meditation. Conscious aging is about accepting who we are now. Our meetings consist of a short period of easy mindful movement, followed by guided meditation and discussion. Please contact Phyllis for information or email the club.
Culinary Discussions Plus
Co-Presidents: Jane Krabbeler 520-500-4515 jkrabbeler@gmail.com
Renee Balaco 309-258-0593 mrbalaco@sbcglobal.net
Communications Director: Linda Short 360-808-6653 culinarydiscussionplus@gmail.com
Contact email culinarydiscussionplus@gmail.com
Very Berry Valentine Celebration at Sue Blaize’s home. Thank you Sue!
Culinary Discussion Plus celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in festive style at our March “Make It Irish” potluck. Members shared a wonderful variety of Irish-inspired dishes. The afternoon was filled with delicious food, laughter and great conversation. Thank you to everyone who cooked, helped with setup and cleanup and joined us to make the event such a success. Our gatherings truly shine with member participation.
Club Members, please join us for our April Quarterly Club Meeting April 15, 1-3 pm, AC/Kiva, where we’ll discuss upcoming plans and invite your feedback and ideas for future culinary fun. This is a great opportunity to help shape what’s next for the club. Coffee and Cookies will be served.
We are welcoming new members and are seeking two additional board members to assist with creative ideas, planning and organization.
Dog Club - Fido’s Friends
Pres. Meg Taylor, scovff@gmail.com
Membership Jen Bleth, jbleth@yahoo.com Club email scovff@gmail. com www.scovff.weebly.com
Dogs and their people
Fido’s Friends Dog Club is a fun and social place for dogs and their owners. Snakes are out so please beware; we sponsored Snake Aversion Training March 11 and 12. We will sponsor Colorado River Toad Aversion Training this summer at the Dog Park, to make it convenient for members’ dogs to get this valuable training.
And guess what? Membership in the club also gives you access to the K9 Korral Dog Park on Del Webb Blvd. It’s open 24 hours a day and many of our members meet there daily to relax and let their dogs play off-leash.
To join and get your membership materials, send an email to scovff@gmail. Please be mindful when introducing new dogs to the existing packs at the park. Many of our regulars are very welcoming and their humans can help with the introductions.
Sun City Gleaners
Sally Schuneman info@4sally.com www.SCOVgleaners.org
Saturdays at 9 and home of the fruit
Les Stellman 410-292-6868 www.havurahscov.org
Havurah
Happy Passover to everyone. This holiday begins at sundown Wednesday, April 1 and lasts eight days. It commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt under the staff of Moses and we hope for freedom for everyone throughout the world. We had a marvelous luncheon in March, celebrating the involvement of our members and their commitment to our club. A delicious meal was catered by AJs and entertainment by Jessiah was enjoyed by all. Our book club meets Wednesday, April 8, 1 pm. We will be discussing The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict. Be sure to check our website for news and event details.
Investment Discussion Group
Pres. Bruce Goslovich bruce@goslovichfc. com
VP: Dave Korzendorfer DKorzend27@comcast. net
Sec. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com
April and May: First and Third Fri, 10 am-11:30 am; WC3; Jun-Oct on hiatus
Our group reviews and discusses the stock and bond markets, the economy and general investment trends, emphasizing portfolio growth and stability applicable to most investors. We discuss current events and search for market trends, opportunities and pitfalls. Occasionally and sometimes with outside experts, we use more formal presentations to delve deeper into topics of interest to all. We are a low-budget group: we charge no dues, sell no products and provide no refreshments. We occasionally offer a “Basics” session at 9 am and will email members about that.
Mindfulness Meditation Club
Nancy Green nfgreen0247@gmail.com
Bonnie Grant-Baird BJGRANTB77@GMAIL.COM
Tue, 3 pm, CV Patio or Art Room
Mindfulness Meditation Club meets Tuesdays, 3 pm, Catalina Vista Patio (or Art room if inclement weather). The format is 15 minutes of mindful readings and reflections, followed by 25 minutes of silent sitting meditation, a 10 minute silent walking meditation and another 25 minute silent sitting meditation. Enter or leave quietly at any time.
We welcome everyone regardless of experience. Come and experience the insights that arise from the practice of silent meditation in a supportive group of other meditators.
Other activities offered are mindfulness book study, half day meditation retreats, mindful poetry readings and occasional social gatherings.
For information/orientation, we suggest arriving 10 minutes early to ask those who regularly attend, or you can email contacts listed above.
Sun City Performers Club
Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com
Nancy Gilbertson 515-402-6427, nanmgil@hotmail.com
Performers’ showcase as scheduled
Meet the pirates of the Caribbean - Kris, Linda, and Paul
Get ready for our 2025-26 season finale with more incredible music from your SCOV residents. We have been hard at work, practicing for our final performance for the year on Wednesday, April 15, 4 pm, Auditorium. As usual, it’s a free concert; however, donations are always appreciated. We hope to see you there.
