Sun City Oro Valley July 2017 Tipster

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

Tipster July 2017

No BOD Meeting in July

Photo by Ron Watkins

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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: Debra Arrett, scov@myfastmail.com................................................................President Meade Davis, meadedavis11@gmail.com....................................................Vice President Lou Gard, lougard789@gmail.com...................................................................Secretary Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com....................................................Treasurer Ted Hood, azted@outlook.com........................................................................... Director Tim Kelley, tkelleyscov@gmail.com.................................................................... Director John Wilson, wilsonjend1961@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 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com..................... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 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 Errick Owens, Eowens@suncityorovalley.com..................................Restaurant Manager, 825-3277 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.... Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center.....................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi.................................Co-Chair Carolene Mitchell...........................Member Vicki Ettleman..............................Co-Chair Mary Murck...................................Member Brad Curtis....................................Member John Njaa......................................Member Arlene Douglas..............................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Karen Koopmans............................Member Lynn Parker...................................Member Sue McNally...................................Member Laura Pigott..................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Laura Suchocki..............................Member Judy Mercer................... Secretary/Member Judy Widener................................Member Paul Mercer...................................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.

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............................................................................................7 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-12:30 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking............... Before 6:00 AM and After 6 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 May–Sep; 6 AM–1 hour before dusk, Wed., 6 AM–3 PM

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

Mon.-Sun...........................................All-day Brunch, 7 AM-2 PM; Dinner, 3-7 PM Happy Hour......................................................... Sat.-Thu., 3-5 PM; Fri., 3-7 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.

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Sun City Oro Valley Community Association proAbbreviation Legend vides this publication for informational purposes Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC only and neither endorses nor promotes any of Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV the products or services advertised herein and Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 assumes no responsibility or liability for the stateWelcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 ments made in this publication. Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, June 2017, Page 2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3..............................................................WC3

Association News

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

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

Board of Directors azted@outlook.com

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

The Desert Oasis Project

by Ted Hood The Desert Oasis Renovation (DOR) Committee started work on a renovation plan for Desert Oasis in October 2016. A plan and recommendation was presented to the SCOV community at a community forum on May 30, 2017. Two days later, a video of the forum was available to residents via SCOV YouTube, resulting in over 500 views on YouTube. Resident feedback was requested, received and incorporated in the final version of the plan. The Board approved the plan and funding at the June Board meeting.

The experience gained in the planning and design of the DOR will be of great value as we begin the planning and design of the much larger Activity Center (AC) renovation project. This project is scheduled to start in January 2018, with an anticipated completion date in the fall of 2019. This project is challenging because it is a large, multi-use facility with a multiplicity of users vying for their share of space.

Using a lessons learned approach from DOR, the AC Committee will try to bring the entire SCOV community into the planning process much earlier. The DOR project had a lot of input from the facility users, but little from the community at large until late in the design stage. Use of architectural and design professionals will be revised to provide more frequent updates to both the Board and residents and more current financial and project completion data. The YouTube presentation seemed to work and may be a way of enhancing resident participation. Hoping to see you at the AC Committee meetings; otherwise, you may see us on YouTube.

Make Your Dues a Priority When you sit down to pay your bills in July, do you consider your Association annual dues (also referred to as assessments) a low priority? If so, think again.

According to the National Consumer Law Center’s (NCLC) Guide to Surviving Debt, assessments “should be considered a high priority.” In fact, NCLC considers community association assessments in the same category as mortgage payments and real estate taxes, a category ranked second only to feeding your family, according to the Guide’s “Sixteen Rules about Which Debts to Pay First.”

Assessments pay for services like building maintenance, cleaning and utilities as well as insurance on the common area facilities. This provides wonderful amenities to our beautiful community and helps protect everyone. So when all services, utilities and insurance are passed along to you as a annual assessment, you’re actually getting a bargain.

So, next time you get out your checkbook, remember to put your assessment near the top of that stack of bills and pay on time. Paying on time helps you avoid having your resident card turned off and the embarrassment of not being able to enter a building because you’ve become delinquent.

You’ll be glad you did.

Coffee and Conversation

Tuesday, July 4

with the General Manager and a Board Member

An informal exchange of information.

Wednesday, July 12, 9 AM Activity Center/Navajo

Independence Day Holiday Hours AFC/Pool, 8 AM-5 PM Desert Oasis, 9 AM-4 PM Activity Center, 8 AM-4 PM The Views Restaurant, 7 AM-2 PM, 3-7 PM All Other Facilities Will Be Closed

What’s Inside Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf.................................................. 9 The Views Restaurant.................. ..10 Coming Events.............................. 10 Workshops and Classes................. 11 For Your Information..................... 11

Thank You Corner......................... 11 Memoriam..................................... 11 Clubs............................................. 12 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 12 Continuing Education................. 14 Cultural & Social......................... 15 Dance......................................... 17

Exercise...................................... 20 Games........................................ 21 Sports......................................... 22 Travel.......................................... 23 Town of Oro Valley....................... 24 Partnered Organizations............... 24 Extended Community................... 25 Classifieds...................................... 25

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

The Heat Is On! How full-timers actively survive the summer

by Jim Mitchell ust because Tucson’s average temperature in July is common for us to meet at 6 AM so we can get back by 11 or 12. Popular summer hikes include the trails up and 87 degrees, with the average high of 101, it doesn’t mean SCOV permanent residents sit around in air-condiaround Mt. Lemmon, which is at 9,500 feet elevation, and tioning all summer. With more than 130 clubs, two pools, a at Madera Canyon, which begins at 5,200 feet.

If you hike in the summer, the recommendation is to take state-of-the-art fitness center and other amenities, it’s easy to stay active even though routines may need to change a liter of water for each hour of the hike. When the water is half gone, turn around. Carry electrolyte drinks, salty a little.

Lonnie Davis, Fitness Supervisnacks and a charged cellphone. sor, advises, “Get out there early Hike with others. Let someone and never pass up water. I drink know where you’re going and one bottle before water aerobics when you expect to return. Wear class, one during and one after. sun protection, lighter clothing You also need to replace elecand a brimmed hat. trolytes by drinking Gatorade For those who prefer to survive or smartwater, which has no the summer by staying in as calories.” much air-conditioning as possiClasses start at 9 AM in the ble, most all of the indoor SCOV AFC pool, an hour earlier than in clubs remain active through winter. the year.

Lonnie explains, “I get a lot of The Institute of Learning in Repeople who come out in summer tirement (ILR) offers free classes because they think it’s too cold in in the summer. You must register the winter, even though the winby emailing Randy Myerson at ter water temperature is between rcmyerson@gmail.com or mail 82 and 86 degrees.” forms to him at 14118 N. BuckMona Connoy is one of those Lonnie Davis, fitness supervisor, leads an energetic class in water ingham Drive. If you’re not an who prefer summer water aero- aerobics. “Lonnie really motivates us,” participant Mona Connoy ILR member, there is a lifetime explains with a short laugh. Photo by Jim Mitchell. bics. “I’ve been doing this for a membership fee of $25. Forms couple of years,” she recalls. are on suncityilr.com or in the “The 9 AM start is convenient, the weather’s warmer and lobby outside the SCOV Library. there are fewer people. You can work as hard as you want Upcoming classes include “Civilisation, the West and the and you feel better afterwards.”

Rest” taught by Jim Williams. It focuses on how the West Another tip from Lonnie is to go to the pool at nighttime. came to rule the world after 1500, and why its influence The AFC pool is open until 8:30 PM daily and the Desert may decline. Six sessions run on Tuesdays from 9-11 AM, Oasis pool is open until 8 PM Monday through Friday and 7 July 11 to August 15. “Early Music Backstories, Music in PM Saturdays. “Nighttime is a great time because very few Context” by Garry Buck is about music, pre-1750. It inare there. But it’s a beautiful time to swim, walk laps or just cludes five sessions on Wednesdays, 2-3:30 PM, July 12 to sit and look at the palm trees and mountains.”

August 9. All classes are in the Activity Center/Hopi Room.

The Fitness Center is also open daily until 9 PM. It’s airMany residents escape the heat by getting out of town for conditioned at 68 degrees for comfortable workouts on any a while. Like John Tiedje, who enjoys heading to the White of the 43 Life Fitness cardio and weight machines, plus free Mountains where the elevation is almost 4,000 feet higher weights. than Oro Valley and summer temperatures run 15-20-deFor more outdoor activities, golf clubs, men’s and womgrees lower. en’s 9- and 18-hole, and the Vistoso Cyclists, Bocce, Hik“There’s lots to do up there,” John affirms. “Pine Top ing, Horseshoes, Pickleball, Racquetball, Tennis and Water Country Club is a fun executive golf course open to the Volleyball clubs stay active throughout the summer. public. There’s good fishing in Rainbow Lake at Show Low Dave Fraser of the Hiking Club invites anyone to join him or farther up in the Little Colorado River at Greer. There are for an orientation hike. The club has hikes every day of great hiking trails around lakes and through the woods and the week, meeting up with a hike leader in the parking lot a couple of stables for horseback trail riding.”

