Sun City Oro Valley March 2020 Tipster

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

Tipster

March 2020

BOD Study Session Thursday, March 12, 9 AM, WC3 BOD Meeting Tuesday March 24, 9 AM, WC3

Photo by Susan Taylor

The Tipster is published monthly

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

Board of Directors

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

John Wilson, wilsonjend1961@gmail.com.........................................................President Lou Gard, lougard789@gmail.com............................................................Vice President Joy Huxtable, jhuxtablescov@gmail.com..........................................................Secretary Tim Kelley, tkelleyscov@gmail.com...................................................................Treasurer Christine Ludwig, cludwigscov@gmail.com........................................................ Director Jim Mitchell, jmitchscov@gmail.com................................................................. Director Howard Schulz, howardschulzscov@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. Supt., 917-8059 Aalt Brouwer, abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com....... Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.......Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com................................Director of Golf, 917-8086 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com.....................Facilities Supt., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com................Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com........................ Administrative Coordinator, 917-8082 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 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.....................................Human Resources, 917-8061 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com....................................Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com..........Community Services Coordinator, 917-8087 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 Vicki Ettleman...................................Chair Carolene Mitchell.........................Secretary Brad Curtis....................................Member Arlene Douglas..............................Member Wanda Johnson.............................Member Karen Koopmans............................Member Drew Ludwig.................................Member

Judy Martin...................................Member Mike McMinds................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Paul Mercer...................................Member John Njaa......................................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Suzanne Stiles...............................Member

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily.................................................................................................5 AM-9 PM Pool Mon.-Sat.....................................................................................5 AM-8:30 PM Sun.............................................................................................5 AM-5:30 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-5 PM Pool .Mon.-Fri......................................................................................7 AM-4:30 PM Sat..............................................................................................9 AM-4:30 PM Sun.............................................................................................9 AM-4:30 PM Children’s Hours: ............................................ Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................ Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................1 PM-3 PM

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

Mon.-Fri............................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking........................... See website for current times

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

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

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

Daily............................................................................................ 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours .....................................6:30 AM-5 PM; Thu., 7:30 AM-3 PM

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

Daily................................................................................................. 7 AM-8 PM Happy Hour...................................................................................Daily, 3-6 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials..............................825-3711 ext 205

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

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

Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster?

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

Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.....................................................................................SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 March 2020, PageRoom 2 3..............................................................WC3 Welcome Center Conference

We hope to see you at one of these meetings. If these times are not convenient, please contact me at lougard789@gmail. com or 520-825-4773 to make other arrangements.

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 lougard789@gmail.com

Architectural Review Committee

by Lou Gard As residents and guests drive around SCOV, they see homes and common areas that are neat and pristine. A good reason for that is the work done by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and the Neighborhood Pride Committee.

The SCOV Association’s Master Declaration (MD), Section 5.1, requires that the ARC shall perform the functions set forth in this MD. Presently there are 23 committees supporting activities within SCOV. Like all of the committees, the ARC is staffed with SCOV volunteers,without whom SCOV could not run as efficiently as it does. The importance of our volunteers to SCOV cannot be overstated.

The ARC is charged with seeing that any addition or major changes to the exterior of a home or yard are kept within the framework and guidelines of your Development Standards (DS). These DS were set up to ensure that a homeowner making any changes will not adversely affect the architectural character or community values of SCOV. Many of you have had some kind of improvement on the exterior of your home, so you are familiar with the ARC’s value to the community.

Presently, there are 11 members on the ARC; due to term limits and resignations, the ARC needs to replace seven to nine members. There are only four members returning from this year’s roster. There are no requirements or restrictions on any resident wishing to join and become a member of the ARC. In most months, the ARC meets twice, on the second and fourth Tuesday, at 2 PM. I was on the ARC for seven years; it was a very rewarding experience. I am encouraging residents to consider joining the ARC and contributing to the betterment of our community. We have set up three times that residents can meet with present members of the ARC and discuss with them what the committee actually does and what their role might be on the committee.

These times and locations are: March 12 at 2 PM in Welcome Center 1 March 16 at 2 PM in Welcome Center 1 March 18 at 10 AM in Welcome Center 1

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf................................................ 10 Coming Events.............................. 12 Workshops and Classes................. 14 For Your Information..................... 15 Memoriam..................................... 15

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

Governing Documents, What Are They?

We’re always talking about the association’s governing documents, but what are they?

State Law: Almost every state has statutes governing condominiums and homeowner associations. In addition most associations are subject to the state corporations’ code.

Declaration, Master Deed, or Proprietary Lease and Their Covenants and Restrictions: Planned communities are created by declarations (also known as master deeds).

Cooperatives are created with proprietary leases (also called occupancy agreements). These contain the restrictions that regulate residents’ behavior, define owner’s rights and obligations, and establish the association’s responsibilities.

Articles of Incorporation: Most associations, and all cooperatives, incorporate and have articles of incorporation that define their purposes and powers. They may specify such things as the number of directors and their terms of office.

Bylaws: Bylaws address association operations, such as procedures for meetings and elections and specifying the general duties of the board.

Resolutions—Rules and Regulations: Board members adopt rules and regulations, and sometimes members have to approve them. Rules and regulations are recorded as board resolutions. Resolutions must be consistent with the declaration or proprietary lease, the bylaws and state law.

Association governing documents are almost always trumped by state law. But, when association documents conflict among themselves, the declaration or proprietary lease carries the greatest weight, followed by the bylaws and then the rules and regulations.

Coffee and Conversation

What’s Inside

Clubs............................................. 15 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 15 Continuing Education................. 19 Cultural & Social......................... 21 Dance......................................... 26 Exercise...................................... 27 Games........................................ 28

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

Monday, March 9, 1-2 PM Activity Center/Navajo

Music.......................................... 30 Sports......................................... 30 Travel.......................................... 33 Partnered Organizations............... 33 Extended Community................... 34 Volunteer Opportunity.................. 35 Classifieds.................................35-36

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

What is an “Active Adult Community”?

by Pete Coy

W

hen looking for a retirement destination, seniors no surprise that SCOV has received many local and national may come across the term “Active Adult Commu- awards for active adult living. SCOV has more facilities and nity” but what does that really mean? The term “Ac- amenities than any other small active adult community in tive Adult Community” means different things to different peo- Arizona. ple. Wikipedia defines active adult housing as age-restricted As resident Barb Satterly puts it, “Before moving here I didn’t for people 55 and over. Homes are normally single family, have time for activities or social events while raising a family single level homes and working. That changed soon after of 1,500-2,000 arriving. So many choices and things square feet with to do. It was overwhelming. At first, I 2-3 bedrooms and tried many things but found out I had 2 baths. There are, to be more selective as there were however, several not enough hours in the day to do it key components of all. Not having been physically active the “active” part of except as a kid, that soon changed the active adult lifewhen we got here. I got involved with style. They usually water volleyball, line include facilities dancing, tap dancand activities that ing, stained glass, promote physical sculpting and pickand social behavleball.” ior resulting in a Many of the new healthier lifestyle. developments being The Surgeon General’s report states that some of the built nearby are agebenefits of physical activity for seniors are: restricted but not • Helps maintain the ability to live independently and active adult comreduces the risk of falling. munities. New resi• Reduces the risk of dying from coronary heart disdents to SCOV are ease and developing high blood pressure, colon choosing a commucancer and diabetes. Exercise can even help renity and a lifestyle. duce blood pressure in some people with hyperToday’s retirement tension. communities go far SCOV facilities help residents maintain an active lifestyle • Helps people with chronic, disabling conditions imbeyond the old steprove stamina and muscle strength. reotypes of shuffle• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and fosters board and knitting. Communities like SCOV promote a resort improvements in mood and feelings of well-being. or vacation lifestyle through their many activities and ameni• Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints. ties. Some of the more popular activities include golf, swim• Helps control joint swelling and pain associated with ming, biking, walking, hiking, bocce ball, dancing, pickleball, arthritis. tennis and aerobics. In addition, there are clubs for nearly Amenities which contribute to the active adult lifestyle may every interest from astronomy to woodworking and numerous include a clubhouse, swimming pool, golf course, gym, hob- arts and crafts activities to fit almost any interest and ability. by spaces and opportunities to attend educational classes, Once you start to recognize the many opportunities that are lecture series or entertainment events. As SCOV residents available to you, the problem will become finding time to do Georgia and Dave Ronningen put it, “The biggest drawing all of the fun things that are available. Residents should never point of moving to Sun City for us was that everything we en- be bored in SCOV. The largest problem is finding time in the joyed doing was all right there. It is like an endless vacation.” day to do all of the activities that interest you, but this is not Many local communities offer age-restricted living but with- like a job, it is prioritizing your fun. out many of the amenities and opportunities offered in SCOV. Calling SCOV a resort would not be a misnomer. It is a They lack the activities that help keep residents active and community that offers a unique and active lifestyle. Residents healthy. In those communities, you need to go elsewhere to can choose to be active both physically and socially, or they take part in the physical and social activities offered within can choose to be a couch potato. All of the arrows point toan active adult community. With almost 150 special inter- ward being active as being the best choice for retirees. There est clubs, two pools, a full 18-hole golf course, artisan stu- is no better place to enjoy the active adult lifestyle. Go out dios and spacious gym, SCOV is in a special league. It is and be active. You will reap the benefits.

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 I Know You (But I Can’t Remember Your Name) Community. It’s a powerful thing. We belong to something bigger than ourselves. We are not alone. Community is something that SCOV does well.

We play, learn and care for one another here in SCOV, but sometimes we can’t quite place the name with the face. And it’s no wonder, our population had changed by 60% since 2012, so there are a lot of new faces around. But don’t let that stop you, ask. Or, if you want one of the handy, dandy SCOV name tags, you can order one for yourself ($8) and you’ll always be greeted by your name. Go to www.scovaz. com. Log in first, then >Member Services >This & That >Name Tag Order Form.

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 Support the Courtyard Sale Once again, it is time for our Courtyard Sale on Saturday, March 28. This event is held once a year for you to sell those treasures you have been holding onto. Garage and yard sales are not allowed in the community, so this is a great opportunity to convert your unused items into cash. The cost to rent a table is $25. This price is needed to pay for the table rental and the advertising in local newspapers. In recent years, there have been fewer tables rented. If there is low participation this year, we may have to consider ending the event. The cost of advertising has gone up, and last year’s table price did not cover all expenses. Please keep this information in mind if you plan to participate in the sale this year. This “Why did I bring this to Arizona?” sale is also a major fundraiser for Seniors for Kids, from the sale of refreshments. See Coming Events, page 13 for table rental information.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours Mon.-Fri., 9-11 AM, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8058 ARC and In-House Submittals If you drive down the street, you will see many contractor trucks along the way. People are taking great pride in their homes as they make interior and exterior improvements to their houses.

If you are making an improvement that changes the exterior of your home, you are required to submit a request for HOA approval. This may be through the Community Services Office as an In-House Submittal or the Architectural Review Committee with an ARC Submittal. In both instances, you will meet with the Community Services Coordinator at the Welcome Center between 9 and 11 AM any weekday morning. At this time, she will go over your submittal with you. Your final decision about what you are going to do should be made prior to this meeting so that the ARC decision is not tabled.

Besides final decisions, you have some other homework to do prior to this meeting. You must fill out the In-House or ARC Submittal form explaining in detail what you want to do.

This information must include all dimensions of the project including elevations, samples of the materials to be used or a brochure which shows the materials and colors, a plot plan, a blueprint (if an architectural change is included) or drawing of the project with the dimensions and anything else

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you think is pertinent information. You may get the submittal forms on our website or at the Welcome Center. Plot plans are available at the Welcome Center.

If you think your project could have any impact on your neighbor(s), letter(s) of permission may be needed. Room additions or patio covers which change the footprint of the house will require extra time to process due to the letters which are sent to residents within 100 feet of your property lines.

Unit # 1 2 2 2 5 6 6 7 9 15 11A 11A 11B

Welcome New Neighbors – January Name From

Linda Lewis & Frank Arms Patrick Helmy Kathy Melinis & Brad Beach Rita & Richard Menet Bernard Rosling Carolyn & Jim Chambasian Kerin Eaton Li Mei & Tom Vermilya Sharon Belardinelli & Pam Divis Judy & Robert Owens Jane & Robert Krabbeler Judy & Peter Treichel Lorraine & Garry Buck

Corvallis, OR Honolulu, HI Oregon City, OR Oro Valley, AZ Kalispell, MT Racine, WI Cincinnati, OH Portland, OR Oro Valley, AZ Mesa, AZ Marana, AZ Appleton, WI Oro Valley, AZ

January 2020 Housing Resale Information Resales 2020 2019

For the Month 15 11 2019 Total Sold - 191

YTD 15 11

2020: Active Listings as of 1/31/2020........................... 11 2019: Active Listings as of 1/31/2019........................... 20 Source: TARMLS®

January 2020 Average Age of New Owners:

69.4

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley/ kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

March brings a focus on movies to the Library. Our video collection includes over 2,100 films, and more than 400 were added in the last year. You can request titles for me to buy using the Video Request List on a clipboard in the Library.

While I don’t usually buy videos over five years old, I do take older movies as donations. With the Oscars having been announced last month I have been busy ordering copies of the Academy Award winning films as they become available on DVD. While some have not yet been released in DVD format, many are already on hand, with more arriving in the coming weeks. Find out what we have by going to www.suncityorovalley.com/. Click on “Library.” Scroll down and click on “Link to Online Catalog/Account.” Type the name of the film, an actor’s or director’s name into the search criteria field. To find the very latest arrivals in video, click on “All Time Periods” and select “New items within 30 days.” Then click on “All Forms” and select “DVD.” Hit the “Search” button and you will see all our latest videos. You will have the option to reserve items from that screen. Learn more tips on searching our library database and saving lists of books and videos you want to check out by attending the Library training offered in the Welcome Center Computer Learning Center every first and third Thursday of the month. March classes will be on the 5th and 19th.