Prepare & Share - Dinner Club
Pres: Deborah Winger, 765-720-5148 scovprepareshare@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com
Prepare & Share Members enjoy getting to know their SCOV neighbors and friends as well as cooking and eating interesting food. This is done in small grouped-themed dinners during the winter months. During the summer, group events take place at one of the activity centers. This summer will kick off with “Southern Back Porch Suppers,” our all-club Spring Fling on Saturday, April 11, Catalina Vista Clubhouse. Check-in at 5 pm. Prepare and Share members only. Barbecues and ice cream socials are also popular during the summer. Check the Prepare & Share website for details of upcoming events.
Rainbow Club
Loree Lindblom 520-955-7850 (text) abbypap0930@gmail.com
Usually meet fourth Sun, contact Loree for details
Republican Club
Marilyn Rego 520-401-1263 mmrego14@gmail.com
April 13, 2026, 3 pm, Catalina Vista
The club will meet on Monday, April 13, 3 pm, CV/Mt Kimball room. The featured speaker is Les Presmyk, candidate for AZ mining inspector. He will give a video presentation on mining in AZ, lots of statistics on minerals being mined, mine closures, employment, value to AZ economy and how many holes are open in our desert that never became functioning mines. Everyone is welcome.
Scandinavian Heritage Club
Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com
Singles Clubs
Active Solos Club
Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com
We are an informal club, created to give unpartnered singles a chance to meet other singles and have fun together. Join us monthly for happy hour and socializing, or meet smaller groups attending walks, coffee, or shows. If you are an unpartnered single, you are always welcome. Contact Leslie for more information.
Sun City Singles
President: Gene Eckebrecht Pike54@hotmail.com
Ticket sales: Marlene Bosworth 360-674-6718
Game Night: 2nd Thu, 5:30 pm, Happy Hour, last Fri, 5:30 pm
We welcome guests to Game Night, Thursday, April 9, 5:30 pm, AC/Navajo, bring a sack lunch and beverage. Lunch is April 15. Sign up at game night or with Janet Szumlas: 520-425-0212. The restaurant will be chosen at game night. Happy hour is Friday, April 24. A light dinner will be served followed by vocalist, Manny Herrera, singing songs you may remember. Ticket sales: April 3, 10-11 am, Activity Center or by phone with Marlene Bosworth: 360-674-6718. Happy hour tickets are $15 pp. Complimentary tickets for game night. Checks only payable to Sun City Singles. For further information contact Ruth Hochstein: 520-825-0070.
Spanish Cultural Club (SCC)
Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-241-1215 gclerch@comcast.net
Oct, Nov, Jan-Mar, Apr (Early April Cinco de Mayo) Sat, Jan 31 and Sun, Feb 1, AC/Native American Rooms
State Clubs
Illinois Club
Judy Rigby, 520-484-5223, rigby_judy@yahoo. com
The 2026 Illinois party was a huge success with 150 in attendance. Now is the time to start planning for the 2027 get together. If you are interested in helping on the committee, please attend the organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 7, at the Desert Oasis/Ocotillo, 12:30-2 pm.
Wyoming Club
Peggy Gardner, 503-939-8521, pbgardner@aol.com
Wyoming Party
Suzan and Del Peterson will host the Wyoming Party on April 10, 4 pm. Please bring a main dish and the party is BYOB. If you are new to Sun City and would like more information, please contact the Peterson’s email: delpeterson43@gmail. com. We are a gregarious group from all over the state and look forward to a good turnout.
Staying in Charge as We Age
Joan Partridgejoanpartridge@gmail. com
Kathy Cowsertcowweb57@msn. com
Meeting fourth Sunday of month, 2, Navajo Room
Decluttering Circle, fourth Friday, 4, Bistro
The Staying in Charge as We Age Club has been conducting monthly tours to retirement communities in our area. A discussion of these tours will be featured at the April 26 meeting at 2 pm, Activity Center/Navajo. Also, the Decluttering Circle has been launched. Come for gummy bears, stay for encouragement. Fourth Friday, 4 pm, Bistro.
Sun City Variety Theatre
Pres. Deb Mayworm 720-771-0316
Membership contact Karen Alexander 909-379-8167
Third Thu, Oct-Apr, 10 am, DO/Saguaro
The theatre is dark until next spring but thanks to all the participants of last month’s presentation of America on Stage. It was a wonderful celebration of this nation’s 250th birthday and the audience was wonderful too, thank you. The last club meeting until fall will be April 16, 10 am, Desert Oasis and everyone is invited to check out the club. See you there.
