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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, debra.arrett@yahoo.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 Paul Mercer...................................Member Vicki Ettleman..............................Co-Chair Carolene Mitchell...........................Member Brad Curtis....................................Member Mary Murck...................................Member Arlene Douglas..............................Member John Njaa......................................Member Karen Koopmans............................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Sue McNally...................................Member Lynn Parker...................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Laura Pigott..................................Member Judy Mercer................... Secretary/Member Laura Suchocki..............................Member

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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, Thu., 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

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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 debra.arrett@yahoo.com What’s Going on at the Views Restaurant

by Debra Arrett Our new Views Restaurant opened less than a year ago.

It is an amenity we can all be proud of with the eye-catching decor, gorgeous views and new dining and drinking areas both indoors and out. It is amazing how the business has grown in that short time and been enjoyed by more of our residents.

There have been operation challenges that have greatly improved since Food and Beverage Manager Aalt Brouwer joined us in November. The average rating from the comment cards last month was 4.3 out of a possible 5. Business has grown well beyond our wildest expectations. In fact, revenues in April 2016 compared to April 2017 grew 38% from $84,000 to $116,000 and we have been profitable three out of the last six months.

The renovation and expansion in 2016 did not include any kitchen improvements. I believe that’s a good thing. If changes were made last year, the expectation for our growth would not have been anticipated.

Continuing challenges are due to kitchen limitations. Inefficiencies in the kitchen result in service delays through no fault of the servers. In the past year, we have outgrown our kitchen that now needs additional equipment and space, a more efficient layout and added dry and refrigerated storage space. Because of the badly needed additional storage, we have run out of food items during the day and we pay a premium for daily deliveries from our distributor. With less frequent deliveries, we will save around $12,000/year.

When this article went to print, I expected some renovation would be done this summer including moving the grease trap as required by Pima County, relocating the dishwashing station with new equipment, replacing fryers and some burners and relocate and install the cold storage units as called for in the total renovation. With the fryers and added cold storage, you will see sweet potato fries back on the menu in the fall. The rest of the kitchen renovation to be completed next summer would include added dry storage, an improved layout and prep area, equipment and façade changes.

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General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 917-8080 Governing by Representation Community associations are a representative form of government founded on the principle of elected individuals representing the people. Much of our country is based on the principles of representative democracy. It starts with organizations like community associations and progresses through our school boards, city governments, county governments, state governments, all the way to the federal government. We vote for a person, or persons, who will act on our behalf.

Some might advocate that a board should not take action without a vote of the members to find out what the people want. That would be counter-productive. If association members were to vote on every issue before a decision was made, there would be no need for a board, but simply someone to send out ballots and tally results. However, boards find out what their constituents want in other ways.

Our SCOV Board makes time to hear from residents at each Board meeting. It’s up to you to attend meetings, voice your opinions and participate in the exchange of ideas with the Board. I also encourage your involvement and participation.

Perhaps you would consider joining a committee. We want your input, ideas, thoughts and opinions.

When the season for community association annual meetings and annual board elections approaches, consider carefully which candidates you select, including yourself. Consider running for the Board to help shape the future of your community.

Coffee and Conversation

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..................................... 12 Clubs............................................. 12 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 12 Continuing Education................. 15 Cultural & Social......................... 17 Dance......................................... 19

with the General Manager and a Board Member An informal exchange of information.

Thursday, June 15, 10 AM Activity Center/Navajo Exercise...................................... 23 Games........................................ 23 Sports......................................... 25 Travel.......................................... 26 Town of Oro Valley....................... 27 Partnered Organizations............... 27 Extended Community................... 28 Photo Scrapbook........................... 28 Classifieds...................................... 30

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

Gift of a Lifetime

by Tana Fleischer or an increasing F number of SCOV residents, the com-

All of the articles in the Gift Shop are sold on a consignment basis, with the artist receiving 90 percent of the price and the SCOV Home Owners’ Association munity’s Gift Shop has receiving the other 10 percent. In order to become a consignor, artisans must first go through a process opened the door to new and exciting experiencwhich not only insures that the individual pieces are professional in quality, but also that a variety of arts es. Whether someone is a crafter, works as a and crafts is always available for shoppers. All conprofessional artist, is signors are required to volunteer as sales clerks for interested in merchannineteen shifts a year, at three-and-a-half hours per dising or merely apprecishift. In addition, consignors decorate the windows ates finding unique gifts, Barbara Gioioso and Randi Leonard inspecting monthly. One window is dedicated to Artists of the the Gift Shop offers a Month, and another is dedicated to new consignors. merchandise at the Gift Shop. wealth of opportunities.

Volunteers are not limited to artisans. Any resident Located in front of the Artisan Center just off the main of SCOV is eligible to work in the Gift Shop. “We encourcourtyard, the brightly-lit store is always brimming with a age volunteers,” Barbara explains. “Right now we have six broad array of one-of-a-kind offerings. From lovinglypeople who are not artists but volunteer, just because they designed doll clothes to sophisticated silver jewelry, artfully- like doing it.” arranged objects display the skills of Sun City’s many One of the newest consignors is Donna Lipps, who talented artisans. Polished and turned wooden bowls, knits and sews an appealing variety of practical accessowhimsical clay sculptures and original greeting cards entice ries from tote bags and purses to hats and scarves. After visitors to participating in the Sun City Craft Fair, Donna was invited browse in the to sell her handcrafts in the Gift Shop. “Her work is beautiever-changing ful so we approached her,” says Barbara. For Donna it was gallery. an unexpected opportunity to try something new in life. “I Randi Leon- had never sold in ard, whose a store before,” colorful beadshe says. “It’s the ed jewelry has first time I’ve ever proven to be done something popular with like this.” shoppers, is At the other an example end of the conDonna Lipps with one of her knitted and felted tote bags. of someone signor spectrum whose life has been enhanced by the chance to sell her is Annette Geistwares. “I never even knew how to make jewelry until I feld who began came here,” she says. Now she not only creates enchantselling her imagiing designs, she also co-chairs the Gift Shop commitnative cards, tee along with her sister, Barbara Gioioso, also a jewelry books and boxes maker. “My sister talked me into joining the Silversmith in the Gift Shop Beverly Fairful and Donna Lipps helping a customer.

Club when I moved here,” Randi explains. “Now I have a 15 years ago small studio in my home where I make everything.” and still enjoys working and displaying her wares there.

Barbara, on the other hand, was fashioning and selling A nationally recognized paper artist whose designs have her elegant jewelry designs long before moving to SCOV. been featured in books and who is represented in numerNow, as a member of the Silversmith and Lapidary Club, ous shops and galleries outside Arizona, Annette crafts all she creates many of her new pieces in the club’s workher pieces in her sunlit home studio. Twice a month she’s shop. “Our studio is amazing,” she says. “We have every in the Gift Shop, smiling and greeting customers. “Even kind of equipment a person could possibly need.” Although after all these years,” Annette says, “I think the Gift Shop is Barbara has been a professional jewelry maker for years, a wonderful resource for this community. The merchandise is beautiful, and the prices are reasonable.” she says she’s gained a lot by running the shop and especially likes meeting other artists. “I love the camaraderie,” she says.

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Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 917-8070 Annual Mailing Details The annual dues invoice was mailed at the end of May, and you should receive it by June 10. Included in this year’s mailing is a letter from our General Manager, an Annual Budget Summary & Report, Invoice ($1,790), Dues Payment Options, golf information, rental information, a consent form to receive electronic communication (such as electronic voting) and a document listing the changes in the governing documents made this year. If you haven’t received your invoice, please contact the Administration Office at 520-917-8065. The list of governing document changes is new this year and covers everything from issues on which the community voted, to changes in the Development Standards recommended by the Architectural Review Committee and approved by the Board, to Board policies. All the governing documents are available on our website under Members > Documents.