All in all, it’s easy to survive the summer in SCOV bebehind the Welcome Center.

“We assemble for carpooling a little earlier in the sumcause there are so many options for escaping the heat. mer and hike at higher elevations,” Dave says. “It’s very

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Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Website Features One of most used features of our website is the Member Services section. This is the section of our website to find just about anything you’re looking for such as the vendor list, community directory, how to rent your home and other items. Try it out for yourself, and see how convenient it is to use.

Member Services – By going to Members/Member Services, you can have access to lots of information and resources provided to you by our Association and committees. You can find information for your home, guests, safety, health, catering and more. Take a look at this page. You will find it very useful.

Directory – On the Member Services page is the community directory. One of the new features to this is that if you are accessing the community directory from your smart phone, it will dial from the numbers listed in the directory.

Also, you can search this system for a name or a street, etc.

Vendor List – This fabulous service, provided by the Consumer Referral Committee, provides those valuable vendors for air conditioning, plumbing, etc. This list can be searched by vendor type or name, etc.

The items above are provided by our various committees and staff. However, the business of the committee such as minutes, agenda, reports, etc. can be found under Members/Committees. The services our committees provide can be found by going to Members/Member Services (you must first be logged in as a member).

The site is updated multiple times a day. It is intended to be a valuable tool for you here in SCOV. Enjoy and use this new amenity.

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 More improvements are taking place in SCOV. I wish I could give you a time line for the Desert Oasis but that is not available at this time. We will try to keep the pool open.

There will be construction workers and I am sure dust in the pool area. You will be able to use your membership card/fob on the outside gate to enter the pool area.

More showers are just part of the demands being met for residents.

Don’t miss our afternoon movie Wednesday, July 28. See Coming Events on page 10 for details. Tickets are free, but you must have a ticket to attend so that we know how many chairs to set up.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours 9-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8058 May 2017 Housing Resale Information Resales 2017 2016

For the Month 19 18 2016 Total Sold - 235

YTD 103 105

2017: Active Listings as of 05/31/2017………............. 17 2016: Active Listings as of 05/31/2016…….............…. 37 Source: TARMLS®

May 2017 Average Age of New Owners:

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Unit # 1 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 9 9 9 10 10 12 12 12 12 15 15 17 18A 18A

Welcome New Neighbors – May Name From Camille & Chris Culhane Connie Erwin Lisa & Bruce Korpi Tina & Joe Workman Renee & John Lesko Janice & Charles Ostrander Anne & Brian Eadie Dolores & Elmer Moehlman Ann & John Calcutt Carol Gloriosa Siva Raven & Patricia Beaver Pat & Ed Jacoby Lynn & Patrick Ford Jacquelyn Valenzuela & Anthony Giles Janice & Jerry Weiland Regina & John Bechard Margaret Martinez & Victor Arndt Diane & Robert Yaquinto Patricia Waring & Randall Harvey Marc Chance Darlene & Willard Stluka Rose & Michael Schropfer Steven Carlson Gayle & Jerry Franklin Joyce & Charles Towle Dolores Acosta Jamie Hamrick

Tucson, AZ Redmond, WA Oro Valley, AZ Raymond, NE Novi, MI O’Fallon, MO Ann Arbor, MI Denver, CO Fairfield, CO Tucson, AZ Silver City, NM Livingston, TX Oro Valley, AZ Renton, WA Pekin, IL Woodland Park, CO Oro Valley, AZ Longmont, CO Ankeny, IA Oro Valley, AZ Dixon, IL Medford, NY Fayetteville, NC Edmonds, WA Westport, WA Diamond Bar, CA Oro Valley, AZ

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano suncityorovalley.com/about/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: webopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083 A recent grant from the Vistoso Foundation will add interest to our large print collection by providing eight books a month by popular authors such as Stuart Woods, Lisa See, John Sandford, Lisa Scottoline, Clive Cussler and Nora Roberts, with additional funding for new titles in audiobooks and the children’s collection. We are very appreciative of their support.

For your summer reading in July you will be able to check out the latest books by Brad Thor and Jillian Cantor, a local author who spoke a year ago in SCOV. Nonfiction bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson will help round out your summer reads. I personally can’t wait to see The Zookeeper’s Wife, available on video beginning July 5. We add over 100 new items each month. To keep abreast of the latest arrivals, go to our website and change “All Time Periods” to “New items within 7 Days” and click “Search.”

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Money

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

MATTERS

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

May

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

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

257,690 52,319 102,708 9,718 78,481 3,271 39,101 543,288

$ 3,934,590 416,923 $ $ 1,183,503 $ 151,752 $ 863,696 $ 33,990 378,443 $ $ 6,962,897

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,934,590 389,235 1,205,061 149,583 710,500 11,000 267,004 6,666,973

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

$ $ $ $ $ $

(5,628) (70,255) 467,405

$ (1,075,000) $ $ (25,000) $ (39,247) $ (488,015) $ 5,335,635

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,075,000) (25,000) (22,300) (421,287) 5,123,386

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

266,441 45,392 74,374 4,586 130,778 105,000 626,571

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,737,965 407,344 771,502 104,121 981,933 1,155,000 6,157,865

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(136,565) 490,006

$ (1,217,740) $ 5,172,558

$ $

(1,155,000) 5,002,865

$

(22,601)

$

$

Results of Operations

Golf Course Revenues

For 11 Months of the Fiscal Year

Pre-Paid Rounds

2016-2017 2015-2016 $644,771 $632,741

Resident Daily Rounds $144,380

$104,803

Public Daily Rounds

$316,945

Totals

$308,976

$1,098,127 $1,054,489

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 11 months

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11 Months 2016-2017

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2,855,192 479,484 759,516 105,797 1,035,309 1,155,000 6,390,298

163,077

120,521

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.

The Finance & Budget Committee will be on hiatus until October 2017. Meetings will resume at their normal time and location on Monday, October 16 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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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Why should I get the LF Connect App? LF Connect lets you control your own workout experience.

For example, if you want to do a workout that is not programmed on the machines, simply create, share and personalize your own, manipulating time, speed and intervals.

You can use LF Connect to create your workout at home or even on the way to the gym. When you arrive, your workout is ready to go. The LF Connect App also allows you to log your strength session as well as record any exercises you do outside the gym. Use the app to record your run or bike ride. Each resistance machine will have a QR barcode to scan, then simply record your sets, reps and weight, keeping your workout logs all in one place.

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

Association Committees Active Health Chair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 janyce.lundstedt@gmail.com Sep.-Apr, Second Tue., 1:30 PM, WC1 suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/active-health The Active Health Committee is in the process of creating a Cancer Support Group. This will be a safe place to discuss the commonality of people who are having biopsies, waiting for test results and fearing the unknown; undergoing the process of radiation, chemo, etc.; needing caregivers and support and bemoaning the frustrating doctor’s office response level and interference with schedules. In this group, members can discuss how these issues affect them personally and their lives in general. The group will not discuss diagnostic issues or treatment options, but will focus only on personal human responses to possible, pre- and post- cancer.

Contact Ester Leutenberg Ester36@gmail.com 520-818-0016.

Check out the Tipster for information on other support groups under Partnering Organizations.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Chair Stan Shopa First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1 afc@suncityorovalley.com We will resume our meetings in September.

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Architectural Review Janice Strassburg 520-338-2568, janicestrassburg@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Be Proactive With the advent of six foot shrubs obstructing sight lines, look around your property and, if a shrub looks as though it may block visibility for a neighbor, ask that neighbor if they would like you to trim it to six feet Very few residents want to file a complaint letter, but if they are asked their opinion, it seems logical that they would be honest in their answer. It would be a good step in keeping neighborly relations.

The list of updated items that came with the annual mailing was a great way to know the latest changes. Not much in life stays status quo. The plant list is ever-evolving as ARC receives requests from landscape professionals who recommend new trees and plants. After research into the species and its growth pattern, they are quite often added to the list.

The trees they have been suggesting are cleaner, not quite as tall and water efficient. Being informed is the secret to avoiding future hassle.

Please note: The cost of each ARC submittal is increased to $25 effective July 1, 2017, as approved in the 2017-2018 budget.