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Money MATTERS

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

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

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

January

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

290,033 30,375 220,280 17,892 156,225 16,192 49,852 780,849

$ 3,214,835 $ 207,563 $ 1,066,671 $ 105,876 $ 817,241 $ 131,689 $ 277,980 $ 5,821,855

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,214,835 241,650 912,853 103,970 699,300 26,835 208,635 5,408,078

Asset Reserve Contribution Contingency 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

$ $ $ $ $ $

(55,977) 724,872

$ (1,120,000) $ $ (25,000) $ (32,092) $ (405,471) $ 4,239,292

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,120,000) (25,000) (31,800) (289,130) 3,942,148

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

364,011 107,038 46,153 11,236 111,418 115,000 754,856

$ 2,349,942 510,963 $ $ 558,181 $ 69,673 $ 833,126 $ 805,000 $ 5,126,885

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,216,615 426,498 550,725 73,225 758,733 805,000 4,830,796

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(116,077) 638,779

$ (832,734) $ 4,294,151

$ $

(805,000) 4,025,796

$

86,093

$

$

(83,648)

Results of Operations

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first seven months of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website suncityorovalley.com. Login after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

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7 Months 2019-2020

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If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, March 23, 2 PM, WC3.

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

Randy Trenary, Controller

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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Listen to Your Body One frustration in returning to exercise is facing the loss of strength and endurance. Many of us try to push too hard, wanting to be where we were rather than starting out where we are. But, whatever your mind wants, your body has its own agenda and it’s important to act on your body’s cues to back off. This is especially true when coming back from an illness. If you had a nasty cold or flu, your body expended a lot of energy in fighting it, and may be weaker than you think.

You should follow doctor’s orders but, when you get back to your routine, some cues you want to pay attention to include: Heart rate or perceived exertion, energy levels, weakness or fatigue. You may be dehydrated, or you may not be eating as much as normal. On top of lingering symptoms like coughing, runny noses and lack of sleep, you can easily fatigue without warning. Learning to listen to your body is essential for getting back to your routine. If what you’re doing doesn’t feel right for any reason, give yourself permission to end your workout early...just don’t forget a light cool down if needed.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Orientation on how to use the gym equipment is held every Thursday, 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, March 10, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. They will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, March 11, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Association Committees Help Needed This Help Needed section seeks volunteer help for various Association Committees. You must be an owner/resident to serve.

Tipster Editorial Committee is looking for a few new members with previous editorial experience. To apply, go to the SCOV homepage (www.suncityorovalley.com/), click on Members, and select Committees from the drop-down menu. Click on the box for Application on that page and fill out the online form. If you want to learn more or have questions, call the committee chair or one of the members listed on page 2 of any Tipster.

Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Nov.-May, Third Tue., 1:30 PM, WC1

Cancer seems to touch us all, whether personally or in someone we know or love. Our presenter this month is Dr. Lise Alschuler from the UArizona Center for Integrative Medicine. She speaks from a personal space as a breast cancer survivor who not only survives, but thrives, after successful treatment of cancer. She comes to us to discuss strategies that we all can incorporate in our daily living to reduce the risk of cancer. Please join us Friday, March 20, 1 PM, Auditorium. This presentation is free and open to all SCOV resi-

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dents and friends. If you would like support in your journey with cancer please consider coming to our SCOV Cancer Support group which meets Wednesday, March 4, 4:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio.

Homeowners new to SCOV

who have purchased within the last six months

are invited to attend...

A New Resident Breakfast Monday, March 16, 8 AM, Activity Center These new owners may register at http://bit.ly/bfast031620 RSVP required by 3/11/20 Any questions, contact Kathy Peabody kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com

Activity Center Renovation Chair Ted Hood tedhood@yahoo.com

The ACRC will meet on an as-needed basis. Watch the SCOV calendar for future dates.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Chair Michael Takerian afc@suncityorovalley.com First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1

The AFC is charged with the care of the two swimming pools and the gymnasium. At this month’s meeting the committee approved the following: 1. A recommendation to purchase and install the Clear Comfort water treatment system in the main pool. This system sanitizes the water being released into the pool. This will allow the legally mandated chlorine level to be maintained with less chlorine and without most of the objectionable chlorine smell now present. It will also reduce the amount of chlorine needed to meet the State required chlorine residual and will be more healthful and better for the swimmer’s skin.

2. A new equipment arrangement in the gymnasium that will establish a designated stretching area.

3. A recommendation to pay for the moving of gym equipment to accomplish the above move.

4. Recommendation to purchase a new stretching table for the above area.

The committee also considered and defeated a motion to purchase two new digital clocks for the walls above the new stretching area.

If you use either the pools or the gym, you are invited to visit our committee meetings to give feedback on items you feel need to be discussed or equipment that needs to be considered for purchase. The committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 AM. Come join us.

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Architectural Compliance Team Chair Don Stewart 618-980-3878 bethsdad81@gmail.com First Fri., 1 PM, WC1

The Architectural Compliance Team (ACT) inspects residential properties to ensure adherence to the Development Standards. All exterior areas of the property are checked.

Some examples are walls, gates, fences, paint and stucco, landscaping, windows and screens, flat work, lighting, shutters and shades. Mandatory inspections are done at time of listing the property for sale. Areas not in compliance are listed in the resale demand and compliance report from the title company. Courtesy inspections are done at the request of property owners thinking about selling or those who are just curious about their compliance. No records are kept by SCOV on deficiencies or actions taken on courtesy inspections.

The team is staffed by eight resident volunteers and a staff liaison. Meetings are open to all residents with minutes published on the SCOV website.

Architectural Review Marlene Branz 618-670-1063 mzbranz@mac.com Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM, WC3

The ARC has set three days in March to meet with SCOV residents who are interested in learning how the committee supports our community. Meetings dates are Thursday, March 12, 2 PM; Monday, March 16, 2 PM and Wednesday, March 18, 10 AM. All meetings are in WC1. The ARC needs between 7 and 9 new members to join the committee this year. Members come from a variety of backgrounds: construction, library services, interior design, engineering, etc.

This is a great opportunity to see if you want to volunteer for the ARC. We hope to see you at one of the upcoming meetings.

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

Are you a new resident or have you moved within SCOV? I use the monthly SCOV Resale Report to update the directory database. Those who have sold their homes are removed from the database, and the new owners are added as unlisted by default. This includes those who move within SCOV. Why? Many people own more than one house here. Some of these multiples are temporary while the owner buys a new house and sells the old one. Others are permanent and used as rentals. And others are bought to rehab and flip. Thus, all new owners are unlisted by default.

To add or update your information, complete the online form “To change your directory listing…” or fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center. You can choose to have certain information unlisted in the paper phone book and/or online.

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

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/vendor_consumer-referral/. The Vendor List was formerly the Consumer Referral List.

The Vendor List may also be viewed at the monitor’s desk in the Activity Center during business hours. Please check the Vendor List, as changes are made frequently.

Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

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Election SCOV Voting Continues On Tuesday, March 24, at 8:45 AM the Election Committee will retrieve the results from Vote-Now. The results will be reported to the Board and distributed throughout the community, posted on the website and in TWISCOV.

Finance-Budget Sharon Miller muggins48@comcast.net Mon., Mar. 23, 2 PM, WC3

The 2020-2021 SCOV Association annual budgeting process continues. The first draft of the budget was presented to the Finance-Budget Committee (FBC) during its February 24 meeting. If any additions/changes were recommended, a second draft is prepared and presented for discussion at a special meeting Monday, March 2, 2 PM. The FBC noted that several of its initial budget assumptions will be subject to change based on the results of the March community elections. Based on the election outcomes, the committee will finalize its 2020-2021 budget recommendations at its March 23 meeting at 2 PM. The budget recommended by the committee will be presented to the Board of Directors at its Thursday, April 9, study session. The budget, with any Board changes, will be placed on the Board’s agenda for approval during its Tuesday, April 28, meeting.

Committee charter, agendas and minutes are posted on the SCOV website: click the members tab then click the committees tab, scroll to Finance Budget Committee and click the More tab. Financials are found by clicking the Members tab then the Financials tab. Contact Sharon Miller for more information.

Food and Beverage Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com Oct.-May, First Fri., 2-3 PM, WC1 The restaurant niches have new decorator items donated by artists from the Clay Club, which will be seasonally rotated by Food and Beverage (F&B) Committee member, Phyllis Austin. If you are interested in more information on these items, contact Joan Kelley, jkelleykai@gmail.com.

Non-ADA certified dogs are not permitted on restaurant premises, per SCOV bylaws. This includes the grass on the terrace. Per Arizona State licensing, alcoholic beverages not purchased from the restaurant, are not permitted. An outside bar is now staffed for your convenience.

In a recent set of comment cards, it was asked “Do you ever read these cards?” Not only does the F&B Committee review them, General Manager Mark Wade reads each one, discussing issues of concern with the restaurant managers.

When we see a trend, the committee follows up with a recommendation to management. One of our committee objectives is to advise how overall communication between restaurant management, staff and residents can be improved.

We need your feedback to accomplish this.

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

Thanks to everyone who participated in the annual Home Tour. Thank you to the generous residents who opened their homes, the docents who helped at each home and a special big thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and toured the homes. The tour is the major fundraiser for the Library, and you made it a wonderful success.

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March brings the Tucson Festival of Books and the Friends of the Library (FOL)-sponsored bus to the Festival. The bus is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, with pick up at SCOV at 8 AM and return at 3:30 PM. It’s never too late to join FOL and support your Library.

Tickets for FOL members only, $5 pp, on sale Tue., Mar. 3, 9 AM-Noon, Library lobby. Tickets for all other residents, $15 pp, on sale Wed., Mar. 4, 9 AM-Noon Gift Shop Co-Chairs Don Jovag 520-762-6030, Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-4 PM; Sat., 9 AM-12:30 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop/ As spring approaches, the Gift Shop features Janice Moll and Melanie Stinson, both accomplished potters with experience in 2D arts as well.

Moving from the Missouri Janice Moll (left) and Melanie Stinson (right) Ozarks in 2011, the light and sky of the desert inspired Janice to capture her new environment in her art. Landscapes, wildlife and flowering plants against the backdrop of southeastern Arizona’s sunsets, are some of her subjects. In SCOV, she began throwing pottery on the wheel, mixing hand building with her thrown pots.

Melanie started painting around the age of five years old.

It wasn’t until she attended college as an art major that she discovered clay, later starting a studio in her home, creating functional ware. After a 20 year hiatus, she moved to SCOV in 2018. The studio members have inspired her to include artistic pieces in addition to functional ware. Pottery is her passion and therapy.

Government Affairs Chair Don Teiser 520-333-2525 donteiser@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1

Coming in March from the Government Affairs Committee are two presentations you won’t want to miss.

First, even though we live in paradise here in SCOV, we’re not immune to natural and man-made disasters. Are you prepared? Charlotte Ackerman, Emergency Management & Safety Coordinator with the Oro Valley Police Department, will be joined by Lieutenant John Teachout to speak about Emergency Preparedness, Friday, March 13, 1:30-3 PM, Auditorium.

Next, water conservation is an important factor in balancing our community’s current and future needs. Karn Boyce of the Oro Valley Water Utility will tell us about Oro Valley’s programs, and what each of us can do to help conserve this precious resource, Thursday, March 26, 10-11 AM, Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam Rooms. See you there.

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

Call Linda Simon 520-789-7169 Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, March 2020

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1; Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

The Loan Room, located at the end of the Cart Barn, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, and is a free service to all residents of SCOV. Spring is almost here, and many of you have family and friends visiting or are enjoying gettogethers with your neighbors. Please make reservations for the extra beds, tables and chairs, etc. that you need as it is possible for us to run out of some items. You may make reservations up to two months in advance either at the Loan Room or on the website. Please remember if you make a request for a reservation on the website, we will respond by email within a week to confirm the reservation. If you do not get a confirming email, your request for a reservation did not complete. Many of you are also completing needed medical procedures, and we are currently running low on some medical items. If you currently have something from us and no longer need it, please return it as soon as you can. Your neighbors may need this. Thank you for your support.

Long Range Planning Chair Martha Cray marthacray77@gmail.com Second and fourth Wed., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our purpose is to provide a vision for the future of SCOV, create a plan addressing future needs and desires and engage residents in development of such a plan. The October 2019 Land Use Study developed in partnership with The Planning Center of Tucson has been an important step in this process. This month, we will be forwarding to the Board our ideas on how the study recommendations might be implemented and a schedule to achieve them. We were not able to complete this last month. Our meetings are open to all residents, and questions and comments from those in attendance are encouraged. Please check the SCOV online calendar for dates and times.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 What Always Arrives?

Spring always arrives, and here are spring cleaning reminders concerning personal yards: • Trees must be trimmed up at least seven feet over sidewalks and not block visibility of stop signs.

• Plants should not extend over sidewalks, and frost damaged parts of shrubs and trees should be cut off and removed.

• Cracks in driveways, sidewalks, and where the cement meets the asphalt in the street are the responsibility of homeowners to keep weed-free.

• Hedges anywhere in the yard are not to be over six feet tall.

• Shrubs near the entrance of a driveway should be cut to less than 42” in height so as not to block visibility of vehicles and walkers.

• Make sure your house number is visible from the street and that all lights in the fixture are lit so it can be seen at night.

• Outside light bulbs are not to exceed 250 lumens per Oro Valley regulations.

Thank you for heeding the above and for continuing to take pride in your property.

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Nominating Committee Chair Meade Davis 307-920-3333 mdwy11@gmail.com Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com

First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis

www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

The Posse has a new truck. When driving by Posse Headquarters, check it out. A big thank you to the Board of Directors for approving the funds and to General Manager Mark Wade and Facilities Superintendent Ken Sandrock for their help in purchasing the vehicle, getting the branding done and the new light bar installed.

At our Posse Roundup, we recognized 51 volunteers for their extra service this past year. This event could not have happened without the help of Coco Sullivan and her team getting the room set up for us, and Aalt Brouwer and his team for coordinating the food for us to enjoy. Thank you all.

A special thank you to Councilwoman Rhonda Piña and the OVPD for their continued support of the Posse. We were delighted to have Chief Daniel Sharp and the new Chief Kara Riley at our Posse Roundup. And finally, a personal thank you to the Posse Squad Leaders who work so hard for us all.