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 917-8077 Summer is here, and I wanted to remind you about ways to keep cool and still get in some exercise. Our gym is a great place to work out. You can also go to Lonnie’s open walks inside the AFC studios on Mondays and Fridays from 1-2 PM. We also have many exercise classes in the AFC studios and the pool. Don’t slow down just because it is hot outside. Always remember to drink more water when being active. If you are thirsty, it’s too late. You should sip on water at least every half hour.

We are taking suggestions for our outdoor movie in September. So far, La La Land has been suggested the most. If you have an idea, email me.

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

For the Month 25 26 2016 Total Sold - 235

YTD 84 87

2017: Active Listings as of 04/30/2017………............. 31 2016: Active Listings as of 04/30/2016…….............…. 42 Source: TARMLS®

April 2017 Average Age of New Owners:

68.4

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Kari & Robert Dufur Christine & James Sullivan Mary Jo & Virgil Miller Jane & Edward Roy Lorene Bonderman & Bradley Knudson Patsy & Jimmy Elliott LuAnn & Dan Detloff Jean & Richard Southworth Nicki & Steve Houston Eva & Amos Friedner Pauline & William Beskar Sandra & Robert Rose Linda & Mark Wenner Rebecca Ostrom & William Reeves Carol Johnson Donna & Edwin Dahlberg Sheron & Mitchell Small Mary & Wally Kaczmarski Mariann & Ralph Liguori Dianna & Gerald Sanburn Sarah & Keith Lambert Nancy O’Hara Patricia & Thomas Howard Elaine & Jim Schueneman Linda Hachfeld & Don Owens Marlene Bosworth Katie & Matthew Ciorba

Tucson, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Casa Grande, AZ Harpswell, ME Oro Valley, AZ Newberg, OR Burlington, WI Sioux Falls, SD Oro Valley, AZ Milford, MA Menomonie, WI Oro Valley, AZ Rochester, MN Ashland, OR Everett, WA Boise, ID Pittsburgh, PA Lisbon, ND Tucson, AZ Roscommon, MI Rifle, CO Oro Valley, AZ Tucson, AZ St. Joseph, MI Bloomingdale, IL Green Valley, AZ St. Louis, MO

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano suncityorovalley.com/about/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: webopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 917-8083 Over the last year 1,636 new books and videos were added to our library. Of that total, 1,054 were purchased, and the other 584 items were donated by residents. Purchase decisions are based on the likes and dislikes of our patrons, supported by circulation data, while staying within the budget. All purchases are made using donations: money raised by Friends of the Library and grants from groups such as the ILR and the Vistoso Foundation. Hundreds of items are donated monthly. Volunteers, Christine Sullivan and Carolyn Darby, review each item and consider the condition, year of publication and popularity of that title and author to help decide whether or not we should put it on our shelves.

The majority of donated items are sold to raise money or passed on to the Oro Valley Public Library, the VA Hospital or a women’s prison. Please look at our donation criteria at suncityorovalley.com/learn/amenities-facilities/library/donations/, and keep those donations coming in.

New this month, is Into the Water by Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train, and the latest from Lee Child.

Stop by the Library or visit our online catalog to put them on reserve.

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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

April

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

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

257,690 45,495 155,004 16,162 105,782 2,945 36,542 619,620

$ 3,676,900 $ 364,604 $ 1,080,795 $ 142,035 $ 785,214 $ 30,719 $ 339,342 $ 6,419,609

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,676,900 351,323 1,110,053 137,516 651,700 10,000 243,886 6,181,378

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

$ $ $ $ $ $

(3,458) (59,750) 556,412

$ (1,075,000) $ $ (25,000) $ (34,229) $ (417,150) $ 4,868,230

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,075,000) (25,000) (22,300) (380,390) 4,678,688

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

263,947 56,720 74,795 4,110 82,896 105,000 587,468

$ 2,588,751 $ 434,092 $ 685,142 $ 101,211 $ 904,529 $ 1,050,000 $ 5,763,725

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,496,916 376,560 695,186 97,067 869,539 1,050,000 5,585,268

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(108,961) 478,507

$ (1,081,175) $ 4,682,550

$ $

(1,050,000) 4,535,268

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Results of Operations

Golf Course Revenues

For Ten Months of the Fiscal Year

Pre-Paid Rounds

2016-2017 2015-2016 $591,559 $579,841

Resident Daily Rounds $134,751 Public Daily Rounds Totals

$97,469

$275,753

$291,117

$1,002,063

$968,427

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

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10 Months 2016-2017

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

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 917-8073 Walking Posture If you are hunching your shoulders and looking down while walking, you are reinforcing bad walking posture habits.

Good walking posture is with the head up and eyes forward.

This bad posture can lead to low back pain, neck and shoulder pain and doesn’t allow you to take full, complete breaths.

It also reinforces the bad sitting posture many of us have from hours in front of the computer. Your time walking should be spent building good posture habits, not contributing to the damage you already do to yourself the rest of the day. Every few minutes throughout your workout, give your shoulders a backwards roll to check that you aren’t hunching them.

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, June 13, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, June 14, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and 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 Our committee meetings have stopped until September 12, but work and activities continue for the 2017-2018 season. Indoor Open Walking is on Mondays and Fridays at 1 PM in AFC 1 and 2; and whenever there are no classes in AFC, drop in walking and independent exercise is allowed.

If you wish to walk the golf course, check the seasonal times posted near the Pro Shop and on page 2 of the Tipster. In the fall watch for information from the Hiking Club about its new short hikes.

Balance classes will resume Monday, October 2 from 10:30-11:30 AM in AFC; the good news is they will be led by three SCOV residents who are being trained to teach this class by Master Trainer, Heather Chalon. Classes will be administration-sponsored and cost only $2/class using a punch card (or $3 for drop-in).

We are lining up speakers for next season, so let us know if you have a topic or speaker in mind. Enjoy your summer.

Stay hydrated and use lots of sunscreen.

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 Avoidance of Controversy Knowledge is the first step to your rights. I would encourage all residents to go to the SCOV website. As a registered member you may go to the item called Documents. As you scroll through that heading, you will find Tract Declarations.

You will need to know which unit you reside in and your lot number. Click on your section, and, albeit rather long, it is worthwhile for you to read it. Most of the information regarding fences, walls and landscape is in Article V or VI. Not all units have restrictions on landscaping, but many do have wording regarding those items. Del Webb wrote those documents when the community was developed. Enforcement has slipped in past years, and now things have deteriorated and become overgrown.

Speaking of overgrown, if your tree hangs over your roof, it is an easy access for pack rats. The debris from the tree causes the decking of your roof to rot. In one case a cactus began to grow on the roof.

Summer is here and there is lots of indoor time to do some reading of SCOV governing documents.

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. The committee thanks its retiring members Dick Brammell, Chair and Pete Bistany, Secretary for their leadership and service. Wishing you all a wonderful summer.

Food and Beverage Chair Barb McNeill, bjmac68@gmail.com Oct.-Jun., First Fri., 1 PM, Restaurant Terrace Many thanks to Del Peterson (former Chair) and his committee for their tireless work in helping make The Views Restaurant/Lounge a huge success: voted Best Restaurant/ Lounge in April by readers of the Northwest Explorer.

