Sun City Oro Valley April 2017 Tipster

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

Study Session Thursday April 13, 9 AM, WC3 and BOD Meeting Tuesday April 25, 9 AM, WC3

Photo by Larry Bassett

Tipster April 2017

Hours of Operation

The Tipster is published monthly

by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 Activity Center.................................... 917-8066 Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM scovaz.com Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun. ................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM

Board of Directors

Administration (In Welcome Center)......... 825-3711 ext 120

directors@suncityorovalley.com

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

Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant Manager: Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com.................................................................President Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com.....................................................Vice President Debra Arrett, debra4scov@gmail.com..............................................................Secretary Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com....................................................Treasurer Meade Davis, meadedavis11@gmail.com............................................................ Director Ted Hood, azted@outlook.com........................................................................... Director Lou Gard, lougard789@gmail.com.................................................................... Director Management Team (area code 520) Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com.......................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ......Assistant General Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com......Com. Area Maint. Supv., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.....................Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com..........................Golf Professional, 917-8053 Aalt Brouwer, abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com....... Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.......Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com.....................Facilities Supv., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com................Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com......................................... Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.........................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com....................................Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com.............. Administrative Coordinator II, 917-8082 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com.................Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com............................. Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.... Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com..................... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center.....................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi.................................Co-Chair Paul Mercer...................................Member Vicki Ettleman..............................Co-Chair Carolene Mitchell...........................Member Brad Curtis....................................Member Mary Murck...................................Member Arlene Douglas..............................Member John Njaa......................................Member Karen Koopmans............................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Sue McNally...................................Member Lynn Parker...................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Laura Pigott..................................Member Judy Mercer................... Secretary/Member Laura Suchocki..............................Member

Editor, Layout and Design: Marsha Dean Advertising: Lisa Orach; Printing: Arizona Lithographers To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, call 917-8065 for information.

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

Sun City Oro Valley Tipster,

Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mon.-Fri............................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking............... Before 6:30 AM and After 5 PM

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

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

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

Mon............................................................................................. 6:30 AM-5 PM Tue................................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thu.................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat. and Sun. ........................................................................ 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.

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

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

After-Hours Emergencies.................... 825-1161

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

Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster?

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

Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 April Page Room 2 3..............................................................WC3 Welcome2017, Center Conference

Association News

From The Board of Directors Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community.

All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

Board of Directors azted@outlook.com The Board of Directors Responds to the Challenge of Constant Change in SCOV

by Ted Hood I recently saw a quote from a technology guru saying, “The technology we will use 20 years from now hasn’t been invented yet.”

The Board recognizes that the capital and asset reserve spending approved today must not only meet current needs, but also future requirements (as much as can be anticipated). To do this the Board has authorized Board committees that tap the wealth of knowledge and experience available from volunteer residents within our community.

Committees that deal with future issues are: • Future Housing Task Force • Cooperative Rights • Long Range Planning In addition, the Desert Oasis Renovation Committee and Activity Center Planning and Design Committee will be considering future needs as part of their research and recommendations.

The Long Range Planning Committee will be a permanent ongoing committee. The first of several objectives of the committee charter is “to provide a vision for the future of the community.”

The Board fully expects that recommendations from the above committees will result in changes to our governing documents and changes in responsibilities of other Board committees.

As residents, you are encouraged to log into the SCOV website, click on members, and then on committees, for complete information on all of the Board committees.

The committees welcome your input, so be a part of your future at SCOV.

Help Collate the Tipster

Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers into the Tipster. Receive your Tipster early, share refreshments with us at the Auditorium. Usually the work is performed on the last business day of the month at approximately 10:45 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.

What’s Inside

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf................................................ 10 The Views Restaurant.................. ..12 Coming Events.............................. 12 Workshops and Classes................. 13 For Your Information..................... 14

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 917-8080 Advice for Residents Common Household Product is Magic— SCOV has Magic Too Most of us already know that a teaspoon of baking soda in the batter will make the muffins rise, but who knew that a pinch of it mixed with scrambled eggs will make them fluffier or added to water will make steamed vegetables stay green?

Aside from cooking, everyone knows that an open box of baking soda in the fridge will absorb strong odors. But did you also know that baking soda in bath water can relieve itchy skin caused by bug bites or poison ivy? And that pouring a cup of baking soda followed by a cup of hot vinegar down a stopped up drain will unclog it? Baking soda also can be used to polish tarnished silver, remove rust stains, extinguish a grease fire, freshen toothbrushes and clean dishwashers and coffee makers. Add it to kitty litter and the laundry to help deodorize. Use it on sidewalk and driveway cracks as a non-toxic weed killer. A dusting around pet food bowls will keep ants away.

A couple of cautions: Its magic powers fade with time, so check the expiration date on the box. Most important, don’t mix it with other cleaning products. The chemical reaction could be toxic.

Just as baking soda is an amazing household product around your home, so is community spirit around SCOV. Applying a liberal amount of community spirit can be an amazing product. Community spirit is displayed in a myriad of ways. Here are just a few: • Keeping your home and landscape looking nice.

• Volunteering to serve in clubs or committees or serve on the Board of Directors.

• Voting in elections and on issues.

• Sharing your thoughts and ideas to better the community.

• Stopping malicious gossip and rumors or other things that diminish the positive energy.

• Being involved in programs and activities.

• Participating in forums.

• Showing concern and support for a neighbor.

• Being involved and giving back of your talents and knowledge.

A couple of cautions about community spirit, though: Its magic powers fade if it is not fed regularly, so be sure it is expressed often. Most important, don’t mix it with negativity, the reaction could be toxic.

You have worked very hard to create a wonderful place in SCOV. Thanks to all of you for what you do to enhance our community spirit. I love being here!

Celebrations & Life Events............ 14 Thank You Corner......................... 14 Memoriam..................................... 15 Town of Oro Valley....................... 31 Partnered Organizations............... 31 Extended Community................... 32 Classifieds...................................... 32

Clubs............................................. 15 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 15 Continuing Education................. 19 Cultural & Social......................... 20 Dance......................................... 25 Exercise...................................... 26 Games........................................ 27 Sports......................................... 29 Travel.......................................... 30

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

Volunteerism Is a Way of Life in Sun City Oro Valley

by Joy Huxtable hen people plan for their retirement, they often worW ry about what they will do to keep busy. If you are a regular reader of the page 4 article in the SCOV Tipster “It’s

and Tipster Editorial Committee member observed, “I consider volunteering as my way to spread the Golden Rule.

We have enough people in the world who see problems. I More than Living…It’s a Lifestyle!” you have seen many say, if you see a problem, offer not only a possible solution, but work on making it happen.” articles featuring the numerous activities You may be surprised to learn some of the benefits in volunteering. According to experts, and clubs we have in SCOV. While many perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get residents enjoy playfrom volunteering is the satisfaction of incoring golf or expressporating service into their lives and making a ing their creativity difference in their community. However, there through their art, or are also physical and mental rewards. It can hiking and biking in reduce stress when you focus on something the greater Tucson other than yourself. It interrupts usual tensionarea, others miss producing patterns. Volunteering can make their careers, and/ you healthier, because moods and emotions or volunteer work in like optimism and joy strengthen the immune their former comsystem. Also serving on a committee brings munities. Well, no people together and builds camaraderie which worries; SCOV has a Members of the Future Housing Committee at the Committee often leads to developing new friendships. lot to offer residents Appreciation Breakfast.

From the who want to keep busy and give back to their perspeccommunity. tive of Lou SCOV is unique among active adult communiGard, Chair ties. We have a very large number of volunteers of the Amwho make a significant contribution to our sucbassadors cess. Volunteers support much of the day-toand a memday management and operations of our comber of the munity. In addition to leadership positions on the ArchitecBoard of Directors, there are also currently over tural Review 25 committee chairs serving as leaders for a committee, variety of committees. There are standing com“It is fun to mittees, advisory committees and service and give back to support (SAS) committees who support both the the comSCOV Board and the administrative staff. munity that In addition, there are ad hoc committees Sharon and Volunteer Ambassadors lead tours of SCOV for prospective residents. which involve people coming together for a I enjoy so short period to work on a specific issue facing the SCOV much. By engaging in our community and not sitting on the Community, e.g., the Activity Center Planning Team, or the sidelines, volunteers can effect positive change in SCOV.” Future Housing Task Force.

Another important benefit of volunteerism: it keeps our Not interested in a leadership role? Well, there are community HOA dues lower by reducing the number of hundreds of residents who volunteer to support the work of paid staff needed to maintain and enhance our quality of these committees. Sharing your past experience and exlife here in SCOV. pertise can assist in the continued success for SCOV as a Do you miss getting involved and utilizing your knowlpremier active adult community. According to Active Health edge, technical, or organizational skills? There are countCommittee Chair Janyce Lundstedt, “I chose to volunteer less opportunities to participate and make a difference in our community to get involved and meet new people, as in SCOV. Check out the list of committees on the SCOV well as utilize my professional experiences.” website under “members” for examples of where you can What’s involved in being a volunteer? The simple answer volunteer your services.

Now that you know the needs and benefits of volunteeris: time, sharing your expertise, caring and the desire to give back to your community. ing, choose a place to serve in your SCOV Community.

Barb McNeill, Vistoso Helpful Hands Chair, Ambassador

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Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 917-8070 Best of the Northwest and So Much More Congratulations to us. We are in the top three positions for six categories for the Explorer newspaper’s “Best of the Northwest.” We have been nominated for Best Oro Valley Restaurant, Best Breakfast, Best Cocktail, Best Golf Course, Best Active Adult Living and Best Hiking/Biking. In mid-April the Explorer will publish where we ranked in those categories, but before all that happens I wanted to draw attention to something very important and very powerful.

While it’s awesome SCOV received these votes, it’s also impressive how we communicate with each other and the amazing level of responsiveness of our residents. You see, in order for us to receive all these votes in all those categories, an email was sent out asking you to vote…and you responded and voted! This level of responsiveness of our residents is repeated over and over within our community.

There are two other recent examples of where we asked you to take action and you did. One example was the request for feedback on Activity Center renovation wants and needs resulting in 125 responses and most recently the survey on views which had 389 responses. And while we’re going to celebrate SCOV as the Best of the Northwest in whatever categories we win, we will also celebrate excellence in communications and responsiveness. It’s a very powerful tool we have developed.

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 917-8077 The beauty of the desert is everywhere. We all love to see the desert in bloom. Residents are doing yard work, taking walks and meeting new neighbors and old friends. SCOV can be proud of our golf and common area maintenance departments. They keep SCOV looking great all year. Once again, we remind you to take a plastic bag with you when walking your dogs to keep our community looking clean.

Soon our winter residents will be leaving, and I hope you enjoyed the entertainment I arranged and the clubs that you participated in. The monitors do a great job in assisting residents and reminding everyone of Association rules. SCOV is a great place to live. Remember our slogan, “It’s more than living...it’s a lifestyle!”

Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours 9-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 917-8058 Communicating with Neighbors Frequently, residents come into the office and voice complaints that have to do with neighbors. After listening to their concerns, I ask if they have spoken to their neighbor about the subject at hand. In most cases it is better to speak neighbor-to-neighbor about a problem rather than have the Association call or write a letter of violation. Reactions when asked to talk to neighbors first range from, “Oh no! I don’t want them to think I am complaining” to “That’s your job; not mine” If there is an issue that affects another neighbor, the Association would write a letter; but think about how you might feel receiving a violation letter generated from a complaint

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by your neighbor. You might think, “Why couldn’t Mary just come over and mention this to me? I would have been happy to either discuss the problem or make it go away.”

Inviting them for a friendly cup of coffee with cookies can often work wonders as you explain a concern; especially, if you want them to see the problem from your property. Often, they have no idea that a problem exists. Residents have told us that changes have been immediate after a neighborly chat and they’ve grown closer to their neighbor as a result.

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February 2017 Housing Resale Information Resales 2017 2016

For the Month 14 26 2016 Total Sold - 235

YTD 29 33

2017: Active Listings as of 02/28/2017………............. 35 2016: Active Listings as of 02/29/2016…….............…. 39 Source: TARMLS®

February 2017 Average Age of New Owners:

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If You Rent Your Home

Please make sure your renters are aware of the following rules and rights: • Homeowner must submit paperwork three days prior to renters’ arrival.

• The facility-use card is $25 (up to two cards), valid for the length of the lease and is non-transferable.

• Access to all facilities (Restaurant, golf course and Gift Shop), Aquatic & Fitness Center (including pool, gym and exercise classes), Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista, Activity Center, Artisan Center, Library and all workshops, studios, etc.