Six hours a year, two three-hour patrols is all the commitment we ask. Please join us.

Preserve and Enhance Lifestyle and Property Values Chair Don Stewart 618-980-3878 bethsdad81@gmail.com Second and fourth Fri., 2 PM, WC1 Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1

Semiannual inspections of SCOV facilities are one of the Properties Committee’s primary functions. The purpose of the inspections is to identify the condition and maintenance needs of SCOV facilities and grounds. Committee members together with HOA maintenance staff will conduct an inspection during March. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, March 19.

Tipster Editorial Chair Vicki Ettleman 520-519-9781 vettleman4@gmail.com

We’re looking for a few great photos. We like to feature SCOV photographers on the Tipster covers, and welcome your submissions for consideration. Photos need to be large, 5-10 MB; see bottom right of page 2 of this Tipster for photo submission instructions.

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

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

After a year and a half, the Greens Reconstruction Committee’s diligent hard work will be coming to fruition. The schedule for reconstruction of the greens will start on April 27. The golf course will be open during construction and played as a par 68 starting on hole #10 with a maximum distance of approximately 5,500 yards. We are currently preparing the temporary greens to provide the best quality putting service possible.

Our existing TifDwarf greens will be replaced with TifEagle greens. The green complexes will be cored out 18” below the surface. The green surrounds will be sodded, and the green surfaces sprigged.

All new grass areas will NOT be overseeded for the winter.

A minimum of a year is required to establish the new sod before winter ryegrass could be seeded into the Bermuda grass, or it will be severely damaged the following season.

There is a strong possibility we will not overseed the fairways as well. However, the tees will be overseeded. It would allow us to reopen in mid-September and not to close the golf course for three weeks or have golf cart restrictions in the fall. We will have more information about this operational decision in the future.

The greens project is essential to the long-term success of our community and golf course. During this time of temporary greens, there will be special rates set up for annual pass holders at other local golf courses. We will also be offering special added-value promotions for residents and guests during this time to play The Views Golf Club.

We want to thank you for your continued support during the construction period.

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

The greens renovation project is approaching quickly. The official start day for the project is April 27, with the contractor mobilizing their equipment the previous week. The golf course maintenance department has many tasks to complete before the project starts.

Several trees need to be removed that will be impacted by the new greens. Sprinkler heads were moved on #9 green to get underlying pipes out of the future construction area.

Drainage pipes need to be installed on some holes for the new greens drainage to connect and the water flow directed toward the desert. Also, the desert area east of the water cooler in the chipping area is going to be removed for the new chipping area fairway to be built in a perpendicular direction to the current fairway.

The logistics of the project still need to be determined with the contractor. A pre-project meeting will be conducted to determine where they are going to stage parts, equipment, sand, etc. Once the logistics are worked out, the Pro Shop will be informed of issues that will impact play. Some days nine holes may be closed, or specific holes will be closed or nothing may be closed.

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Temporary greens will be used to allow play to continue during the project. The temporary greens are being placed a distance away from the greens project. This will prevent golfers from coming into contact with the construction workers and their equipment for the safety of both parties. Communication is going to be very important each day of this project.

Golf Advisory Chair Beth Allen 520-639-8845 Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

The cooler morning temperatures are behind us. League play will begin earlier. It is important to check that you have the correct start time and arrive at least 20-30 minutes early for check-in at the Pro Shop. If you need to cancel play, it is appreciated that you call the Pro Shop at least two days before your scheduled play, or as soon as you realize you will not be playing. Our course is extremely busy, and there are often members who are on a waitlist to fill your spot.

The leagues begin their Member-Guest tournaments, Club Championships or hosting invitational events this month.

Spring is always a fun time for golf at The Views. Remember to keep your carts on the cart paths and not on the grass along the edge of the paths.

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Marty Blakely mblakelymaus@gmail.com VP and Membership Debbie Huffman dhuffrod@gmail.com Play Tue. mornings

Welcome March which will hopefully bring warmer morning temperatures. The Views Women’s Golf Club (TVWGC) had a busy February, and we have a lot planned for March and April.

The Solheim Cup competition ended with the Hookers team beating the Slicers team by four points out of a possible 43 points. Once again this year, the Hookers retain the Solheim Cup for 2020.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Richard Flax rflax104@gmail.com Membership David Flatness 425-443-3708 daveflatness@gmail.com Play Wed. AM

Congratulations to the two-man team winners of the Governors Cup. First flight winners, Doug Kimble and Ed Sanderson; Palmer flight, Ron Hall and Jim Locnikar; Player flight, Mickey Doty and Stephen Doty.

March action starts with Round 1 of the Club Championship on March 4; Round 2, March 7, and the final round on March 11. The Views Cup will be held March 18. There is a $10 entry fee. Qualification to play in this tournament is based on the accumulation of 42 points earned by playing in the men’s club sponsored events. March 25 will be an Oh Crap Scramble.

Our men’s Member-Guest, Member-Member invitational, sponsored by D&V Landscaping, will be held April 3 and 4.

There will be prizes, breakfast and lunch served with a banquet at the conclusion for all those attending.

Remember to use the Golf Genius for all club events.

Thursday, March 26: Club Tournament day 2, Front Nine March weather should be warmer, so come out and enjoy the sun.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Quentin Anderson Membership David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thu. morning

Play is Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM. Please check in 30 minutes before tee times.

The Pro Shop will help with reservations and lessons, so be sure to contact them.

The club would like to thank the Pro Shop, rangers and maintenance crew for all their help during the season. Also, thanks to Rick Price and Tim Hanish for the fun February Buddy Scramble and burgers by Charlie after golf.

March games are listed below: Wednesday, March 4: Home and Home at SaddleBrooke Thursday, March 5: Play with Buddies Scramble followed by club meeting in the Auditorium Thursday, March 12: No club play, Ladies Nine Hole Invitational Thursday, March 19: Club Tournament day 1, Front Nine Best 2 of 3

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TVWGC Solheim Cup 2020 winning team, the Hookers The calendar for March includes inter-club Catalina Cup matches, Kachina inter-club play days and our three-day Club Championship tournament.

April play includes our Member-Guest tournament April 7, Catalina Cup matches and Kachina play days. The always popular “beat the pro” (aka Tim Lochner) tournament is April 14. The last official play day and awards banquet for the season is April 21. The official season end isn’t the end of activity. TVWGC is an active group playing on Tuesdays year-round. New members are welcome to join anytime during the year.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. JoAnn Matty 520-400-9111 jamatty@q.com Membership Barbara Armes 206-915-2609 Play Thu. mornings

Last month, we held the Cure For Cancer Golf Tournament and expected to raise more than $18,000 to benefit the UArizona Foundation/The University Cancer Center for cancer research.

Thank you all for contributing.

This month we will begin our Club Champion rounds starting March 19 to April 9. Our general meeting and luncheon will be held Thursday, March 5. We play every Thursday morning and we Golf rules chairman Shirley Sheriff welcome new members.

and “set designer” Jenny Clark demonstrate options for misplayed balls on hole #15

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

Demo Day Not a Pass Holder?

Call the Pro Shop at 825-3110 for details.

a reading coach, twice a week, creating a culture of reading from the beginning without kids being singled out, would make a difference. Nash was one of those schools and it was exciting to be a part of that kinder project.

“One day one of my students, after our usual session of playing reading games, reading together, and receiving his free book to take home, exclaimed, ‘I’m the luckiest boy in the world!’ It does make a difference.”

– Carol Olson, SCOV resident The grant and the many others approved this year by the Foundation would not be possible without the generous giving of the Sun City community. Thank you.

Coming Events Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.

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

Spring is upon us, and we at The Views Restaurant look forward to our busiest month of March. We have several events planned for you this month. Our adding of the third Try and Buy Wine night has been a huge success and will continue in March. In addition, we have St. Patty’s Day around the corner, and an Irish beer and cocktail dinner will be on Monday, March 30. We have some fresh faces joining our team, so please give them a warm welcome.

Our associate profile this month is Stephanie Burton.

Stephanie is our head PM chef. She has been working for us for two-and-a-half years. She has been instrumental in the progress of the restaurant. She grew up in Prescott, AZ, but her favorite place she has lived is Hawaii. Her dream is to go back to school to become a paralegal.

Sun City Vistoso Foundation Jerry Bushong 719-221-0580 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

Recently the Sun City Vistoso Foundation honored the $5,000 grant request to Literacy Connects for support of the Reading Seed Kinder project at Nash Elementary School.

The following is a note from an SCOV resident who has volunteered in the project: “Hi Art, “I thoroughly enjoyed my two years volunteering with Literacy Connects at Nash Elementary in Amphi School District. Literacy Connects trains and sends volunteers to work one on one with elementary students who have been referred by teachers as being able to benefit from some extra reading attention and help. Volunteers see the same two-to-three students once a week during the school Carol Olson year.

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

Every Day, 3-6 PM The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Please join us for happy hour. Enjoy the best in live entertainment Friday and Saturday, 5-8 PM.

Monday, March 2-Wednesday, March 18 Register to Participate in Arts and Crafts Festival The Sun City Oro Valley Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 14. Last year’s participants may register Tuesday, March 17, 9 AM, Activity Center/ Hopi Room. New participants to the festival may register Tuesday, March 17, 9:30 AM, or Wednesday, March 18, at 1 PM. Pick up a registration form in the Gift Shop starting Monday, March 2.

Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 10 AM-4 PM 19th Annual Quilt Show Our annual quilt show will be held in the Activity Center/ Navajo Rooms displaying quilts, wallhangings and our beautiful charity opportunity quilt. There is a treasure table with donated fabric, patterns, etc., for sale, a member boutique and demonstrations each day. Free admission. Questions, contact Carol Guibert 520-404-1462.

Saturday, March 7, 7 PM A Tribute to Rod Stewart This entertainer has traveled all over the world to present this show. Sit back and enjoy Rod’s many hits, including “Maggie May” and “Forever Young.” Theater seating. Selfcontained drinks allowed (no mixing). Doors open 6:30 PM, show 7 PM, Auditorium.

Tickets, $25 pp, on sale at the Welcome Center or online Tuesday, March 10, 10 AM

Tucson Museum of Art Talks After over 20 years of service, Rudi Punzman is retiring, and Helen and Bob Jennette are taking his place. Yes, it takes two people to do the fantastic work Rudi has done for our community. This month’s talk on The Ash Can School, a movement in the late 19th and 20th centuries portraying daily life in New York City, will be presented by docent Karen Owsowitz in the Activity Center/Navajo. There is no charge. Questions: Helen and Bob Jennette 520-818-6332 jennette.05@comcast.net.

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Friday, March 13, 1:30 PM-3 PM Emergency Preparedness Presentation Oro Valley Police Department will discuss how to prepare for natural or man-made disasters, Auditorium.

Friday, March 20, 1-2 PM Active Health Committee Presentation Cancer seems to touch us all, whether personally or in someone we know or love. Our presenter this month is Dr. Lise Alschuler from the UArizona Center for Integrative Medicine. She speaks from a personal space as a breast cancer survivor who not only survives, but thrives, after successful treatment of cancer. She comes to us to discuss strategies that we all can incorporate in our daily living to reduce the risk of cancer. Please join us for this free presentation in the Auditorium.

Saturday, March 21, 7 PM and Sunday, March 22, 2 PM Sun City Variety Theatre “Big Guns” You won’t want to miss this Olde Tyme Radio Show format western comedy. Ticket sale information can be found under the club article on page 23.

Tuesday, March 24, 10 AM University of Arizona Art Museum “Art During the Depression” is the topic of this free presentation. We always have a great turnout for these talks. Join us in the Activity Center/Navajo Room.

Tuesday, March 24, 1 PM Indoor Movie Enjoy a recent film in the Auditorium; no charge for this event. Movie title will be announced at a later date. Both table and theatre seating are available. Bring your own snacks and drinks.

Wednesday, March 25, 1 PM

may rent more than one table. This sale is held in the courtyard by the AFC. Many times, this sale is called the “Why did I bring this to Arizona?” sale. Join in the fun. All tables used in the sale must be rented from the Association. Tables are ordered from a rental company and are extra-long to hold all your items.

Tuesday, March 31, 10:45 AM Tipster Collation Help collate the inserts that go into the Tipster in the Auditorium. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new people.

Friday, April 10, 1 PM Author Annette McGivney Annette McGivney will speak and sign copies of her book in the Auditorium. She has spent the last 20 years exploring the Desert Southwest and investigating environmental issues. Pure Land is the story of the most brutal murder in the history of Grand Canyon and how the author’s quest to investigate the victim’s life and death wound up guiding the author through her own life-threatening crisis. It is a story about the healing power of nature and the resiliency of the human spirit. There is no charge; however, to help us plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Friday, March 27, in the Library.

Tuesday, April 14, 7 PM and Friday, April 17, 7 PM Sun City Singers Spring Concert Please come join us for the Sun City Singers Spring concerts. Performance under the baton of Don Hess, Auditorium. Tickets $5; see April Tipster for ticket sales details.

Saturday, April 18, 8-11 AM Shredding Day The annual shredding day will be held in the Activity Center parking lot. Open to residents only.

Author Kate Stewart Kate Stewart, lead archivist for the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson, will speak and sign copies of her first book, A Well-Read Woman, in the Auditorium. It tells the remarkable story of librarian Ruth Rappaport, who escaped the Nazis as a teenager, and played a role in other key historical events of the last century, including the creation of Israel and establishing a library system for U.S. troops in Vietnam. There is no charge; however, to help us plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Wednesday, March 11, in the Library.

Sunday, April 19, 11:30 AM

Thursday, March 26, 10 AM

Public ticket sales, $30 pp, Wed., Mar. 18, 9:30-11 AM; Thu., Mar. 19, 1-2:30 PM; Mon., Mar. 23, 9:30-11 AM and Tue., Mar. 24, 1-2:30 PM, Activity Center Sunday, April 26, 2 PM

Water Conservation Karn Boyce of the Oro Valley Water Utility will tell us about Oro Valley’s programs, and what each of us can do to help conserve this precious resource in the Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam Rooms.