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.

Finance-Budget Chair Sharon Miller muggins48@comcast.net Third Mon., 1 PM, WC3 We will not meet during the summer. Our next meeting will be October 16. If there are questions, address them to Sharon Miller via email.

Food and Beverage Chair Barb McNeill, bjmac68@gmail.com Oct.-Jun., First Fri. With the success of being awarded the Best Restaurant/ Lounge in Oro Valley by the Northwest Explorer, came issues which a large number of customers brought to light.

The wait staff continues to receive five out of five ratings, according to comment cards, but we need to bring meals out of the kitchen more in line with customer expectations.

The root cause is the inadequacy of our kitchen. We are serving an average of 750 meals during the high season, out of the original 500-meal cafĂŠ kitchen. Phase 1 of an improvement plan was approved for implementation this summer by the Board. This includes adding fryers, more cooking burners, expanded refrigeration, a new dishwasher, space rearrangements and changes to the grease trap, which needs to be extended toward the street. All costs are covered by existing asset reserves and the capital fund.

As we continue to make The Views an amenity we all can be proud of, please support your restaurant during the summer months.

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Friends of the Library Have you heard about the librarians on horseback in the 1930’s? Go to the website archiveproject.com/the-horseback-librarians-of-eastern-kentucky-10-photos?ref=share and you’ll learn how important these librarians were in making sure that the people living in the mountains were able to have books, magazines, newspapers, etc. to read. What would those librarians think to see us driving our golf carts to the library? SCOV is so fortunate to have the Library with its many books and movies. Remember that the Library operates with donations from the community. Don’t forget the Library when planning your estate or year-end donations.

SCOV Library appreciates all of the support.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Barbara Gioioso 520-668-8610, Randi Leonard 520-638-7548 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM suncityorovalley.com/learn/amenities-facilities/gift-shop

Marketing Joy Huxtable 520-548-2653 joyeh1115@gmail.com Fourth Mon., 3 PM, WC1, No meetings Jun.-Sep. The next meeting is Monday, October 23.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Again, It’s That Time If it hasn’t already, our monsoon season will soon arrive in full force. Add some much-needed rain to our summer heat, and the growth of our foliage takes off. This is a surprise to residents new to this part of the country and an annual reminder to the rest of us that things really do grow here in the desert. Weeds will pop up in the cracks of concrete and where the sidewalk meets the street. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to get rid of those weeds and help keep our community looking nice, even in the middle of summer.

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

Keep the pride, not only in your property but those of your neighbors and friends as well.

Posse Chair Larry Clark 520-404-7664 2larryclark@gmail.com First Tue., 3 PM, Catalina Vista scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

There will be no Posse Committee meetings in July and August. There are still Posse patrols every night in our neighborhoods. Since we are shorthanded during the summer months, please volunteer. We need you.

Come in from the heat of summer to enjoy the coolness of the Gift Shop while shopping for special items from our consignors. Featured artists for July are Georgia Froman (above, left) and Heidi Kannengieser (above, right).

Georgia tells us, “When I was very young, my grandmother taught me to knit, crochet, sew and paint. This generated a lifelong interest in crafts. I have enjoyed beading for years, making necklaces, bracelets and earrings.” After learning wire wrapping, she added a new dimension to her designs full of beads and gems purchased at the Gem Show.

Heidi combines her silversmith talents with specially-selected stones and beads to fashion her jewelry. Following a long process of cutting slabs from large hunks of stones, she painstakingly smooths stones on progressively finer sanding grits to release the inner beauty of the stone to be set. She then creates a setting unique to each finished stone.

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell 520-825-5763 Meeting Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 The Loan Room, located at the end of the Cart Barn, remains open throughout the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. Since we are not as busy during the summer, it is a good time to come visit us and check out what we have available. Bring your SCOV membership card (the fob will not work) when you need items for a party, have a medical need or have relatives visiting. A special thanks to our most recent volunteer for Thursday mornings. Please note, we will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

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Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 The Properties Committee conducts inspections of all HOA buildings, equipment and grounds and reports to the Board and General Manager the status of safety, maintenance and general conditions. Recommendations regarding preservation, maintenance or replacement and improvements are also made. We are actively looking for residents with experience in facilities management, civil engineering, construction, surveying, industrial safety and related fields to serve as committee members or just to aid in inspections and technical reviews. We meet Thursday, July 20.

Tipster Editorial Co-Chair Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Co-Chair Vicki Ettleman 520-519-9781 vettleman4@gmail.com The next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Monday, July 17, 9 AM, WC1.

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

2 for 1 Margaritas Not a Pass Holder?

Call Kat at 917-8068 for details.

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whether it is raining nearby or in the distance since we are at the bottom of the hill.

Golf Advisory Chair Yvette Schulz 520-825-0797 First Wed., 2 PM, WC3

Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8053 Summer is here and this will mean that our tee times will begin earlier. Please adhere to the walking signs just the same for your own safety and to be courteous to the golfers that are out there. Tee times are starting at 6:30 AM, therefore you will need to have your morning walk completed by 6:30 AM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Remember that everyone must check in to the Pro Shop prior to playing golf. If the shop is closed, please return the next morning and pay your appropriate fees.

Just a friendly reminder that snakes are now out and moving around on a regular basis. Please be very careful and do not provoke them in any way. If you feel that a snake needs to be removed from the golf course or any other area, call us and we will send someone to take care of the situation.

Remember to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water as our temperatures will be approaching triple digits.

If you use our Driving Range, be aware that we close the Driving Range at 3 PM on Wednesday only now. This is done so we can clean pick and the maintenance crew can mow.

The same dress code applies to the driving range as it does for the golf course. We are continuing to offer Driving Range cards for golfers who use our range quite often. Our fees are on our website, theviewsgolfclub.com, or you can call the Pro Shop at 520-825-3110 or stop by for more information.

If you have not been in our new Pro Shop, this is the time to check it out. We have a nice selection of hats, visors, shirts, shorts etc., with more hats to arrive soon. Stop in and shop our clearance rack with many great bargains, say hello to our friendly staff and get a great deal.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063 July is the traditional beginning of the monsoon season in southern Arizona. In regards to Golf Course Maintenance, the start of monsoons is bitter sweet. The good news is the golf course will start to green up after the harsh dry weather of June because of the increased humidity combined with hot temperatures. However, the monsoons also bring the chance of heavy rain that has the potential of causing serious damage to holes located near washes.

Several years ago a thunderstorm generated a large amount of water north of SCOV, but no rain actually fell on the community. The golf course was crowded with many golfers who were unaware of the water running down the washes. Several groups were playing holes number 4 and 5 when the wash began to fill. Two golf carts then tried to cross the wash and got stuck. Luckily nobody was hurt, but it took a couple hours for the water to recede and get the carts off the golf course safely.

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

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The Golf Advisory Committee is in recess for the summer months. We will reconvene September 6. The representatives for the leagues are: 18 Hole Women’s, Debbie Huffman and Alternate Uyvonne Mangini; 18 Hole Men’s, Gary Lokkesmoe and Alternate John Rowe; 9 Hole Women’s Beth Allen and Alternate Joann Breslin; 9 Hole Men’s Bob Henderson and Alternate Gary Gibson. Serving as our Vice Chair is Doug Kimble. If you have have any questions or concerns regarding the golf course please inform your representative who will bring it to the committee for review.

A reminder that the summer months are a very busy time for our Superintendent, Mike Kropf and his crew. They will be working on a variety of projects to improve our course.

Please be patient and respect the work they are doing.

Have a great summer and hopefully some fun golf outings.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Jim Convey Membership Jim Fogel 208-861-3220 Play Wed.

Well here it is again, summer in Arizona. While seasonal visitors have pushed off to all parts of the country where air conditioning is not part of life support, those left behind are enjoying Wednesday morning play of a friendly competitive nature with a few libations to follow.

The schedule for July begins at 7 AM with Better Nine on July 5; 2 Man Scramble on July 12; 2 Man Stableford on July 19 and Individual Stableford on July 26.

High temps and direct sunlight are not your friends, so put on your wide-brim hat, sun screen, sunglasses, drink lots of fluids and bring your very best “A” game. See you on the links.

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

Play Thu.

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Nancy Klucking 360-671-4488

VP Darlene Lamb, 913-915-4672

It is now officially summer, the monsoon season is here with the great viewing of lightning and hearing the thunder as it rolls through. Remember to come off the course if and when lightning is sighted.

Please remember we are playing through the summer, on Tuesdays. Sign up in the Pro Shop, with tee times for the summer.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Pattie Horning phhorning13@gmail.com Membership Mimi Hutton mimi.hutton@gmail.com Play Thu.