• Participate in activities including use of tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball courts, horse shoes, mini-golf, table tennis and billiards as well as join any club.

• A renter will receive SCOV homeowner rates at the golf course (approximately 15% off rack rates) and 10% off at The Views Restaurant.

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Money

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

February

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

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

257,690 29,572 131,675 17,574 104,162 2,625 36,495 579,793

$ 3,161,520 $ 262,240 $ 743,191 $ 113,056 $ 563,535 $ 23,872 $ 267,937 $ 5,135,351

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,161,520 275,498 786,782 108,482 490,600 8,000 197,017 5,027,899

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

Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(5,193) (3,317) 571,283

$ (1,075,000) $ $ (25,000) $ (30,771) $ (292,121) $ 3,712,459

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,075,000) (25,000) (22,300) (298,682) 3,606,917

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

254,419 52,827 42,354 8,973 84,002 105,000 547,575

$ 2,058,921 320,985 $ $ 560,559 86,274 $ $ 722,540 $ 840,000 $ 4,589,279

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,992,436 287,489 573,319 78,659 708,681 840,000 4,480,584

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(106,428) 441,147

$ (865,076) $ 3,724,203

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(840,000) 3,640,584

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Results of Operations

Golf Course Revenues

For Eight Months of the Fiscal Year

2016-2017 2015-2016 Pre-Paid Rounds $431,618 $424,380 Resident Daily Rounds $87,102 $63,916 Public Daily Rounds $174,937 $190,311 Totals

$693,657

$678,607

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first eight months

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8 Months 2016-2017

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of the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, scovaz.com. You must login first. Hold your cursor over Members >Financials >Monthly Financial Statements. At this page you will also find the Annual Budget. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year in the SCOV Library in the Welcome Center.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance and Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, April 17 at 1 PM in WC3.

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

Randy Trenary, Controller

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Welcome New Neighbors Name Robert Ingram Leann & Robert King Pamela Wear Shelley & Michael Miesen Laura & Paul Starr Kathleen & Jerry Herochik Caryn & Jeffrey Thole Theda & Warren Ellis Karen & Paul Kane Ruth & Michael Bonfiglio Kathleen & John Morris Lee & Jill Taylor Theodore Tindall Sultana & Robert Schwartz

From Oro Valley, AZ Mesa, AZ Oro Valley, AZ La Pine, AZ Twin Falls, ID Tucson, AZ Oconomowoc, WI Newark, DE Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Valley, NE Oro Valley, AZ Tucson, AZ Aston, PA

Checklist for Leaving in the Summer 3 Let the Association know how to reach you.

3 To stop delivery of the Explorer call 797-4384.

3 Fill out a Dark House form with the Oro Valley Police Department to have your home checked.

3 Schedule a landscaper to address monsoon weeds and yard upkeep while you are away.

3 Close your garage door and turn off power to your garage door opener.

3 Put lights on a timer. Place motion sensors with lights in the front and back of your home.

3 Be sure your house address numbers are visible from the street.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 917-8073 How Important are Fluids in the Summer?

Fluid replacement is probably the most important nutritional concern for an exerciser. Approximately 60% of your body weight is water. As you exercise, fluid is lost through your skin as sweat and through your lungs when you breathe. If this fluid is not replaced at regular intervals during exercise, you can become dehydrated.

When you are dehydrated, you have a smaller volume of blood circulating through your body. Consequently, the amount of blood your heart pumps with each beat decreases and your exercising muscles do not receive enough oxygen from your blood. Soon exhaustion sets in and your athletic performance suffers.

If you have lost as little as 2% of your body weight due to dehydration, it can adversely affect your athletic performance. For example, if you are a 150-pound athlete and you lose 3 pounds during a workout, your performance will start to suffer unless you replace the fluid you have lost. Proper fluid replacement is the key to preventing dehydration and reducing the risk of heat injury during training.

Special Note From the AFC: Orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday at 1 PM, so stop in and sign up. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or problems with the AFC. AFC and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation on page 2.

Tuesday, April 11, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, April 12, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Association Committees Help Needed This Help Needed section seeks volunteer help for various Association Committees.

You must be an owner/resident to serve.

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano suncityorovalley.com/about/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: webopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 917-8083 With over 4,500 patron visits and 634 online visits during the first two months of 2017, the Library continues to be a busy place. During that time 5,855 items were checked out, 259 new books and videos were added to our collection, and 127 new patrons were registered.

New arrivals on our shelves for your reading and watching pleasure now include The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

by Lisa See and Vicious Circle by C. J. Box in fiction, If Not for You by Debbie Macomber and A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman in audiobook, Most Dangerous Place

by James Grippando and A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline in large print, and Allied (Brad Pitt) and Fences (Denzel Washington) in video. Topping the reserve list are A Man Called Ove and Manchester by the Sea in video and No Man’s Land (Baldacci) and Commonwealth (Patchett) in fiction.

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Wanted: Recording Secretary for the Golf Advisory Committee.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month, 2 PM, WC3. If interested, please contact Tim Kelley at tkelleykcs@gmail.com or Yvette Schulz at hyschulz@gmail.com.

The aluminum can recycling program, primarily for the benefit of the Loan Room, is looking for a few men or women to assist us with this program. We need daily sorters, about 15 to 20 minutes one day a week, and drivers and unloading helpers for our every six-to-eight week trip to the scrap yard. This will take a minimum of two hours per trip. If you can be of assistance, especially during the late spring, summer, and early fall months, please contact Dave Johnson (825-6994) for more information.

Active Health Chair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 janyce.lundstedt@gmail.com Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1:30 PM, WC1 suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/active-health On April 21, 1 PM, Auditorium, the Active Health Committee is hosting “Taking the Sun Seriously: Advances in Prevention and Identification of Skin Cancer.” The speaker, Dr. Anthony Lux, an Oro Valley dermatologist, will provide an overview of the diagnosis and prevention of skin cancer and share information regard-

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ing current knowledge in the field. Since skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and continues to increase in incidence, . likely know someone who has had skin cancer. Active adults you are wise to make sun protection part of their daily routine. Dr. Lux will also make recommendations for dealing with sun-damaged skin.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Chair Michael Takerian 520-256-3213 michaeltakerian@gmail.com First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1 afc@suncityorovalley.com At this time of the year the AFC is busy. The weather is breaking, warmer days are here and residents are more active. The equipment in the AFC is popular and at times there is a wait to use one of the pieces of exercise equipment. You are encouraged to utilize the machine you are interested in and move on to your next exercise. You may be tempted to sit and rest on the machine and chat with a friend. There is a good possibility that someone else is waiting to use that machine. Please do your exercise and promptly move on.

Architectural Review Janice Strassburg, 520-338-2568, janicestrassburg@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM, WC3 One month to go to evaluate the shrubs beside your driveway. Trimming them to 42 inches or less will help with visibility and improve safety when leaving your driveway, whether you drive a Hummer or Mini-Cooper. When your bumper reaches the inside edge of the sidewalk, you should be able to see an approaching vehicle, walker or cyclist on the road.

Another item for thought is your property line. Your lot does not begin at the sidewalk. Most front yard property lines are four to five feet behind the sidewalk toward the house. If your plantings are in that area, they are not on your property.

The Development Standards provide guidance whenever you make changes to the outside of your structure or landscaping. Be sure to plan ahead.

Consumer Referral - Vendor List Susanna Moran vendor@suncityorovalley.com Here are directions for looking up the Vendor List on the website (formerly called Consumer Referral List): go to scovaz.com >Members >Member Services >Consumer Referral Vendor List >Read More.

A printed copy of the Vendor List is located at the Welcome Desk in the Activity Center during business hours.

Vendors may email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on our Vendor List.

Election Chair Don Stewart 618-980-3878 Bethsdad81@gmail.com Finance-Budget Chair Dick Brammell crbbrammell@gmail.com Third Mon., 1 PM, WC3 The committee met on February 27 to discuss the first draft of the budget for 2017-2018. The committee had questions that required additional information from the administration.

On March 6, the committee met to review and discuss the additional data provided by the administration. At that meeting the committee approved the budget for the next fiscal year.

The budget approved by the committee will be presented

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to the Board of Directors at the Thursday, April 13 Study Session for their review. The budget will then be approved at the Tuesday, April 25, Board meeting.

Food and Beverage Chair Del Peterson 307-631-3114 Oct.-Jun., First Tue., 9:30 AM, WC1 I recently volunteered on a Friday night for five hours at The Views. I greeted and seated guests, cleared tables, reset tables, poured water and coffee and served cocktails.

The restaurant was extremely busy with a full staff of servers and kitchen workers. Later I stopped to reflect on how far we’ve come. I remembered that just two years ago we were only open for breakfast and lunch.

The Views has become a first-class restaurant and lounge.

During this transitional phase, we have worked hard to address constructive comments that we receive. For the volume we handle, our staff does an amazing job and they appreciate the goodwill of our residents.

As I finish my four-year term as chairman, I want to thank the committee, the hard-working staff and the patrons of The Views for your willingness to adapt as we continue to improve this excellent amenity to our SCOV community.

Friends of the Library Our library is one of the jewels in the crown of Sun City Oro Valley. It sparkles so brightly because of the community participation, the dedication of our volunteers and the inimitable stewardship of our librarian, Kate Cusumano.

Many thanks to the community for your participation in our fundraisers: the Home Tour and the Book and Author Luncheon. Thanks, also, to all of you who are members of Friends of the Library. These fundraisers and your membership in Friends of the Library make it possible to keep our wonderful library chock full of new and exciting books, videos, and audios.

Come and visit.

Future Housing Co-Chairs Sally Evert 818-3068 sallyevert@gmail.com Jon Olson 818-3705 jboclo@comcast.net Third Wed., 9AM, WC1 Last month we held several well-attended focus groups which shared ideas, concerns and opportunities about the future of our housing stock. There are many shared values as well as many different opinions. Our next information gathering strategy will be an online survey in which all members of the community can participate. As always, you are welcome at our monthly meetings.

If you are leaving for the summer: Be sure to cover or leave running any water feature in your yard to avoid stagnation and mosquitoes.

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Holiday Hours Easter Sunday, April 16 AFC/Pool, 5 AM-5 PM Desert Oasis, 9 AM-4 PM The Views Restaurant, 7 AM-2 PM, 3-7 PM All Other Facilities Will Be Closed Gift Shop Co-Chairs Barbara Gioioso 668-8610, Randi Leonard 638-7548 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-4 PM; Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM suncityorovalley.com/learn/amenities-facilities/gift-shop

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Meeting Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 The Loan Room has been very busy for the past few weeks and, with several special dates coming up, we expect it to be even busier. We will try to accommodate all your requests for equipment, but we sometimes run out of popular items. We will try to offer a substitute, if at all possible, and hope for your understanding if we are out of options. It becomes very important that you return any items you have at the designated times. For your information, medical items will be loaned for a two-month period and can sometimes be extended, but, if you need something on a more permanent basis, you would need to purchase your own. All other items are on a two-week loan basis and cannot be extended during our busy times of the year. We hope you understand these requirements, and make use of what the Loan Room has to offer to SCOV residents free of charge. Thank you for your support.

Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe.

Call Larry Clark 520-404-7664 Marketing Barbara Ross 818-0701 bfgnye@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 3 PM, WC1 Featured artists this month are Don Jovag (pictured at left) and Luann Jamison. “Glass has been my hobby and my business for over 25 years,” says Luann, who has made lampwork glass beads, melting rod glass in a torch flame at 2,500 degrees. This work was sold all over the world and her jewelry resides in the Royal House of Sweden. “Currently, I’m working with glass in a different form­—sheet glass that I cut, manipulate, decorate, and fuse. They eventually become bowls, vases and decorative pieces” (photo on right).

Don is known for his food-safe wooden bowls and platters that feature intricate designs he creates with different varieties of wood. When you feel one of these bowls, you get an appreciation for his meticulous attention to finish and detail.

Don also makes beautiful segmented wooden bracelets.

There is still time to sign up for the fall Arts and Crafts Festival. Pick up an application in the Gift Shop.

Government Affairs Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Second Wed., 1:30 PM, WC3 Suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/government-affairs We’ve recently experienced a tough national election cycle followed by a number of calls for election reform. On Monday, April 10, Dr. Barbara Norrander of the UofA’s School of Government and Public Policy will share a wide variety of ideas on election reform including those being talked about at universities and think tanks. Her interesting presentation will be at 1 PM, Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Please come to learn what people who study and make recommendations on election reform are thinking about, and share your novel ideas.

On Tuesday, April 11, Melissa Martin, Senator Jeff Flake’s assistant will meet with any SCOV resident in the Activity Center/ Kachina Lounge if there are issues or questions for which you’d like help from your Senator in Washington. Drop in between 10:30-11:30 AM.