The Food and Beverage Advisory Committee will refocus our efforts with more emphasis on advising our F&B Director so he can continue to improve food and service consistency.

We have a new Restaurant Manager, Errick Owens, and an excellent waitstaff dedicated to this effort.

We hope to find ways to delight the residents and their guests by researching competitive facilities and uncovering ideas that will address the needs/wants of existing and new residents. We will work to communicate a positive impression through words and actions to stimulate all residents to become regular customers.

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Friends of the Library A Gathering Place There are many gathering places in our community, but one of the best and busiest is our Library. Last year we had over 26,000 resident visits. We come to the Library not only to check out a book or a video but to connect with friends and others who like to read, listen or watch. It’s a place to get a tip about the newest thriller or a great author you might never have tried or just to visit with other residents and our volunteers.

Come and visit. You can count on finding a friendly face and a kind word.

Future Housing Co-Chairs Sally Evert 520-955-7877 sallyevert@gmail.com Jon Olson 818-3705 jboclo@comcast.net No meetings May-Sep. The Future Housing Committee thanks you for the the huge participation in our focus groups and survey. We have also been gathering input from our amazing Ambassadors who are requesting and recording comments about what visitors like about our housing stock as well as what they might like to have available. During the summer, members of our committee will be discussing and analyzing all of this data, as well as integrating it into one comprehensive report. After the report is accepted by the committee, we will hold a community meeting to report to you what we heard and ask one more time if you have anything to add. This may not happen until the fall, depending on how long the process takes. Finally, we will develop recommendations for the Board. Stay tuned; there is progress being made, even if you aren’t seeing it at the present time.

Gift Shop Co-Chairs Barbara Gioioso 668-8610, Randi Leonard 638-7548 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri., May 1-14, 9 AM-4 PM; May 15-31, 9 AM-12:30 PM Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM suncityorovalley.com/learn/amenities-facilities/gift-shop

of silversmithing.

Randi Leonard (pictured, right) creates one of a kind beaded jewelry. She is committed to the practice of never making the same thing twice. Her unique pieces are comprised of genuine gemstone beads and quality elements such as Swarovski crystals. Randi was taught by Barb, who is her sister. Together, the sisters serve as our Gift Shop co-chairs and lead the community-wide Arts and Crafts Festival.

Government Affairs Jan Fischer Second Wed., 1:30 PM, WC3 Suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/government-affairs Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Meeting Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 The busy season for the Loan Room is over but we remain open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM throughout the summer. It is a good time to visit us to see what items we have that you might need in the future. The Loan Room will be closed Tuesday, July 4, but will reopen at the regularly scheduled time on July 6. We do currently have a need for a volunteer on Thursdays to lift and move equipment while we are open. If you can help, please contact one of our volunteers at the Loan Room. The CAC board does not meet through the summer, but you can contact us if a special need arises. Thank you for your support.

Marketing Joy Huxtable 520-548-2653 joyeh1115@gmail.com Fourth Mon., 3 PM, WC1, No meetings Jun.-Sep. The Marketing Committee completed updating the 20162019 Strategic Marketing Plan. The plan will guide us in budgeting for the next fiscal year.

The Committee will meet in October.

A special thank you to Barbara Nye Ross for her outstanding leadership and commitment to promoting SCOV both internally and externally during the past several years.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3

Take a moment to savor the coolness of your community Gift Shop. Stop in to see what’s new, and enjoy the works of our featured artists.

Barbara Gioioso (pictured, left) trained at the Rhode Island School of Design in Interior Design and was co-owner of Paper Dolls Painting and Wallpapering before retiring to SCOV. Here she decided to learn silversmithing at the Sun City Artisan Complex. She loves to work with semi-precious stones and lost wax casting and is now one of the teachers

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Please Remember Whether you are here or away for the summer, please remember: • Weeds in cracks of driveways, sidewalks, and where the cement meets the asphalt of the street, are the responsibility of the homeowner to remove.

• Cactus and/or bushes in your yard should not extend over the sidewalk causing danger to walkers.

• Trees must be kept trimmed up at least seven feet high over the sidewalk so as not to injure walkers or block visibility of a stop sign.

• Exposed soil, or bare dirt, needs to be covered by rock.

• Artifacts, including empty pots, are not allowed in front yards. Pots should be planted with live plants, as artificial ones are not allowed.

• For safety reasons, trim any vegetation blocking numbers on your house, and be sure the numbers are lit and visible from the street, day and night.

• Shrubs near the entrance to your driveway need to be cut down to a height of less than 42 inches so as not to block visibility of a vehicle exiting the driveway.

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

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

Properties Chair Rich Oaks Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 The Properties Committee has completed its recommendation to retrofit the parking lot lights with high efficiency LEDs. This will improve the quality of light and reduce our energy costs. The project will be underwritten with grants and rebates from Tucson Electric Power Company and its partners. Last year’s retrofit program resulted in significant cost reductions at the upgraded facilities with the Activity Center leading the way with a greater than 10% monthly savings.

Please join us at our June meeting. We always need new members and ideas of what Properties should peruse.

Tipster Editorial Co-Chair Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Co-Chair Vicki Ettleman 519-9781 vettleman4@gmail.com The next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Friday, June 16, 9 AM, WC1.

to the application of the chemical to remove the ryegrass.

The hope is that the aerification and topdressing will give the Bermuda grass a head start to begin growing quicker.

In prior years, the chemical was applied first to remove the ryegrass and reduce competition, but it seemed to slow the Bermuda grass following aerification.

We are dealing with salts that have built up in the soils over the winter. Removal of salts requires lots of aerification with sand topdressing, addition of drainage to alleviate wet areas and increased amounts of irrigation to leach out the salts. However, in May and June the water requirements are so high with the hot temperatures and low humidity that overwatering is not an option, so the aerification is very important. By the start of June, all of the fairways, tees and greens will be aerified and fertilized to encourage the growth of the Bermuda grass.

Please be patient with the condition of the golf course in June. Lots of work is going into improving the course. After June, the course will be really green for the rest of the summer.

Golf Advisory Chair Yvette Schulz 520-825-0797 First Wed., 2 PM, WC3 As our season winds down, a busy time begins for our maintenance department. Mike Kropf and his crew will be busy with various projects over the summer. Fairways will be aerified if needed. The work on the pond on the left side of number 10 will be resumed. There are plans to work on the sand traps on number 18 and the sand traps on number 4.

Please support Mike and his crew as they work to keep our course in fantastic shape.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club

Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com 917-8053 The new fiscal year is upon us and we will begin selling golf passes this month. Stop by the Administration building and see Lisa or Karen to get your pass. There are several different options available this season, so stop by the Pro Shop to pick up your rate cards. This information is also available on our website: theviewsgolfclub.com.

For those of you who enjoy walking or riding the course, please check the times on the signs as we begin earlier through the summer. We certainly do not want any conflicts with the golfing traffic. Tuesday’s walking times have changed as we have 6:30 AM tee times through 5 PM. We no longer have a golf course maintenance day. The current walking hours are before 6 AM and after 6 PM.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 917-8063 June is the ugliest time of the year for the golf course. The winter ryegrass has been chemically removed and has turned brown, but the underlying Bermuda grass hasn’t had enough time to start growing fully. The humidity is very low so the water in the soil evaporates quickly, making the golf course look brown.

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Pres. Jim Convey

Membership Jim Fogel 208-861-3220 Play Wed.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club elected new members to the board, and some currently serving members have taken on new responsibilities.