The
Costume Closet
Kate Cusumano 520-437-2074 call or text
The Costume Closet, operated by the SCOV Variety Theatre Club, is available to all residents. This month it will be open on Wednesday, April 8, from 9-10 am and Monday, April 20, from 3-4 pm. Enter by going through the Loan Room. If you are considering donating items to our closet, please hold them until we move into the Copper Center in the not too distant future. For questions, call or text Kate Cusumano.
Sun City Nature Club
Susan Elliott 520-900-7346 scovnatureclub85755@gmail.com
Bats: Masters of the Night Skies
Date: April 7
Time/Place: 2 pm, Auditorium
Cost: Free for Nature Club
Members
$5 per non-member
Bats are one of the planet’s species most misunderstood by people. Bat biologist Debbie Buecher’s talk will explain the true natural history of bats contrasted against what people think about bats through Halloween and Hollywood. Halloween is when people think about bats, but often link them with witches, devils and other scary creatures. Hollywood uses bats to initiate fear in the storyline by associating them with danger. Despite bats being feared and misunderstood, they are intelligent, beneficial and gentle mammals. Most bats are major predators of nocturnal pest insects while others pollinate hundreds of fruit plant species that we love to eat. Debbie’s talk will dispel myths and promote understanding of these nocturnal creatures. She will also bring her bat friend, Rosie, to meet us in person.
Unique Wheels Car Club
Pres. Vern Barr 520-904-8927 vmbarr@gmail.com
VP Tony Alcaraz 360-678-6740 tscwa@hotmail.com
Tres. Buddy Heilig 520-429-2818 buddyheilig55@gmail.com
Sec. Greg Patjens 253-376-6529 Gpatjens@comcast.net
Unique Wheels Car Club is on the road. Recently, 11 members entered cars in the Blues, Cruise and BBQ Car Show at Oro Valley Market Place. Congratulations to Roger Benasutti and Greg Patjens for class wins. Several members drove as a group to a local Cars and Coffee event, followed by
breakfast together. Club members will be appearing in upcoming local car shows, as well as finalizing plans for additional drives and social gatherings. Club meetings usually host a guest speaker on topics of interest. In addition, club members meet the third Monday of the month for an informal breakfast at The Views Restaurant to share information on the car hobby. No matter what motor vehicle you’re passionate about, new members are welcome.
Unit 18 & 18A Party
Deb Wehrung, debwehrung@gmail.com
Veterans Club of SCOV
Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com
Meetings are first Monday, 1 pm, Oct-May, Catalina Vista Happy Hour Meet & Greet first Wed all year, The Views Restaurant, 3:30 Website - www.vbscov.weebly.com
Keri Stilwell, 1st female parachutist & rigger
If you are a veteran or club member, bring a veteran friend and join us at 1 pm, Monday, April 6, Catalina Vista, with guest speaker Nicole Blanchard from Ironwood HS representing Imprints of Honor (formerly Veteran Heritage Foundation).
Join us Wednesday, April 1, at The Views for a Meet & Greet Happy Hour 3:30-4:30 pm for camaraderie and friendship. Club activities and relevant issues are sent by email. Our current membership is 394 veterans. If you want more information, visit our website listed in the header. If you have an unserviceable US Flag, leave it wrapped inconspicuously in a newspaper or a brown bag at 2145 E Bighorn Mountain Dr. Contact Mike LaBarbera for more information.
Dance
Ballroom - SC Starlight
Sara Harney 717-977-1963 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance
Bob and Renee at the Expo
Who remembers the 50s? The Starlight Ballroom Dance Club is having a 50s Sock Hop, so dig out your poodle skirts and roll up your jeans for a rockin’ good time. The dance is Saturday, April 18, 6:30-8:30 pm, Catalina Vista. The cost is $20/cpl, $10/sgl. BYOB and snacks.
Dance lessons will be held April 15, 22 and 29, 5 pm. The intermediate class will be the Cha-Cha, featuring the cross body and pullback pattern. If we get at least four couples to enroll, we’ll hold a beginner class as well. Lessons are $45/cpl for three lessons. For more information or to sign up for classes, email scovstarlightdance@gmail. com, text or call 717-977-1963.
Folk Dance
Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com Fri, 10-11:30 am, AFC Studios www.scovFD.club
Dancing in community lifts our hearts and spirits. It is also excellent for brain and cardiovascular health. Our club requires no membership fees, no partners, no meetings and no patterns to memorize. All dances are taught prior to dancing for low-stress fun. New dancers are always welcome and encouraged. Join us as we dance our way around the world.
Line - Sunliners
Pres. Judy Szidik. (616) 481-8606 judy.szidik@gmail.com
Membership Lynn Nadeau SunlinersMembership@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/sunlinersdance?usp=sharing
Rock ‘N Roll
Pres. Bobbe Cook randrpresident@gmail.com
Membership: Kim West scovrrcmembership@gmail.com www.scovrrc.org
Welcome Rock and Rollers to our April dance.