Friday, March 27, 4 PM Spring Sing-along Join the the Ukulele Club for the annual spring concert in the Auditorium. No charge, no tickets, open seating.

Saturday, March 28, 7 AM-Noon Courtyard Sale Great time to turn old treasures into cash. Table reservation dates are Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, 9-11 AM, Activity Center lobby. The cost to rent a table is $25. You

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SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Spring Fling with Emerge! Fashion Show and Luncheon Mark your calendars for our annual Spring Fashion Show, Luncheon, Raffle and Auction. J.Jill and our SCOV Pro Shop will partner with us by showing the latest styles while we enjoy an afternoon of socializing and great food. Net proceeds will benefit Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse of Tucson. Tickets are $30 pp and will be on sale to auxiliary members at our March meeting. Contact Linda Hall with questions.

Tucson Symphony Harp Trio Fine music will be performed in our Auditorium. We are happy that you do not have to travel to hear this wonderful trio.

Tickets, $25 pp, on sale at the Welcome Center starting Thu., Mar. 26

Join the Restaurant Facebook group facebook.com/TheViewsRestaurant

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Monday, April 27, 4:30 PM Books & Beer The SCOV Library and The Views Restaurant will host a joint event featuring a book talk and beer tasting. Author J. Ryan Stradal will speak and answer questions on his latest novel, The Lager Queen of Minnesota, followed by a book signing and beer tasting featuring some of the beers mentioned in the book. The event will be held on the terrace at The Views Restaurant and seating is limited to 40.

Tickets, $5 pp, will be available online only starting at noon on Thu., Apr. 9.

Go to www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/ or http://bit.ly/scovmemsvcs Friday, May 1, 1 PM Author Susan Meissner Susan Meissner, bestselling author of historical fiction, will speak and sign copies of her books in the Auditorium. Her most recent novel, The Last Year of the War, is the story of two families, one of Japanese descent and one of German descent, who were sent to an internment camp in Texas during World War II. A tale with great resonance for our own times that challenges the very notion of who we are when who we’ve always been is called into question. There is no charge; however, to help us plan for attendance you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Friday, April 17, in the Library.

Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.

Singles golf, Sun., Mar. 1, 1:45 PM, The Views Golf Club Singles dinner, Thu., Mar. 12, 5:30 PM social hour, 6 PM seating, Activity Center/Navajo Room Wisconsin Club annual party, Sat., Mar. 14, 4:30 PM, Auditorium Day Trippers, Tue.-Thu., Mar. 17-19, Trip to Globe. Includes many sites and activities; $250 pp, $325 single Sat., Mar. 21, 7 PM and Sun., Mar. 22, 2 PM, Sun City Variety Theatre, “Big Guns” olde tyme radio show, Auditorium. See club article for ticket sale information Singles happy hour, Fri., Mar. 27, 5:30 PM social hour, 6 PM seating, Activity Center/Navajo Room Day Trippers, Wed., Apr. 1, Douglas Ranch, AZ. Visit Car Art World, Gadsen Hotel and first international airport, $62 pp Day Trippers, Tue., Apr. 21, Dolly Steamboat and Tortilla Flats.

Lunch at Tortilla Flats. $72 pp Day Trippers, Wed., Apr. 29, “Women in Jeopardy” production.

Dinner at Claim Jumper, $97 pp Day Trippers, Wed., May 13, Kitt Peak night tour. Box lunch/dinner provided by Kitt Peak, $80 pp

Workshops and Classes Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes Classes are 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 520917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one. The March class will be held on Wednesday, March 25. We have AED machines in all facilities. Wouldn’t you like to know how to use them to save a life? Two lives have been saved by using them in SCOV.

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Association-Sponsored Fitness Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Welcome Center, $20/10 classes or an annual pass for $300.

You may use this card for all Sun City Oro Valley-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is a $3 drop-in charge without a punch card. Class descriptions may be found online www.suncityorovalley.com/amenitiesfacilities/aquatic-fitness-center/. Questions, call 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Balance Class: Mon., 10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30 AM, AC/Dance Studio Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM,

Catalina Vista Core Conditioning: Mon., 5-6 PM, Wed., 3-4 PM, AFC Sunrisers: Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC Pool Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC Introduction to Tai Chi – Free Class Thursday, March 19, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/ Studio 1. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves slow, focused movements. Because of the benefits for balance, strength, and improved breathing, it is an exercise especially suitable for seniors. Tai Chi Club is proud to offer you this chance to work with our two expert and experienced Tai Chi Masters.

See the Tai Chi Club article on page 27 for more information.

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM, WC3. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Ray Jerkins 520-219-3561.

Spanish Language Classes Contact Myriam Barrientos 520-906-8334 spanishmyriam @vive-mexico.com. Review the many levels of classes available at www.vive-mexico.com. Classes run through May with various breaks and holidays.

Understanding Children and Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder present many challenges to the family and extended family members. Understanding autism and the possible causes of these challenging behaviors is crucial to supporting the family.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays, March 4 and April 1, 10-11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon. There will be discussion on autism characteristics and anxiety issues. Strategies for decreasing melt downs will be presented.

ON THE COVER

Paper Kite (Idea leuconoe) sitting on a red star flower (Pentas lanceolata) Photographed at the Tucson Botanical Garden

by Susan Taylor. The Butterfly Magic exhibit is open until May 31

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For Your Information

Memoriam

Resident 1

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

Phil Sloan

The Coffee Cart Located in the Kachina Lounge, coffee is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-10:30 AM.

Former Resident Frank Lofgren 1

Costume Closet The Costume Closet, inside the Loan Room at the Cart Barn, is open by appointment only. Please call Marty Siracusa, 520-825-6961 or Betty Verderese, 520-825-7811 to schedule appointments. Cash donations are always welcome.

Future Pacific Northwest Club It’s finally here. Join other residents or renters who are from Alaska, Washington, Oregon or Idaho as we come together to incorporate the inactive Washington and Oregon clubs into a new PNW Club. We’re going to meet on Sunday, March 15, 3-5 PM (time change from previous notices), Activity Center/Navajo Room.

Bring an appetizer and BYOB. Ask anyone you know who has a connection to the PNW to join us. Let’s get this club off to a rousing start. Contact Sigrid Flatness, 425-213-6689.

Other committee members: Carol Olson and Kit Fogel.

SCOV Technology Club Business Center Hours The SCOV Technology Club will be offering business center services such as printing and email by appointment. Interested individuals, both SCOV residents and renters, can come to the Computer Learning Center to use the facilities and learn more about what the club offers. Business center and individual appointments for help are also available to all by calling 520-329-7661 or emailing scovtech@gmail.com.

U.S. Flag Available Courtesy of the Veterans Club, there is a U.S. flag on display in every SCOV building. Any committee, club, team, workshop or organization may request to have it in their conference or meeting room at the scheduled time of their session. Submit request to Coco Sullivan.

Thank You Corner I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for all the loving, caring support shown to me with Al’s passing and our son Brian’s open heart surgery. To all my Sun City friends and neighbors, your kindness is unmatched.

Thank you, Louise Hageman and Family We send gratitude to the Sun City Vistoso Foundation for granting $6,000 in matching funds towards our annual Cure for Cancer Golf Tournament. All proceeds benefit the University of Arizona Foundation/The University Cancer Center for cancer research. Thank You! The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club

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Clubs Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Art League Co-Pres. Caryl Thornton 520-638-7024, Carol Nagel 520-825-3097

A full palette of art and photography classes are offered at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The instructors at the Museum’s Art Institute are all accomplished artists with a critical eye, yet they are encouraging to beginning students.

Many SCOV artists find the scenic drive to the museum inspiring, and the classes have helped them develop new skills. The Art Institute offers a “Nature Art Certificate” program. In order to complete the program, students must take 13 required classes in four different mediums, 100 hours of elective classes, followed by a portfolio review. Several SCOV residents are working towards this now. Jan Thomas and Vanessa Edwards recently completed all of the requirements. The current opening reception for the next student exhibition is slated for Saturday, March 14, 2-4 PM. Jan Thomas will have six art pieces in this exhibition.

Bark Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 chra25@gmail.com Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Lapidary Come by the Artisan Center on Tuesday PM and/or Thursday AM and see what the cottonwood bark carvers are up to. If you think you might want to try cottonwood bark carving, the club has bark and tools to get you started. If you are already doing bark carving come by and carve with us and join the conversation. Pictured here is John with his latest bark carving. John comes all the way from Canada just to carve with our group.

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

Under no circumstances are children allowed to drive.

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Clay Pres. Lorraine Buck 520-331-3022 lorraineLbuck@gmail.com VP Trudy Williams Sep.-May General Meeting first Thu., 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery Studio cleaning last Wed., 1 PM, Orientation as needed

The Clay Club will host SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch for our annual pottery sharing luncheon on March 30 in the Auditorium, 11 AM-2 PM. Members, please register in the Clay Studio if you are interested in attending this fun event. We look forward to sharing enthusiasm, cutting edge techniques and the various forms of clay art created by each of our clubs.

This month, Clay Club members will again be displaying art in the Auditorium. We hope you can come and check out this month’s Resa Lankes preparing to load the offerings. Our past presentations bisque kiln have received rave reviews.

If you think you would like to play in the clay, please consider attending our orientation. Our education team will instruct and guide you in making your first piece of your very own art. Sign-up is in the Clay Studio.

Colored Pencil Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Are you fascinated with changes in colors and patterns? Are you observant of details? Colored Pencil may be just the club for you. It is an easy, forgiving medium but does require patience. Basic drawing skills are helpful, especially if you want to venture into scratchboard, which some artists in our group enjoy. We have many resources to help you get started and advice is available for beginners. Come join us.

Sue Parkes putting on the finishing touch

Many of you recognize Rowena Hardinger who has wintered in Sun City for 25 years. She has been very active in ILR in getting speakers about Western subjects, playing bridge, painting with the Tuesday watercolor club and arranging for teachers for them. She has been a gourmet club and Wednesday art studio member.

Her interest in watercolor derives from the challenge of working with color and adapting it to forms that either represent travel memories or experiences here in the Sonoran Desert. While learning to paint with watercolor she studied with many different teachers and became a Signature member of the Southern Arizona Water-

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Gourd Art John Shaw 520-825-1368 johnshaw1@comcast.net Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

Come and join us for a walk-in class. We have all the materials you will need and lots of ideas from which to choose.

Kaaren, Sue (the daring dremel queen) and Sue (a newbie) Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

Fine Arts Studio Contacts: Charlotte Landis 703-307-7551 landiscf@gmail.com Jane Leonard 616-847-1527 adrianajel@yahoo.com Wed., 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

color Guild and the Iowa Watercolor Guild.

Rowena has many friends. We hope you stop in the studio to wish her well in her move back to Iowa. She will be deeply missed and departs feeling very fortunate to have been able to experience all that SCOV and the environment offer.

Knit and Crochet Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Join us if you want to help recycle those plastic grocery bags. Jane Fairchild started a program for those interested in crocheting plastic yarn (or “plarn”) into sleeping mats for the homeless. You don’t have to crochet to assist with this project. Help is needed to cut the bags into strips and tie them into yarn.

Regular knitters and crocheters continue to meet at this time. It’s been fun to share the space with the plastic bag people. The more the merrier.

If you have plastic grocery bags to donate (not the colored newspaper ones), drop them off on Tuesday from 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge, or Jane Fairchild has a box on her front porch, 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way. You can also call Jane for further information about the plastic sleeping mat program.

We need your aluminum cans!

Put your empty aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds from recycling to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

Photo by Tom Prall

HMS Victory was Lord Nelson’s flagship at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Ron Sanford built this model that shows a highly detailed cross section of the ship from the masts, through the gun decks, and down to the rocks at the bottom of the hull that served as ballast.

How do you get all that rigging so straight and taut, Ron? See this model and others in the display window at the Modelers Club room at the Artisan Center and stop in if the lights are on. Or join us at Catalina Vista for our monthly meeting with coffee and doughnuts at 8 AM on the second Friday. Presentations on topics related to our modeling interests and members’ show and tell are the heart of our get-togethers.

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

Visit the Activity Center this month to view the paintings by our very talented artists. Painting isn’t the only talent many of our artists have. Salvador Hernandez is a very talented acrylic artist and sculptor who recently competed in the 2020 Tucson Senior Olympic Festival. He won a bronze medal in the Men’s Bocce Division. The team name was “Good Ole Boys.” He also won a gold medal in the Co-Ed Division on team “Desperados.” Congratulations, Salvador.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Gerda Timm 520-825-6864 gerdatimm@hotmail.com For meeting schedule please see the website www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

From March 1 through April 30, paintings by the Art League will be displayed at Catalina Vista along with the photos that were furnished by our club to inspire the paintings of the artists.

The second meeting is on Wednesday, March 25. The competition theme is “Open” and photos must be taken on or after April 1, 2017. The judge will be Dave Dame, a Tucson artist, known for creative and colorful southwest abstractions.

Visit our website and read the welcome message to learn more about our club.

Winning pictures are displayed at Catalina Vista. First place “Print” winners for January were Bonnie Svarstad, John Moore, Steve Perkins. “Digital” first place winners were Jim Chinnis, Val Plumlee and Philip Fisher.

Sculpture Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-606-8829 Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The sculpture group meets on Mondays in the Art Studio in Catalina Vista.

You can view some our sculptures in the display case outside of the art room in Catalina Vista and in Sun City’s Library. If you are interested in becoming a member come talk with us on Monday mornings.

The Sculpture Club thanks the Modelers Club for allowing our members to use the display case in the Activity Center to show our creations in the month of February. The picture above shows just a fraction of the projects that club members have created. For the next several weeks, Aleda Haug is conducting a class for members on using alternative materials and methods to create an armature and sculpture of an 18” male figure. Thanks to Aleda for sharing her knowledge, time and patience to assist members with learning the fine details of sculpting a human figure.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762 Monitor Training Suzanne Stiles 805-748-3206 Pfaff Training Mel Wheeler 520-334-0957 Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Sat., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing

Didn’t bring your sewing machine or iron to Arizona for the winter? No problem. Join Thimblelenas and use ours. If you’re looking for a place to meet new friends, get involved in a charity project, or just be creative, be sure to check out the various clubs associated with our Sewing Room. Stop by any time the room is open to learn more about us. Monitors on duty are always happy to give a short tour. Renters and men are welcome to join us too.