Jim Convey is now President and will be assisted by Vice President/Member Guest Chairman, Kevin DeVaney. Tournament & Rules Chair is Jack Charbonneau; Membership Jim Fogel, Treasurer Jack Poppe and assisting with Member/Guest are Chuck Bahnson and Secretary, Jack Breslin.

Retiring board members: John Rowe, Kurt Klucking and Zan Wicks will be missed. We thank them for their hard work and dedication.

The schedule of Wednesday games for June is 2 Man Better Ball June 7, 2 Man Scramble June 14, 2 Man Shamble June 21 and Individual Low Net June 28. Shotgun play will begin promptly at 7 AM. Remember to stay well hydrated during the heat of the day and spread that sun screen where the sun does shine.

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

Play Thu.

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

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Pres. Nancy Klucking 360-671-4488

VP Darlene Lamb, 913-915-4672

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

The 2016-2017 golf season ended with our Awards Luncheon on April 27. Our club champions are: Debbie Allen, Low Gross–Championship Flight, and Barbara Armes, Low Net– 1st Flight. The most improved players were: Championship Flight, H Garren, 1st Flight, Lesley Chace, 2nd Flight, Louann Convey, Green/ Red Flight, Margot Chatterton.

We will continue to play throughout the summer on Thursday mornings, 7:30 AM tee time.

On the first Thursday of every month this summer, we will host a Fun Club champions Barbara Armes (left) and Day with a game and Debbie Allen, (right). cash winnings. Please contact our Membership Chairperson if you’d like to join us this summer. Summer membership is $30.

linens on tables for eating. We will continue to use them for buffet serving tables and provide customers with linen napkins for special events, recognizing the impact that linen has on ambiance.

Finally, the restaurant will use more biodegradable containers whenever possible. One result of this effort will be in the take-out food containers you will see when you order food to go.

Thank you for being part of making our restaurant greener and our children’s future better.

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

The Foundation-sponsored paper shredding event April 22 was very successful with a large turnout and short wait times. This event will be held again next year on the Saturday following the April 15 tax day.

In April, the Foundation granted awards to two SCOV clubs: Vistoso Cyclists supporting the Interfaith Community Service Food Bank and Wheels for Kids, a program that repairs bikes for children in need. Tax deductible contributions are accepted throughout the year in the form of cash, stocks or gifts-in-kind to the Sun City Vistoso Foundation, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Grants made by the Foundation are awarded to organizations that provide health, cultural, educational, recreational and charitable services in SCOV and surrounding areas.

Coming Events

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

Every Friday, 3-7 PM

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

Most of our seasonal resident customers have departed for the summer; however, this has not diminished our efforts to continuously improve our menu and service. In addition, we are in the process of improving another important aspect of the operation: reducing its carbon footprint.

When I arrived in SCOV, the restaurant was already benefiting from the solar power system. That’s an amazing thing.

Customers will see evidence of other things we are doing to benefit the environment. One is that plastic straws will not be automatically served with non-alcoholic drinks, to reduce material that is part of the trash. Servers will be happy to provide one upon request Another thing you will notice: reduction in the amount of linens, especially table cloths, used in the restaurant. The reason for this is the heating of wash water for cleaning linens requires an enormous amount of energy, and some of the chemicals used are hazardous to Mother Earth. Our linen company advertises that they remove “harmful waste… before it reaches the drain,” but where do these chemicals end up? Therefore, we are doing our part by not utilizing

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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.

Thursday, June 29, 9:30 AM Diamondbacks Baseball Bus Trip Enjoy a day at the ballpark as the D-backs play the Cardinals, including a ride to the air-conditioned ballpark in Phoenix on a luxury bus. Bus will leave SCOV at 9:30 AM and will depart the ballpark a half hour after the game ends.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, $50 pp

Tuesday, July 4, 2 PM An American Celebration!

Come to the annual free Association-sponsored Independence Day concert performed by the Sun City Singers. Enjoy hearing your favorite patriotic and holiday songs. Open seating in the Auditorium. Look for details in the July Tipster and posters in SCOV facilities.

Wednesday, July 26, 2 PM Afternoon Movie Enjoy an afternoon watching a free movie in the Auditorium from 2-5 PM. Bring your own drinks and snack, we will

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supply the popcorn. More details in the July Tipster.

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 later.

Friday, September 22 Mesa Flea Market Mark your calendar for our bus trip for a fun day in Mesa.

More details in the July Tipster.

Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.

Sun City Singles, Bocce, Thu., Jun. 1, 6 PM., Bocce courts Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thu., Jun.8, 5:30 PM., Activity Center/Navajo Sundancers, Casual Mini-Dance, Wed., Jun. 14, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Sun., Jun. 18, Ice Cream Social Sundancers, Casual Mini-Dances, Wed., June 28, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Jun. 30, 5:30 PM., Activity Center/Navajo Dinner ‘n Show, Sat,, Jul. 1, A Salute to America, The Gaslight Music Hall, Oro Valley Rock and Roll Club, Dance, Sat., Jul. 15 Day Trippers, Mon., Jul. 17, Wild Horse Casino Day Trippers, Fri., Aug. 18, Annual Barbecue Day Trippers, Wed., Sep. 13, Mystery Trip

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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.

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.

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 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 SCOV 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.

New Catalina Mountains Sign

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 June, 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

A new sign depicting the Catalina Mountains has been installed outside the new patio of The Views Restaurant. You can now identify the Catalina Mountains’ peaks and canyons in direct view above the sign. The Vistoso Hiking Club produced it with funding provided by the Sun City Vistoso Foundation.

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes There will be no classes in June, July, August and September. Classes resume in October. Call Ray Jerkins 520219-3561.

I am very grateful to those who have been so supportive and helpful after the death of my husband, Scott. Your kindness is much appreciated.

Gail Barr

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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.

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Memoriam

June Jaeger Vernon Gordon Ann Stoetzel Jim Eldredge

Residents 1 1 Former Residents 1 1

Colored Pencil Jan Thomas 591-1275 or Carol Fouch 817-751-8154 Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio May 7 May 9 April 25 April 29

Clubs Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Co-Pres. Caryl Thornton 520-638-7024, Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Barkcarvers - Gourd - Woodcarvers Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368 Sat., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624 Tue., 1-4 PM; Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343, Mon., 1-4 PM,

Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary 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 Many of our group are in other places during the summer, some just to cooler mountains and others back into Midwestern lakes or northern cities and towns. Those who remain in SCOV begin to spend more time in the clay studio to enjoy quieter times in the cool air. We might call it work, but it really is just therapeutic fun. Regular orientations are suspended until fall. Please inquire in person to see if one will happen during summer months. Meetings will resume again in September as we all just take a break from the busy studio responsibilities. Here’s to Jeryl Cundiff making a blackbird pie. summer’s rest and time to gear up for new ideas and friends returning in the fall.

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Many of our winter residents have left, but we are planning on meeting throughout the summer.

If you love color and detail, colored pencil may be just the club for you. Basic drawing skills are helpful but not es- Sandra Procida with her piece at the Desert Museum. sential and we are happy to show you a few basics.

Four of our club members, Vanessa Edwards, Carol Fouch, Sandra Procida and Jan Thomas were honored to exhibit at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Gallery for the month of May.

Fine Arts Studio Co-Pres. Melanie Herbert 520-825-2258; Phyllis Cutcher 520-825-2489 Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Our theme show, “National Parks,” was a smashing success with many viewers expressing strong positive feeling for the works. Our group is still very active and will remain so through the summer. Our studio is air conditioned and very comfortable to work in, so come join us and let that pent-up desire to produce art go with the flow. We are cordial and friendly and will lead you along offering constructive critique whenever requested. We work in all media.