Dance Date: April 25
Band: Onesall
Location: Auditorium
Doors Open: 6 pm
Band Plays: 6:30-9 pm
If you are reserving a table, we appreciate one check for the entire table. Non-members cannot be listed at a reserved table during the members only ticket sales. Please bring your SCOV card or key fob to enter the Activity Center. Check our website for more information on upcoming dances.
Tickets on sale Tuesday, April 14, Activity Center main hallway, RRC ticket sales table, 8 am for members $10, 9 am for non-members $15. Checks only payable to the SCOV Rock and Roll Club.
Western - Kactus Kickers
Co-Pres. Sherokee Ilse 952-201-8667 Sherokeeilse@yahoo.com
Co-Pres. Madeleine Percival 719-650-3778 Knmdpercival@gmail.com
Sec. Joyce Towle joyce.towle@comcast.com
Dance classes Diane Eminger 708-494-4948 deed_702@yahoo.com
Membership Renee Romano romano.renee@gmail.com Club email/Information kkscov@gmail.com
Kactus Kickers will host their next western dance on April 17, 6-8:30 pm, Auditorium. This will be our annual appreciation dance where we celebrate the pleasure of dancing and gathering with members of the club who boot scoot and boogie to our favorite country bands. Wild Ride will be performing on stage. Tickets must be purchased in advance and they will sell quickly. Members pay only $5. Sale dates areTuesday, April 7, 9-11 am, (members only) and Thursday, April 9, 1-3 pm in the Activity Center main hallway. Not only will there be hot food, but multiple prizes will be handed out to make it extra fun and special.
So get off your saddle and make your way down to our roundup. Wear your western duds to make it ever so festive. Doors open at 5 pm, light dinner served at 5:30 pm, dancing
at 6 pm, BYOB. SCOV Witch Dance Club
Sue Reeves 435-258-8004 scovwitchdance@gmail.com
First and third Saturdays, 11:30 am, AFC/Studio 1 and 2
Spreading joy, laughter and togetherness through dance, the members of the SCOV Witch Dance Club delight in bringing our neighbors of all abilities into the magic, where fun and friendship are always at the heart of our gatherings. We are an inclusive group and all are welcome.
We don’t stop dancing when Halloween is over. We’re preparing new routines and having fun with every step. Join us Saturday, April 11 and 25, AFC/Dance Studio, 11:30 am to learn the dance and see how much fun this group can be. Bring a broom/walking stick, a water bottle and a friend.
Exercise
Aquatone
Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com
Tue, Thu, Sat, 9 am, AFC/pool
Aquatone is a water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements. This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance. It includes warm-up, cool down, various swim strokes and strength exercises. We use buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most of these items are available at the pool. Participants need to be able to do a basic swim stroke. The class is taught by club member volunteers. There is no fee for Aquatone. Please call Irmel for more detailed information before your first visit.
Arthritis Water
Pres. Norma Waters normawaters1@hotmail. com
Vice Pres. Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu. edu
Until pool reopens Mon & Fri, 10 am AC/Hohokam Mon, Wed, Fri, 10 am AFC/Pool
With the pool closed for the first part of April, we will continue holding chair exercise class in the Activity Center until the pool reopens. Once the pool reopens, Arthritis Club will meet three times a week at the AFC pool when the air temperature is 77 degrees or warmer.
Our club performs gentle exercises which target all muscles. They are used by several health organizations to increase strength and balance, mobility and flexibility.
Exercise is helpful in managing arthritis, fibromyalgia and replaced joints. Some new members have expressed surprise at how quickly the first sessions increased their ability to move. Others comment on improved stamina.
New members are always welcome. Our members are fun, accepting and welcoming. We frequently hear, “I came for the exercises and love all the friends I have made.”
Your first class is free. Yearly dues are $5. There is no fee per class. Hope to see you there.
Kactus Kickers dancers at a dance demonstration during Rodeo week
Energetic Exercise
Pres. Peggy Smith 520-400-8659 pdsaz@aol.com
Mon, Wed, Fri, 8-9 am, Auditorium
Get ready for warmer weather.
As the temperature rises, many of us start thinking about whether last year’s bathing suit still fits or how those favorite shorts look from behind. Instead of worrying, join an EE class and enjoy a complete body workout. Every session, regardless of whether the focus is aerobics, will target all muscle groups, ensuring you benefit from every step in a solid 50-minute routine. Come to class, have fun and forget about last year’s bathing suit worries. You’ll feel toned, strong and confident. Besides, fashions change every year.
Class fees and what to wear: EE classes are affordable: $3/year (cash), or purchase a 12-class card for $30 (cash). Be sure to wear sturdy sports shoes and comfortable clothing. Most importantly, just have fun.