We have started our summer play. The first Thursday of every summer month will be a Fun Day with a game and refreshments served afterwards. We have about 25 players every Thursday, so come out and join the fun.

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Coming Events

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

Greetings from the Views Restaurant. With the slower season upon us, we are excited to offer some great promotions and fun entertainment for our loyal residents. As some of you may have noticed, we are now offering Mildred’s breakfast from 7-9 AM for $5 Monday through Friday.

It is a great value for you and your family and friends. In addition to that, starting in July we will be having a Classic Dinner and Movie night where we will be playing a classic movie and pairing it with a wonderful special. See details of the movie and special in our Views calendar.

While we are slowing down, our efforts have been on creating procedures to increase consistency in food and service. I have created a schedule for training monthly with vendors and am working closely with Restaurant Manager, Errick Owens, to create training during our remodel closure when we get there. In addition, as we learn more about our residents, we develop insight on patrons’ desires. We will be revamping our menu to prepare for the coming busy season.

I would like to thank all of you who have filled out comment cards to give insight on what you are looking for in your community restaurant. We do utilize these comments when changing our offerings. Thank you again for being loyal to The Views, and we look forward to an exciting month.

Join us Tuesday, July 4 for BBQ Ribs, $12 and Apple Pie, $4 Open regular hours 7AM-2PM, 3PM-7PM

Sun City Vistoso Foundation Pres. Dick Cook, 520-328-8674 azdickcook@gmail.com Fourth Thu.,1 PM, Desert Oasis

As a Section 501 (c)(3) approved public charity, all donations to the Sun City Vistoso Foundation are deductible from federal and state income taxes. Funds donated to the Foundation are used to support organizations that provide health, cultural, educational, recreational, and charitable services in SCOV and surrounding areas. Donations may be made throughout the year in the form of cash, stocks, or gifts-inkind to SCV Foundation at 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

A recent gift of a golf cart to the Foundation provided a tax write-off for the donor and a refurbished cart for the purchaser. This was a three-way win for the donor, the purchaser and the Foundation. A fourth win is for the organizations that receive these funds from the Foundation. Many are Sun City clubs that make and collect items to distribute to organizations helping the needy throughout the area. Our thanks go out to all that contribute to the Foundation.

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

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

Tuesday, July 4, 2 PM An American Celebration!

Come and enjoy a free concert, with your favorite patriotic songs, in the cool comfort of your auditorium. This Association-sponsored, open seating, concert is performed by the Sun City Singers. Details are on posters in SCOV facilities.

Wednesday, July 26, 2 PM Afternoon Movie Enjoy an afternoon watching a free classic musical movie in the Auditorium. Theater seating. Gather your friends, bring your drinks and we will supply the popcorn. Sing along to South Pacific. So that we can know how many people to set up for, tickets are required. You must present a ticket to enter the Auditorium.

Free tickets can be picked up at the Welcome Center.

Thursday, July 27, 1 PM Author Mark Rusin Local author and retired ATF agent will speak and sign copies of his book Justice for Dallas, a novel based on a real-life capital murder case, in the Activity Center/Navajo.

There is no charge for this event, however to help plan for attendance you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Thursday, July 13, in the Library.

Sunday, September 17 Outdoor Movie on Golf Course There will be no charge for this event. Just bring your lawn chairs or blanket to sit on. More details in the August Tipster.

Friday, September 22 Mesa Flea Market Bus Trip A great place to find thousands of new and old items. You have the benefit of a luxury bus and if you purchase something big, it will fit on the bus. This is a fun day of many treasures. The bus will leave from behind the Welcome Center at 7:45 AM and be back around 5:30 PM. Many have asked for a return visit for great bargains. Tickets go on sale at the Welcome Center at 8 AM on Tuesday, August 22. See Coco or Pam for tickets, $25 pp.

ON THE COVER

Sunset at Vistoso Photo by Ron Watkins.

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Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.

Dinner ‘n Show, Sat., Jul. 1, A Salute to America, The Gaslight Music Hall, Oro Valley Sun City Singles, Bocce, Thu., Jul. 6, 6 PM., Bocce Courts Sundancers, Casual Mini-Dance, Wed., July 12, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Jul. 13, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo SCOV Rock and Roll Club membership meeting and dance, Sat., Jul. 15, 6:45-10 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Mon., Jul. 17, Wild Horse Casino, Free Sundancers, Casual Mini-Dance, Wed., Jul. 26, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Jul. 28, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Day Trippers, Fri., Aug. 25, Annual Barbecue Day Trippers, Wed., Sep. 13, Mystery Trip Day Trippers, Fri.-Mon., Oct. 6-9, Balloon Fiesta

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. There will be no classes in July or August.

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 Parkinson’s Exercise Classes There will be no classes in July, August and September.

Classes resume in October. Call Ray Jerkins 520-219-3561.

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.

be provided to those who have filed extensions, need to file amendments, have received letters from the IRS, or need other kinds of tax assistance. Appointments can be made by calling 520-571-9884.

Do not contact the Sun City offices for tax information.

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.

Solar Update As of the end of April, SCOV’s 425-kilowatt solar project has been in operation for six months. During this time, it has provided over half of the electricity needs of all SCOV’s common area facilities. The project has performed as expected and there have been no significant problems. In the first six months of operation, the solar project has produced 338,000 kilowatt-hours and saved SCOV over $2,600 in electric utility costs.

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.

My name is Susan Lafontaine. On March 21, 2017 my husband, Joe Lafontaine, passed away after a brief illness.

We do not live in the Sun City Community but we do have an outside membership to the golf course, The Views.

The outpour of love and support Sun City has shown our family has been amazing. It has come from the Men’s League, Ladies League, Pro Shop and Restaurant.

We have had so many cards from people that live in Sun City that are not golfers. We have been blessed to be involved in your Community.

Thank you all, Sue Lafontaine and Family Many thanks to the Foundation for their recent generous grant to the Library. The funds will be used to update and expand our large print, audiobook, and children’s collections.

Community support like this helps make the library one of the gems of SCOV. We are very grateful for their support.

Kate Cusumano, SCOV Librarian

Memoriam

Residents Martin (Marty) Cann 1 Ted Metelski 1 Former Residents Carl Housmyer 1 Joan Neighbors 1 Evelyn Bernadette 1

May 25 May 27 May 13 May 23 June 11

AARP Tax Assistance Counselors at the AARP Information Center, 6700 N. Oracle Road, Suite 331, will be available the second and fourth Thursdays of each month until mid-October. Help will

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Clubs Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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

As summer begins in earnest, the Clay Studio quiets to visits by members remaining in the community seeking a cool place to work and see their muddy friends.

Although most regular activiClay and glass collaboration. ties are on hiatus, cleaning and visiting and sharing a glass remain on the informal agenda of these hot months. Orientations will only be held when the instructors are available on an as needed basis when a full class has accumulated. They will resume in September with the rest of the usual activities of the season.

We miss our wandering friends and look forward to their return in the fall.

Fine Arts Studio Co-Pres. Melanie Herbert 520-825-2258, Phyllis Cutcher 520-825-2489 Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Our studio is quite active during the summer season. The space is air-conditioned and a wonderful place to spend time creating art pieces with other artists and in a cordial environment. Join us on Wednesdays for art chat, coffee and crumpets, and voluntary critique of works-in-process.

Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Modelers Room/Activity Center scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

The picture shows Modelers Club member, Mike Turner (left), showing his model of an Ohio River boat to Ron Sanford, a master model builder who helped Mike with building the model. The actual boat was built in 1884 and operated on various rivers until it burned to the water line in 1922. Ron Sanford is the builder of the model of the Swedish warship, Vasa, that is displayed in the case in the Activity Center.

During the summer 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 520-825-3097 Thu., 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Many of our artists stay in Sun City over the summer and continue to paint. New artists are always welcome. Join us in the air conditioned Art Studio.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Pat Mulligan 520-820-1809 Jun.-Aug., no meeting Sep.-May Second and Fourth Wed., 6 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

A panel of professional photographers reviewed winning photos from the club’s monthly competitions, picking the “Best of the Best” for recognition at the year-end Annual Awards Party on May 10. Congratulations to ribbon winners: Level 1: Val Harding, Jack Welch, Steve Perkins, Judy Cornelius, Ken Ayers, Janie Johnson-Russell Level 2: Harvey Gardner, Diane Haegele, Peg Rocklin, Val Plumlee, Kathy Kellner, Church Pillars by Val Harding.