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

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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, Bruce DeWald, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, telling of his experiences in Antarctica as a Navy weatherman in 1963 and 1966.

He presented the history of the area from the time man first went to the South Pole to the present. This included the travels of U.S. scientists, as well as others from Photo by Tom Prall. over fifty nations.

Bruce continues to stay current on what is happening in Antarctica.

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

Come join us.

ON THE COVER

Trichocereus in bloom.

Photo by Larry Walker.

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Vistoso Photo Pres. Ken Ayers 520-638-7916 Jun.-Aug., no meeting Sep.-May Second and Fourth Wed., 6 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

Winners of the April competition, “Cars,” were Steve Perkins, Larry Walker, Pam Maddern, Ken Ayers, Val Plumlee, Peg Rocklin, Laura Hackenbrock, Harvey Gardner, Pat Mulligan and Janie JohnsonRussell.

While we will Major Rush by Larry Walker. not be holding meetings during the summer, our members will be finding photo opportunities wherever they are, locally or at a summer place, during a golden sunrise or in the sunset’s afterglow. The subjects for our upcoming competitions are “Water,” “Close-up,” “Landscape” and “Abstract.” The other four months are open to the subject of one’s choosing. What would you like to photograph?

Joining a photography club is one of the best ways to improve your skills and can be a good place for meeting people who share your interests.

Our first meeting of the new season will be September 27 for an “Open” competition. Please join us; guests are always welcome.

Sculpture

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

It’s been an active season with many fine sculptures completed. Many of our members continue to sculpt during the summer, and we encourage all residents interested in learning our sculpting techniques to come to our studio on Monday mornings. It’s air conditioned and a cool place to spend some creative time. Our members wish to express our thanks to our hard-working president, Laurie Lichaa, for all the hard work she’s done for our club. She substituted for our resident artist, Aleda Haug when Aleda was called home for an emergency. These folks make our lives and work so much more enjoyable. Kudos to both of you.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Penny Burroughs 530-545-2642 Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing Are you a monitor? Please schedule a morning or afternoon for the full three-hour shift so others can use the room under your supervision. Thanks for thinking of others. When you join Thimblelenas, you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking, Cheer Bears, Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids and Casa Amigas. During the summer, we do not have a regular training schedule.

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Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 Mon. and Thurs., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing If you’re cleaning out your winter yarn stash, Casa Amigas would appreciate your donation to make items for various local service organizations. Nothing will be wasted.

Cheer Bears

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

Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 825-2248 facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb Third Thu., 1:30 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing Anyone interested in machine embroidery is welcome at our monthly meetings. In addition to showing our latest projects, we also have an edu- Ellie Anderson uses a cutwork design on napkins. cational topic at each meeting. The June 15 meeting will highlight the various forms of cutwork. If you are a Thimblelena member, and interested in learning to use the 6-needle embroidery machine, contact Karin Frohlich for lessons. Whether you use the Thimblelena machine or your own, come check us out at our June meeting.

Pet Beds

Seniors for Kids

Jean Sax 520-818-2410 jsaxr@netzero.com No meetings Jun.-Sep.

Seniors for Kids members stay busy all summer preparing items for our Christmas toy distribution, as well as the ongoing commitments to charitable agencies that we support. In addition to purchasing diapers and Christmas gifts for children, Seniors For Kids makes wooden and fabric toys, quilts and newborn infant items for children who don’t Intergenerational volunteers Lynn Parker and receive many new Kathryn Evert made this lovely child’s quilt using items at home. The hand-made quilts in period blocks which were donated. various sizes are needed both for warmth and for cuddling. During the summer, woodworkers are invited to stop in at the Wood Shop daily between 9 AM and Noon, and 1-4 PM to make wooden toys. Woodworkers welcome new members and are always available to lend a hand. Stop by the Sewing Room Mondays 1-4 PM or Wednesdays 9 AM-Noon to work on fabric gifts for kids. There is a job for everyone.

Tapestry Rug Hooking

Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tue., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing

If You Rent Your Home

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

Please make sure your renters are aware of the following rules and rights:

Are you a pet lover? So many of us are. We have a simple and easy project you can help us with on Tuesday afternoons. Sewing is definitely not a requirement. We just snip away at washable fabric and stuff pillows for our friends at the Humane Society.

• Homeowner must submit paperwork three days prior to renters’ arrival.

Sun City Vistoso Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro We resume our meetings in September.

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

League Play Hot Dog Day Tue., Wed. or Thu. $3 hot dog and chips Not a Pass Holder?

Call Kat at 917-8068 for details.

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

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

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

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

Show ‘N Share Marion Nelmark 825-9331

Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

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Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Hartmut Wagner, 520-825-4175, hartmutgretel@icloud.com Shop Hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM; Fri., 9 AM-Noon First Mon., 3:30 PM, Artisan Center, Silversmith Studio

Tom Moore’s uncle was a silver jeweler for 35 years. When it came time to hang up the apron, Tom was the only family member who had any interest in his uncle’s tools.

A retired comptroller, Tom had no previous training in the arts until taking a class here about 2½ years ago.

He enjoys socializing with a fun group of women and men who gladly share ideas and help. Curiosity and enthusiasm lead him to more complex projects such as bracelets and overlay pieces.

His biggest challenges have been patience Tom Moore soldering a silver wire bracelet. and self-critique, but his craft work has progressed and he’s seen the improvement in the quality of his jewelry and that has been very rewarding. He also volunteered to serve on the board, and is now the vice president. His best advice for students is to participate fully beyond the beginner class and be open to new learning opportunities.

Draw your sketch and come to the Media lab, search the treasure of books in the file to get ideas for painting your masterpiece. We welcome you there.

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

There have been some very nice changes in the shop during the last few weeks. One of the more noticeable is the many valuable jigs and fixtures that have been made over the years are no longer hidden under benches and elsewhere around the shop. They have been hung on the walls in plain sight so they can be easily found. There’s more: two new metal lockers were purchased and are being used for storing consumable supplies, machine parts and tooling for machine repairs. This made more lockers available for renting to members and has reduced the mess on storage shelves. Also, the storage shelves used by our Seniors For Kids toy makers have been revamped and organized to make the many little parts easier to find and inventory. If you haven’t been in the shop for a while, stop by and take a look.

The place looks great.

Continuing Education

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

Stained/Fused Glass Lei Bammel 818-0017 Wye Mace 825-8738 Fusing: Tue. and Thu., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any time Tue.-Sun., Artisan Center/Stained Glass Welcome to the heat. I hope when you saw the Tipster cover last month, you made it down to the courtyard. What a wonderful display of cooperation and talent from the Clay and Glass clubs. The creativity, thought and whimsy is a testimony to the folks who live here.

When looking to cool off this summer, pay a visit to the club and we will be happy to answer all questions and show you that your friends and family will love the holiday gifts from you this year. Christmas begins in July for me.

Last month we added a new board member, Nancy Eckhoff. Her knowledge of supplies and questions about firing brings an added quality to the board.

Thank you to all the volunteers in the club who help with all the needed tasks to stay running smoothly. Hope to see you soon.

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

Is it difficult to decide what to paint? What has been the most exciting event in your life this month? Is it seeing a smile on your grandchild’s face? Is your favorite flower blooming?

Have you noted a thunderstorm on the mountains?