Fitness Swim
David Goodman, goodman@sfu.ca, Tue, Thu, Sat, 7-7:55 am, AFC pool
Pilates
Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon, 3 pm, Thu, 1:30 pm, AFC 1/2
To get the full benefits of Pilates, a person needs to be patient and, at first, take a little extra time when performing the exercises as they may be different from those you are used to doing. They are fun, interesting and challenging. Pilates can even become addictive. It teaches proper balance, breathing, how to focus on your core (abdomen and back muscles) and movement control. This constant movement from one exercise to another results in developing more strength and stamina. Posture is improved. The spine lengthens and joint flexibility and mobility increase. The club has two experienced instructors who teach the mat classes and, if necessary, modify some of the moves for us. The cost is $8/class and the annual club dues are $20 pp. Please stop by and watch a class in the Fitness Center. See header for times. Call Mary.
Sunrisers Exercise
Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com
Shirley Dubansky 520-975-4100 Mon, Wed, Fri, 7-8 am, AFC/Sudios 1/2
Tai Chi
Gail Barr 303-995-7485 SCOVTaiChi@gmail.com Thu, 10-11:30 am, AFC/Studio 1
Yoga
Pres. Greg Jones 208-861-4237
Vice Pres. Beth Rondello 715-892-1855
Spring is a season of renewal and fresh beginnings. Let your yoga practice gently guide you from the quiet of winter into a more energized season: grounded in balance, strength and stability. Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practicing for years, all are welcome.
Mon 8:30-9:45 am, Yoga for Strength + Stability with Steph, AFC 12:30-1:30 pm, Chair Yoga with Nora, AC/Kiva
Tue 10:30-11:45 am, Yoga for Healthy Aging with Torrey, AFC
Wed 8:20-9:35 am, Yoga for Strength + Stability with Steph, AFC
Thu 9-10:15 am, Yoga for Healthy Aging with Torrey, AC/Kiva 10:30-11:30 am, Chair Yoga with Torrey, AC/Kiva
Please bring a yoga mat (not needed for chair classes). $10/class for the instructor (exact change appreciated). Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and settle in so class can begin promptly. Annual club dues are $5. No reservations required. We look forward to practicing with you this spring.
Games Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com
Mon, 6 pm; Fri, 12:30 pm, AC/Hohokam and Hopi
Ladies Monday Social Bridge
Dee Erlandson 520-638-5725 deeerlandson@gmail.com Mon, 1-3:30 pm, CV/Mt. Lemmon
If you are looking for a casual game of bridge with friendly women, come check us out. We accommodate any number of players and any level of play. We just want to play bridge and have fun. We would love to have you join us.
Mixed Social Bridge
Pres. Fred Harris 520-482-9039 fharris75@yahoo.com
Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 am, DO/Ocotillo
Partners Tuesday Night Bridge
Pres: Larry Parks, VP: Janelle Parks
Sec: Louise Fraser: 520-241-6932 Tue, 5:45 pm, AC/Navajo
Please join us for a friendly game of bridge on Tuesday evenings. Our group is pleasant and helpful. Bring a partner and $1 each to put into the pot. There are winners every time we play.
Arrive before 5:45 pm and we promise you an enjoyable evening. Call Louise if you have any questions.
Bunco
Pat Hansen 520-825-7198
Fourth Tue, 1-4 pm, DO/Saguaro
Chess
Pres. John Bechard bechard.john@gmail.com
Vice Pres.(Membership info) Arthur McDermott arthurmcdermott@hotmail.com
Mon, 4:30 pm, CV/Mt. Lemmon
Cribbage
Pres. Linda Curry 262-470-8379 lindadc1@aol.com
First and Third Thu, 6 pm, CV/Pusch Ridge
Euchre
Rodger Winger 765-366-1444 rawinger@gmail.com Mon, 5:30 pm, Desert Oasis
We meet every Monday at Desert Oasis. Check-in begins at 5:15 pm and play begins promptly at 5:30 pm. There is a $1 pp entry fee each week. Entry fees are distributed in winnings. Annual dues are $5 pp. If you have not paid your 2026 dues, please do so.
Five
Crowns
Brenda Hochstein 915-490-0164 Sat 4:30 and 5:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com
Five Crowns is a fun and easy game to play (see website for short video). Players are randomly assigned to tables and each game normally takes one hour. You can come for 1, 2 or 3 games. Games begin promptly on the half hour, so come early. For each game you play, you need to bring 12 dimes and 1 quarter. New players are always welcome. Club dues are $7/year.
Gin Rummy
Bob Segebrecht or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Sat, 9 am, DO/Ocotillo
Mah Jongg
Casual Mah Jongg
Judee Wickersham 520-989-3254 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tue, 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis and Sundays, 1-3 pm, Catalina Vista
Thursday Mah Jongg
Cathy Morrow 360-739-0376 Thu, 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis
This is the month we begin using the new 2026 Mah Jongg card. There are always a lot of discussions and comparisons to last year’s card. Like it or not, it will be with us for the next 12 months. How long will it take you to become comfortable with it? Congratulations to the February tournament day winners. First place went to Annette Cody with Kathy Anderson taking second place. Doris Ocel filled out the winning roster by coming in third. Check back next month to see who won our final 2026 tournament day in March.