“Durango to Silverton” by John Moore This month we will have two meetings, the first on Wednesday, March 11, 6 PM, Catalina Vista, where Vicky Stromee will be giving a show and talk on getting “The Best Image.”

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

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

Are you starting to wonder if you’ll ever get around to using all that fabric you have taking up space in drawers or closets? If you’ve made the decision to finally clean out those closets, consider donating the fabric, yarn and sewing notions to Casa Amigas. We sort out donations and determine where they can be best used within the Thimblelenas clubs.

If donations can’t be used we know of other organizations that can.

Please bring donations to the Sewing Room in the Artisan Center. Do not leave outside. Thank you to all of you who have donated in the past. It’s greatly appreciated.

Cheer Bears

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

One by one the Cheer Bears are marching together to willing, happy, cheerful new arms to receive the love they deserve. Each bear is made with love to be passed to their new owners and spread joy around Oro Valley and Tucson.

It is our group’s hope that this gift is given.

If anyone would like to join us on any Wednesday from 1-3 PM in the Sewing Room at the Artisan Center, there is always room at the table or machines and a need for more hands to bring the love from our donated materials. A special thank you goes to the Seniors for Kids for sponsoring our financial needs when purchasing material, tools and such.

We will be distributing some of our bears this spring and more next fall. We break beginning in May and start up again in October. Hope to see you soon.

Quilters

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

There will be no meetings on March 10 and March 24. Our annual spring luncheon will be held on Monday, March 23, 11 AM, Navajo Room. It is a salad/dessert luncheon at which time we will present a check to Tri-Community Food Bank from the opportunity quilt sales. On Wednesday, March 25, 9 AM, Penny Burroughs will teach a class in the Sewing Room, “Box of Stars.” Please check the Coming Events section of the Tipster for March 7 and 8 quilt show information.

Seniors for Kids

Co-Pres. Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jeanazmn@gmail.com Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Woodshop Business meetings at Catalina Vista, second Thu., 8-9 AM; no meetings May-Sep.

The annual Courtyard Sale is approaching fast. Seniors for Kids would love to help you dispose of items that no longer have a place in your home at our treasure table. Items may be dropped by the Posse Shack on Friday, March 27, 11 AM-1 PM (no clothing, large unframed glass or mirrors).

Please price your items in 25¢ increments. Items not sold will be donated to a local charity.

Also, please join us at the sale on Saturday, March 28, for coffee, doughnuts, jumbo hot dogs and sodas. Watch for our raffle ticket sales in the coming weeks. Our raffle items are amazing. This is the Seniors for Kids annual fundraising event and we really need your support. See you there.

If you are interested in selling your own items, be sure to rent a sale table from SCOV to display your own goods.

Machine Embroidery

Sharon Larsen 520-818-2791 SharLarsen@gmail.com Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Join us for our monthly meeting Tuesday, March 17, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis. Our meeting is a social event, where we have a chance to interact with each other and find ways to improve our embroidery processes. At the March meeting, members will share new projects and techniques they learned at the various embroidery events they have recently attended. Refreshments will be served at the meeting. Visit our website and see the various things our Ellie Anderson’s outer space quilt members have been making.

Pet Beds

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

We’re cut-ups. That’s right, we sit around the table cutting washable scrap fabric into itsy bitsy pieces perfect for stuffing pet beds for the Humane Society. We add some fiber fill and sew them up for delivery. The pets love them. Come join us if you love pets and stimulating conversation.

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Tapestry Rug Hooking

Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com Tue., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com

The Tapestry Rug Hooking group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Sewing Room. We welcome new members. If you are interested in hooking, our club provides instruction and practice materials for trying our art. Learn more about our group by visiting our website.

Club Fair display Recently our club had the opportunity to use one of the display cases outside of the Sewing Room to show our projects, and we displayed our work at the SCOV Club Fair in February. On Tuesday morning we often get visitors stopping in the Sewing Room including those on an Ambassador Tour. The viewing or touching our art form often evokes memories of parents, grandparents and other relatives that have hooked rugs for their family’s use. Many share their memories or stories, and we love hearing them. We encourage others to try our art and create precious memories for their families.

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Show ‘n Share Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com Every Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista

Show ‘n Share is a crafters group who work on portable crafts. We have crafters who make cards, crochet, DIY crafts, embroidery, jewelry, mixed media, scrapbook, quilt, and much more. If you can carry your craft to Catalina Vista, please come and join us. We are a fun, easy group with relaxed camaraderie, birthday parties, and a monthly project to share. We meet year-round, and always welcome new members. At Show ‘n Share we love to show our creations and share our ideas. Annual dues, $5.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Steve Adams 520-268-8216 adams.se938@gmail.com Shop hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM; Fri., 9 AM-Noon Meet first Mon., 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio

Wood Carving Bob Ash 520-282-3688 chra25@gmail.com Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Come by the Artisan Center on Saturday morning and meet some of the wood carvers pictured here, and see the projects each is working on.

If you think you might be interested in wood carving we can help you get started. If you are already a wood carver, bring your tools and a project and join the conversation.

Woodworking

Pres. Gary Casner

VP Bill Norton

Sec. Charlie Tomlinson www.scovwoodworkingclub.com The photo shown was taken at our annual holiday party in January. It was a great time, with tasty food. Many thanks to VP Gary Jones for all his hard work cooking our main dish. He also serenaded us with fantastic music as his band played during happy hour. What a guy.

The next lapidary training class will be held March 11 and 12. It will be taught by our skilled member, Michael Knott, a professional jeweler. This class is full, but if you are a member, you can sign up for the next available session.

If you are interested in joining our club, stop by the shop, in the Artisan Center, so we can let you know about our beginners orientation classes.

Stained/Fused Glass Jo Anne Bowman 501-282-4454 jabweb93@gmail.com Mon.-Sun., 8 AM-9 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Monitor on duty Tue. and Thu. 9-11:30 AM, fused glass Monitor on duty Wed., 9-11:30 AM, stained glass

Our 2020 Glass Art Contest culminates on March 4 at our annual Spring Fling with the announcement of winners picked by you, our SCOV community. If you missed the judging event, check out our display window regularly to see our new and amazing art samples and sale items. This year’s Spring Fling social coincides with our general Stained glass corner hummingbird club meeting at 5-7 PM, and includes food, games, awards and club announcements.

Watch our club calendar for upcoming classes, events and training opportunities.

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Continuing Education Astronomy

Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com Oct.-May, Third Thu., 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

www.scovastronomy.com

You are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Astronomy Club Thursday, March 19, Activity Center. Our speaker will be Raga Pucha. She is currently finishing her Ph.D. in astronomy and astrophysics at Andromeda Galaxy, our closest neighbor, only 2.3 million UArizona. The ti- light years away tle of her talk will be, “Dwarf Galaxies – the Building Blocks of the Universe.”

Raga’s interests include the evolution and development of galaxies, estimating the stellar mass of distant galaxies, the creation of a new method of analyzing sunspots and black holes.

You are also welcome to attend our March star party, which will be held on Tuesday, March 24, on the golf cart parking area behind The Views Restaurant beginning around 6:30 PM. We will have about six telescopes available for your viewing pleasure. The star party includes a laser-pointed tour of many constellations and bright stars as well as telescopic views of many deep sky objects such as the Andromeda Galaxy and Orion Nebula. Come join us.

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Bible Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586, Rick Thomas 520-591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

REV·E·LA·TION /ˌrevəˈlāSH(ə)n/ noun 1. a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

2. the divine or supernatural disclosure to humans of something relating to human existence or the world.

Join us in our current study of the Book of Revelation.

What it “reveals” is a matter of eternal importance to Christians. Of lesser note; we work up such a hunger during our discussions that a trip to The Views Restaurant afterward often offers more revelations over pancakes.

Precept Women’s Bible Study

Pres., Sheila Witler 720-775-7623 Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 Oct.-Apr., Wed., 8:45 AM, WC3

The Sun City Precept Women’s Bible Study is now moving into the Book of Romans: Part 4, Chapters 12-16, and will be completed in May. For those who are interested in visiting the class Wednesdays, 8:45 AM, WC3, you are welcome to join us and follow along with us in the last chapters of the Book of Romans. It will be a good time of study in God’s Word, and a time to meet the women of the Precept Study, some very new this year, some that have been with this Sun City Bible Study for over 20 years. During the month of March, we will be talking and praying together about our fall and spring Bible studies and our summer get-together times. If you would also like to be a part of these discussions, please join us. We look forward to meeting and studying God’s Word with you.

Books Great Books

Pres. Barbara Gates 302-354-6615 VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The Great Books Club provides an opportunity to engage in thoughtful and lively discussions on a wide range of topics, using the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation. We are wrapping up our readings from Great Conversations 1 by discussing two selections that are not in the anthology itself.

On March 4, we will discuss the autobiography, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, and, on March 18, Saul Bellow’s novel, Seize the Day. Each of these classic books is relatively short and inexpensive and may be available online or at public libraries. Newcomers are always welcome, call Barbara or Maryfaith for more information.

SCOV Book Club

Pres. Glenda Tonkin 925-640-7312 gt99673@gmail.com Club Communications: Lynn Kallgren lynn.kallgren@gmail.com First Mon., 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our book for March is The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce.

Frank’s shop is crammed with records and he has the knack for matching just the right record to lift the spirits of lonely people who find his shop in a dingy part of 1980s London.

His shop sells only vinyl records and is out of step with the digital age that is just taking off. The healing power of great songs combined with romance in a place where everyone knows your name is showcased in this book.

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We are still collecting annual dues of $5, so if you haven’t paid, please bring $5 cash in an envelope. On the outside include your name, email, phone number and whether you’re a full or part-time resident.

Genealogy Pres. Lee Sopwith leesop@cableone.net Mentoring Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Join the Genealogy Club at our monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 1 PM, Activity Center/Native American Rooms, to learn about courthouse research in your quest to find information about your ancestors. Sumner Walters, our March speaker, is a retired Ohio state court judge and has been researching his family for over 50 years. His expertise in public records will assist you in finding your family in county courthouses throughout the United States. Records found in county courthouses might including vital records, probate records, land records and much more.

If you have trained as a monitor, sign-up on the club calendar at www.scvgs.org to reserve a three-hour or two-hour monitor slot and help the club by keeping the library open.

Check out the club website for days and hours that the library is open. Help is available for beginners and experienced researchers.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Carol Bull fredbull@comcast.net Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

Once again, the ILR will be offering classes during the summer. While there is no charge for these classes, registration is required. Please look for these offerings online in late spring where you can register for the class/classes of your choice. There will be no previews of the fall classes on Thursday, March 5. Instead, you will be able to find information regarding those offerings on the website sometime in August. And last, but certainly not least, a big “Thank You” to all of the presenters of the winter courses. Your classes were thoroughly enjoyed, and you are, indeed, most appreciated.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook FB. SCOV ILR.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Vegan potluck, First Wed., 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista Mindful Meditation, every Tue., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista Meetings Third Wed., Nov.-Apr., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Our March meeting will feature SCOV resident, Rick Menet, M.D. A retired functional medicine doctor, Rick will speak on “Searching for Root Causes, My Journey into Functional Medicine.” He will share with us his story and help us understand seeking health and wellness using a functional medicine approach. There are now functional medicine doctors who give care to patients in a more wholistic manner.

Bring $3 in an envelope with your name, phone and email address if you are a guest or have not visited our club this year. This membership also gives you access to our other club options at Catalina Vista: Vegan/plant-based potluck: first Wednesday of each month, 5:15 PM. Please bring your place setting, utensils and drink of choice. Water is provided. Also bring a plant based/vegan dish to share. Please include at least one copy of the recipe with your name on it, for allergies and ques-

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tions. First time attendees bring nothing but your place setting and appetite. RSVP davidsattinger@gmail.com.

Mindful Meditation: every Tuesday, 3 PM. Open to diverse religious and secular members. No need to RSVP.

Help Session or Business Center: By appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, please call or text the club’s help desk: 520-329-7661 or email scovcomputer1@gmail.com

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 9:30-11:30 AM, WC1

Poets Corner is pleased to welcome newcomer Steve Lloyd whose poetry has exhibited a close affinity with nature and even an enhancing touch of the supernatural, evident in the following excerpt from “Snowy Owl”: “I carried material / for my mask / beyond the forest edge / into the moonlight. / My harvest shone with dew. / Ferns and branches / leaves and stems / gathered / in the waning light / before the frost. / Around me the field / stretched toward the mountain / glimmering; / the wall of trees / was dark. / I fashioned a twig frame, / layers of fern and leaf, / birch bark and lichen / atop the moss, / berries at each brow. / When I donned the mask / though it was night / I saw the roots beneath the forest / the tunnels beneath the meadow / the lodestone under the mountain. / My clothing / became bark / the blood sap / flowed. / My toes dug deep. / The snowy owl / not yet winter-white / alit on my / outstretched / branch…”

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Membership David Johnson 520-825-6994 www.scovcomputer.com

All classes require club membership and registration.

Register by emailing the instructor.