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Marketing is defined as the art of finding, developing and profiting from opportunities.

We are looking for a few good people who want to help us find the opportunities and develop a plan for marketing, communications and public relations to take advantage of those opportunities.

We will meet on April 27.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Spring Came Early We had rain showers early this year, along with exceptionally warm temperatures. Because of this, spring came early.

Wildflowers and weeds are popping up everywhere. When weeds are small, they are easy to remove. Wildflowers are allowed in our community until after they bloom; then they need to be removed. It is time to make sure those empty pots in front yards are filled with living plants, cactus, or flowers. Please trim any trees or shrubs which overhang the sidewalk or street. Remember, no artifacts of any kind are allowed on the ground in front yards, no matter how cute they may be.

Winter residents need to have their yards maintained during the summer months so the home looks cared for while it’s empty. Please make arrangements for your yard to be serviced while you are gone. Be sure to notify Administration of your summer mailing and current email addresses in case they need to reach you while you are away. Continue to take pride in your property even when you are not on site, so that it will look just as nice when you return as when you left.

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Posse Chair Larry Clark 404-7664 2larryclark@gmail.com First Tue., 3 PM, Catalina Vista scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

As our winter residents close up their homes and leave for the summer, we wish to remind you of the Oro Valley Police Dark House program that is available for free. Go to the OVPD web page, orovalleyaz.gov/police/darkhouse, and fill out the form online, or call the Community Resource Unit 520229-5080 Monday through Friday, 9 AM-5 PM to give them the information. The Sun City Posse will still patrol past your house every night, but we do not get out of our vehicles and walk around any of the homes. Nor does the Posse keep track of which homes are occupied or vacant. We highly recommend the OVPD Dark House program when you will be away for more than seven nights.

Properties Chair Ed Zwerling, 520-329-0737, EZwerling@yahoo.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 The Properties Committee recently completed our semiannual inspection and has given the results to the Board of Directors and staff. This inspection paid particular attention to storage areas. We will be making recommendations in the near future on how to better utilize our existing spaces. We will also be making recommendations on rectifying some of the problems discovered in the recent Chalk Creek inspection. The solar generation system is performing very well from the production and reliability aspects, and, with the anticipated TEP rate increase, we will be ahead of our original savings projection sooner than expected.

Please join us on the third Thursday of the month in the Welcome Center and participate in the many discussions about our facilities.

Tipster Editorial Co-Chair Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Co-Chair Vicki Ettleman 519-9781 vettleman4@gmail.com The next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Friday, April 14, 9 AM, WC1.

Follow The Views Golf on Twitter: twitter.com/TheViewsGCOV

Golf Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com 917-8053 I have been noticing a lot of cigarette butts on the course and in the parking lot areas. Please be courteous and deposit your cigarettes into your own ashtrays or the receptacles that are provided for you. We would like to keep the golf course and community as clean and beautiful as possible.

If you haven’t already, please stop by our brand new fully stocked Pro Shop and check out our wide variety of merchandise. We have golf balls, golf shoes, men’s and women’s clothing, sunglasses, wide brimmed hats to keep the sun off your ears, etc. Annual pass holders receive 30% off, and residents receive 15% off, excluding sale items, equipment and golf balls.

Since the weather is getting nicer and the days are longer, please remember, if you are a walker or driving your golf car on the golf course to enjoy the views, there still may be golfers out on the golf course. Please yield to the golfers and then proceed after they have hit their shots. We have walking hours posted, and we ask that you abide by those specific hours. This is not only for your safety, but for the golfers to enjoy their paid round of golf. Thank you for your cooperation.

Lessons are available from Tim Lochner and me. The cost is $45 for a half hour and $55 for 45 minutes. We both have a lot of teaching experience.

Our ball machine for the driving range has been moved. It is down by the driving range for your convenience. You may buy range tokens in the Pro Shop and they are $5 for a small basket (approximately 25 balls), and $7 for a large basket (approximately 50 balls). Our driving range dress code is the same as it is for playing the course. A collared shirt is required; no denim, no gym shorts, swim suits, flip flops, etc.

The Cure for Cancer Tournament was a huge success. All golf clubs participated, and with matching money from the Sun City Vistoso Foundation, we donated $13,646 to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Photo by John Njaa.

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Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 917-8063 April is the time of year the golf course begins the transition from the overseeded winter ryegrass to the underlying Bermuda grass.

The goal is to minimize the impact of the ryegrass on the Bermuda grass and improve golf course conditions in May and early summer.

One change this year: the seed rate was again reduced in the fairways at overseeding to help reduce the competition between the two grasses. With less competition, the underlying Bermuda grass has better access to sunlight, moisture and nutrients over the winter months. The fairway conditions turned out very acceptable this winter, so the reduced rate of seed did not impact playability from the golfer standpoint.

Last year, the ryegrass was chemically removed over a longer period of time with a mixture of chemicals. Instead of spraying a chemical in one or two applications in late May, we sprayed one type of chemical in late March and again mid-April. Then, we sprayed a different chemical in mid-May. This really reduced the negative impact of the fairways turning brown and dying in late May while allowing the underlying Bermuda grass a chance to start growing earlier in the spring.

Overall, the golf course should have better playing conditions during the early part of summer. Any areas that still need to be repaired will be done in June during the reverse overseed when nine holes are closed each week. This program was very successful last year and resulted in the turf conditions being excellent by mid-July.

Bee Management It is our practice when a swarm of bees lights on the golf course to identify the swarm by a hazard marker (white circle). They move on after a day or two.

Golf Advisory Chair Tim Kelley 734-645-8199 First Wed., 2 PM, WC3 Golf Advisory has been busy. Working with the Pro Shop, we have developed guidelines for pace of play at The Views.

The guidelines will be published shortly and will encourage a four-hour pace of play for 18 holes. The guidelines support a more enjoyable round for all players, and we welcome your support.

We have recommended changes to the Committee Charter. The proposed changes require Board approval. They will establish a defined relationship between Golf Advisory and long-range planning efforts, two-year terms for women’s and men’s club representatives to improve continuity and a liaison relationship between the Golf Advisory and Marketing Committees.

Finally, as we approach the end of the season, I would like to thank those who have served on the Golf Advisory Committee. This committee is an important communication link among our customers, Pro Shop, maintenance crew and administrative staff. Enjoy the summer.

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The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. John Rowe 651-325-8122 Membership Jim Fogel 208-861-3220 Play Wed.

It’s been a busy month of golf at The Views. March gave us a new club champion, but you will have to wait until next month’s article to find out who it is, and we wrapped up with The View’s Cup. April brings us the Member/Guest or Invitational, April 7-8. April 12 is a Two Man Scramble, April 19 an Oh Crap Scramble followed by the last Bash of the Spring.

April 26 will be an individual Better Nine.

The new board members will be introduced at the Bash on April 19.

So come out and meet your new board for the next year.

This time of year we say goodbye to friends as they head north for the summer. They will be missed, but there are still lots of full timers here, so come out and join the group on Wednesdays; there will be lots of space to fill in. Enjoy your summer wherever you find yourself.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Jim Mitchell 818-2893 Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636

Play Thu.

April is the last month we will hold meetings until the fall.

Show up early for free tasty beverages. We’re now in the middle of play for the nine-hole tournament, it will conclude on April 20 which is our last meeting and a Burger Bash.

Make sure to drop your check in the nine-hole envelope if you want a burger. Also, remember we are doing a Home & Home adventure with the SaddleBrooke men’s nine-hole club some time in May. See you on the golf course.

The Views Women’s Golf Club Pres. Nancy Klucking 360-671-4488 Membership Pat Tempestini 825-9328 and Sue LaFontaine 742-0346 Play Tue., 9:15 AM, reverse shotgun

The year is flying by, and we will be having our closing awards April 25 with a luncheon after golf.

The Kachina Cup will be hosted by The Views and played on Monday, May 1. Please support this event by playing.

Much work goes into an event such as this, and it is fun to meet women golfers from other clubs and socialize during lunch after golf.

Thank you to Peg Bushong and Yvette Schulz for the great success with the Cure for Cancer Tournament and to the Foundation for their support and great contribution to this very worthy cause.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Janet Kimble 825-3172 Membership Jennifer Clark jc1755@gmail.com Play Thu.

The Niners are winding up a successful year of play. Our invitational on March 23 hosted 93 people. We will continue play over the summer. Contact our membership Chair and join us.

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

Greetings from The Views Restaurant and happy spring to you.

With spring upon us, we are happy to inform you that we will be offering some new seasonal dinner items on our menu. In addition, dinner entrees will now be offered as early as 3 PM for our early bird clientele.

I would also like to remind our community of a few changes that have been made over the last couple of months.

• Happy hour is 3-5 PM every day except Friday, when it is extended until 7 PM. • We serve breakfast and lunch (brunch) 7 AM-2 PM daily, subject to change for special events.

• Dinner is served from 3-7 PM daily.

• The kitchen serves a limited menu of hot dogs, soup and chili, 2-3 PM. • We have live entertainment every Friday 4:30-6:30 PM. I’m also pleased to announce that we will be hosting an Easter Brunch, as we have in the past. Easter is on Sunday, April 16, and we will be offering a full spread of food, along with two chef stations, for $29.99. We will also be offering bottomless mimosas for $10. We hope you come down and join us.

Thank you all for your patronage and we look forward to serving you.

Easter Brunch at The Views

Sunday, April 16, 10 AM - 2 PM Full Buffet, $29.99, plus tax and 20% gratuity Bottomless Mimosas, $10

Sun City Vistoso Foundation Pres. Dick Cook, 328-8674 Larry Hoaglund, 520-825-6801, clhoagaz@gmail.com Fourth Thu.,1 PM, Desert Oasis

A tax deductible donation to the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation is a way to assist many worthwhile causes within SCOV and surrounding areas. Four grants were made in February to very dedicated area organizations that support kids (Assistance League, YMCA, and Kids Unlimited) and families (Emerge!). These are some of the organizations that are supported by the Foundation through your generous donations that can be made by check, stocks, or gifts in kind.

Donations may be made throughout the year by check to the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, 1565 E. Rancho Visto Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

The Foundation will sponsor another annual shredding event on Saturday, April 22, 9-11 AM in the Activity Center parking lot. Enter from Silverton Ave. Only paper in paper bags and cardboard boxes will be accepted. Magazines and plastic or metal binders will not be accepted. You must have your Sun City homeowner’s card to participate.

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Coming Events

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

Every Friday, 3-7 PM The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Please join us and enjoy the best in live entertainment from 4:30-6:30 PM during Friday happy hour.

Sunday, April 2, 2 PM Tucson Symphony String Quartet We are happy to have an appearance from this wonderful TSO quartet. No need to drive far for an afternoon of classical music at its finest. The performance takes place in the Auditorium. Doors open at 1:30 PM.

Tickets on sale, Welcome Center or at the door, $18 pp If paying at the door, please have correct change or check payable to SCOV.

Monday, April 10, 1-2:30 PM National Election Reform Dr. Barbara Norrander of the UofA’s School of Government and Public Policy will share a variety of ideas on national election reform at the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. See Government Affairs article on page 9 for more information.

Tuesday, April 11, 10 AM Tucson Museum of Art Talks For the finale of our 2016-2017 season, docent Kay Jensen will be back to present, “Masters of Bling: Faberge, Lalique, Tiffany.” In the past, Kay’s presentations have been great, and I’m sure this time will be no exception. Come and join us at the Activity Center/Navajo. Refreshments are served.

Call Rudi Punzmann 520-427-7777.

Thursday, April 13, 3-4 PM Vistoso Helpful Hands Meeting We are having an all hands meeting for existing and potential volunteers. See article on page 31 for details.

Saturday, April 15, 10 AM-3 PM Modelers Room - Open House The entire SCOV Community is invited to see the model trains in action and other modeling activities.

Saturday, April 15, 7 PM Six Feet Up This musical group has appeared all over southern Arizona. Six Feet Up is a unique musical experience that highlights the best songs from over eight decades of popular music. The band features two great vocalists, three talented instrumentalists and a great big sound of music and fun.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, $15 pp

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Friday, April 21, 11 AM-3 PM Desert Springs Tour, Lunch and Entertainment Vistoso Helpful Hands sponsors a tour of Desert Springs.

Their bus will pick up at 11 AM sharp in the rear parking lot of the Welcome Center. Call Robin Schulz 219-8100 for reservations. The bus seats 15 and accommodates walkers.