Women’s Pan (Panguingue)
Claudia Case 206-579-6500 Mon, Fri, 12:30-4 pm, Wed, 9 am-12:30 pm, DO/Saguaro
Pan (Panguingue) is an exciting game and different from any other card game you have ever played. If you like poker-type games, you’ll love Pan. There is a winner in every hand. Please come and observe. We can teach you to play.
Poker
Dealer’s Choice Poker
Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue, 6 pm, DO/Saguaro
Friday Night Poker
David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com
Vice-Pres: Gene Ostrowski, 571-246-2171 gene.ostrowski74@gmail.com Fri, 5:45-8:45 pm, DO/Saguaro
Super High Rollers Poker
Steven Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Mon, 6-9:30 pm, Desert Oasis
Scrabble
Pres., Laura Starr 208-731-9364 lstarrvirgo@gmail.com Fri, 1-3 DO/Ocotillo
National Scrabble Day falls on Monday, April 13. You can celebrate this very popular word game with us every Friday afternoon. We supply the games. You bring the smiles.
Sheepshead - Schafkopf
Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com
Tue, 10 am-Noon, Desert Oasis
Schafkopf, better know as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding Mid-western states. Contact Jeff to join us.
Music
Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners
Mike Moyer 520-308-8881 mmoyerpp@gmail.com
Mon, 10 am-Noon, DO/Saguaro
Love those Barbershop Harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others’ in Barbershop style? Come join this mixed, men and women, a cappella chorus in song for just two hours every Monday morning. (See header.) A great way to start each week. Music is provided. Visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers; the more the merrier. Come join in song.
Early Music Recorder Ensemble
Ann Marie Ginsberg 516-473-1612 annmarieginsberg@gmail. com Mon, 4 pm, AC/Navajo
Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a fun group? Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every week (plus one hour if you are new to recorders), Mondays, 4 pm, AC/Navajo. Learners and SCOV visitors are welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together.
Pinochle
Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed, 5:30-8:30 pm, DO/Ocotillo
Sun City Singers
Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com
Pres. Dale Roskom daleroskom@yahoo.com
Tue, 6:30 pm, AC/Kiva
Sun City Singers are delighted to present our spring concert, “Of Thee We Sing.” Tuesday, April 7 and Friday, April 10, 7 pm, Auditorium. We have grown to over 90 voices and are looking forward to sharing our music with you. Our program celebrates America’s ongoing love of freedom. You’ll hear familiar tunes, patriotic favorites and a couple pieces which will just make you smile.
Tickets, $10 each, are still available for purchase Wednesday, April 1st through Friday, April 3, 9 am-Noon, Activity Center lobby. Remaining tickets will be available at the door. Please join us.
Drummers Circle
Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com 2nd Wed, 2-4 pm, Desert Oasis
Ukulele - Sun City Strummers
Pres. John Sand 520-308-5883 jocher_sand@hotmail.com
Musical Director Terry Shipp Tue, 10-11:30 am, DO/Saguaro www.scovaz.com >clubs >ukulele
Entertaining at the Club Fair
While some of our members will soon be heading to their summer homes, our weekly sessions continue every Tuesday, 10-11:30 am, Desert Oasis. We look forward to seeing those of you who stopped by our table at the Club Fair. Beginner classes are now on hiatus until the fall, but we encourage everyone to come to our regular Tuesday get-togethers. We have Ukuleles for you to borrow if you don’t have one and we will be happy to get you started. Please join us.
Sports
Bike - Vistoso Cyclists
Pres. Chris Holman 406-544-6194 cjoiceholman@gmail.com
VP Al Marshall 719-650-5764 AlMarshall7@gmail.com
Treas. Lynn Lancour 920-366-0982 llancour1@gmailcom
Laurie Payne 360-979-7124 pinklaurie360@gmail.com
Social Chairs: Dan Reagin 303-594-2530 dosequis727@gmail.com
Vicki Wilson 720-557-1123 vickiewilson77@gmail.com www.vistosocyclists.org
Billiards
Pres - Mike Miesen mikemiesen@gmail.com
Treas. Women’s Div: Mona Connoy 520-330-9582 mjconnoy@gmail.com Daily, Noon-4 pm, CV/Billiards Room
Our weekly club activities are round robins where everyone plays each other. All members of all levels are invited. Tue, Thu, 8-ball, 2-4 pm Wed, Women only Round Robin, 10 am-Noon Sat, Round Robin, Games varies, 2-4 pm
Birders
Peggy Smith 520-400-8659 pdsaz@aol.com scovbirding.wixsite.com/birdersgroup
Spring is here and that is the best time to go birding almost anywhere. Birds are singing and are in their breeding plumage. Trees are sometimes not completely leafed out, making the viewing easier and the sunny skies and nice temperatures ensure enjoyable times in the great outdoors. Winter was good for us though; a recent January trip to the Santa Cruz Flats, behind Picacho Peak, netted 45 species. But many of the ducks and other water birds that visit us in the winter have now departed for cooler climes, being replaced by a multitude of passerines (songbirds) that are approaching us from south of the border to breed here. One of our favorites is the Red-faced Warbler pictured here, that we see each year on the top of Mt. Lemmon. Contact Peggy Smith for more information about the informal 170+ member Birding Group.