March Classes Windows Computers - Where did my Bleeping File Go? 1 Session Tue., Mar. 10 10 AM-Noon Mary Kaczmarski marykacz.scov@gmail.com Introduction to Apple Computers 1 Session Thu., Mar. 12 10 AM-Noon Paul Sherwood paulgsherwood@gmail.com Exploring More Creative Ways to Take and Use Photos Using Your iPhone 1 Session Thu., Mar. 12 1 PM-3 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@icloud.com Upgrading Windows 7 or 8 Computer to Windows 10 1 Session Mon., Mar. 16 9 AM-Noon Mary Kaczmarski marykacz.scov@gmail.com Intro to Voice Devices (Alexa and Google) 1 Session Tue., Mar. 17 10 AM-Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com Slide and Picture Scanning 1 Session Wed., Mar. 18 10 AM-Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com Windows 10 and Free Software 1 Session Tue., Mar. 24 10 AM-Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com Club Open House Wed., Mar. 18 3 PM-5 PM Apple Device Help & Open Lab

Tue., Mar. 3 1 PM-3 PM

Tue., Mar. 24 1 PM-3 PM PC Device Help & Open Lab

Wed., Mar. 4 1 PM-3 PM

Wed., Mar. 25 1 PM-3 PM Open Help Session Thu., Mar. 19 1 PM-2:30 PM

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Cultural & Social

Democratic Club Maureen Salz 520-240-0049 mosalz@outlook.com Second Sat., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

The Democratic Presidential Preference Election is Tuesday, March 17, and to vote you must be a registered Democrat in Arizona before February 18. Contact the Pima County Recorder’s Office at either www.recorder. pima.gov or 520-724-4350 if you have questions about voter registration.

Our Saturday, March 14, meeting will include Bill Mundell, candidate, Arizona Corporation Commission; Jonathan Mosher, candidate, Pima County Attorney; Joanna Mendoza, candidate, LD 11 State Senate. And mark your calendar for the April 11 meeting when our speaker will be Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.

Please bring nonperishable food items or monetary donations as we continue our “2,020 pounds in 2020” for Impact of Southern Arizona (Catalina Food Bank).

Annual membership dues are $10 pp and can be paid at a meeting or mailed to Pam Dage, 1766 E. Crown Ridge Way. Our meetings are always open to everyone regardless of political affiliation. Email mosalz@outlook.com to be placed on the monthly newsletter.

Dining - Prepare & Share Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Sandra Fisher 208-860-3431 sandrafisher2703@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

This club provides an enjoyable social evening monthly, getting to know some of your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking (and eating) interesting food. Our dinners in members’ homes provide relaxing fun as we explore various cuisines (e.g., Moroccan, Thai, South American) or get creative with more ambiguous themes, such as “colors.” January’s theme was Indian—yummy curries, creative rice dishes and desserts such as a carrot-based “cake” that inspired third helpings. Since everyone brings part of the meal like this, it’s not a huge effort for the hosts. Visit our website to see more photos and details. Our Saturday, March 28, catered dinner is open to potential new members; the Roaring 20’s theme will be celebrated in decorations and a special photo kiosk. Members will be receiving more details via email; nonmembers wishing to attend please contact club officers.

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Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Membership: Marj Young 360-913-8062

youngmarj8@gmail.com Carol Tombre, 208-961-1133, mctombre@yahoo.com Meetings: Jan., Mar., Nov., third Thu., 1 PM, Activity Center/Hopi Room

As you can see, there are many residents who enjoy meeting up at the dog park. Fido’s Friends last meeting of the season will be held on Thursday, March 19, 1 PM, Activity Center/Hopi Room.

We will have a guest speaker, updates on the small dog park expansion progress, fundraising status, and the canine snake aversion training. This training will be held at Fido’s Friends Dog Park this spring. All SCOV members with dogs are invited to attend our meeting. We will also be voting for board secretary and co-treasurer.

Hope you can make it.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com and Shari Norris 520-825-6786 norrisshari@yahoo.com Co-VP Judee Wickersham 520-989-3254 and Nancy Brown 520-979-2569 nancybro5@aol.com www.facebook.com/SCOVGardenClub

With urban development on the rise, habitat loss is a leading threat to birds and pollinators. Come to our general meeting Tuesday, March 10, and hear speaker Kim Matsushino, Audubon Society, Habitat at Home Coordinator. Become versed in the components of a healthy habitat: how to attract birds, pollinators and other beneficial creatures to your backyards, and why doing so is important.

Our tour on Wednesday, March 18, goes to Pima County Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens.

Meet behind the Library at 9 AM. Lunch to follow at Prep & Pastry. Sign-up at the meeting or with Glenice Varley 515-460-2325, varley@isunet.net. The Garden Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Visit 10 specially chosen gardens to find new ideas for your garden and backyard. Discover water features, outdoor kitchens, garden art, as well as flowering perennials, shrubs and succulents.

Garden Walk tickets, $15, on sale Mon. and Wed., Mar. 16, 18, 23, 25, 8:30-10 AM, Activity Center Havurah Pres. Barbara Hamm 520-989-0062

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This month is filled with so much exciting and informative programming. Sunday, March 8, 10:30 AM is our annual Purim brunch. There will be hamantaschen for all and musical entertainment by the Klezmerados, a fantastic Klezmer band. The book club meets on Tuesday, March 10, to discuss Outwitting History, by Aaron Lansky. Thursday, March

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12, is our day trip to Barleen’s in Apache Junction. Join us for a terrific meal and rock and roll show. Our general meeting Monday, March 16, Catalina Vista, 6:30 PM, will feature a presentation by several UArizona students who have recently returned from a heritage trip to Poland. Our club is in the process of adopting a family in need through the Jewish Federation’s Mitzvah Magic program, and will be providing requested items throughout the year to assist them. We are excited to be part of this wonderful venture. Check out our website for all details: www. havurahscov.org.

Republican Club Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Third Tue., 3 PM, Activity Center

The Republican Club will hold their March meeting Tuesday, March 17, 3 PM, Auditorium. The program will include various candidates for election this year, 2020. Many of these speakers will have primary opponents. By attending, you will be able, over the course of this winter and spring, to meet all these candidates for the Republican primary election this summer.

Continue to monitor the Tipster and “This Week in SCOV,” for further Republican Club information. Everyone is always welcome to attend our meetings on the third Tuesday of each month.

St. Philip’s Social Club Abby Marier 520-825-4878 absma@comcast.net Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com Sun City Singles Pres. Pieter Rooker 520-441-9866 Ticket Sales Lenore Lev 917-796-8450 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM

First time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities without becoming a member. After attending one time, you must become a member in order to attend any of our activities.

Catalina International Caterers will serve dinner Thursday, March 12, Activity Center/Navajo Room, social hour 5:30 PM, seating 6 PM. Menu: romaine/iceberg lettuce salad, chicken saltimbocca, bow tie pasta with marinara Sauce, red and green peppers. Dessert: tiramisu. Entertainment by Chuck Moses.

Happy hour, Friday, March 27; social hour 5:30 PM, seating 6 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Entertainment by Kactus Krooners.

Singles golf, Sunday, March 1, 1:45 PM, The Views Golf Club.

Ticket sales: Thu., Mar. 5, 10 AM-Noon and Fri., March 6, 1-2 PM, Activity Center lounge. Dinner tickets, $20 pp, happy hour appetizers, $10 pp.

Checks only, payable to Sun City Singles

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Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Mike Dominguez of Davis Dominguez Gallery will be the presenter for our Monday, March 23, club meeting. This will be a survey presentation, an overlook featuring some of the important works of art and the art personalities of our neighbor to the south. Mike has been a lecturer for “The Learning Curve” arts and humanities program for the past 20 years.

Come early for munchies and chat. Bring your own drinks.

We need to think and plan for our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Monday, April 6.

States Colorado Club

Jim Mayworm 720-936-4669 themayworms@cs.com

Come join us for our annual dinner party, Saturday, March 14, at the Activity Center/Navajo Room. Party starts with happy hour at 5:30 PM. Dinner will be catered by The Olive Garden and followed by entertainment provided by you, with music and lyrics provided by Aalt, The Views Restaurant’s karaoke master. Grab some friends or sing a solo to some of your favorite songs. Simon Cowell will not be there to judge you, so let’s have some fun.

Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008 annerusch@yahoo.com

We will celebrate the old fashioned experience of Wisconsin supper clubs at our annual party with happy hour, dinner, music and dancing. Prior reservations were required. Call Anne in case of cancellations. Saturday, March 14, 4:308:30 PM, Auditorium.

Wyoming Club

John Beckman 307-638-7226 johnb37798@aol.com

The annual Wyoming Club party will occur Saturday, April 4, 4 PM. Gather at Mike And Peggy Gardner’s house 14567 Del Webb for a meal, drinks and gossip. Cost will be $20 cash on arrival. BYOB, but water and soft drinks will be provided. Anyone who is from Wyoming at sometime in their life is welcome. Questions, contact John Beckman.

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership Christie Faust 231-347-7502 jcf2075@gmail.com Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Tickets, $15 pp, on sale Tue., Mar. 3, 1-3 PM, and Wed., Mar. 4, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center lobby Minnesota Club

Joanne Keck 320-492-1896; Deb Mayworm 720-771-0316

Join us Sunday, March 29, for another great Minnesota party. Social hour with refreshments begin at 1 PM, catered meal by Catalina International Caterers served at 2 PM. The meal is gluten free. There is a vegetarian option available upon request when purchasing your ticket. Our original, interactive comedy program at 3 PM will bring a smile to your face.

If a group wants to share a table, bring all the names and checks with you when you purchase your tickets, eight people per table. If you don’t have a group to sit with, let us know, and we’ll seat you at a table with friendly Minnesotans. Plan on sharing this enjoyable afternoon with friends and acquaintances who love to spend time in Minnesota–in the summer months. This event is open to all. If you have visited, traveled through or just generally like folks from Minnesota, purchase a ticket and join the fun.

Tickets, $22 pp, on sale Mon., Mar. 16, and Tue., Mar. 17, 9-11 AM, Activity Center lobby. If you are unable to purchase a ticket at the Activity Center, call Joanne Keck 320-492-1896 or Deb Mayworm 720-771-0316 by March 20 New England Club

Walter Swap 520-623-3847 wswap@tufts.edu, Claude Janus 802-249-0386 Marjorie Gerdes 520-825-5750

It’s that time of year when all of us who consider ourselves from New England, either now or at some time in the past, gather for our annual get-together. We’re a friendly, informal group, so plan on attending this year’s pizza party on Friday, April 3, 6-9 PM, Desert Oasis. The price for pizza, sides, dessert and refreshments is still only $10 pp (beer or martini drinkers, you’re on your own). For more information or inspiration, contact Walt, Claude or Marjorie.

Tickets, $10 pp, on sale Wed., Mar. 18 and Tue., Mar. 24, 9-11 AM, Activity Center

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New members always welcome. Note change of date and location of March meeting to Thursday, March 26, 10 AM, Activity Center/Hopi Room. Big Guns, our olde tyme radio show format western comedy, will be presented in the Auditorium Saturday, March 21, 7 PM, and Sunday, March 22, 2 PM, for your belly laughing enjoyment. It’ll be a rootin’, tootin’, gunslinging whippersnapper of a time.

Come see us.

Tickets, $10 pp, on sale Wed., Mar. 11 and Thu., Mar. 12, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM; Tue., Mar. 17 and Wed., Mar. 18, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM, Activity Center Unit Parties Unit 3

Linda Bretz lindaelain@comcast.net Facebook SCOV Unit 3 Club

Unit 3 neighbors: Meet new friends and touch base with known (vs old) ones in the Auditorium for a potluck dinner on Friday, April 24, 4-7 PM. Band, food and fun, what a great way to welcome spring. Check out our SCOV Facebook page for details or contact Linda Bretz.

Unit 11

Mary Lee Fitzgerald

Unit 11 will hold its annual potluck supper Saturday, March 7, 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista. All Unit 11 homeowners and temporary residents are welcome. Flyers with the details were hand delivered to your house the week of February 17.

Unit 18A

Deb Wehrung debwehrung@gmail.com

Unit 18A has invited Unit 18 to join us for our annual potluck dinner Friday, March 6, 6-8 PM, Catalina Vista. If you haven’t already signed up, contact Deb Wehrung. Flyers with the details will be hand delivered to your house soon.

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Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com VP Pat Stone 541-980-8906 patjstone@hotmail.com First Mon., 1-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.vbscov.weebly.com All veterans, male/female, private to general, one military assignment or retired, active duty or reservist, combat or non-combat, everyone is welcome.

Here are a few recent activities: • We visit veterans at Copper Health, presenting them Club members after delivery of hygiene items to with Certificates of homeless vets Appreciation and thanks for their service • Members volunteered to count the homeless in Tucson, including veterans • We inform club members of VA entitlements and review relevant issues at monthly meetings • Thanks to a grant from the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, our club donated U.S. flags for display inside all SCOV public buildings and The Views Restaurant • We collected over 150 pounds of personal hygiene items for homeless veterans.

Do not prejudge our club. Attend a club meeting and see what we have to offer. Visit our Veterans Club website on the SCOV Clubs page or talk to a current member. Monthly social happy hour meet and greet is the first Friday after regular monthly meetings, The Views Restaurant, 3:30 PM. Please call, email or text Mike for more information.

Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV) Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Pres. Linda Wilkes 520-395-2370, VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 Finance Debbie Francis 402-216-4227, Sec./Publicity Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-825-4723 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3

Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse which helps victims of domestic abuse. Emerge! provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. They help edu- Ed Mecurio-Sakwa, CEO, Emerge! of Tucson was a cate the community by guest speaker at a recent monthly meeting providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors.

Our annual Spring Fashion Show, Raffle, Auction and Luncheon, “Spring Fling with Emerge!,” will be held Sunday, April 19, 11:30 AM. Members can purchase tickets at our March meeting.

The Auxiliary also supports Impact of Southern AZ food

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bank by collecting specific food products each month.

March’s donation: canned meats.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 10, beginning earlier than usual at 8:15 AM in WC3.

Ticket sales to the public, $30 pp, will be Wed., Mar. 18, 9:30-11 AM; Thu., Mar. 19, 1-2:30 PM; Mon., Mar. 23, 9:30-11 AM and Tue., Mar. 24, 1-2:30 PM, Activity Center

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Ballroom - SC Starlight Jim Kasierski 520-954-4041 scstarlight.pres2020@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

Congratulations to our newest board members: VP, Bill Bable, and Member at Large, Helen Smith.

We are working with results from our recent member survey to continue to offer more opportunities to learn and enjoy dancing. Check our Class and Open Practice schedules on the board calendar on our website along with staying up to date with club events by clicking on the Happenings tab.