Friday, April 21, 1 PM Taking the Sun Seriously: Advances in Prevention and Identification of Skin Cancer The SCOV Active Health Committee is hosting this presentation by Dr. Anthony Lux, an Oro Valley dermatologist, who will provide an overview of skin cancer and share information regarding current knowledge in the field in the Auditorium.

Saturday, April 22, 9-11 PM Shredding Event Bring your old documents to the SCOV Foundation’s annual shredding event Saturday, April 22, 9-11 AM, Activity Center parking lot. Only papers in paper bags and cardboard boxes will be accepted. Magazines and metal or plastic binders will not be accepted. Have your SCOV homeowner’s card available for identification. Enter the parking lot from Silverton Ave.

Sunday, April 23, 3 PM Sun City Singers Present Piano Concert Rouzbeh Tebyanian, accomplished concert pianist, offers an afternoon of varied piano classical solos, presented in the round. Sponsored by Sun City Singers, this is a free concert with donations accepted at the door.

Sunday, May 7, 2 PM Tucson Symphony Piano Trio Another afternoon of fine music from TSO. We hope you enjoy the convenience of this without having to travel or pay for parking. Doors will open at 1:30 PM, performance at 2 PM. Theater seating, no food or drinks, please.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, Thu., Apr. 6, $18 pp

Thursday, June 29 Diamondbacks Baseball Bus Trip Save this date. More details in May Tipster.

Pass Holder Benefits This month The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders special is

Golf Derby Watch your email for information.

Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.

Sun City Singles, Golf, Sun., Apr. 2, The Views Racquetball, Annual Spring BBQ, Thu., Apr. 6, 4:30 PM, Activity Center/Patio and Navajo Sun City Singles, Bocce, Thu., Apr. 6, Bocce courts Genealogy, Sources and Citations, Tue., Apr. 11, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Dinner ‘n Show, Thu., Apr.13, The Bodyguard, Centennial Hall. Bus leaves at 6:15 PM Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Apr. 13, 5:30 PM., Activity Center/Navajo Modelers Club, Meeting, Fri., Apr. 14, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge, Bruce DeWald presents his experiences in Antarctica Kactus Kickers, Member Appreciation Dance, Fri., Apr. 14, 6:30-9:30 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Wed., Apr. 26, Historic Fort Huachuca, AZ, Military Museum, Main Museum, 1880 Cemetery Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Apr. 28, 5:30 PM., Activity Center/Navajo Day Trippers, Wed., May 3, Dolly Steamboat and Tortilla Flats Restaurant Dinner ‘n Show, Sat., May 5, Aida at Hale Center, lunch at Charleston’s Rock and Roll Club, Dance, Sat., May 13, Auditorium.

Day Trippers, Sun., Jun. 18, Ice Cream Social Day Trippers, Mon., Jul. 17, Wild Horse Casino.

Workshops and Classes Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes Classes are usually held the fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes.

To attend, you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie 917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one. Call Lonnie now to reserve a place at the session on April 26.

Association-Sponsored Fitness Purchase a punch card from the receptionist at the Administration Office in the Welcome Center, $20/10 classes. You may use this card for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is $3 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM

Catalina Vista Core Conditioning: Mon., 5:30-6:30 PM, Wed., 3-4 PM, AFC Sunrisers: Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC Pool

Not a Pass Holder?

Call Kat at 917-8068 for details.

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Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3. This class has helped many and is a great support to those with Parkinson’s. Cost $10/class or $50/ month. Spouse or caregiver is welcome at every class. Call Ray Jerkins 520-219-3561.

SCOV 30th Anniversary Celebration On February 15, we celebrated SCOV’s 30th anniversary with a tea in the Auditorium and special recognition of the Trailblazers who were the first people to live in our community.

Tai Chi, Free Introductory Class Thursday, April 6, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1. Come to this class and see if Tai Chi might be for you. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner. Because of the benefits for balance, strength, and improved breathing, it is an exercise especially suitable for seniors. See the Tai Chi Club article on page 27 for more information.

For Your Information

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

A big crowd came to celebrate SCOV’s 30th anniversary.

People come in all different shapes, sizes and blood types.

The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major ABO groups. However, for a small percentage of the population, finding someone else with the same blood type can be as difficult as looking for a needle in a haystack. You could be that needle. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Sun City Oro Valley’s drive is Thursday, April 13, 8-11 AM, Auditorium. Schedule an appointment by calling the Red Cross 1-800-448-3543 or by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Costume Closet The Costume Closet is available to all residents by appointment only. For assistance call Marty Siracusa 520-8256961, or Betty Verderese 520-825-7811. Please do not return items to Desert Oasis monitor.

Celebrations & Life Events

When we describe SCOV as an active community, we are not joking.

One of our residents, Tim Cronk, participated in the recent Ultraman Florida (UMFL) and ranked ninth out of 44 participants in the 3-day race and set a M50-59 age-stratum course record.

Heather Webber, Tim’s wife, was part of a small three-member support crew.

A vegan athlete, Tim’s race statistics are: Day 1: swam 6.2 miles in 3:02:10; biked 92 miles in 4:19:39; Day 2: biked 171 miles in 8:40:44 and Day 3: ran 52.7 miles in 8:25:26 for a total of 321.6 miles in 24:27:59.

Tim also took part in a sleep study while doing the UMFL.

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Original employees Norma Meyers and Mary Cunningham entertained with their stories.

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

Thank you to all the AARP tax volunteers. Your many hours of service are greatly appreciated. And thank you to Sun City for providing the facility each year.

Bob & Leslie Esparza Many, many thanks to my wonderful friends and neighbors in Sun City who have been so kind and supportive to me since my husband, Don, passed away. We found a true home when we moved here in 2004. Sun City people are the best.

Ann Feeney

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A huge thank you to the Men’s Tennis Club for their most generous donation to Seniors for Kids. We are so appreciative that the Men’s Tennis Club chose us for their charity from hosting a large tennis tournament. Seniors for Kids continues to support local children affiliated in five area nonprofits.

Sharon Larsen President, Seniors for Kids

Barkcarvers - Gourd - Woodcarvers Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368 Sat., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624 Tue., 1-4 PM; Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343, Mon., 1-4 PM,

Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Thank you to all those who supported the Cure for Cancer Golf Tournament 2017. With matching funds from the Sun City Vistoso Foundation, $13,656 was raised to support the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Our theme this year was “We will win this fight!” We are on our way to doing that.

Peg Bushong and Yvette Schulz Co-Chairs, The Views Womens Golf Club

Anyone interested in learning bark carving, contact Ted Rydzewski.

A huge thank you to all who helped make the Courtyard Sale another success. Whether you donated rummage or raffle items, bought coffee or hot dogs, or worked at the sale, know that we could not have done it without you. It takes many helping hands to make such a successful event. Seniors for Kids thanks the wonderful people of SCOV for their constant support.

Sharon Larsen President, Seniors for Kids I would like to thank all my friends for the cards and prayers during my heart surgery and recovery. Sun City is a great place to live.

Billie Walstead On March 5th, my best friend passed and created a large hole in my life. Bonnie enjoyed our time here and made many friends who will miss her joy of life.

The cards and personal expressions of sympathy from neighbors and friends throughout Sun City have gone a long way in helping our family through a most difficult time.

Thank you seems inadequate but is the best I can do.

Bill Frasca

Memoriam Marty Boorsma Jane George Robert (Bob) Zyrek George Chase Bonnie Frasca

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Clay Pres. Renee Ford 203-733-4447 neeford46@gmail.com Sep.-May, First Thu., General Meeting, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Prospective members: Orientation classes third Mon. and Thu. Studio cleaning first Wed., 1 PM

One of the benefits of working in the Clay studio is watching passersby stop to enjoy the new totem installation in the courtyard. Some sit Totem Frog by Karen Kane. on the benches to find new pieces while others cannot resist touching the bright glass dangles. Others are bold enough to remove the toppers covering the safety locks. From our windowed studio enclosures we say, “Don’t tap on the glass, it scares the fish.” Now we say, as my mother said, “Look, don’t touch!”

We love seeing your smiles and knowing you are enjoying the results of our love of clay and glass. Thanks to all the potters and glass people for working so hard to produce this piece of art. We worked together to meld the media, and it brings us great pleasure to give back to the community in this way.

Colored Pencil Jan Thomas 591-1275 or Carol Fouch 817-751-8154 Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio February 2 February 22 February 28 March 1 March 5

Clubs Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Making feathers look real is a challenge that Carol has mastered.

Art League Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296

Love color and detail? Are you interested in exploring patterns, shapes, darks and lights? Colored pencil may be just the club for you. It is an easy, yet exacting medium. Basic drawing skills are helpful but not essential. We’ll show you a few basics, and you’ll begin to see the world in a whole new light. Come join us.

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Coffee and Conversation

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

with the General Manager and a Board Member

An informal exchange of information.

Wednesday, April 12, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Oh, for the want of quality artists.

No wanting here in our studio.

We’re loaded in that category.

We come from various backgrounds with one common denominator: We love to paint and create beautiful art pieces. Our studio Dave Dame and Lee Sopwith hard at work. just buzzes with Peeks allowed. art talk, including artists’ materials, the best shows and galleries in town and abroad. We critique, when requested to, with the goal of improving the painting. With coffee mug abreast and some goodies to accompany it, we work our way through a satisfying project. During this month, the Art League is adorning the Activities Center walls with a themed show “Patterns”. With no restrictions on the subject, medium or size, viewers will be graced with a pleasing array of artworks and photos. We have a fun, productive class of artists so, come on down on Wednesday mornings and watch us paint.

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

J apanese flower arranging (Ikebana) is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes, and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials.

Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

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The picture shows Modelers club member, Bob Underland, building a farm scene for the model train layout. Bob was born and raised on a farm in South Dakota at a time when electricity and modern farm equipment were limited. When he left the farm, he went on to further his education and a career with Boeing in Washington State. He is using his modeling skills to bring back his farm days on the train Photo by Tom Prall. layout.

All SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings and the use of the Modelers Room. On any day, if the lights are on and someone is in the room, stop in. At our meetings, you will see what we are about, and you may enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. From time to time, we schedule field trips of interest to modelers.

Open Studio Artists Pres. Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thu., 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Our artists work mostly in oil, but we welcome other media, a variety of skill levels and have room for more artists.

Come join us.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Ken Ayers 638-7916 Sep.-May Second and Fourth Wed., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com Our meeting on Wednesday, April 12 will feature SCOV resident, Bill Snead, who will share stories and photos of southern France taken by his father in 1938 and 1939, in a program titled “My Father, Hidden Photog- Psychedelic Color Palette by Janie Johnson-Russell. rapher.”

The subject of the competition meeting April 26 will be “Cars.” Photos must have been taken after April 1, 2016.

Winners in the February category, “Symmetry” were Steve Perkins, Gerda Timm, Ken Ayers, Peg Rocklin, Val Plumlee, Larry Walker, Laura Hackenbrock, Pam Maddern, Janie Johnson-Russell, Diane Haegele, Pat Mulligan, and Dave Henderson.

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photo competitions for all skill levels and monthly exhibitions of members’ photos. The club’s photo gallery of digital-competition submissions are on our website.

Photo editing software, photo printer and mat-cutting equipment are offered in our photography lab.

Guests are always welcome, please join us.

Sculpture

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

Please do not leave donations outside a closed door.

Cheer Bears

Sep.-May, Wed., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 825-2248 facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb Third Thu., 1:30 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Aleda Haug working on a human head with Gene McCullagh.

Our head/torso classes, led by our resident expert, Aleda Haug, are ongoing and the students are producing some quality work, even at their first try. We have an active club and assist each other with constructive criticism and a helping hand at our brazing station. While oldies music is playing, we work the clay with fingers and produce some lovely sculptures.

Our annual club get together, barbeque and pot luck will be held Friday, April 7, 5 PM at the home of Laurie and Al Lichaa. Laurie is coordinating the menu and taking attendance sign-ups. This is always an enjoyable evening and the club supplies the main dish and all libations. Please join our fun group of fellow sculptors at this event.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Penny Burroughs 530-545-2642 Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing When cleaning out your closets, please keep this in mind: we do not accept non-washable fabrics, zippers, embroidery hoops, large knitting needles, crochet hooks or patterns. You can help us by sorting out these items before donating. In turn, we can only throw them away ourselves.

The Orientation/Pfaff class will be Friday, April 21. Use of the room and equipment requires an hour orientation class for the first-time users. You can sign up for these orientation sessions and future classes listed on sheets posted outside of the Sewing Room door. Maybe you will be one of those who can’t resist being involved in several groups. When you join Thimblelenas, you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking, Cheer Bears and Pet Beds.

Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thurs., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Are you one who knits or crochets? Do you have any leftover washable yarn that we can use for afghans or baby items?

Many of our gals make these at home. Can you help us out?

Drop them off at the Sewing Room marked for Casa Amigas.

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Anyone interested in machine embroidery is welcome at our monthly meetings. In addition to showing our latest projects, we also have an educational topic at each meeting. Thank you, Sandy Fritz, for your inspirational ideas at the March meeting.

Many members are having fun trying new projects on their own home embroidery machines. If you are a Batik embroidered cats.

Thimblelena member and interested in learning to use the 6-needle embroidery machine, contact Karin Frohlich for lessons. Come check us out.

Pet Beds

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

Can you snip and stuff? Our furry little friends need an extra touch of kindness while waiting for adoption at the Humane Society, so we create soft, comfy pet beds from washable fabric sewing scraps. We invite you to join us for a laid-back afternoon.

Sun City Vistoso Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Our quilt show was a fabulous success. We heard from many attending that it was the best show yet. The winner of the raffle quilt is Flo Chaulklin, a very excited SCOV resident.

April will be the last month until fall that we have regular bi-monthly meetings.

At our April 11 meeting we will have a demo by Karen Neuendorf. We will also get the final step to the mystery quilt. Maybe we can have a special exhibit of them at our next quilt show.

Flo Chaulklin, raffle quilt winner.

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Stained/Fused Glass

Seniors for Kids

Sharon Larsen 818-2791 Sewing/Crafting for SFK, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Toy Woodworking, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop First Thu., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge In place of the April meeting, we will be having a potluck Saturday, April 8. Watch your email for more information.

Thanks to everyone for helping to make the Courtyard Sale a big success. Every dollar we get goes toward supporting children at Three Points Clinic, Aviva Children’s Services, Northwest Birthing Center, Family First Services and Tri-Community Food Bank. It’s all about the children. Thank you for your support.

Lei Bammel 818-0017 Wye Mace 825-8738 Fusing: Tue. and Thu., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any time Tue.-Sun., Artisan Center/Stained Glass

Water Media Co-Presidents: Marlene Peradotto 716-390-2982 Darlene Charbonneau 763-442-2092 Tue., 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Tapestry Rug Hooking

Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tue., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing We are always happy to enroll new members and welcome residents who are interested in rug hooking.

Show ‘N Share Marion Nelmark 825-9331

Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Silversmith and Lapidary Vice President Tom Moore, 503-510-2251 65tmor@gmail.com Shop Hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM. Fri., 9 AM-Noon, First Mon., 3:30 PM, Artisan Center, Silversmith Studio

Silver mining began about 5,000 years ago in what is now the country of Turkey, spreading around the world wherever the ore could be found. Mining and metallurgy technologies have evolved through the centuries, as have the tools, techniques and science of fashioning the precious metal into utilitarian objects and fine jewelry. In colonial America, a silversmithing apprenticeRich Rozehnal working on a wire ship for teenage cuff bracelet. children typically lasted four to seven years.

Fortunately, a person quickly can learn enough basic skills in a short period of time to produce some of the simpler jewelry forms and gain experience over time for more complex pieces. Our beginner’s class includes two days of silversmithing instruction, followed by four hours of orientation to lapidary work. Our students and members are reflective of the community and include a wide range of professional backgrounds from the workaday world. The common language we share is that of the silversmith and lapidarist.

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Several friends have donated videos of favorite water media artists to the club library. These videos illustrate techniques from a variety of noted artists. Members pictured here are selecting their preferences to show on Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM. Darlene Charbinneau, Ito McNully, Charlotte Landis, and April Hoffman chose the artist, Chuck McLachlan, who demonstrated his skills. He also reminded the audience that, “You can’t advance without making mistakes.”

Join the group to enrich your skills in this fascinating media.

Woodworking Pres. Bill Norton 480-993-8762 VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 Wed. May., 17, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro scovwoodworkingclub.com

Thanks to all who contributed to making our Courtyard Sale a huge success. It is a great feeling to get our woodshop more organized each year with so many volunteers.

We are excited to have a new Laguna 18-inch bandsaw in our wood shop. It will be a great addition to our tool set.

If you have not done so, please pay your 2017 dues, $20, plus $5 for a locker, which will prevent you from having to take the new member workshop to be reinstated as a member.

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Continuing Education Astronomy

Pres. Ron Collins 812-344-4772 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Third Thu., 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovastronomy.com

Our speaker this month is Justin Hyatt who is a solar engineer. He works from the Steward Observatory Solar Lab at the UofA. He also is associated with the College of Optical Sciences.

His Dr Daniel Opei spoke to us about his indentification of presentation planets that are in the” habitable zone” (like earth, not is “Inovative too hot or cold) and orbiting far out stars. He can also de- Energy SoluHe termine their physical make-up. Will we go there someday? tions.” worked several years with M3 Engineering and collaborated on several design engineering projects including two years in South Africa where he learned to speak Zulu. He is referred to as “one of the best young innovative and inventive engineers.”

In March three of the Coronado fifth grade teachers showed us what they teach about astronomy with help from our club. Now we are as smart as a fifth grader.

A field trip to Kitt Peak is April 12. Call Barry Shabel at 520308-4818 for details and reservations. Star Party, Monday, April 3, 6:30 PM, 7th tee.

Bible Men’s Bible Study

Darwin Thornton 638-7024 Rick Thomas 591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

We continue our study on John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have ever-lasting life.”

This verse is so laden with truth and hope that it demands a careful and thorough examination to understand just how powerful it is. Max Lucada wrote the series of lessons which are being followed. Join us for our study and for an optional breakfast at the Views Restaurant afterward.

Precept Women’s Bible Study

Patti Higgins 630-369-7896 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 9 AM, WC3

Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 V.P. Connie Armstrong 544-7723 scov.great.books@gmail.com Oct.-May, First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Books Foundation. We offer great conversations about great ideas. We will be reading short story selections from The Seven Deadly Sins, Even Deadlier. The deadly sin we will consider in April is sloth. On April 5 the selection is “Babylon Revisited” by F. Scott Fitzgerald and on April 19 the selection is “The Custard Heart” by Dorothy Parker. The book can be purchased from Amazon or the Great Books Foundation. All SCOV residents are welcome to join us.

SCOV Book Club Co-Pres. Joyce Franke 818-7955 Co-Pres. Cynthia Kartman 414-732-3063 Glenda Tonkin 520-207-4802 gt99673@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

In April we will discuss My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, part one of a four-part series translated from Italian and considered a modern masterpiece in Europe. Part One describes the on and off friendship between two girls growing up in a poor section of Naples in the late 40s and 50s as Italy struggles with the aftermath of World War ll.

Computer - Vistoso Computer Society (VCS) Membership David Johnson 825-6994 Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314 General Meetings, Nov.-Mar., 1 PM, Auditorium scovcomputer.com There will not be general meeting in April.

April Computer Club Class schedule Class Name Dates Time Android Phone/Tablet 1 Session Fri., Apr. 7 9-11 AM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Tabs and Tables in Word 1 Session Wed., Apr. 12 9-11 AM Sue Lane sklane6970@aol.com iPhone, Photos, editing and more for iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices 1 Session Thu., Apr. 13 1-2 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Windows 10 (bring your computers) 1 Session Wed., Apr. 19 10-Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com Mac Basics (repeat of February class) 1 Session Thu., Apr. 20 10-Noon Ann Owen anno35@me.com Mac Basics System Preferences 1 Session Fri., Apr. 21 10-Noon Ann Owen anno35@me.com Music, Podcasts and more audio features for iPhone and iPad 1 Session Thu., Apr. 27 1-2 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Help Sessions for PC and Mac Users 4 Sessions Tue., Apr. 11 and 25 1-3 PM

Wed., Apr. 5 and 19 1-3 PM

ON THE COVER

Western screech owl.

Photo by Larry Bassett.

We read and discuss brief selections of thought-provoking works of literature presented in anthologies by the Great

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Genealogy Pres. Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com

Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464

Mentoring Holly Gibson 825-8808 ghgibson@live.com

Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scvgs.org Is your genealogy fact or fiction? On Tuesday, April 11, Sue Cerri will present “The New Millennium Way to Save Your Work: Understanding Sources & Citations.” She will explain what are sources and what are citations. How and why we use them and how to write them up for your genealogy.

Membership forms are outside the Welcome Center/Genealogy room, $20/individual, $30/household. At our website scvgs.org, click on the calendar in the right corner to view the schedule when the room is open by a monitor. If you want to be a monitor, contact Joan Allen.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com Hal Schroeder halschroed@aol.com suncityilr.com The first registration period for fall courses ended March 31. The second registration period for fall courses will be August 15-31. Registration for the four summer courses is free and began on March 9. If the course has openings, you may still register for summer courses by emailing Randy Myerson. It is important that you register because of fire regulations and class size limitations. All course descriptions and registration directions are on the club’s website. If a course is marked “closed” and you send in your registration, the cost of that course will not be refunded.

Be sure to check out the new non-fiction books and documentary films the ILR donated to our SCOV Library. If you thought you had seen them all, there are more on the way.

This is part of our ongoing dedication to continuing education within this community. Thank you Lei and Gene Bammel for leading the way on this project.

Coming soon, a new ILR website. Watch your email to learn more about this project that you approved. Notification will go out to all members as soon as it is up and running. If you have not been receiving weekly club emails, make sure the Koopmans have your correct address.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wed., 3-4:30 PM Catalina Vista, Mt. Kimball/Pusch Ridge scovnaturalwellness.com Our mission: To discuss, share and provide natural approaches to health and wellness. Dues $3/year pp. First meeting free. Wednesday, April 19 we will have two presentations.

“Chi Wellness” will be presented by Rick Massar. Learn about Qigong movements that can reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality and help the immune system. Master Massar is a sixth degree Blackbelt in Shaolin Kempo Karate and a Master Instructor of Shaolin Qigong and Wu Chi. “Meditation & Relaxation For The Health Of It!” will be presented by Pragito Dove. In a relaxation session, Ms. Dove shares basic principles of meditation, which can bring anxiety relief, happiness, and revitalize your energy. Pragito Dove, M.A., C.C.H. is a master trainer in personal develop-

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ment, meditation expert and hypnotherapist.

Wednesday, April 5, 5:30 PM, the Vegan potluck sub-group will host a catered dinner by The Tasteful Kitchen restaurant at the Catalina Vista Center. There will be two of each: entrees, salads, desserts, served buffet style. BYOB and glasses. Everything else will be provided. Price will be $25 to $28.50 pp depending on dessert choice. Please RSVP or send questions to David at davidsattinger@gmail.com or Heather at thumpozmag@mac.com.

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 9:30-11:30 AM, WC/1 Writers Club John Silva 708-250-9515 jksilva1994@gmail.com Second and Fourth Wed., 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon The emphasis is on the stories, and everyone has a story in them. We all bring a short (approximately two pages) piece for reading to the group, and lively, meaningful discussion follows. We collectively pick a topic or theme for the next meeting, and on occasion we plan to have a speaker/ presenter or an exercise in writing craft. If you have ever felt an urge to write about anything, be it stories, essays, opinion pieces, play scenes, memoirs, just show up and give it a go.

Be aware that it is free, fun and addictive.

Cultural & Social Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners

Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com Oct.-May, Mon., 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Sun City Oro Valley Democrat Club Pres. Laura Dore 520-338-1016 lucylb53@comcast.net Second Sat., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scovdemocraticclub.wix.com/scov-democratic-club

Our speaker for the April 11 meeting will be Michael Dues.

Dr. Dues is Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Arizona.

He studies and teaches organizational communication, conflict management and argumentation. Dr. Dues will talk to us about how we need to think anew about framing ideas and explaining our Democratic positions. As always, please be generous and bring to the meeting nonperishable food or monetary donations for Impact of Southern Arizona.

For the most recent updates about the Democrat Club, check facebook.com/SCOVDC/. We welcome new members at any time. Membership dues are $10 for 2017 and can be given to Linda Bretz at the meeting or mailed to her at 14620 N. Chalk Creek Dr. Be sure to include your email so we can contact you.

Dining - Prepare & Share Alan Bancroft 520-907-4121 alanroxieb@msn.com Colin Kaltenbach, kltnbch@yahoo.com We will have our final get together for this season Friday, April 7, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista for a spring picnic. Look forward to a fun evening with friends, some who will be going back home for the summer. It was a terrific year. Our mem-

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bership grew, and we sampled tasty food that we might not have tried otherwise and have many new recipes to use.

If you are thinking this might be a good club to join, just let us know and we will put you on the list to be contacted for our opening event in November.