Bocce
Pres. Debbie Francis, dejfrancis71@gmail.com www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon, Wed, Fri, 2-4 pm Bocce Courts
Bocce is a fun activity that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. You just need to be able to pick up the ball and roll it. Please arrive 15 minutes before starting time and pick up a wooden stick from the starter. Court space limits each session to the first 32 players, with members given priority. Courts are open to Bocce Club play Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2-4 pm. Annual club dues are $5. A membership form is on the website under club information. Come join us for a fun afternoon in the sun.
Gun Club
Pres. Brian Goff 518-719-6224 bwgoff@outlook.com
V.P. Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com
Treasurer Lenora Brown 203-344-1127 lbgb3006@aol.com
Secretary Gary Brown 520-303-7328 gary4570@gmail.com.
2nd Wed 2 pm, Oct-April, CV/Mt. Lemmon
free
When Nathan Hale wrote to his father the following words, “a ‘sense of duty’ urged me to sacrifice everything for my Country,” he echoed the sentiments of thousands of patriotic Americans, a sentiment which would continue through the centuries to influence and guide our United States Military forces.
As Americans celebrate the 250 year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our Country, we need to acknowledge that “sense of duty” and the resulting freedoms which have been provided to us. Among them is the freedom to defend ourselves, our families and our neighbors. Do not cede it easily. Our next Gun Club meeting is Wednesday, April 8, 2 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon. All Patriots are welcome.
Photo by Steve Holmes
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people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined. George Washington
Hiking
Pres. Bernie Rosling bdros2010@gmail.com
See scheduled hikes at www.scovhiking.org
Hiker enjoys vista of Catalina and the Tortolita mountains on Catalina Mountain hike
April is an excellent month to enjoy our fabulous hiking trails. The days are getting longer, the weather is warm, but not too hot and the desert comes alive with singing birds, flowering shrubs and (if you’re lucky) baby animals. Concerned that our hikes are too much for you? Don’t be. We offer hikes for all fitness levels and the majority of our members choose the less strenuous ones. Our goal is to get you outdoors and walking, not leave you exhausted and sweaty (ok, some of our hikes can be exhausting and sweaty, but that is your choice). All hikes are led by a leader who knows the trails. And our members are some of the friendliest people you’ll meet.To find out more, check out our hike offerings at www.scovhiking.org. Then, enroll and complete an orientation hike and pay our $10 annual dues. Easy-peasy.
Pickleball
Pres. Phil Rose rosegp@msn.com
First VP Ralph Perillo reperillo@hotmail.com Registration is on the website www.scovpb.org
POP Tennis
Sharon Kennedy, Pres. 206-786-4211
Kevin Harney, VP, 717-404-4936
Mike Labarbera, Sec.
Casual play on Mon and Wed See Skedda for times. Competitive play on Fri 8-10 am. Mixed play on Tue, Thu and Sat, 8-10 am All play at Desert Oasis.
Racquetball
Pres. Al Lichaa 520-606-8829
VP Larry Saeger 715-891-3087
Sec/Treas. Hartmut Wagner 520-780-6148 Mon, Wed, Fri 7-9:30 am AFC/Racquetball Court
Racquetballers in action
If you like playing racquet sports, you’ll love playing racquetball. Unlike tennis, pickleball and pop tennis, racquetball is played in a climate-controlled indoor court at the Fitness Center. Because it’s indoors, there are no cancellations due to wind, rain, cold or heat. We use small, stringed rackets to hit a rubber ball using all four walls and the ceiling. Games are 11 points and last about 15 minutes. No experience necessary. We will provide rackets, balls, safety goggles and lots of laughs and camaraderie. Come on out on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and join the fun or contact any of the officers for more information. We’d love to have you join us.