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This is the team of engineers and optical scientists that designed and built, over a seven-year period, this 28-foot primary mirror for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) at the Mirror Lab under the football stadium at the U of A. Daily tours are available M-F online at: mirrorlab.as.arizona.edu.

The Sun City Astronomy Club has suspended activities for the summer and will bring back its popular speakers series on October 19. Club President Ron Collins and board members are putting together the speakers schedule for the 2017-2018 year, and it looks like another exciting and informative group.

Nelson Tilden, the go-to member for any questions about astronomy and the Star Party says “maybe, if we can dodge the monsoons, a Star Party might be arranged in August.”

Check the online calendar.

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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.

Precept Women’s Bible Study

Patti Higgins 630-369-7896

Oct.-Apr., Wed., 9 AM, WC3

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

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.

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

Co-Pres. Joyce Franke 818-7955

Co-Pres. Cynthia Kartman 414-732-3063 Glenda Tonkin 520-207-4802 gt99673@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge At our June meeting we will discuss: The House at the Edge of the Night by Catherine Banner, a novel that spans four generations in the life of an Italian family living on the fictional island of Castellemare off the coast of Sicily, as they struggle with two wars, the rise of Fascism and the great depression.

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, four sisters and their irrepressible mother hit the road to make a living in Vaudeville after their father is left injured and unable to work. As they struggle to make a living as performers, they encounter a heady mix of back breaking work, excitement, shady characters, seedy theaters and hotels.

Aluminum Can Collection Update In May, 560 pounds of aluminum cans were delivered to the recycler, netting $224.00. Fiscal Y-T-D, we have delivered 3,660 pounds of aluminum cans, and received $1,464.00 for the benefit of the CAC, primarily the Loan Room.

Thank you to all of those who help with the collection of cans and transporting them to the recycler. Your help is most appreciated, without which, we would not have an ongoing cash flow of dollars into the CAC. Be sure to save your aluminum cans, rinse them, and place them in the container outside the Activity Center kitchen.

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Representing five area high schools, these students are members of Oro Valley’s Youth Advisory Council. They are bridging the generation gap by sharing their skills and knowledge about the iPad and iPhone. On April 15 in our computer learning center, they presented a program and demonstrated the use of the devices’ camera and editing applications. Their return in the fall will be announced on the club’s website and Listserv.

June Computer Club Class Schedule Class Name Date Help Session for PC and Mac Users 1 Session Tue., Jun. 27

Time 1-3 PM

Genealogy Pres.

Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com

Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464

Mentoring Holly Gibson 825-8808 ghgibson@live.com

Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo scvgs.org Are you heading out to an area where your great grandfather lived? Is a cemetery nearby? Be sure the GPS button of your smart phone is turned on. Don’t forget to snap some pictures of the cemetery entrance, gravestone closeup as well as the surrounding area. Then add the pictures to FindAGrave.com and/or BillionGraves.com. Not sure how to follow-up on these websites? In October our program will answer some of your questions when adding pictures and biographical information to the memory pages for your relatives. It’s an exciting way to share your findings from your genealogy hunt.

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

Call Larry Clark 520-404-7664

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

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

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

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

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 on October 30.

Check the ILR website for summer course information.

Yes, you can still register for summer courses. Summer registration is handled by Randy Myerson.

Fall course registration resumes August 14. For details, watch the Tipster and check the website.

Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading list and/or research a topic for a future ILR course or Sampler. The Curriculum Committee is always looking for future course moderators. A course can be as short as two weeks or as long as ten weeks. We all know having a wide variety of course offerings appeals to more of our members. What talent, skill or knowledge base are you willing to teach others? Never done anything like this? We have trained teachers who are willing to help you with your first endeavor. Contact Curriculum Chairman Randy Myerson.

Thank you to everyone who works to make the ILR an ongoing program with quality courses and Samplers.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wed., 3-4:30 PM Catalina Vista, Mt. Kimball/Pusch Ridge scovnaturalwellness.com Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 9:30-11:30 AM, WC/1 Alison Luterman’s poem “Say Yes to the Dress” is about watching a reality TV show, but it begins with a description of the participant’s face: “And in this episode, a woman of forty-five/whose face says This cake is stale,/whose face says Just tell me/how much it costs, whose face/if you knew how to feel/would make you ashamed not to over-tip your waitress—…announces she wants to walk down the aisle in a ball gown:/ she wants something pouty, like Cinderella…”

Sun City poet Ingrid Aspromatis describes herself in “My Face”: “Angular lines/full of aged child/always gazing.”

Poets, unlike artists, paint pictures of themselves with words that help us know their inner selves, revealing more than they might ever attempt to conceal. Think about the image you see in your mirror and imagine yourself a poet.

Write what you see and join us, if you wish.

Writers Club John Silva 708-250-9515 jksilva1994@gmail.com Second and Fourth Wed., 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

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

The next general membership meeting of the Sun City Democratic Club will be Saturday, June 10 at 1 PM. Members will split into six groups to discuss and develop actions to be taken on any one of the top six issues developed at our February meeting: public schools, eliminating Citizen United, privatization of Social Security and Medicare, healthcare, the environment and gun control. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food 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 for 2017 and can be given to Linda Bretz at the meeting or mailed to her at 14620 N. Chalk Creek Dr. Be sure to include your email so we can contact you.

Dining - Prepare & Share Alan Bancroft 520-907-4121 alanroxieb@msn.com Colin Kaltenbach, kltnbch@yahoo.com Mark your calendars - The Kick Off Dinner is 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.

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

Bring your checkbook as we prefer not to take cash.

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

Current Schedule: A Salute to America at The Gaslight Music Hall, Oro Valley.

Tickets $20.00. Gay Russell 825-5763.

Bus leaves on time behind the Welcome Center.

Sat. Jul. 1.

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

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 825-8393 Wed. 1:30 - 3 PM We will be dark for the months of June, July and August. Check the Tipster for the start up date of our fall sessions. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests.

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

Summer has certainly arrived and many SCOV Garden Club members have taken to the airways and roads, bidding farewell until fall arrives. Board members will still be busy making plans for speakers and tours for the 2017-2018 season. Several members gave excellent ideas that have been helpful in our planning. Don’t forget to pay your dues for next season, $5 pp or $8 cpl. Contact Florence Duckett, 987 E. Desert Glen Dr. 520-825-1994.

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

Evelyn Miller, Corres. Sec , 520-628-8805 Havurah is a social group that shares an interest in Jewish culture. Our meetings and events are open to all.

Our May general meeting with a terrific ice cream social was yummy. Our new board was inducted and they promise to have a year full of wonderful and interesting events.

Our Ladies Brown Bag will be taking a break in June, July and August, and will resume on September 6.

Please mark your calendar for this event : Havdalah

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Sat. Jun. 17, 7 PM

Activity Center/Navajo Room

Please check the Tipster and Havurah Happenings email for summer activities and announcements.

Dues of $15 pp are payable July 1 to Gary Henson, 1836 Lone Rider Way. Wear name tags and bring non perishable food items to meetings and events for The Community Food Bank.

Fill out information forms at events or mail to membership chair, Ester Leutenberg at 14470 N. Line Post Ln. Keep cool and have a wonderful 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 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.

“Cooling off” by Barb Malicky.

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

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

Thank you everyone for making Rouzbeh Tebyanian’s, full house, special piano concert a success. We especially thank director, Don Hess, our camera, light and sound technicians, our cookie bakers and our set-up and clean-up volunteers.

The Singers are rehearsing for the annual Associationsponsored Independence Day Concert, “An American Celebration!” This is a free concert with open seating. See the Coming Events section of this Tipster for more details and posters in SCOV facilities.