See you in the fall.

Dinner ’N Show Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 Julie Balogh 520-818-1046 Third Tue., 9:15 AM, Navajo All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings.

Bring your checkbook as we prefer not to take cash.

Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 service fee.

Current schedule: Thu., Apr. 13 The Bodyguard at Centennial Hall–U. of A. Bus and

show $85. Bus leaves at 6:15 PM. Nancy Butler 825-4664.

Sat., May 20 Elton John’s Aida at Hale Center. Lunch at Charles ton’s. Lunch, show and bus $77. Marcia Polley 818-9073.

Buses leave on time from behind the Welcome Center.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Sec. Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Nov., Jan. and Mar., Third Thu., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

We are so lucky to have our very own dog park here in SCOV. If your dog is hankering for a nice safe place to chase balls and play off-leash with other dogs, you should join Fido’s Friends and get a key so you can use the park whenever you like. Yearly club dues are $10 and there is a $10 refundable key deposit. Please call Elaine Deeter to make arrangements to join the club.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Contacts: Zona Boss 520-638 6644, Colleen Cottrell 825 8393 Wed. 1:30 - 3 PM The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests.

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

Reminder Golf carts driven on Community Property must be driven by a licensed driver.

Under no circumstances are children allowed to drive.

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

Garden Club Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Co-Pres. Deanna Haselwander 825-5291 frank2997@aol.com Oct.-Apr., Second Tue., 12:30 PM, Auditorium

Join us for the last general meeting of the season Tuesday, April 11 featuring a speaker from Tohono Chul Park with a presentation on wildflowers. On Thursday, April 13 we will venture out to tour Tohono Chul Park. The cost is $8 pp or free for Tohono Chul Park members. Sign-up at the general meeting or contact Wendy Hughes 503-703-9563 whughes851@hotmail.com.

Lunch follows at Carrabba’s and is limited to 60 people. Sign-up at the general meeting or contact Barbara Marshall 520-825-0618 Globe mallow. barbie4roses@yahoo.com.

We are planning some fun activities for the summer months for our year-round residents, so stay tuned. Those of you headed back to cooler climates, have a great summer and we will see you again in October. For membership contact Florence Duckett 520-825-1994. Annual dues are $5 pp and $8/cpl.

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

Havurah is a social group that shares an interest in Jewish Culture. Meetings and events are open to all.

The March 5 brunch was a thank you from the current board to our members. The entertainment was fabulous. As always, Gary and Mickey provided splendid food and drink.

Second Night Passover Seder is Tuesday, April 11 at 5 PM. Join Sharon Zwerling for stimulating talk and lunch at Ladies Brown Bag. Our April general meeting is the election of our new board, and a talk by Fleurett and Marc Wallach, well respected U of A Museum of Art docents to explore the enjoyment of art through personal/emotional issues.

Mark your calendars for these events: Brown Bag Lunch Wed., Apr. 5, 11 AM Passover Seder Tue., Apr. 11, 5 PM General Meeting/Election of Board Members, Talk, “Is Art Medicine for the Soul” Mon. Apr. 24, 6:30 PM

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Please wear name tags and bring nonperishable food items for the Community Food Bank.

Annual dues of $15 pp, payable starting July 1.

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

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SCOV visitors welcome.

Republican Club Pres. Darwin Thornton 520-638-7024 scv.repub@gmail.com Third Tue., 3 PM, Auditorium We’ll get some national information this month from our speaker, Bruce Ash. He is the National Committeeman from Arizona to the Republican National Committee where he serves as the Chairman of the Rules Committee. Bruce has spoken to our club in the past and continues to deliver a rousing speech whenever he is invited. Please bring a friend.

Sun City Singers Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Thank you everyone for attending our “Something Old, Something New!” spring concerts with special solos by Carolyn Ancell (harp), Nancy Gilbertson (song) and Priscilla Small (flute). We thank them for their outstanding performances.

The singers will be on spring break until rehearsals resume Tuesday, April 11, for the annual free Fourth of July concert.

Music will be issued on a first-come basis to members with paid 2017 dues. Look for more details in upcoming Tipsters and posters in SCOV facilities.

Sun City Singles Pres. Karen Curry 708-822-3057, VP Al Piarowski 825-0654 Sec. Katy Melcher 825-2729 Treas. Jan Buchel 825-6735 Dinner Meeting Second Thu., Happy Hour Last Fri. Singles Golf will be played on Sunday, April 2, 2 PM, The Views; details and sign-up in the Singles Book in the Pro Shop.

Bocce will be played Thursday, April 6, 6 PM; sign up on the Bulletin Board in the AC Lobby.

Dinner is served Thursday, April 13, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. On the menu: roasted pork loin, toasted rice, carrots, salad and apple cobbler. After-dinner entertainment provided by David Ryahener.

Happy hour Friday, April 28, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo.

Tickets: $20 pp. for dinner and $7 for Happy Hour appetizers.

Ticket sales: Thu., Apr. 6, 10 AM-Noon and Fri., Apr. 7, 1-2 PM. Happy Hour tickets only on Tue., Apr. 25, 10-11 AM.

Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar. Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

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New England Club Save the date for the New England Club summer picnic on Friday, May 19, Desert Oasis, 5-8 PM. Come join us for a fun-filled evening of pizza, salads, ice cream and good conversation. BYOB. Call Claude Janus 802-249-0386 if you can’t make the ticket sale dates. Hope to see you there!

Tickets, $10 pp will be on sale on Tue., May 9 and Wed., May 10 9-11 AM, Activity Center Sun City Variety Theatre Stephanie Consalvo, stephaniec42.sc@gmail.com scovtheatre.com

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the April 3 performance scheduled for The Views Restaurant is cancelled. The next SC Variety Theatre meeting will be held Thursday, April 13, 10-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon. We will be discussing the 2018 show. Club dues are due in April. If you would like to join the club and participate in the discussion, please come to the meeting; everyone is welcome.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Marge Gustafson (760) 989-1745 suncity strummers@gmail.com 9 AM beginners Tutoring, 10 AM-Noon Class led by Don Bong Tue.,9 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele The Strummers continue to learn new techniques and play familiar tunes at our song circle led by Don Bong using the Daily Ukulele songbooks. If you always wanted to play the uke, come at 9 AM when friendly and capable Dave Smith will teach beginners.

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Jane Fairchild 909-5069 Finance Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Publicity/Secretary Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 Donations Judy Hood 818-2281 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3 Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse which helps victims of domestic abuse. Emerge! provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. Emerge! helps educate the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse.

Donations needed include: • Gift cards: Fry’s, Safeway, Walmart, Target, Walgreen’s, Home Depot, etc.

• New hairbrushes, conditioner, body wash, razors, feminine hygiene items • New twin size blankets, new bath towels • Cell phones • Diapers (all sizes except 2 and 3); baby wipes • New tote bags and water bottles • Cash is always welcome Our spring fundraising event was very successful thanks to your support. We welcome new members and invite you to our next meeting Tuesday, April 11, 9 AM, WC3.

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Dance Dancin’ Dynamos Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters

Contact Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Mon., Fri., 1-3 PM; Dance Studio

Hula dancing is fun and great exercise. Have you always wanted to learn the graceful dances of Hawaii? Ever wonder what each of the hand movements mean? Beginners are always welcome. We dance to two styles, ancient hula kahiko and modern or contemporary hula ‘auna. We review and practice previously learned choreography and keep adding new ones to our repertoire. We hope you’ll join us.

Just Jazz

Contact Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com New class day: Thursday - Beginning Basics 1-1:40 PM Dance routines, combinations and jazz styling 1:45-2:30 PM Dance Studio

Just Jazz dance class is now on Thursday, and is expanding to offer a beginner’s basic class from 1-1:40 PM. From 1:45-2:30 PM, routines using a variety of dance styles including the shim-sham, Fosse-style jazz dance and a bit of basic swing, soft shoe and Latin styling will round out your dance repertoire. Come and enjoy some great excercise focusing on posture, core strengthening, improving balance and hand/body/mind coordination.

Your favorite classic tunes will get you moving. $10 pp/ month class fee covers both classes which are open to all dancers.

Folk Dance Club of SCOV Harvey Gardner 308-5616 savear@cs.com Fri., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2

Come dance Saturday, April 8, 5:30 PM, joint dance party and social with SaddleBrooke Dance Club.

Thu., Apr. 6, Class in lieu of Saturday Class- Auditorium (No class on Apr. 8 due to evening social)

2-3 PM - Intermediate

3-4 PM - Beginner

Deanna Berthiaume Mon. Practices - Dance Studio

7-8 PM - Transition Intro to Beginner

Barbara Hall and Lynne Nelson Wed. Practices - Dance Studio

2-3 PM - Transition Beginner to Intermediate

Margaret Whitson

3-3:45 PM - Intro Lynne Nelson Thu. Practices (except for Apr. 6) - Auditorium

3-4 PM - Intermediate Karen Caldwell and Cherry Harper

4-5 PM - Beginner Karen Caldwell and Cherry Harper Sat. Classes - Auditorium Deanna Berthiaume – No class on Apr. 8

9-10 AM - Intermediate

10:15-11:15 AM - Beginner

11:30-12:15 AM – Introduction to Line Dance Sun. Practices - Dance Studio Roni Landsburg

11 AM-12:30 PM – Intermediate Dances - Auditorium Social – Sat., Apr. 8, 5:30 PM Joint Social with SaddleBrooke Dance Club

Kozachok–Russian Folk Dance.

Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and excellent exercise for balance, mindfulness, muscle and mood.

For most dances we hold hands in a circle performing non-gymnastic steps to the sometimes strange but fascinating music and rhythms of diverse cultures. No partner or prior experience needed. A typical dance session consists of 12-15 mostly easy folk dances always preceded by instructions. Drop by to see if this internationally popular dance form is right for you or see videos of us in action by doing a Google search on “Folk Dance SCOV YouTube.”

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

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Line - Sunliners Pres. Jetta Hice, 951-956-3268, JettaHice@msn.com Membership, Karen Caldwell, bella22643@gmail.com sites.google.com/site/sunlinerslinedancing/home scsunliners@gmail.com

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Francine Saccio 825-6526 scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Chair Norma Martin scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Hello Rock and Rollers.

Happy spring, already. Time flies when you are having fun.

We’ve had three great dances this year, and our next one will Photo by Mark Wheeler. be Saturday, May 13, when we welcome back the band Roadhouse. We have enjoyed their music a couple of times at The Views Happy Hours and are pleased to have them back for the Rock and Roll Club’s enjoyment. Enjoy spring and all the blooms until we gather in May.

We need your aluminum cans!

The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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Square - Sundancers

Pres. Jane MacDonald 520-272-0014 ejmacdonald7@gmail.com V.P.s F red and Deena Harris 520-818-6298 godeena@aol.com Dances Wed., 7 PM, Auditorium sundancersquarestucson.com

Welcome to summer and casual dress.

Welcome to our new officers: Barbara Hall, Irene Camp, and Vic & Glee Ponzo. A very special thank you to our previous officers: Jane MacDonald, Fred and Deena Harris, Roger and Jane Radomsky.

We will also be welcoming our new dancers to all of our Wednesday club dances, admission $4 pp for members and $5 pp for guests. On two Wednesdays this month, we will have guest callers: on April 19, Scot Byers and on April 26, Tom Crisp.

The club will be dark (no dances) from May through September, but will be back to dancing again in October, casual dress.

If you are interested in square dancing, useful information is available at www.you2candance.com. We hope to be offering instruction to new dancers, couples or singles, in November. If you would like to join us, please contact our officers.

Western - Kactus Kickers

Pres. Howard & Yvette Schulz 825-0797 hyschulz@gmail.com

Dances Nov.-May, Second Fri., Auditorium

Membership Preston Sheriff 825-3101 pdsheriff@comcast.net scovkactuskickers.com Our best dance class season ever wrapped up last month with more than 100 participants. As a reward, CDs containing songs played during practice were given to each couple.

Our Membership Appreciation Dance will be held on Friday April 14 in the Auditorium.

Dance to the sounds of Clear Country Band and enjoy the “Spring Round-Up” catered

by Culinary Design. There is a price reduction for this dance, members $5 pp, nonmemCome join the fun. bers $15 pp. And you never know, there may be some other surprises.

There will be a short business meeting to elect new officers at our April dance.

Ticket Sales Fri., Mon., Tue., Apr. 7, 10, and 11, 9–11 AM, Activity Center

Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 334-0957 Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM AFC/Pool Come enjoy a vigorous workout with a fun group of people.

It is helpful to have basic swimming skills but not required.