Larry Walker Level 3: Pat Mulligan, Laura Hackenbrock, Pam Maddern, Steve Alverdes Best in Show: Val Harding’s “Church Pillars” Winning photos will be displayed in the Catalina Vista gallery through September.

Many thanks to outgoing officers: Ken Ayers, Pam Maddern, Brenda Ericsson, Steve Alverdes. Congratulations to new officers for 2017-2018: Pres. Pat Mulligan, VP Pam Maddern, Sec. Gerda Timm, Treas. Steve Perkins.

Our next meeting is September 27 with an open competition. Entries must have been taken after April 1, 2015. Visitors welcome.

Sculpture

Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-812-0198 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Many of our members continue to sculpt during the summer season and we encourage all residents interested in learning our sculpting techniques to come on down to our studio in Catalina Vista on Monday mornings. It’s air conditioned and a cool place to spend some creative time.

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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 in mind that we do not accept non-washable fabrics, zippers, embroidery hoops, large knitting needles, crochet hooks or patterns.

Can you help us by sorting out these items before donating?

In turn we can only throw them away ourselves. 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: Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking, Cheer Bears, Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas and Sun City Vistoso Quilters. During the summer, we do not have a regular training schedule.

Casa Amigas

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

Casa Amigas has made close to 200 pillow cases which were donated to Impact, Sister Jose Women’s Center, Tri-Community Food Bank, Tucson Veterans for Veterans and Youth on their Own (YOTO). We would like to continue making these very much appreciated pillow cases but have exhausted our fabric stock. If you have cotton pieces for us that are 27” x 40” for the body, 9” x 40” or larger for the rest, please drop them off at the sewing room Tuesday afternoons 1-3 PM or Thursday mornings 9 AM-Noon.

Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 520-818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 No meetings Jul.-Aug. Even though we will not have an organized meeting in July, the embroidery machine is available for use. Sign up on the website. Karin Frolich is available for training or if you need to be hooked up with an embroidery partner. Just about every month new things are loaded onto the Sewing Room computer. So come over to the Sewing Room to keep cool on Thursday afternoons.

Pet Beds

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Hartmut Wagner, 520-825-4175, hartmutgretel@icloud.com Summer Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon Next meeting Oct. 2, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center, Silversmith Studio As with the general population of SCOV, many of our members have headed toward cooler temperatures for the summer. Safe travels to all, and we look forward to seeing you back in the shop again this fall.

Long time member, Kent Lombard, and his wife, Peg, have moved to Colorado to be closer to family. Kent was one of our silversmithing instructors, and the students greatly benefited from his knowledgeable and patient guidance. We will miss them, and we wish them all the best in their new adventures.

Stained/Fused Glass Lei Bammel 520-818-0017 Wye Mace 520-825-8738 Fusing: Tue. and Thu., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any time Tue.-Sun., Artisan Center/Stained Glass Hot, hot, hot. There is no other way to put it. This is a good time of the year for those that want to cool off in the glass studio. With our seasonal residents gone, we have plenty of shelf space for those projects and also kiln space is available and we are seeing projects have a fast turn around time.

We have a lovely new display window thanks to Mary Sherwood and her talents. Too pretty not to use.

Please take a look when you visit the Artisan Center area. We have a lot of new residents who seem to be getting familiar with all we have to offer and taking beginners’ classes. Welcome all newcomers.

I want to thank all our members who volunteer to do kilns, wash towels, help our new members get used to this hobby and especially to those who work to keep tools in working order and keeping a clean and safe work space for all.

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

Galleries and museums have special exhibits during the summer. Try to visit these to enjoy the work of other artists.

Visit with them to learn about their inspirations and techniques. Children’s exhibitions show such initial uninhibited talent, and they love to tell about their expressions.

Come to the Art Studio for a cool place to express your own creative talents. We look forward to meeting you here.

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

You probably have a comfy bed for your dog or cat. Why not provide for those in the pet shelters? Our goal is to provide soft, warm pet beds for the Humane Society. By using washable recycled scraps we accomplish this with over 150 beds made yearly. Come join us to snip fabric.

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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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Woodworking Pres. Bill Norton 480-993-8762 VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 Membership Lauren Strassburg 520-338-2568 Wed., Sep. 20, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro scovwoodworkingclub.com

Come and join us in the wood shop and finish up some of your projects that are waiting to be completed. The wood shop is a great place to work inside on those hot summer days. Looking forward to meeting fellow woodworkers.

A special thank you to John Njaa and Larry Miller for making sure all the equipment is performing at its peak capabilities during the summer by replacing parts that have worn out. Handle the equipment following shop rules, and less time will be spent on repairs.

Continuing Education Astronomy

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

Interested in getting started in astronomy? No worries, that makes you like almost all of us in the Astronomy Club. We have several members that can get you going and are always available to help.

Pictured is Nelson Tilden discussing binocular basics.

Binoculars are useful for seeing large craters on the Moon, the moons of Jupiter, the occasional comets and grouping of stars (constellations).Nelson also explains and lectures on the “do’s and don’ts” on using and buying a telescope. Nelson organizes and hosts the very popular “Star Parties.”

Tucson has clear, dark desert skies and first-rate observatories. It is often referred to as the astronomy capital of the world. Our club features prominent guest speakers from local astronomy organizations (like the U of A). We will be getting started again Thursday, October 19. Consider learning about our Tucson skies.

Bible Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586, Rick Thomas 520-591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball We are in our summer schedule and will not be conducting the Bible study sessions until the first Tuesday in October.

However, many of us continue to meet for a casual breakfast at The Views Restaurant each Tuesday at 8 AM. Please join us.

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Precept Women’s Bible Study

Linda Miller, 425-890-9967 Corinne Diven, 520-971-9430 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 9 AM, WC3

We always welcome new members, even if you cannot attend the entire session. Our fall session begins Wednesday, October 18, with the last half of the book of Jeremiah. Our facilitator for this study is Dorothy Smith who will lead us through a review of our weekly homework. We then view a DVD lesson by David Arthur. Our study of God’s Word to His people (through the prophets) helps us to observe the Scriptures; we will learn about God’s message to a rebellious Judah as Babylonian exile loomed. Join us for a blessed experience with stimulating discussions.

SCOV Book Club

Co-Pres. Joyce Franke 520-818-7955

Co-Pres. Cynthia Kartman 414-732-3063 Glenda Tonkin 520-207-4802 gt99673@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Note: The July meeting will be at Joyce Franke’s home.

Directions will be sent in advance of the meeting.

At our July meeting we will discuss The Tumbling Turner Sisters by Fay Juliette. Set in the turbulent times following the end of World War I, this historical novel tells the story of four sisters and their irrepressible mother hitting the road to make a living in Vaudeville after their father is left injured and unable to work. Life on the road is a heady mix of excitement, shady characters, hard work, seedy theaters and hotels as they struggle to learn the ropes of making a living as performers.

August 2017: The Quartet by Joseph Ellis. Pulitzer Prizewinning historian Joseph Ellis takes up the story of what happened after the end of the American Revolution by following the roles played by George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison in the political events of 1783 to 1789.

Computer - Vistoso Computer Society (VCS) Membership David Johnson 520-825-6994 Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314 General Meetings, Nov.-Mar., 1 PM, Auditorium scovcomputer.com There are no general meetings or instructional computer classes for July.

Membership is required for help sessions, classes, assistance from other Computer Club members and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board). See the club’s website homepage.

Dues for 2017 are $10/household. Send checks, not cash, to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form, available outside the Computer Learning Center (CLC) in the Welcome Center. You may download it from the club’s website.

Drop off used ink cartridges in the basket just outside the CLC. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 School’s Parent Teachers Organization.

July Computer Club Class Schedule Class Name Date Help Session for PC and Mac Users 1 Session Tue., Jul. 25

Time 1-3 PM

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Genealogy Pres. Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu Monitor Training Joan Allen 520-825-4464 Mentoring Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scvgs.org

Want to research in the Genealogy Room? Not sure when it is opened by a monitor? Just check our website listed above and click on the calendar in the right-hand upper corner.

Are you just a name and date collector for your families?

Education is your best bet for accurate research. Our library in the Genealogy Room has so many helpful books to give you answers about the areas, the laws and the customs that make each unique. Read them in the Genealogy Room or check out a few for home study. New books are added frequently.

If you read or see something that may be of interest to other club members and want to suggest it for posting to our blog, you may forward it to Michael Carroll, our webmaster, mcarroll@pox.com.

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 Two free summer courses start this month: “Civilisation” and “Early Music Backstories, Music in Context.” While the courses are free, you do need to register. If you are not a member of the ILR, you must pay the $25 life-time membership fee in order to register. Contact Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com. Watch the August Tipster for detailed fall registration information.