Table Tennis
Co-Pres. John Smith john@buteos.net
Co-Pres. Peggy Smith peggy@buteos.net
Mon, Wed, Fri: Open Play: 9 am-8 pm
Tue: Ladies Play: 1:30-2:30 pm, Club Play: 2:30-4:30 pm, Open Play: 9 am-1:30 pm
Thu, Sat: Club Play: 9-10:30 am, Open Play 10:30 am-3 pm, Club Play 3 pm-5 pm
Sun: Club Play: 2-4 pm, Open Play 9 am-2 pm Play is at the Copper Center
We successfully completed our move to the Copper Center and are enjoying more playing times for both Club members as well as for non-members. We are sure that the monitors at Catalina Vista are happy that they don’t need to keep setting up and taking down the tables. However, rumors have it that the monitors miss us and the shouts and laughter that used to permeate Catalina Vista, especially on Saturday mornings. While this initial move to the Copper Center is temporary, we look forward to having all five tables set up after our next move, we currently have three tables. While our Club playing schedule is likely to change frequently as we gain more members, the information in the header is our current one. Joining the Club is easy and dues are only $5.00/year pp. Contact Peggy or John if you want more information.
Tennis
President - Randy Harvey cagtaxman@gmail.com
For a schedule of club play, events and membership go to www.scovtennis.com
There’s a lot going on in our Sun City Tennis Club this month. Our end of the season Spring Fling and Celebration is Friday, April 10, 5 pm, Catalina Vista. Check the website for details and signups. It’s always a fun time for all. We are also having a women’s round robin on Wednesday, April 1. Bring your own lunch and plan to arrive before 8:45 am as play starts at 9 am. We had a big turn out last month (see the attached picture).
Don’t forget Wednesday Nite Lites April 8 and 22. We always have a good time starting at 4 pm and treats are always appreciated.
Events are open to all and an opportunity to meet wonderful people. We hope to see you at any of these events. You can also see all the many opportunities to play on www.scovtennis.com.
Wallyball
Pres. Jill Rowen, 615-417-8557 jk11615@gmail.com
VP Gene Ostrowski 571-246-2171 gene.ostrowski74@gmail.com
Treas. Deb Ostrowski 571-246-2117 mizdj11@aol.com
Competitive play Tue and Fri, 12:45-3 pm, AFC/Racquetball Court
Fun Competative Play
Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court, with three to five players on each side. It is fast, fun and a great workout that tones muscles and improves coordination. Players use the walls to create angles on shots but cannot use the ceiling or back wall of the opposing team. We welcome new members, both men and women. Come see if this game is for you.
Women’s Round Robin
Water Volleyball
Pres. Derek Goudriaan 253-208-5126 dj671954@gmail.com
VP Karen Alexander 909-379-8176 karen29alexander@gmail.com
Treas. Tim Murphy 845-519-8881 tmurphy@fallenwoods.com
Interim hours - pending reopening of the Activity Center pool Monday 12:45 pm
We apologize for the limited playing time and hope you’ll still be able to join in the fun. Annual dues are $5/pp. Recreational play, nine per side, we welcome beginners through seasoned players. Competitive play, six per side, is limited to well-experienced and skilled players.
Travel
Day Trippers
Chair: Amos Meyers Jr. 808-217-2117 amosmeyersjr@gmail.com
Membership: Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com
Second Fri, 9 am, AC/Native American Rooms
Fun Competative Play
Sat-Mon, Apr 18-20: Trip to Laughlin, NV.
Cost $415/pp double occupancy or $515pp, single occupancy, two nights at Riverside Resort Hotel, tribute theater show, 80 plus car museum, Oatman burros, Colorado River Museum, six meals, gratuities, bus and driver. Wait list available. Monitors: Diane Lester, 520-252-2385 and Frank Krivitz, 520-820-6138.
Wed, May 6: Enjoy ice cream and tour to Shamrock Dairy, Standfield, AZ. Then lunch and Maricopa’s Ernie Adam’s Dwarf Car Museum. The bus leaves at 8 am behind the Welcome Center, returning about 5:30 pm. Cost: $85/pp, Monitor: Charlene Meyers, 808-937-2178.
Thu, Jun 4: Beat The Heat Tour: Fort Lowell Museum. Cool off on Mount Lemmon, then visit the Tucson Auto Museum. The bus leaves at 9 am behind the Welcome Center, returning around 5:30 pm. Lunch is on your own. Cost $70/pp. Monitor: Diane Lester, 520-252-2385.
Sun, Jun 14: Welcome Summer luncheon catered by Olive Garden. Entertainment and door prizes. Member Cost $20/pp, Non-Member Cost $25/pp. Monitor: Nancy O’Hara, 847-207-7115.
RV Club - Sundowners
Pres. Daniel Stasi 815-762-3636 sundownersrvclub@gmail.com
VP Warren Ellis 302-502-6720 wrells66@gmail.com
Treas. Ronna Heinig 815-762-2265 scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com
Website: https://sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org
Second Mon, 9 am, Catalina Vista
The last trip planned for this spring is to Santa Fe for the Cinco De Mayo celebrations on April 29. Check our website: sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org, for trips planned for next fall. The last general meeting this spring is Monday, April 13, 9 am, Catalina Vista.