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Sun City Singles Pres. Bob Hefner 343-5189, VP Al Piarowski 825-0654 Sec. Katy Melcher, 825-2729, Treas. Jan Buchel 825-6735 Dinner Meeting Second Thu., Happy Hour Last Fri. Singles Bocce: Thursday, June 1, 6 PM, Bocce courts.

Singles Bowling: Every Friday, 1:45 PM, Fiesta Lanes, 501 W. River Road.

Bruce prepares dinner Thursday, June 8, 5:30 PM Activity Center/Navajo. Being served: chicken Jerusalem, rice with glazed carrots and apple pie for dessert. Entertainment, after dinner, will be performed by the dance group, Silver Belles.

Happy hour is Friday, June 30, 5:30 PM, in the Activity Center/Navajo.

Tickets: $20 pp for dinner and $10 for Happy Hour Appetizers.

Ticket sales: Thu., Jun. 1, 10 AM-Noon and Fri., Jun. 2, 1-2 PM. Happy hour tickets also on Tue., Jun. 27, 10-11 AM. Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar. Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Jane Fairchild 909-5069 Finance Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Publicity/Secretary Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 Donations Judy Hood 818-2281 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3 Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, which helps victims of domestic abuse 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 and 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.

Sun City Variety Theatre Pres. Bill Hasselbach 520-260-7614 candydish7@gmail.com scovtheatre.com The theater lights are off until we return in September and start to prepare for the 2018 variety show. See you then.

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

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Year-end Social Event.

The Summer Strummers song circles have begun, and guests are welcome. Beginner tutoring lessons are suspended until the fall. The Ukulele Club thanks the outgoing board members and welcomes the new ones.

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 appetizer potluck and get acquainted time. Contact Marsha or Nancy with questions or for further information.

The Strummers perform for a group picnic at Catalina State Park.

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

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

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 Baonopstekker (Netherlands). sometimes strange but fascinating music and rhythms of diverse cultures (including our own). No partner or prior experience is needed. Typical dance sessions consist 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.”

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

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

Summer Classes: There are no Saturday classes in June, but Deanna is offering classes on Saturdays during July, August and September (four weeks each month). Format is Intermediate in the first hour and Beginner in the second hour.

Cost is $5 per week, but must be prepaid for the month.

Classes will be offered only if there are at least 20 prepaid participants each month. Give checks to Karen Caldwell for $20 made payable to Deanna Berthiaume for each month.

Please write a separate check for each month, as checks will be returned if not enough sign up for a particular month.

No refunds for failure to attend a class. If you pay for each month separately, you must pay for August by July 8, and for September by August 5.

Social: Social is June 10; doors open 5:30 PM and dance at 6:30 PM. No open line dance in June.

Mon. Practices - Dance Studio

7-8 PM - Transition Intro to Beginner

Lynne Nelson Wed. Practices - Dance Studio

3-3:45 PM - Intro

Lynne Nelson

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Thu. Practices - Auditorium - No Thu. Practices In June

3-4 PM - Intermediate

Karen Caldwell and Cherry Harper

4-5 PM - Beginner

Karen Caldwell and Cherry Harper Sun. Practices - Dance Studio

11 AM-12:30 PM - Intermediate

Roni Landsberg

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

Hello Rock and Rollers. The club has entered our quieter time at SCOV and we have a lull in our dances. However, we will be back to celebrate the dog days of summer at our July 15 dance with the Rillito River Band. The dance theme will be “Surfing USA.” We will have a membership meeting at the July dance. The agenda will be the election of new board officers and a report on the audit of club finances. Until then enjoy the beginning of summer with our longer days and warm, starlit nights. Rock on.

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 of June through September, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium 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.

You can also check the Yellowrock Newsletter on our website for other dancing opportunities nearby.

Friendship set to music: USA https://youtu.be/bCX8cdxjMVE, Sweden https://youtu.be/c7IM_8TBAbc, Denmark https://youtu.be/RZJ7jNwerzU Modern Square Dancing offers participants a team activity with mental stimulation, low-impact aerobics, a variety of music and fun. 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, please contact Barb or Irene.

Western - Kactus Kickers

Pres Alan Walker and Ellen LeVee 509-438-6343

Dances Nov.-May

Membership Preston Sheriff 825-3101 pdsheriff@comcast.net scovkactuskickers.com After a successful dance season, our members have scattered across the country. While gone for the summer, keep your boots shined and your joints loose for the 2017-2018 season beginning in November.

Our new officers are Alan Walker and Ellen LeVee, CoPresident, Dave and Sherokee Ilse, Co-Vice President, Eileen Buskirk, Secretary and Howard Schulz, Treasurer.

Membership questions should be forwarded to Preston Sheriff.

We have booked our bands for next year, so look to future correspondence for upcoming dance information.

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Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 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.

Please note time change.

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

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

Energetic Exercise

Karen Caldwell 370-5415

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

Stay fit in air-conditioned comfort. Get out of the house and join your friends, old and new, for fun and fitness at Energetic Exercise. You’ll enjoy a vigorous and beneficial aerobic and cardio workout. Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, keeps things lively and interesting with a variety of sessions that meet your body’s fitness needs. It will thank you.

New members are always warmly welcomed, men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free.

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

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

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

Fitness Swim David Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Greg Patjens gpatjens@comcast.net Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-8 AM, AFC Pool The Fitness Swim Club provides an opportunity for swimmers of various abilities to train together. Workouts are generally between 2,400 and 3,000 yards, though some do more, others less. New swimmers welcome. Please ensure you have been cleared by a physician to participate in vigorous exercise before attending.

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 825-8461 Tue., 10:45 AM-Noon, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thu., Chair Yoga, 10:30-11:45 AM, Dance Studio Summer yoga begins this month with two class offerings (times above): • Torrey’s Tuesday class, June 6-27 and August 1-29 • Thursday Chair yoga with Leah Hood June 1-August 31 Yearly club membership of $5 payable by check is required to take all classes; registration forms available in classes.

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

Beginners welcome; classes structured for all levels. Bring mats and props you require. Yoga promotes balance, flexibility and inner peace.

Class reminders: Please arrive 5-10 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.

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

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

Forty years after his death, the Joseph Pilates system of exercises is still in high demand. Fortunately, Sun City offers his mat Pilates classes twice per week Mondays and Thursdays. Summer is here and classes are smaller and more personal. First, basic stretching exercises are performed to warm up, and then a Pilates mat routine is done, modified for those of us with limitations. People ask, “Can the benefits of the Pilates method, which come from the strengthening and stretching exercises, really develop the body’s core (abdomen and back muscles), increase spine mobility and build flexibility?” The answer is yes and the benefits achieved in our classes can’t be beat. Don’t forget about improved balance, muscle tone, stamina and well being. The cost is only $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please join us or just stop by and watch. Call Mary 638-7916.

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

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

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

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

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

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Euchre

Ladies Wednesday Bridge

Co-Presidents: Lou Brownell 797-7617, Virginia Cassell 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. Bring 50¢ for prize money.

Marathon Bridge

Mixed Social Bridge

Don’t watch TV every night. Come play euchre, a fastmoving game. Meet your neighbors and make new friends. If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you. Bring your smile and 50¢. We look forward to seeing you.

Five Crown Card Game Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Sat., 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis

Dave Johnson 825-6994

Jack Matthies 825-4891 Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 Mon., Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

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

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

Pres. Dave Brown 520-599-6700 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam New officers for the summer session are: Dave Brown, President, Pat Brown, Vice President, Rowena Hardinger, Secretary, Jim Goodwin, Treasurer, At Large, Buzz Dolsberry and Mary Ann Walker.