Summer is rapidly melting away. How are you coming with your research for a new (or refurbished) ILR course? Maybe it is still just an idea? There is still time to work it into a fullfledged outline for the winter course offerings. Talk it over with Randy. He can help you pull it together and get it on the calendar.

Poets Corner James Pavlakis 520-612-7328 pavlakisj@yahoo.com.mx Mon., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Poet Sandra Simonds expresses her concern about climate change in “A new obsession. How to get out” that begins with her dream of “…my car ending up in a body of water.” Certainly in Tucson, we have all heard that even six inches of water can sweep your car away. But the poem goes on to say: “I don’t like water…It scares me. I know all life was born of water…I know that water is beautiful and mysterious. But why does it sweep people away? I want to push down the rising seas. I look at a map of cities that will be underwater by 2100, 2200—Jacksonville, New Orleans, Amsterdam. I want to push them down with my bare hands.”

Protest poems are often an emotional plea for help in resolving a problem that the poet believes is important. Poems that reveal deep feelings are always welcome at the Poets Corner, as well as the poets who write them.

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

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

This fun, mixed, a cappella Barbershop chorus takes a rest during the summer months but will be starting up again on October 30. Watch the October Tipster for details. Meanwhile, get together with some friends, just keep singing and put Monday mornings at 10:30 AM on your calendars starting October 30.

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

At both our July and August meetings members will continue working in one or more of the following groups: Education, Environment, Healthcare, Privatization and 2018 Elections. Don’t forget to bring nonperishable food items or monetary donations for Impact of Southern Arizona to the meeting.

For the most recent updates about the Democratic Club check facebook.com/SCOVDC/. We welcome new members at any time. Membership dues are $10 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 Mark your calendars for the kick off dinner Friday, November 10, with a “Harvest” theme. At this dinner we will pick the themes for our four in-home hosted dinners. Be sure to come for the fun.

Each dinner has different participants determined by our scheduling secretaries. Two to four weeks before your dinner, your group will gather with the host(s) to determine a menu within the theme. The host usually provides the main course. The total cost of the meal is divided among the members. Recipes are shared so you may enjoy them again.

Other events for the club will be a luncheon in February and the farewell dinner, which will be a catered dinner the end of March.

If you would like to be on the list to be notified for the fall event or just have questions, give Alan a call.

Dinner ’N Show Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 Julie Balogh 520-818-1046 Third Tue., 9:15 AM, Activity Center/Navajo All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook as we prefer not to take cash. Non-members are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 service fee.

Current schedule: Wed., Aug. 16 The classic movie Bonnie and Clyde at Century Theater in Oro Valley. Dinner at GMG Chinese Bistro.

Movie and dinner, $25. Nancy Butler 825-4664.

Bus leaves on time behind the Welcome Center.

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Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Lynne Wohner Lwohner@msn.com Membership/Treas. Marj Young 360-913-8062 Nov., Jan. and Mar., Third Thu., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

Fido’s Friends is the club responsible for our dog park in SCOV. The park is a roomy, safe environment for dogs to enjoy off-leash activities with their owners. The big dogs love to chase balls and frisbees around the park, and the little dogs like to chase each other and interact with their canine pals. Dogs really look forward to their time at the park and often remind their owners when it is time to go to the park.

If you have a dog who could benefit from some free-running fun, join Fido’s Friends and give your best friend a place to romp and play.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Contacts: Zona Boss 520-638-6644 Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed.,1:30-3 PM We will be dark for the months of July and August. Check the Tipster for the start-up date of our fall sessions.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Shari Norris 520-825-6786 norrisshari@yahoo.com

Co-Pres. Wendy Hughes 503-703-9563 whughes851@ hotmail.com

Oct.-Apr., Second Tue., 12:30 PM, Auditorium The month of June certainly didn’t let us down when it came to a heat break. Some of the new seasonal residents even stayed around to see what it was all about, and they weren’t disappointed.

Continue giving your plants extra water until the monsoon season is here. Cactus will take care of themselves until that time.

Did you know the Garden Club has a web page on Facebook? Check it out at facebook.com/SCOV-GardenClub-1317304244979397/ A gentle reminder to pay your dues by August 31 in order to be included in our yearbook. $5 pp or $8/cpl. Contact Florence Duckett, 987 E. Desert Glen Dr., 520-825-1994.

Havurah Co-Pres., Jane Holder/Don Holbrook 520-820-0171

Corres. Sec , Evelyn Miller 520-628-8805 Havurah is a social club with an interest in Jewish culture.

All are welcome to attend our meetings and events. Our June Havdalah service was enjoyed by all. The Ladies Brown Bag group is on hiatus until September 6.

Mark your calendars for this event: pot luck picnic, Monday, July 17, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo.

Pay your annual dues, $15 pp by July 1, to Gary Hensen, 1836 Lone Ryder Way. Bring nonperishable food items for the Community Food Bank to all meetings and events. Wear your name tags and check the Tipster and Havurah Happenings email for summer activities and announcements. Fill out information forms at events and mail to membership chair, Ester Leutenberg at 14470 N. Line Post Ln. Keep cool and have a great summer.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tue., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Have a recorder (the musical instrument)? Want to learn or

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improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor, bass recorders are welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided. Just one hour every week.

SCOV visitors welcome.

Republican Club Third Tue., 3 PM, Auditorium We are taking the summer off and will not return until October. Watch for news in your email box.

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

The Singers will perform “An American Celebration!” Independence Day concert Tuesday, July 4, 2 PM, Auditorium.

See Coming Events for details.

After this event, the singers will be on summer vacation, resuming rehearsals Tuesday, September 12. Everyone is welcome to join.

Sun City Singles Pres. Bob Hefner 520-343-5189, VP Al Piarowski 520-825-0654 Sec. Katy Melcher 520-825-2729, Treas. Jan Buchel 520-825-6735 Dinner Meeting Second Thu., Happy Hour Last Fri. Singles Bocce: Thursday, July 6, 6 PM, Bocce Courts.

Singles Dinner: Thursday, July 13, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. The menu features smoked turkey breast, smashed potatoes, squash medley, salad and blueberry crisp. Entertainment, after dinner, will be performed by the Ukulele Group.

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

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

Ticket sales: Thu., Jul. 6, 10 AM-Noon and Fri., Jul. 7, 1-2 PM. Happy hour tickets also on Tue., Jul. 25, 10-11 AM. States New England

The New England Club met for their annual summer picnic May 19 at the Desert Oasis. A grand time was had by all. It was a great opportunity for people who have an interest in the New England states to socialize and get to know one another. Looking forward to our next get-together January 28, so save the date.

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership Nancy Gilbertson nanmgil@hotmail.com scovtheatre.com The Sun City Variety Theatre provides the opportunity for members to create and participate in a variety of entertain-

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ment venues for the community.

2017–2018 is shaping up to be an exciting time for us.

We will be sponsoring two big events this year. In October, we are producing our first annual Oktoberfest. Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 29. In March, we are producing a “Taste of Theatre.” Look for more information on these events in the coming months.

Current officers are Acting Pres. Jim Mayworm, Treas.

Christie Faust and Sec. Ruth Bonfiglio. Board members also include Member at Large Darlene Lamb, and Membership Nancy Gilbertson.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Sharon Heaps ukuleleclubofsuncity@gmail.com Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo, class led by Don Bong scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele The Summer Strummers continue playing in our song circle. Stop by and sing along with us. Did you know that once a month for over three years, a group of Strummers, led by Don Bong, have played gigs for the residents and staff at the Copper Health skilled nursing facility?

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 Finance Marie Gagnon 520-825-2354 Publicity/Secretary Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 Donations Judy Hood 520-818-2281 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3 Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, which helps victims of domestic abuse throughout Tucson and the surrounding areas. Emerge! provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis.

This organization also educates the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to women and child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse. Some donations that would help Emerge!: gift cards (grocery, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, etc.), hair brushes, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, razors, feminine hygiene items, new twin size blankets, new bath towels, cell phones and cash donations. Contact Judy Hood to make donations.

Our meetings will resume in September. We welcome new members, so please come to a meeting and check us out.

Dance

Ballroom - SC Starlight Dance Club Marsha Scoles 520-825-2085 davemarshas@q.com Nancy Sopwith 208-724-5881 nlks@cableone.net

SC Starlight Dance Club (formerly Villanellas) is a new ballroom dance club.

Do you like to ballroom dance or would you like to learn?

Beginners welcome. Dance lessons will be available.