Sunday, March 15, is our first “Ballroom and Brunch” Dance in the Auditorium, complete with a Sunday brunch and live band. Doors open at Noon.

Have an idea and/or want to help out for a dance or event?

Use our new suggestion box available at our events or email scstarlight.pres2020@gmail.com.

Our events are open to all. Come dance with us.

Folk Dance Harvey Gardner 520-308-5616 savear@gmail.com Fri., 10 AM-Noon, AFC/Studio 2 Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and is healthful exercise for balance, muscle, mind and mood. For most dances we hold hands in a circle to perform non-gymnastic steps to the enchantingly fascinating music and rhythms of diverse cultures (including our own). Neither partner nor prior experience needed. Typical dance sessions consist of 15 folk dances with instructions. Sitting out dances to rest is always acceptable. Drop by and come in to watch and see if this internationally popular dance form is right for you. To see us in action online, do a Google search on FDCSCOV YouTube.

Hula On! Artistic Dir. Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com Thu., 2-3 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

Hula on with your hula sisters for the month of March.

Along with our usual special barre stretches and fun, we will be using the month to prepare for a lovely performance of “Little Grass Shack” Friday, March 27, 4 PM. We’ll be featured as a number with the Ukelele Club in their Spring Singalong show in the Auditorium. It’s a wonderful thing to perform and entertain our neighbors and friends.

If you’d like to learn this beautiful hula, and are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30- 2:30 PM, come on over to the Dance Studio in the Activity Center. First class/ rehearsal begins Tuesday, March 3 (no charge for the month of March).

Jazz Dance Instructor Stephanie Consalvo 520-825-1932 stephaniec42.sc@gmail.com Tue., 2:30-3:30 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

A new beginner 12-week Jazz Dance Class runs through March 24, Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 PM, Dance Studio.

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It’s not too late to join. This class focuses on basic walks, hand moves, style and small combinations. All are welcome.

Line - Sunliners Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com Membership Judy Widener judywidener@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

Classes: We will have four classes in March with professional instructor Deanna Berthiaume. Classes prepaid monthly, $20 for March.

Classes: Sat., Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Auditorium Transition to Beginner classes begin March 7, $35 for 7 classes

Intermediate 9-10 AM

Beginner 10:15 – 11:15 AM

Transition to Beginner 11:30 AM -12:15 PM Fun Friday: Fri., Mar. 6, 6:30-8:30 PM Practices: Mondays, Dance Studio

7-8 PM Beginners – Barbara Hall

8-8:45 PM Transition to Intermediate – Barbara Hall Wednesdays, Dance Studio

3-4 PM Transition to Beginner – Lynne Nelson Thursdays, Auditorium

2-3 PM Beginners – Debbie Allen & Barbara Hall

3-4 PM Intermediate – Siva Raven Club general meeting is Saturday, March 7, 10 AM, Auditorium; annual club meeting is Saturday, March 21, 10 AM, Auditorium.

Check our website for updates.

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

The next Rock and Roll Club dance will be Saturday, March 28.

Come celebrate Mardi Gras with the Rillito River Band. Doors open at 6:15 PM and the band starts at 7 PM. Finger foods and dessert provided.

Our dance season is winding down, but there are still a number of opportunities to join us on the dance floor. We have three regular monthly dances remaining: Friday, March 13, and Friday, May 8, with the Clear Country Band and Thursday, April 2, with Wild Ride. Doors open 5:30 PM with dancing from 6:30-8:30 PM. Cost: $15 pp Meet two more of our dance assistants, for members, $20 pp for non- Nancy and Kurt Klucking members.

We are also offering three No Frills dances on Thursdays, March 26, April 16 and May 21. Doors open 5:30 PM, dancing, 6-8 PM. Cost $10 pp for members and nonmembers.

Memberships still available, $5 pp. Come join in the fun.

Contact kkscov@gmail.com.

Exercise Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 9 AM, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements performed in the water.

This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.

We meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM in the winter, 8 AM in the summer at the AFC pool. There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Being able to do a basic swim stroke is very helpful. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most are available at the pool. A band can be purchased from Marcia for $5. We assign an experienced member to a newcomer to help with learning the various movements. You will get a good workout in a fun class.

Members tickets, $20, on sale Tue., Mar. 17, 8-9:30 AM, and Thu., Mar. 19, 8-9:30 AM, AC/Navajo for members and nonmembers. Nonmembers, $25. Numbers for the reserved table line will be handed out at 7:30 AM. Remember, checks only, no cash

Arthritis Water Pres. Don Faber faberdon07@gmail.com Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:15 AM, Apr.-Oct.; 1:30 PM, Nov.-Mar., AFC/Pool

Totally Tapping for Fun Instructor Stephanie Consalvo 520-825-1932 stephaniec42.sc@gmail.com Fri., 1:30-2:30 PM, Activity Center/Dance Studio

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 great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc. Classes are led by Dawn or students trained by her. Annual membership is $4 pp. Please note: The outside air temperature must be 77 degrees or higher for the class to be held.

Totally Tapping for Fun continues its 12-week session Fridays through March 20, 1:30-2:30 PM, Dance Studio. This class will focus on the basics, rhythm, form and fun. It’s not too late to join. All are welcome.

Western - Kactus Kickers Pres. Sherokee & David Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Membership Marci Gutierrez marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com Activities in Auditorium

March brings our final weeks of our Western/Swing dance classes. What a joy it is to watch our beginners blossom as they learn the Texas two-step, waltz, cowboy cha-cha and a few pattern dances. A special thank you goes out to our new swing class instructors, Jim and Carolyn Chambasian.

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Energetic Exercise

Marty Siracusa 520-825-6961

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

Put a spring in your step with Energetic Exercise. Join with SCOV friends, new and old, as we enjoy a wonderful workout with instructor Sally Martinez. She really knows how to get us seniors moving.

You’ll enjoy the fun variety of aerobic and weight exercise plus lots of balance and stretch to help our bodies be strong and flexible. Whether you are a golfer, play tennis, dance or just appreciate being able to get around comfortably to the

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many activities you enjoy, Energetic Exercise will help you be in better shape for them all.

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

“Refining Your Poses for Practicing Yogis” workshop taught

by Maria Mendola on Saturday, March 7. This workshop is free to all Yoga Club members. It will be held in the Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC) Studios 1&2, 9:30-11 AM.

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Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 7:45-9 AM, AFC pool

The Fitness Swim Club provides a vehicle for swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally go 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few do less.

Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim workouts. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We welcome new members.

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

Joseph Pilates once wrote, “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” To get the full benefits of Pilates, a person should understand the basic principles. This takes a little time and patience as the exercises can be different from other forms of exercise, but they are fun, interesting and challenging. Pilates can even become addictive. It teaches proper balance, breathing, focus on core (abdomen and back muscles) and movement control. The constant movement from one exercise to another results in developing more strength and stamina. Even posture is improved. The spine lengthens and joint flexibility and mobility increase.

SCOV has two experienced instructors who teach the mat Pilates classes and they will modify many of the moves for us, if necessary. The cost is $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please stop by and watch a class. Call Mary.

Tai Chi Co-chairs Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net Pat Howard 541-621-4404 pathoward45@gmail.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Many medical professionals now recommend tai chi to help their patients improve balance and prevent falls. In our classes we enjoy learning the tai chi form. We also increase flexibility, strength, and learn to reduce stress. Our instructors Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich teach us how to apply tai chi principles to our daily lives.

Our current 10-week class will continue to Thursday, March 12. The next free introductory class is Thursday, March 19.

Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com March class schedule listed below New Restorative Yoga on Mondays at 6:45 PM, AFC 1&2 Free workshop for all Yoga Club members on Sat., Mar. 7

Monday: 8:30-10 AM, AFC 1&2, Maria Monday: 6:45-8 PM, AFC 1&2, Dennine Tuesday: 10:45 AM-Noon, AFC 1&2, Torrey Wednesday: 8:15-9:30 AM, Dance Studio, Leah Wednesday: 10:30-11:45 AM, Chair Yoga, Dance Studio, Kathy Thursday: 10:30-11:45 AM, Chair Yoga, Dance Studio, Kathy Thursday: 10:45 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis, Torrey (no class March 5) Friday: 8:15-9:30 AM, AFC 1&2, Maria (Strength & Tone)

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Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Mon., 6 PM, Fri., 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

When there are a lot of tables, as was the case last month, winners make a lot of money. Bring your partner, and join us for 24 hands of rubber bridge. It costs only $1 pp, and you could win much more, including $10, if your partnership should bid and make a grand slam. Whether you win or not, we can pretty much guarantee that you’ll have a good time. Arrive by 6:15 PM to secure your place and have refreshments.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 1-3:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Play social bridge in a friendly setting. We welcome new members.

Marathon Bridge

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

Contact Dave or Tempe Johnson, 520-825-6994.

Mixed Social Bridge

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

The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. If needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float to ensure that everyone can play. We start promptly at 8:30 AM; come a few minutes early to socialize and partner up. We have coffee and members often bring goodies. Please join us. We welcome new members.

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Owen Reese, VP Adele Reese, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

Irrespective of whether the card gods are good to us or not, we always have a good time. Grab a partner, and join us for 24 hands of rubber bridge. It’ll cost you just $1 pp, and you can each play the first time without paying the $6 membership fee. Be a top-5 scorer, and you’ll make money. Arrive by 6:15 PM to reserve a place and have refreshments.

Should you bid and make a grand slam, we’ll cough up $10 for your effort.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Sec. Marilyn Guimond 520-825-0828 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Wednesday Afternoon Bridge

Pres. Phyllis Quist 520-354-2356, VP Janelle Parks 319-310-4759 Wed., 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

The spring luncheon will be at The Views Restaurant on Wednesday, March 18. Wednesday, March 11, will be the last day for sign-up for the luncheon so that reservations can be made.

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We always welcome new members. Annual dues are $2.

You’ll have fun playing good bridge with good people. Arrive by 12:45 PM so play begins promptly at 1 PM. Don’t forget to bring 50¢ for prize money.

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

We invite all to come and join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun game of Bunco. We are really looking for some new players. I know we have a lot of Bunco players in our community. There is a $2 entrance fee which is divided among all the winners. Come join us. We promise a fun afternoon for all.

Canasta Marge Allen 520-279-0270 margbill7@gmail.com Wed., 6-8 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

The revived Canasta Club is now meeting on Wednesday evenings. Come join us. If you need a refresher, we will help you. Bring 75¢ and wear your name tag.

Cribbage Robert Hines 520-825-2208 Mobile 520-240-1375 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Euchre Judee and Art Wickersham 520-245-1357 Becky and Kevin Reiley 815-631-0788 Bonnie and Wayne Klenda 509-548-5315 Mon., Meet 5:45 PM, Play 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

If you are interested in playing this easy, fast moving game, please join us. It will only cost you 50¢ for the evening. The room only accommodates 40, so do not be late if you want to play.

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

Please come and join us at Five Crowns. We are getting a lot of our friends back, so we are having really good turnouts for our Saturday games. Remember we have two starting times, 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Bring lots of dimes and a few quarters. Hope to see you there for a really fun game and you will be able to meet some very nice people.

Gin Rummy Keith Jacoby 209-822-1742 or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We love to welcome new members.Team gin rummy is a fun game and easy to learn. Good people and good times.

Come and give us a try; very low stakes. If you are interested in joining our group, or would like to learn to play gin rummy, contact Sue Lilja or Bob Segebrecht 520-825-5480.

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

Our annual spring luncheon will be held the second Thursday of March. Our venue this year will be Bianchis Restaurant. The cost will be $14 (exact change, please). The chair persons for this event will be Cathy Morrow 360-739-0376 and Patti Thompson 520-906-1010. This is always an out-

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standing event with good food and great door prizes. Prepaid reservations can be made now. To make this even more fun, it will also be a tournament day or you can just come, have lunch, win a door prize and play. Also, be sure to read the Q and A section that came with your card renewal, always of interest.

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

Pan (Panguingue) is a very exciting game and different from any other card game you have ever played. If you like poker-type games, you’ll love Pan–a winner in every hand. If interested, please come and observe. We will teach you how to play, and would love to welcome new players.

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 can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues, $5 pp.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

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

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, 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. Games are all high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas hold ʼem, Omaha and criss/iron cross. No dues.

Bring your own refreshments. Cards provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters. Call Joe if you would like to review rules of play before your first game.

Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.

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

Sheepshead - Shauskopf Terry Rohr 520-818-1936 terryaz34@msn.com Tue., 10 AM, Desert Oasis

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Music Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners

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

Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others–barbershop style? Come join this fun mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just 1.5 hours every Monday morning. Great way to start each week. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers; the more the merrier.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed., 1:30-3 PM, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

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 instruments. Drums and instruments are provided for guests.

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

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Tue., 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders are welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided. Just one hour every Tuesday. SCOV visitors welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sports Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Mitch Small 412-897-8731, VP Lynn Lamb 913-915-4676

Electric Assist Bikes, Mike Hulett 218-329-2929 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea Mon., Wed., Fri., 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Vistoso Cyclists boasts membership of nearly 200 riders.

We ride year-round to preplanned destinations in Tucson and surrounding areas, using both city streets and dedicated bike paths. Occasional away rides start from a distant location. Weekly mountain bike options take a few of us to the beautiful Tortolita rangelands, containing some of the highest-rated single track bike trails in the nation. Our group ride options are from 25-50 miles, and we always make time for a coffee stop midway. Those who ride with the Women on Wheels group have their own agenda providing routes of 12-30 miles.

We sponsor social events, participate in Wheels for Kids charity and are involved with fundraising for the Interfaith Community Food Bank, raising over $43,000 last year.

If you are a resident and love to ride a bike, check out our website.

Billiards Pres. Tom Caswell 612-396-8254 tcas5171@yahoo.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

Our annual club championship tournament was finally completed in early February and we have a new club champion: Robert Dufur. Robert has been very disciplined for the past year with very regular practice sessions and it has clearly paid off. Congratulations, Robert. Our runner-up was our president, Tom Caswell. Well done, Tom. On February 10, we had our annual tournament against SaddleBrooke.