In the summer months, the table number is reduced, but couples continue to explore the intricacies of the game of bridge. Join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:20 PM to begin play at 6:30. We close at 9 PM.

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

Any questions, call Rosemary.

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

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

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

Treas. Barbara Gray 307-733-6544

Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thu. Ready to play bridge are (l-r): Lucy Gustafson, Charlotte Landis, Beverly Fairful, and Michael Littmann.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Joe Pheanis 520-818-9144 Sec./Treas. Joan Montgomery 520-825-0050 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Bunco Fern 825-8127 Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Cribbage Robert Hines 825-2208 Mobile 520-240-1375 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

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.

Our next tournament will be July 6.

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

Dealer’s Choice Poker

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

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

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

Men’s Friday Poker

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

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 818-6747 Fri., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Sheepshead - Shauskopf Bill Allen 825-3095 margbill7@gmail.com Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

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.

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Any resident interested in playing should stop by the Billiard Room in Catalina Vista during club hours, ladies welcome. Free private lessons will be made available on request for beginners to advanced players. Contact Jim Baker.

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

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting June 30. 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, sunSteve Holmes shows us his photo of the Red-faced screen, insect reWarbler on Mount Lemmon. pellent and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Please contact the trip coordinator several days in advance to learn of any schedule changes.

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

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

The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and, especially, firearm safety. 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).

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Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com

Hiking Contact Dave Fraser 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.

Horseshoes Ray Coleman 825-2789

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

Welcome to horseshoes. If you are looking for an exciting activity that requires little or no experience, you have found it.

Everyone is welcome, nothing is needed. There are no fees, and horseshoes are available. Come Tuesday or Thursday.

Call for more information. Read more about horseshoes on wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoes.

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

Pickleball Pres. Steve Alverdes salverdes@gmail.com Treas. Renee Steinmetz steinwhit@att.net scovpickleballclub.wix.com/scov-pickleball-club In May we held our first dink tournament in which competing teams matched their skills at dinking, hitting the ball softly over the net so that it falls within the kitchen line on the other side. We had a great turnout of more than 40 members who enjoyed the tournament and the potluck social that followed. The Pickleball Club is open to all SCOV residents, both owners and renters. For information, email Renee Steinmetz.

Table Tennis Co-Chairs: Clive Probert 825-8719 Francie Galbraith 447-5834

We have play at all levels of ability and welcome new players. If you have not played for a few years, we will help you get back your game with some instruction. It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. 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 825-1523 Tue., Thu., Sat., 7 AM-11 AM Mixed Doubles: Sally Schuneman 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.

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

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

No June swoon on our court. 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 players and many rollouts to the bunch of you.

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

Sun., Jun. 18 Ice Cream social $2 pp (check only). Ice cream will be served in the Auditorium from 1-4 PM, Laura Suchocki, 612-7226 Mon., Jul. 17 Wild Horse Casino, Free, Edie Phillips, 297-3920 Fri., Aug. 18 Annual Barbecue, $20 pp, Laura Suchocki, 612-7226 Wed., Sep. 13 Mystery Trip, Jeanne Jovag, 818-1078 Fri.-Mon., Oct. 6-9, Balloon Fiesta, Alburquerque, NM, Laura Suchocki, 612-7226 Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.

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RV Club - Sundowners

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

Meetings Oct-May, 2nd Monday, 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.

Town of Oro Valley July 4th in OV: New Location! New Fireworks!

Oro Valley’s 4th of July Celebration will be unlike any before. This beloved event is being moved to Naranja Park, 810 W. Naranja Dr., so we can host our first-ever fireworks show. Fireworks will be launched directly over Naranja Park, so you’ll have a front row seat to the excitement. There’s also the usual lineup of live music, games and activities for children and a delicious array of food trucks. The fun starts 5 PM and fireworks begin 9 PM. Visit orovalleyaz.gov for complete details, including entertainment lineup and parking information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., Jun.-Sep., 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs Our Wednesday, June 21, meeting will be at Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Ln., Oro Valley. RSVP to Payton

by June 19. Our guest speaker, David Price, will introduce a new Chinese medical treatment for Parkinson’s, to help formulate treatment strategies and to administer care. Hope to see all of you there.

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

Vistoso Helpful Hands Barb McNeill 825-0677 bjmac68@gmail.com 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 and we will run errands. We also have referrals for longer-term paid help.

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

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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 818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com Won’t you join us in positively impacting Tucson’s future? Your gift to Youth On Their Own supports the high school graduation of local abandoned and homeless youth, homeless through no fault of their own.

Items the Mini Mall can always use: school supplies, personal care items, non-perishable food, even sample sizes of makeup and travel size shampoo and lotions. Of course, checks made out to YOTO are always appreciated.

Watch for the YOTO Back to School collection campaign details coming soon.

Backyard saguaro blossom by Debbie Kotlarek.

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.

“Here’s looking at you” by Barb Malicky.

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

Welcome Club Northwest New to the area and wishing to connect with a ladies group that offers fun activities such as book clubs, game groups and once a month couples Friday Fiesta?

We welcome you to attend two functions before joining.

Our monthly coffees are at members’ homes the third Thursday of each month from 10 AM-Noon. Please contact Monica Wnuk at: (515) 201-6069 for location and to attend. For the summer months our luncheons are without programs and menus of your choice. They are the first Thursday of each month 11:30 AM. For location and RSVP, please contact Sherry Ingino at: (520) 818-6392. Our July lunch is at Wildflower, August is at Guadalajara.

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook

- Resident submitted photos

Many in the community have enjoyed watching the Great Horned owl family on the golf course hole #5. Carolyn Lerch took this photo of the two juveniles.

Great Horned owl (parent of above juveniles) by Gay Russell.

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Night-blooming cereus by Karen Jensen.

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

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Wide open mountain views from our patio, great for relaxing or entertaining.

Beautifully furnished and immaculate. Separate office and complimentary WiFi included. Insider tip: Year-round residents will tell you that fall is one of the best seasons in Tucson. For photos and more details, call (520) 825-0618.

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: Updated and beautifully firnished vacation home. 1,499 sq. ft.

Sonoran model. AZRM and fully equipped kitchen overlooks north-facing patio, open desert and views of the Catalina Mts. Split plan with king in master and queen in guest which can also serve as office. Tile floors thru out. Rate includes utilities, basic cable, Roku streaming, W/D, BBQ, garage. Available Jun.-Aug. 2017, Jun. 2018 thru Dec. 2018. Special summer rates. N/S and N/P. Call Noreen at 413-579-1729 or email noreenweb@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: New listing on quiet N. Lobelia Way. House backs to desert with wonderful Catalina Mtn. views. Updated 2 BR/2 BA w/den, 1635 sq. ft., furnished, tile floors, granite, W/D, garage. Includes Sun City social and recreational amenities. Available Jun.–Sep. and Nov.–Jan. Don’t miss some of the best views in SCOV. Monthly rental. N/S, N/P. Call Randy 402-990-7009 or cagtaxman@gmail.com.

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.

RENTAL WANTED: March 2018. Previous SCOV renters with references. Call/ text Mari (612) 412-5464, email maribjerken@gmail.com.

RENTAL WANTED: Long term, unfurnished. 520-909-0271.

RENTAL WANTED for Feb. 2018 by over-55 couple. SCOV references available.

Jean, 612-730-9515 or dettloffjean@gmail.com.

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

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