Come join us Friday, November 10 for an appetizer potluck and get-acquainted time. Contact Marsha or Nancy for further information.

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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Folk Dance Club of SCOV Harvey Gardner 520-308-5616 savear@cs.com Fri., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2

Hora Lui Dobrica (Romania) from Romanian Rhapsody.

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 (including our own). Neither partner nor prior experience needed. 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 and/or see us in action by doing a Google search on Folk Dance Sampler YouTube.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Francine Saccio 520-825-6526 scovrandrclub@gmail.com Membership Chair Norma Martin scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Saturday, July 15, is our last dance of this membership year.

This dance will also be free for members. There will be a membership meeting at 6:45 PM before the dance. Rillito River Band photo by Mark Wheeler.

The ballot of new board officers for September 2017-August 2018 will be presented for a vote.

You will also be presented with the financial audit report conducted by Dave Francis and Ken Hendrickson. Now, get ready to celebrate Surfing USA with the Rillito River Band, who will play a great mix of rock and roll for our dancing pleasure, 7-10 PM. BYOB and snacks. Dessert will be catered. Rock on.

Tickets for members on Wed., Jul. 4, 9-10:30 AM, Activity Center Lobby.

Members may reserve a table for 8 to 10 people.

Tickets for nonmembers and members on Thu., Jul. 6, 9-10:30 AM, Activity Center Lobby. Ticket prices for nonmembers, $20 pp.

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. Barbara Hall 520-603-3990 rainbowsek@juno.com V.P. Irene Camp 14337Camp@gmail.com Dances Wed., 7 PM, Auditorium sundancersquarestucson.com

Fred Harris will be offering free mini-dances on the second and fourth Wednesdays, July through September, 6:30-8 PM, and will continue as long as there is interest. All residents are invited, couples or singles, with or without dancing experience. Casual summer attire. Can bring treats to share.

Please check the Yellowrock Newsletter on our website for the SCOV location and for other dancing opportunities nearby.

View these YouTube videos to see square dancing set to a variety of music: bit.ly/SquareDance1, bit.ly/SquareDance2, bit.ly/SquareDance3.

If you enjoy mental stimulation, low-impact aerobics and social fun, then consider modern square dancing. Casual dress is appropriate, and two left feet are not a hindrance.

If you (couples or singles) are interested in learning how to square dance, contact Barbara or Irene.

Western - Kactus Kickers

Pres. Alan Walker 509-430-6343 and Ellen LeVee 509-438-4284

Dances Nov.-May

Membership Preston Sheriff 520-825-3101 pdsheriff@comcast.net scovkactuskickers.com Your new officers are looking forward to a new season which begins with our first dance on Friday, November 10.

The bands, the food and the dancing will continue in the fall to the sounds of Clear Country Band and Wild Ride. These bands continue to play in the Oro Valley/Tucson area during the summer. Keep your dance moves fresh by looking them up and joining other country Western dancers in supporting these bands.

Summer’s halfway over. See you in the fall.

Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 hilde1905@gmail.com 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.

Arthritis Water Pres. Dawn Simske 520-825-0907 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.

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Energetic Exercise

Karen Caldwell 520-370-5415

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

Don’t let the heat get you down. Join us for fun and fitness in air-conditioned comfort. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes here at SCOV for 22 years.

She’s expert at keeping us seniors strong and flexible with a variety of aerobic and cardio exercises plus wonderful stretch moves. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel.

New members are always welcome: men and women.

Your get-acquainted class is free.

Annul dues are $3. Class tickets are a bargain: Only $30 for 12 classes.

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

Summer is a great time to commit to a core strengthening exercise routine. Why not try Pilates? Small summer classes offer you a great opportunity to learn. Even 40 years after his death, the Joseph Pilates exercise system is in high demand.

Fortunately, Sun City offers these classes twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. People ask, “Can the benefits, which come from the strengthening and stretching exercises we do, really develop the body’s core (abdomen and back muscles), increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is a firm, “Yes.” Additional benefits you will notice when taking the group mat classes, are better balance, more muscle tone and increased stamina. Classes are specifically designed for seniors and are taught by two experienced instructors. The cost is only $8/class with annual club dues of $20 pp. Please join us or just come by and watch. Call Mary.

Tai Chi Co-Chairs Gail Barr 303-995-7485 gailbarr@gmail.com Karen Reich 520-403-2764 ktrfam@msn.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Tai Chi classes will resume in the fall. Some club members practice together during the summer. Contact one of our club co-chairs for details.

Yoga Pres. Ursula Jarvis 520-825-8461 Thu., Chair Yoga, 10:30-11:45 AM, Dance Studio Only chair yoga with Leah is offered this month.

Summer yoga on Tuesday with Torrey is August 1-29.

Yearly club membership of $5 payable by check is required to take all classes; registration forms are available in classes. Classes are $7 each and instructors prefer payment in cash. 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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Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres.B J Kass 520-818-2265 BJKass@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 520-825-9288 Mon., 1-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball This is a friendly social group. Join us.

Ladies Wednesday Bridge

Co-Pres. Lou Brownell 520-797-7617, Virginia Cassell 520-989-3358 Wed., 12:15-3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Social bridge continues through the summer. Come get out of the heat and join this friendly group. New players welcome.

Please sign in at noon; play begins at 12:15 PM. Bring 50¢ for prize money.

Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Barney Budreck 520-825-2172 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

Pres. Dave Brown 520-599-6700 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam Enjoy the challenge of a game of bridge in a cool setting.

Dues for the year are due, $6, payable to the treasurer when you come to play. Be there by 6:20 PM, for the game begins promptly at 6:30. Scores are compiled for the evening, and prizes are awarded after the evening’s play. Perhaps you will be a winner of the $10 prize of bidding and making a Grand Slam.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005 Sec. Marilyn Guimond 520-825-0828 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Cribbage Robert Hines 520-825-2208 Mobile 520-240-1375 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Euchre Jack Matthies 520-825-4891 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 520-825-1982 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 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 520-825-1982 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 520-225-0124 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.

Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Barbara Gray 307-733-6544 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We continue to play all summer. Dues are payable starting July 1. If you are leaving for the summer, just drop by and pay your $5.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Claudia Case 206-579-6500 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro 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.

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.

Due to lack of players, the Cribbage Club will quit during July, August and September and resume play on Thursday, October 19. Hope to see you then.

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Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

come. Free private lessons will be made available on request for beginners to advanced players. Contact Jim Baker.

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

Birders Group Mona Connoy 520-818-7923 Last Fri., 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

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

The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold’em and crazy pineapple which are high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds.

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

Men’s Friday Poker

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

We play easygoing, informal poker with low stakes. 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 Joe Bonitch to review the rules of play before your first game.

Scrabble

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

Sports 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 widevariety 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.

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

Sitting and letting the birds come to us at Ash Canyon B & B. All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting Friday, July 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 Welcome 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. Contact the trip coordinator several days in advance to learn of any schedule changes.

Visit our web site at: scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup.

Bocce

1st VP Jack Blevins, 2nd VP John Scop Sec./Treas. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net Mon., Wed. and Fri., Bocce Courts

May-Oct., 6:45-9 PM, Nov.-Apr., 1:45-4 PM We are enjoying our evening games. The weather has been beautiful. Please drop by to join in or just to watch.

Gun Club David Ilse 520-818-3279 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. The club often has interesting speakers on a variety of topics. We enjoy shooting at ranges nearby and learning and sharing information with each other. Residents are welcome to attend one session as a guest prior to signing up to become a member (dues $5/family).

Hiking Contact Dave Fraser 520-825-4344 for hike orientation scovhiking.org

Although the weather is warm, there are still hikes to do.

Check our website for scheduled hikes this month.

Any resident interested in playing should stop by the Billiard Room in Catalina Vista during club hours, ladies wel-

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Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789

Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 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 With the arrival of summer temperatures, we’re having mixed play for all skill levels during the early morning hours every day and in the early evenings on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, so this is a good time for less experienced players to upgrade their skills by playing with and against more experienced ones. We hope to see you out on the courts.

Racquetball Pres. Jim Hansen 520-490-0547 jghansen@gci.net Sec./Treas. Mike Steinmetz 520-955-7833 Open Doubles Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-10 AM

It’s racquetball, as usual, all summer long. Most of our members are here through the summer and play at regular club hours. The court is air-conditioned and comfortable enough to entice play at all hours of the day. We encourage new members and we’ve gained a few this year. Good luck guys and many rollouts to the bunch of you.

Table Tennis Co-Chairs: Ruth Mayer 520-818-0066 Francie Galbraith 520-447-5834

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. Tables are at Catalina Vista and paddles and balls are available.