We use mainly pool equipment such as noodles and boards.

Please note time change.

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Arthritis Water Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:15 AM, AFC Pool Come join us for gentle water exercises specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are also great for fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc.

Our resident volunteer instructor, Dawn Simske, is Arthritis Foundation-trained.

Energetic Exercise

Karen Caldwell 370-5415

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

Have a heart – happy and healthy. Join with SCOV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a wonderful workout with instructor Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get seniors moving.

You’ll enjoy the fun variety of aerobic and weight exercise plus lots of balance and stretch moves to help our bodies be strong and flexible. Whether you are a golfer, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfortably to the many activities you enjoy – Energetic Exercise will help you be in better shape for them all.

Current members: Please pay your annual $3 dues before leaving for the summer.

Come join us. New members are always welcome – men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues are $3. Tickets are only $30 for 12 classes.

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

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

Joseph Pilates wrote that “physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” To enjoy and get the full benefits of Pilates, a person needs to understand and apply the basic principles, which takes time and patience. Pilates is different from other forms of exercise but is always enjoyable, interesting, challenging and can even be addictive. Our classes teach proper balance, breathing, focusing on your core (abdomen and back muscles) and controlling your movements.

There is constant movement from one exercise to the next.

As a result, strength and stamina are developed. Your posture gets better, your spine is lengthened and flexibility and mobility of the joints improves. We have two experienced instructors who teach the Joseph Pilates system to seniors.

The cost is only $8/class and the annual club dues are $20 pp. Stop by and watch a class. For more information call Mary.

Fitness Swim Contact: David Goodman at goodman@sfu.ca or Greg Patjens at gpatjens@comcast.net Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-8 AM, AFC Pool The Fitness Swim Club provides an opportunity for swimmers of various abilities to train together. Workouts are generally between 2,400 and 3,000 yards, though some do more, others less. New swimmers welcome. Please ensure

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you have been cleared by a physician to participate in vigorous exercise before attending.

Tai Chi Co-Chairs Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com 303-995-7485 Karen Reich ktrfam@msn.com 520-403-2764 Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1 A new class session begins Thursday, April 6.

Many medical professionals now recommend Tai Chi to help their patients improve balance and prevent falls.

But Tai Chi is much more.

Tai Chi is credited with decreased pain, improved sleep and mood, and better quality of life by Tufts University School of Medicine research.

In our classes we not only enjoy learning Tai Chi form, we also increase flexibility and strength and even learn to reduce stress. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Dra- Our Tai Chi Club instructors are zenovich, teach us how to dedicated to learning and improvapply Tai Chi principles to ing their own skills, too. Here they our daily lives. demonstrate a complex and beautiful Would you enjoy Tai Chi? form using fans.

Why not try it out? The April 6 introductory class is free.

Newcomers, please contact Gail or Karen for class details.

Yoga Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 Mon., 8:30-10 AM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Tue., 10:45 AM-Noon, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thu., 3:45-5 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thu., Chair Yoga, 10:15-11:30 AM, Dance Studio

Yearly club membership of $5 payable by check is required to take all classes; registration forms available in classes.

Classes are $7 each and instructors prefer payment in cash.

For Monday classes only, payment is $7 cash or $10 if paying by check; ten class tickets $70 cash or $80 if paying by check. Tickets never expire. Beginners welcome; classes structured for all levels. Bring mats and props you require.

Yoga promotes balance, flexibility and inner peace.

Class reminders: Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before class starts and remember to refrain from wearing perfumes, scents or strong soaps to class. Leave your cell phone in the car or turn it off when you arrive, and if you bring a water bottle please leave it at the back of the studio off the exercise floor. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

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

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Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. William Abel 797-1049 wabel1726@comcast.net Mon., 6 PM; Fri., 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam Duplicate bridge club is for all players who enjoy competing and playing against other couples. Annual dues $10 pp.

We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points. New players are always welcome. Residents and renters with an Association Renter’s Card can play up to two times before joining. Guests of residents may play only twice per year.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before playing time as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Pres. Margot Rothenbuecher 825-9288 Mon., 1-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball This is a friendly social group. Join us.

Ladies Wednesday Bridge

Co-Presidents: Lou Brownell 797-7617, Virginia Cassell 989-3358 Wed., 12:15-3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Enjoy social bridge in a friendly atmosphere. Sign in at noon; play begins at 12:15. Please bring 50¢ for prize money. We change partners every six hands. New members and seasonal visitors are always welcome.

Marathon Bridge

Dave Johnson 825-6994 Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Mon., Wed., Fri., 7:45 AM-ish, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Come and join our early morning bridge group. Bring a partner or find someone here. We will be happy to have you join us and the coffee will be ready. Most players arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 AM. Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Winter Pres. Bill Hasselbach 520-260-7614 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

Marv Jepsen, Dave Brown, Pat Brown and Karen Jepsen (pictured, left to right) are ready to play for the evening of social bridge. Come to join the fun. Arrive early, as play begins at 6:30 PM. Bill Powell and Terry Hauger are to be con-

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gratulated: they bid and made a grand slam recently. Winners are awarded $10 for their skill.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Joe Pheanis 520-818-9144 Sec./Treas. Joan Montgomery 520-825-0050 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Bunco

Mah Jongg Pres. Sandie Bolze Dec.-Jun., 270-1402

Treas. Barbara Gray 307-733-6544

Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thu. Winners of the January and February tournament are: Sandi Bolze, Barbara Harding, Evelyn Richards, Barbara Armm and Joyce Unger. Play will continue through the summer, so plan on a cool game during the hot weather.

Fern 825-8127 Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Ena Mindel 818-7780 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

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

Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable and interesting card game. Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play.

Our next tournament will be April 6. New members are welcome to join our club. We play from 6:30-8:30 PM. All cribbage boards and cards are provided.

Euchre Jack Matthies 825-4891 Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 Mon., Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Don’t watch TV every night. Come play euchre, a fastmoving game. Meet your neighbors and make new friends.

If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you.

Bring your smile and 50¢. We look forward to seeing you.

Five Crown Card Game Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Sat., 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis Five Crown is a fun and easy game to play. If you like playing cards at all and are free on Saturday evenings, give it a try. We have a wonderful group of people and we are all there to help any newcomers. It is a great way to make new friends.

Gin Rummy Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Good group, fun times. Anyone interested in joining us is welcome to give it a try. We have plenty of people who are willing to help you learn the rules for low-stakes team play.

Any questions, call Rosemary.

Hand and Foot Bonnie Arneson 225-0124 Sun., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Come join us for a fun game of Hand and Foot. If you have never played before, we will be happy to teach you.

Bring three quarters with you. You may play one time before joining. One-time dues $5 pp. No yearly dues. We start promptly, so please come a few minutes early and be able to stay until 4 PM.

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Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we will get you up to speed quickly.

Annual dues $6 pp.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro Our game is open to all Sun City residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven card stud, crisscross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations.

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

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

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

Men’s Friday Poker

Bob Arms 520-395-1697 bobarms44@gmail.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro

We play easygoing, informal poker with low stakes. We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas hold ’em and iron cross (criss cross). No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards are provided. The dealer will ante for all players and choose the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new fellows. Bring your nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Bob Arms to review the rules of play before your first game.

Scrabble

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

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Sheepshead - Shauskopf Bill Allen 825-3095 margbill7@gmail.com Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Sports

Bocce Pres. Scott Barr dscottbarr@gmail.com Sec. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net Mon., Wed. and Fri., Bocce Courts

May-Oct., 6:45-9 PM, Nov.-Apr., 1:45-4 PM

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Jim Elkan 913-744-1686 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Mon., Wed., Fri.,1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

We meet year-round starting from the Vistoso Community Church parking lot at 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. (behind the Fire Station), to enjoy an unparalleled combination of amazing desert vistas and ever-improving infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. New riders are always welcome .

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

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

For our monthly trips schedule, please visit our website at: http://scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup.

Billiards Pres. Jim Baker 520-495-9611 oro55jim@gmail.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

Anyone (yes, ladies please feel welcome) interested in playing should stop by the Billiard Room in Catalina Vista during club hours Noon-4 PM, Monday-Friday. Free private lessons are available on request for beginners to advanced players. For lessons, please contact Jim Baker.

Birders Group Mona Connoy 520-818-7923 Last Fri., 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting Friday, April 28. You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the WelBirding Santa Gertrudis Lane, Tumacacori, Arizona. come Center 15 minutes before the departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, insect repellent and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Please contact the trip coordinator several days in advance to learn of any schedule changes.

Fun day at the Bocce courts.

Bocce Club is continuing to fill the courts most days.

Please note that during club play the courts are closed to non-club members. All residents are welcome to join the club. See one of the officers at the courts. Beginning May 1 play is from 6:45-9 PM.

Gun Club David Ilse 818-3279 dvdilse@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., Second Wed., 2 PM Activity Center/Hohokam

The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and especially firearm safety. Residents are welcome to attend one session as a guest prior to signing up to become a member (dues $5/family).

At this time our April agenda is to be determined. Members will receive an email prior to the meeting.

Hiking Contact Dave Fraser 825-4344 for hike orientation. hikingclubscov.wixsite.com/vistosohikingclub

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On the Arizona Trail.

As the weather heats up, the hiking club activities start winding down. But there are still lots of scheduled hikes for April. Come join us.

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Horseshoes Ray Coleman 825-2789

Ron Knudson 825-9307 Oct.-Apr., Tue. and Thu., 2 PM; May-Sep., 8 AM The Pits at Catalina Vista

Welcome to horseshoes. If you are looking for an exciting activity that requires little or no experience, you have found it. Everyone is welcome, nothing is needed. There are no fees and horseshoes are available. Come Tuesday or Thursday. Call for more information. Read more about horseshoes on wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoes.

Get outdoors, enjoy our wonderful weather and get good exercise. See you at the horseshoe pits.

Pickleball Pres. Steve Alverdes salverdes@gmail.com Treas. Renee Steinmetz steinwhit@att.net scovpickleballclub.wix.com/scov-pickleball-club Perfect pickleball weather continues during both mornings and afternoons, and our courts have been busy at all times of the day. We are continuing to offer orientation and training sessions for new members, mentoring for less experienced players and monthly mini-clinics in specific skills for more advanced players. SCOV homeowners and renters are all welcome to join the club. For information about membership, please email Renee Steinmetz.

Racquetball Pres. Jim Hansen 490-0547 jghansen@gci.net Sec./Treas. Mike Steinmetz 955-7833 Open Doubles Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-10 AM

Our annual barbecue social will be held on Thursday, April 6, 4:30 PM on the Activity Center rear patio. We serve chicken and burgers and enjoy the pot luck dishes brought by our members to complement the meats. This is always an enjoyable event and serves as a going-away party for those leaving for the summer. The sign-up sheet is at the courts with suggested dishes and desserts. We also play racquetball, lots of racquetball, during club hours. Come join us on the courts if you have interest in this fast, exhilarating sport.

Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com Table Tennis Co-Chairs: Clive Probert 825-8719 Francie Galbraith 447-5834

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

Hours of Club Play

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

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

Tennis Pres. Larry Wall 248-701-1044 larryandmaureenwall@gmail.com Treas. Bill Pitts 317-308-8155 wlpitts1@comcast.net Women: Jane Leonard 616-847-1527 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 AM-Noon Men: Coleen Britt 825-1523 Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles: Sally Schuneman 331-6543 Sun., 1-3 PM

Our Men’s Tournament was a smashing success, both in participation and spectator quantity. The winners were: Pod 1: Don Anderson/Mark Lanker Pod 2: Bill Pitts/Larry Wall Pod 3: Bayard Kellam/Al Lichaa The Ladies Round Robin and Social was a grand event and the winners will be announced next month. Our St. Patty’s Day Mixer was enjoyed by all, especially the pizza and refreshments that followed. Our fun-loving capacity is excelled only by our “quality tennis.” We just love these events.

Our courts have been adorned by a new set of scoreboards and we thank our HOA for this improvement. For those of our members leaving this month for the season, we bid you a fond “hasta la vista” and wish you a healthy, fun summer.

Wallyball and Water Volleyball Pres. Dick Munson 520-308-4101, dmunson47@gmail.com (water volleyball rep) VP Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590, wnalewi@yahoo.com (wallyball rep) Sec/Treas. Darlene Lamb 913-915-4672, dslamb48@gmail.com Recreational Water Volleyball: Sun. and Thu. 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/ Pool Advanced Water Volleyball: Mondays 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/ Pool Wallyball: Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3 PM, AFC / Raquetball Court scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball We finally had a day warm enough to play in the pool. On the days it was either too cold or windy our club used the racquetball court to play volleyball. It was crowded but still a lot of fun. The club is now trying to set a date to play The Highlands at Dove Mountain at their facility.