Hours of Club Play

Women Men/Women Open Play Open Club Play

Tue., 1:30-3:30 PM Tue., 5-8 PM, Thu., 5:30-8:30 PM Fri., 4-8 PM Sat., 9 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., 7 AM-11 AM Men: Coleen Britt 520-825-1523 Tue., Thu., Sat., 7 AM-11 AM Mixed Doubles: Sally Schuneman 520-331-6543 Sun., 1-3 PM

Men’s and women’s tennis continues through the summer with the start times moved back one hour. We begin at 7 AM and play to 11 AM. The days are hot, but the tennis is just as good. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy summer.

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Our club’s next general meeting and social is scheduled for Saturday, November 4.

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: Mon. 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/ Pool Wallyball: Tue. and Fri. 1-3 PM, AFC / Raquetball Court scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball It’s great to have a few new players starting this summer.

Our games are a great way to use the pool at the Desert Oasis and we are looking forward to the upgrades for the showers and bathrooms.

Travel

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Day Trippers Chair Warren Cuthbert 520-818-1282 Vice-Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Membership Carol Guibert and Barbara Phillips Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Wild Horse Casino - Free, Edie Phillips, 520-297-3920

Fri., Aug., 25 Annual Barbecue $20 pp. Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Wed., Sep. 13 Mystery Trip, Jeanne Jovag, 520-818-1078 and

Carol Vandaveer, 520-820-1583 Fri.,-Mon., Oct. 6-9, Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, NM, single $890 pp,

double $1270 ($635 pp) Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Thurs., Nov 14 Consanti Site Tour, $55 pp. Kathy Garver, 520-345-2188 Sun., Dec. 10

Annual Holiday Party

Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.

RV Club - Sundowners

Member information Bill Hale 503-222-7000 whale77219@aol.com

Meetings Oct-May, 2nd Mon., 9 AM, Catalina Vista, Mt Kimball sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org Many of our members head for cooler climes in the summer and are looking forward to our next meeting, Monday, October 9.

Our new board has planned lots of great trips, social events and just launched our exciting new website filled with lots of good info.

We wish everyone safe travels, a good summer and look forward to seeing you in the fall. Please don’t forget to pay your 2017-2018 dues before November 1.

Of course, interested guest RVers are always welcome to visit and learn about all our fun activities.

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Town of Oro Valley Have You Heard About Ask OV? sk OV is the Town of Oro Valley’s new and improved onA line tool for residents to submit questions or feedback on any topic. The Town’s Constituent Services Coordinator ensures that all submissions are answered and provided to Town Council and executive staff. To access Ask OV, go to: ask.orovalleyaz.gov (do not type “www” before the address).

You can also click on any button on the Town’s website that says “QUESTIONS/COMMENTS” for a direct link. Don’t have time to log into the portal? Send us a quick email at ask@orovalleyaz.gov.

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.

Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group Don Dittman 520-544-6109 Arlene Schneider 520-825-5741 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.

Bereavement Support Group Contact Julie Holtry 520-825-4473 or Ester Leutenberg, 520-818-0016 First and Third Thu., 4 PM We are a support group in a safe and confidential environment, for those suffering from a loss of a loved one. The Bereavement Group will be in recess July and August. The group will restart on the first Thursday in September.

Caregivers’ Support Group Facilitator Jane Holder Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 or ester36@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista If you are caring for a partner, child, parent, or any other loved one, this support group will allow you to share with other like-minded people in a safe environment. What is said in this group, stays with this group.

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 520-825-3522 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. Nonresident emails will not be accepted.

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Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., Jun.-Sep., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs Our July 19 meeting will be at Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley. RSVP to Payton by July 17. We do not have any guest speaker for this month. Come for a social gathering, talking and sharing anything that comes to mind.

Hope to see you there.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died By Suicide Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Survivors of a loved one who died by suicide have unique grief issues and struggles. It is helpful to talk with others who get it.

Vistoso Helpful Hands Barb McNeill 520-825-0677 bjmac68@gmail.com Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping and yard care, paperwork organization, run errands and will pick up a take-out meal from the Views. We also have referrals for longer-term paid help.

For help, call 520-410-9498. After the tones, touch in your area code and phone number and hang up. We will call you back, usually within 20 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 over 2,100 bikes to various other 501(c) (3) 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 we need mechanics. If you are interested, we’ll train you. Call Dick Swain 920-217-2610 or Tom Terfehr 520-789-7423. 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 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com An easy, automatic way to support YOTO is by signing up with Amazon Smile and start shopping at smile.amazon.com. Each time you make a purchase on Amazon.com through the Amazon Smile program, Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to YOTO. You can also support YOTO when you shop at Fry’s through Fry’s Community Rewards Program. Sign up with your V.I.P. Card on the Fry’s website, and select YOTO as the organization that you would like to support using code 27567. Once enrolled, you’ll earn rewards for YOTO every time you shop with your V.I.P card.

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

Call Larry Clark 520-404-7664

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Extended Community American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 golf tournament on Saturday, August 26, benefits local veterans in need. Help make a difference in the lives of these veterans and their families by golfing, sponsoring a hole or making a donation.

Donations to Oro Valley Post 132, the National Guard’s 2016 Community Partner of the Year Award recipient, are tax deductible. Contact Steve Didio 520-219-9997 or stevedidio@ comcast.net or ovamericanlegion132.com.

Children’s Museum Oro Valley The Children’s Museum Oro Valley, located at 11015 N. Oracle Road, is looking for volunteers to help us engage in our mission to Play, Learn and Discover with the children and families of Oro Valley. The space opened in May 2015 and is designed for children ages 0 – 5. Volunteer opportunities are customizable to the comfort of the volunteer and do no have a required minimum time commitment. Examples include assisting with daily activities, story time or general play as well as office-related activities such as paperwork or organizing programming. Museum staff is present at all times during volunteer hours. Contact Sara Stegall 520-7929985 X116 Sara@childrensmuseumtucson.org for more information.

Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church A spiritual formation class, Facing Fear Faithfully, is offered on two consecutive Wednesdays, July 19 and 26, from 2-3:30 PM. Rev. Rachel Srubas will teach both sessions.

Class participants will explore Biblical teachings, sacred wisdom, and prayerful practices to help them reject fear, cultivate courage and trust God no matter what. The class will be free of charge and open to the public. Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church is located at 14240 North Oracle Road, north of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, at Mountainaire Drive. Phone the church at 520-825-7858 or visit it online at mountainshadowschurch.org.

National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) NARFE Chapter 1874 will not be meeting in July or August. We will see you Monday, September 18. Contact Rosie King for information, 520-400-3456.

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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 RENT: Fully funished, 1050 sq. ft. (97.5 sq. m.) 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 June 2017-Dec. 2017, May 2018-Dec. 2018. Great location, 13490 N. Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com.

FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV in AZRM and 2 BRs and WiFi. Split model for added privacy; BBQ, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances, WD and linens. Rentals available June 1, 2017 forward, except Jan.8-Apr.4, 2018. N/P & N/S policy. Photos are available upon request. Call Larry at 949-244-0210.

FOR RENT: Beautiful, expanded (1,490 sq .ft.) Kensington model, 2 BR/ 2 BA. Split BR with king in extra large M. BR and queen Murphy in 2nd BR. Beautifully fully furnished and decorated. East facing rear patio on wash with beautiful mountain views. Large west-facing front patio with privacy wall.

Direct TV, WiFi and utilities included. Available Jun.-Dec. 2017 and Apr.-Dec. 2018. For further information, call Lee at 520-818-0210 or 618-960-0242.

FOR RENT: 2BD/2BA SCOV Home. Great views of the Catalinas and Tortolitas.

Fully furnished, includes utilities, cable, WiFi, Flat Screen TV, 1 King, 1 Queen, W/D, D/W, Covered Patio, BBQ, and all amenities. N/S, N/P. Call Martha 520395-1948 for photos and information. Available October, November, December 2017 only.

FOR RENT: Great rental available now through the remainder of 2017 and all of 2018. One month minimum, but discounts for multiple. 1575 sq. ft. fully furnished, 2 BR/2 BA, Silver Creek model. Great location, less than half mile to aquatic and fitness center. Quiet and private, backs to desert wash. Patio with mountain view. King in master. Includes utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, golf cart. N/S, N/P. Contact Paul at 571-244-3760 or email at paseve@msn.com.

SEAMSTRESS AVAILABLE: Summer renter in SCOV can help with slipcovers, window treatments, pillows, outdoor cushions and alterations. Contact Rhonda, 252-312-7707.

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.

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