Travel

Day Trippers Chair Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Vice-Chair Laura Suchocki 612-7226 Membership Carol Guibert and Barbara Phillips Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Wed., Apr. 26 Historic Fort Huachuca, AZ. Cost: $50 pp. Military Intelligence Museum, Main Museum,1880 Cemetery, lunch at Golden Corral. Laura Suchocki 612-7226.

Wed., May 3 Dolly Steamboat and Tortilla Flats Restaurant, Cost: $65 pp includes bus, driver tip, lunch and steamboat trip. Laura Suchocki 612-7226.

Sun., Jun. 18 Ice Cream Social. Cost: $2 pp. (check only). Ice cream will be served in the auditorium from 1-4 pm. Laura Suchocki 612-7226.

Mon., Jul. 17 Wild Horse Casino. Free.

Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.

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RV Club - Sundowners Member information Meade Davis 307-630-5330 mdwy11@gmail.com Oct.-May, Second Mon., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

The next meeting will be Monday, April 10, 9 AM, Catalina Vista. In April we will enjoy our annual close-to-home BBQ and camp out at Catalina State Park with lots of good food and entertainment by Bill Ganz, a top western singer. Following those festivities, a group will depart to explore the attractions of the historic Fort Lowell, north of Phoenix. Later in April, a wonderful birdwatching trip will leave for the far reaches of southeastern Arizona.

Watch for all the details in the club minutes. April will be a fun month for Sundowner travelers. Guests are always welcome to our meetings.

Town of Oro Valley Free Concerts in Oro Valley!

Do you love free live music? Then don’t miss any of Oro Valley’s free concerts, held in partnership with SAACA. For details on the bands, visit orovalleyaz.gov and click on “Arts & Entertainment.”

Sat., Apr. 8 10:30 AM Steam Pump Ranch

(10901 N. Oracle) Thu., Apr. 13 6 PM OV Marketplace

(Oracle & Tangerine, near Century Theatres) Thu., Apr. 20 6:30 PM OV Community Center

(10555 N. La Cañada) Thu., May 11 6 PM OV Marketplace

(Oracle & Tangerine, near Century Theatres) Thu., May 18 6:30 PM OV Community Center

(10555 N. La Cañada)

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

AA Cora S. 825-5461 coras@q.com Mon., 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group Don Dittman 544-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.

Bereavement Support Group First and Third Thu., 4 PM Contact Julie Holtry 825-4473 We are a support group for those suffering from loss of a loved one in a safe and confidential environment.

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Caregivers’ Support Group Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio If you are caring for a partner, child, parent or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment. What’s said in this group, stays with this group.

Civic Association The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net Residents who want to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information and resident-related issues not covered by SCOV, should submit their email address to the Civic Association.

We are non-political and are here to serve our fellow residents. Non-resident emails will not be accepted.

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., Oct-May, 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs Our Wednesday, April 19, meeting will be at Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley. Please RSVP to Payton by April 17. We will have two guest speakers this month. Nate Patterson, who works for World Meds will talk about a “rescue” duopa, a delivery method similar to an epipen. It is an injectable carbadopa/levodopa for times when you have a sudden “off” period. The other speaker is Tyler Plumbo, with St. Jude Medical. He will be introducing a new type of deep brain stimulus (DBS). Q and A will follow the presentations. Hope to see you there.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is extremely helpful to speak with other people who completely get it. This is a safe atmosphere. What’s said in this room, stays in this room.

Vistoso Helpful Hands Barb McNeill 825-0677 bjmac68@gmail.com On Friday, April 21, Desert Springs Retirement Community will send a bus to SCOV for a tour, free lunch and entertainment at their facility for up to 15 prospective residents.

See page 13 Coming Events for details.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 13, 3-4 PM, Catalina Vista, Pusch Ridge, for all volunteers. This is a chance to meet new volunteers, discuss some potential changes in how we operate and share issues with each other. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Barb McNeill.

If you need help, call 410-9498. After the tones, touch in your area code and phone number and hang up. We will call you back, usually within 30 minutes.

Wheels for Kids Wheels for Kids is a 50l(c)(3) charity dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles for kids in need in the Tucson area.

To date we’ve provided 1,775 bikes to various other 501(c)(3)

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charities who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations are Youth on Their Own, El Grupo, Refugee Focus and Tucson Boys and Girls Club.

Wheels for Kids is a total volunteer effort, and currently we need mechanics. If you are interested, we’ll train you. Call Dick Swain, 920-217-2610 or Ernie Fisher, 515-505-2944.

Check out our website, azwfk.org. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com An easy way to support Youth On Their Own is by signing up with Amazon Smile and start your shopping at smile.amazon.com. Each time you make a purchase through the Amazon Smile program, Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to YOTO. Did you know you can support YOTO every time you shop at Fry’s? Sign up on the Fry’s website, and select Youth On Their Own as the organization that you would like to support.

You’ll earn rewards for YOTO when you shop and use your V.I.P Card. If asked to enter a code for YOTO, use 27567.

Extended Community American Association of University Women (AAUW) Casas Adobes affiliate will meet Saturday, April 8, 9:30 AM in the Activity Center/Hopi room. A donation of $6 includes a continental breakfast. The speaker will be Renate Schulz.

The subject is “Mysterious Mali: Life in Sub Saharan Africa.”

Guests are welcome. Contact Sue Cremin 825-8491.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of our returning injured heroes and veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference. Your membership adds to our collective voice even if you can’t be active. Contact: Steve Didio, 520-219-9997, ovpost132@gmail.com Meet third Thursday, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Catalinas Community Chorus “Music, Music, Music... the Songs America Loves to Sing” presented by Catalinas Community Chorus in cooperation with Vista Fine Arts, Sunday, April 2, 3 PM, Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, Catalina.

From bluegrass to classical, explore the roots of America’s musical greatness with Bill Bellah, Artistic Director. Tickets ($10) at 520-303-6474 or at the door. More information: vistaumc.org.

Daughters of the American Revolution El Presidio Chapter, NSDAR, will enjoy a Birthday Luncheon with a program about women veterans on Thursday, April 13. For information contact Sandy Lawford at 520-797-0583.

Interfaith Community Services Are you unable to shop for and cook your own meals? Interfaith Community Services can help with Mobile Meals delivered to your home Monday-Friday by friendly caring volunteers. This service is available on a sliding-fee scale. The meals are nutritious and freshly prepared. Contact Mobile Meals Coordinator, Janis Wilkom, at Interfaith Community Services 297-6049 ext. 208 for more information.

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National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The next meeting will be on Monday April 17, 11:30 AM, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (Senior lunch menu $8.49 pp). Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456.

Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elementary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school, is looking for reading and math volunteers to work one-toone with students. One hour a week of your time will make the difference in a child’s education. Contact Amy Watson, awatson@amphi.com or 696-3820.

Welcome Club Northwest Our club offers a great way to meet new people with like interests and fun activities. Our Thursday, April 6 luncheon is going to be an excursion to the Kannally Ranch in Oracle. This will be a box picnic lunch and tour of the historical home and park. RSVP is needed no later than 1 week prior. Call Sherry Ingino at 520-818-6392 for lunch choice and cost.

Thursday, April 20, 10 AM-Noon is a monthly coffee held at a member’s home and a casual and fun way to meet and greet. Call Norma Taylor to RSVP 520-229-8643.

The May luncheon is at Michelangelo’s; RSVP to Sherry.

Membership is $25 for a year, May 2017-May 2018.

Classifieds

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

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; Stainless Steel= S/S; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service.

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FOR SALE: 2004 Chevy van, handicap equipped. Includes Lynx scooter. Low mileage, $10,500. Call 520-797-1829.

FOR SALE by owner, mountain view home. Sonoran model 1499 sq. ft., 2 BR/2 BA, front and back patio. All appliances included, washer, dryer. Beautiful corner lot, water feature in back yard. New AC and furnace 2016. New carpets 2015. Exterior painted 2012. Ready to move-in. All furnishings, dishes, linens, bedding and decor available on separate bill of sale. Please, no real estate agents. $225,000. odesfield3@comcast.net, 520-825-4709.

FOR RENT: Fully funished, 1050 sq. ft. (97.5SqM) 2 BR/2 full bath town home at 16th fairway T-box; 13999 N. Green Tree. Prof designed interiors 2015 w/granite in kitchen, Saltillo tile floors. Part of Sun City membership available. email wnguild@aol.com for photos, info, etc. Visit website: 13999ngt.myfreesites.net/, or call Pete’s cell 713-817-8499.

FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation home in SCOV, 2BR/2BA. Fully furnished, includes utilities, WiFi, cable, covered patio, W/D, portable bbq, 2-car garage.

N/S, N/P. Available April 2017 through Dec. 2017, May 2018 through Dec. 2018. Great location, 13490 N. Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy at 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com.

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FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA, fully furnished. Utilities, cable, Internet. King in Master.

Available May thru Dec. 2017. Will put on back-up list for winter 2018. Use of golf car available. For pictures and pricing, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA fully furnished Pacifica model. King in master. Utilities, cable, Internet included. Furnished, covered patio with grill and beautiful waterfall feature. Available June 2017 thru mid-Oct. N/S and N/P. For details and/or pictures call Knansee 970-948-8808 or email knansee@aol.com.

FOR RENT: Well furnished, 1308 sq. ft. end unit townhouse, available fall 2017 through spring 2018. Four month minumum. 2 BR, king and queen-sized beds, 2 BA, WiFi, cable, 2 TVs, DVD, FP, W/D, BBQ. Small dog considered.

For further information and/or photos, call 520-609-6367.

FOR RENT: Fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA casita on golf course at 14485 N. Spanish Garden Lane. 1308 sq. ft. on private hilltop location at the end of a cul-desac. Sunsets and mountain views, FP, 2 new flat screen TVs. Freshly painted, includes utilities, cable TV, WiFi, BBQ. N/S, N/P. Available 12/1/17 til 3/1/18.

Three month minimum preferred. Call Bert Magel 208-720-6948.

FOR RENT: 1650 sq. ft. Mayfair model, 2 BR/2 BA, SS appliances, new furnishings, king in master, queen in 2nd, interior upgraded. Catalina Mtn views from the living, dining rooms and back patio. House backs up to “big wash.” Direct TV, WiFi, N/S, N/P. Available May thru Sept. 2017, April thru Dec. 2018. Contact Seph 503-910-7521, Lin 503-991-2737, sephlin91@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA Mariposa model. Fully furnished, covered patio with grill, wireless Internet, TV, 2 car garage, king in master, full in second BR. All amenties furnished and includes utilities. Available fall 2017 and winter 2018.

See suncityvistoso-rentals.com or call Frank 801-209-9092.

FOR RENT: Updated and beautifully decorated 1499 sq. ft. Sonoran model. L/R D/R with split 2 BR/ 2 BA. King in master and queen in guest which can serve as an office. AZRM and fully equipped kitchen overlook patio, open desert and Catalina Mts. W/D, utilities, cable, WiFi are included. N/S, N/P. Avail. Nov. 1 2017-Apr. 30, 2018. Discount given for 6 month rental. More info, rates and pics, email noreenweb@gmail.com or call Noreen 413-579-1729.

FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR & kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV in AZRM & 2 BR’s and WiFi. Split model for added privacy. BBQ, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances, WD & linens. Rentals available Apr. 19 forward, except 1/8-4/4/18. NP & NS policy. Photos are available upon request. Larry at 949-244-0210.

FOR RENT: Nicely decorated 2 BR/2 BA w/open floor plan. East facing patio, mountain view, beautifully landscaped. Fully furnished and equipped. Rent includes utilities, TV, WiFi, and golf cart. Available May through December 2017.

Low seasonal rates. Discount for 3 month rental. Please call 303-408-1983 for rates and pictures.

FOR RENT: Beautiful and comfortable 1630 sq. ft. Deerfield model, split 2 BR/2BA, king/queen beds, mt. view front, kitchen eating area and DR, WiFi, smart TV, BBQ grill, back patio, 2 car garage, SW and western decor, W/D, well supplied, private, close to recreation facilities. Available monthly/short term May 15 through November 25. Approved dog possible. Photos/prices available at k9dog7@yahoo.com. Call/text Sally 716-479-2643.

RENTAL WANTED: February 2018. Long time renters with references. Mary 773-871-1312.

RENTAL WANTED: Looking to rent Jan.-Mar. 2018 (approx.). Can provide reference. Contact leah1348@gmail.com.

BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy.

Exceptional prices paid. 529-2984.

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

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