We are determined to grab this year’s trophy so look for our results next month. As always, new members, as well as casual players, are always welcome.

Birders Group

Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Next meeting, Mar. 27, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Sun City Singers Pres. Bob Westendorf 619-571-1040 rewestendorf@live.com Director Don Hess 520-444-2206 Rehearsals Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Mark your calendars for the Sun City Singers Spring concerts, 7 PM in the Auditorium, Tuesday, April 14 and Friday, April 17. Please see the April Tipster for details on ticket sales, $5 pp. We hope to see you there.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. Kathy Mashburn 435-790-4481 kathyp638@gmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

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Set aside the date of Friday, March 27, 4 PM, for our annual Sing-Along Spring concert which will be at the Auditorium. There is no charge and no tickets required so come early as another full house is anticipated.

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Pyrrhuloxia (left), presentation to the Hinkles at annual potluck.

Steve Holmes photos Pyrrhuloxias (pronounced pier-a-lox’-ias) are desert birds related to the Northern Cardinal. Native to Mexico and the southern tiers of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, SCOV is about as far north as it can be found. As with cardinals, the male (this photo) is more colorful than the female. Want to learn more?

We are an activity oriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us and learn more about the birds here in Arizona. Below is a tentative list of upcoming bird outings.

If you are interested in going on any of these field trips, be

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sure to contact the trip leader for details at least three days in advance.

• Wednesday, March 4, Canoa Ranch (Green Valley), Judy Mercer, cjudygo07@gmail.com • Thursday, March 12, Tubac Hawk Watch, Mona Connoy, mjconnoy@gmail.com • Wednesday, March 18, Ina Road bridge over Santa Cruz, Nancy Bern, lanbern@hotmail.com • Thursday, March 26, Honeybee Canyon, Mike Welch, manddwelch@comcast.net • Friday, April 3, San Pedro House, Mike Welch, manddwelch@comcast.net

Bocce Debbie Kotlarek dlkotlarek@gmail.com Steve Porter 720-394-0413 www.scovbocce.weebly.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 2-4 PM or 4-6 PM, Bocce Courts

Thirty-six teams from around the area came to SCOV in January to compete in the week-long 2020 Tucson Senior Olympics. SCOV Bocce teams captured five medals: Coed division, gold Gold Medal Coed team from SCOV and bronze; Men’s division, silver and bronze; Women’s division, silver. Pictured is the coed division gold winning team from SCOV. More photos on the website. Thanks to the many volunteers, supporters and the SCOV Administration who helped make this successful.

Friday, March 20: annual members pizza party. See the website for details.

Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Second Wed., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

The Sun City Gun Club emphasizes safety, competence, and practice. We also share information about guns, gun laws, and shooting opportunities. In the future we anticipate presentations by our local police department and shooting range personnel.

Hiking Pres. Byron Wolffing 520-284-7889 www.scovhiking.org to see all scheduled hikes, including orientation hikes

The weather is beautiful and the hiking trails are calling us to come and explore. It was wonderful to see and talk to many new faces at the club fair in February, and we hope some of you will decide to join the Hiking Club. Whether it’s into the surrounding mountains or across the open desert, the club offers hikes for all levels of ability. If you are interested in seeing some beautiful pictures and checking out the many hikes offered for the month, please go to the website.

If you are new, be sure to look for the Orientation Hikes in the schedule, pick one that works for you and contact the guide listed there. An orientation hike is required for everybody before you join the Hiking Club. Hiking in the desert is different from hiking elsewhere, and you will learn much of importance on that orientation hike.

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snacks and electrolytes. Dressing in layers will continue to be important as long as the temperature still varies so much from the beginning of a hike to the end.

Good exercise, fresh air, comaraderie, adventure and spiritual renewal all can be found on the trail.

Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789 Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 Tom Calder 520-730-6345 tom@tomcalder.com Oct.-Apr., Tue., Thu., 2 PM The Pits at Catalina Vista

Hello fun. Welcome men and women. No experience necessary. We provide the equipment. Easy to learn and the more you play, the better you get. Did you know seniors 70 and older pitch from a shorter distance with less effort and more accuracy? The shorter distance also makes the game more fun for women. YouTube has several videos of everything related to horseshoes. Check it out.

Good exercise, good people and friendly competition.

Pickleball Pres. L. Nelson Brown Lnelsonb@gmail.com VP Membership Dave Burnham dburnhampton@gmail.com Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org Pickleball continues to grow at SCOV. Our winter schedule has been busy the past few months.

New classes continue to be held to teach our game and mentors have been available during Novice/Beginner time slots each week.

Our club recently hosted an introductory session of pickleball with the Oro Valley Youth Council (YAC). We introduced the game, practiced some basic skills and played a few games with six highschool-age participants from the Jeff Rusch YAC. The students were enthusiastic and did a great job learning the game.

Our club is also exploring future possible inter-community league play which would include Oro Valley and other local pickleball clubs.

Give us one hour and we will teach you an easy, fun game to improve your life. You can even play with your family whenever they visit. Please visit our website or contact Dave Burnham for more information.

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 520-825-7232 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Barbara Satterly 520-825-8965 craftylady838@aol.com Tues., Thu., Sat., 9-11 AM Training first and third Wed., 8-9 AM, Desert Oasis Courts

Whether you’re looking for a physically active challenge of athletic play, or just a friendly get together, POP Tennis is your game. The paddle is made of a light weight carbon filled fiber with a composite surface, for a fast impact hit and quick response. The ball actually “POPs” off the paddle. Come out and try it. We look forward to seeing you at the Desert Oasis courts.

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Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court The action on the court is heating up with some great matches. Our general meeting in January was well-attended and we have new officers to lead us for the next two years. This month we are featuring Mike Steinmetz, our steadfast leader on the court. You only have to be hit with one of his hard-hit balls to feel the sting for days. Michael is also active in pickleball and has won numerous medals. He also volunteers at Oro Valley Hospital.

Our next social will be on Thursday, Michael Steinmetz March 26, 4 PM. We will provide drinks getting ready for a and burgers. Please sign up for dishes to court challenge bring and share.

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

Table tennis is a fun way to get exercise and socialize with a friendly group of people. Tables, paddles and balls are at Catalina Vista. Days and times reserved for club members are: 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., 9-10 AM upon request, 10 AM-Noon

Fridays, 4-8 PM, are open to the SCOV community.

We mostly play doubles, which is somewhat different from singles. We’ll be happy to instruct new players about the basics and rules of the game.

Tennis Pres. Ron Martin 520-395-0608 martin.ron.16@comcast.net Treas. Sherwin Koopmans 520-818-6337 Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM-Noon, Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918 Ladies tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 AM-Noon, Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452, Beverly Johnston 970-744-0697 Mixed doubles, Sun., 1-3 PM, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

Finalists from mixed doubles tournament Tennis play continues to be very busy during this peak season. The men’s doubles tournament was successfully completed in February. Also, over 20 persons participated in the two tennis lessons conducted during February. Tennis lessons will be continuing in March and April. Non-members are welcome to participate, with a fee of $10, which includes membership in the tennis club. To register, send an email to Jim Benshoof at jabenshoof@msn.com.

Major happenings occurring in March are: • Ladies doubles tournament

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• Ladies Round Robin and Social (alumni welcome), Wednesday, March 11, 9 AM • St. Patrick’s Day Mixed Doubles and Social, Sunday, March 15, 1 PM SCOV residents are welcome to join the men’s or women’s play on a trial run basis during the days and times cited above.

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

Wallyball, if it is new to you, is a sport that was conceived in Illinois on a small scale in 1971, and on a larger scale in California in 1979. It has grown world wide with a player base of over 15,000,000 in over 85,300 facilities world wide. The sport is similar to volley- Come on down and enjoy the fun and visit our new ball, but is played in website at wallyball.us. a racquetball court. Take part in the fun and join with old friends or make new ones with a sport that can improve your health and provide tons of entertainment. So come on down to the AFC and watch a game that both women and men can enjoy. Play safe and play smart.

Water Volleyball Pres. Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 craftylady838@aol.com Co-VP Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 kennesk@comcast.net Co-VP Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@gmail.com Treas. John Lesko azjl1946@gmail.com Casual play Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM; Advanced play Mon., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis

Our members know how to have a good time while taking advantage of the year round option to be outdoors. Casual play has two teams of nine players on each side. If more than 18 players Photo by Wayne Widener show up we rotate people in so everyone gets a chance to participate. By moving the boundary lines we can play with as little as four or five on a side making it more challenging. We are encouraging, both as winners and/or losers, to all no matter what side of the court we are on. As we change sides after each game high fives and good game is always heard among our players as well as good hit good serve during play. Advanced play has six members on each side and can play with as few as four to a side while rotating in any additional players. We all like to win but keeping it encouraging makes for a far better atmosphere for all.

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Travel

Day Trippers Chair, Lynn Krivitz, 520-825-7689 Vice-Chair, Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Membership, Laura and Tom Held, 770-598-5884 Second Fri., 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Tue.-Thu., Mar. 17-19, Globe trip. Many activities and sites. $250 pp, $325 single. Monitors: Carol Guibert, 520-404-1461 and Edie Phillips, 520-297-3920 Wed., Apr. 1, Douglas Ranch. Visit Car Art World, Gadsen Hotel, ghost tour in hotel. Visit first international airport and museum. $62 pp.

Monitor: Diane Lester, 520-812-1095 Tue. Apr. 21, Dolly Steamboat and Tortilla Flats. Boat trip and lunch at Tortilla Flats. $72 pp. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Wed., Apr. 29, Women in Jeopardy production at Arizona Theater and dinner at Claim Jumpers. $97 pp. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226 Wed., May 13, Kitt Peak Night Tour. Includes a box lunch/dinner provided

by Kitt Peak. Reserved space for 40 people. $80 pp. Monitor: Jeanne Jovag, 520-444-9699 Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.

RV Club - Sundowners

Pres. Larry Castriotta 520-262-7072 LarryCastriotta@gmail.com

VP John McConnaughey 503-580-2465 Captain.Faisua@gmail.com www.sundownersrvclub.org

Second Mon., Oct.-May, 9 AM, Catalina Vista Sundowners Club turns 25!

Mark your calendars, Sundowners RV Club will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary on Friday, March 20, 5 PM, Au- The remains of the Harshaw Mining Town ditorium. Back on the trail: Wagoneers on February’s Patagonia and Tubac Arts Festival trip had a great time. Jim Wisda took us on a back country tour of the once thriving mining town of Harshaw, AZ. Some 2,000 people worked silver mines there in the late 1800s, now it is a ghost town of some graves and a crumbling adobe home. Thank you to Wagon Masters Vern and Mary Barr, and Sidekicks Matt and Carol Tombre for organizing this adventure.

Partnered Organizations The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

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Alzheimer’s Education and Support Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Whether you are a caretaker, a person with mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research; to provide support for all affected by sharing ideas and concerns; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Cancer Support Facilitator: Laura Held 520-447-5170 lmheld@comcast.net First Wed., 4:15-5:15 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The focus of this group is on present feelings and responses to pre-cancer, current and post-cancer. Laura M. Held, a retired oncology nurse, cancer survivor and SCOV resident, facilitates the group.

Caregivers’ Support Facilitator: Jane Holder 520-820-0171 janeyholderaz@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista

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

Catalina Public Library Art Lovers Book Club SCOV Library and SaddleBrooke Library co-sponsor an Art Lover’s Book Club which meets from 10:30 AM-Noon the second Friday of each month at the Dewhirst Catalina Public Library, 15631 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina. On Friday, March 13, we will be discussing American Mirror by Deborah Soloman.

It is available at all three libraries. Upcoming titles include I, Mona Lisa, by Jeanne Kalogridis, and The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland. We hope you will join us.

Diabetes Support Facilitator: Bill Bable 520-639-8845 Wcbcfp33@gmail.com First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

We discuss all things diabetic: type 1, type 2 and pre-diabetes. There are about an equal number of men and women who attend. Some members have lived with diabetes for 60+ years, whereas others are recently diagnosed. If you are interested in our group, please join us.

Grief Recovery and Support Pari Foster 520-248-3658 parifoster@gmail.com Tuesdays, 1-2 PM, Catalina Vista, Art Room

This is not a counseling group but a loving, caring and most importantly a safe environment to share your grief from any loss. It is important to note that grief from any loss comes in many forms: loss of loved one or friend, a pet, home or job, loss of independence, etc. It is not to be taken lightly and is a journey that takes time and is vital to healing and growth. By sharing our grief with others on the same journey the burden is, therefore, lightened.

Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 520-825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wed., Sep.-May, 10:30 AM-Noon, Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane

Caregivers and/or people with Parkinson's are welcome to attend. We have speakers at most meetings with topics of interest.

"I have Parkinson's, but Parkinson's doesn't have me."

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

Vistoso Helpful Hands Barb McNeill 520-825-0677 bjmac68@gmail.com

Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves temporarily in a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, pet care, handyman services, light housekeeping and yard care, paperwork organization, run errands and can pick up a take out meal from The Views Restaurant.

We also have referrals for longer-term paid assistance.

For help call 520-447-0077. If we are not available, leave a message with your name and phone number. We will call you back.

We can always use more volunteers to provide services for SCOV residents. With more residents aging in place, transportation is one of the most requested services. Contact Barb.

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

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

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

Thanks to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit for Qualifying Organizations, you can provide Youth On Their Own (YOTO) students an opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency, stability, and success at no cost to you. Take $400 in tax credit individually, or $800 jointly on Arizona state income taxes while helping homeless students stay in school.

The AZ Charitable Tax Credit is a dollar-for-dollar charitable contribution you can give to 501(c)(3) organizations.

To qualify for the 2019 tax credit, make a gift before April 15, 2020, then complete state form 321 and include with your state tax return. No need to itemize. YOTO’s QCO code is 20365.

2020 Arts & Crafts Festival Registration SCOV Arts & Crafts Festival to be held Saturday, November14.

Registration forms for this year’s Arts and Crafts Festival are available for pick-up in the Gift Shop March 2-18.

All artisans in SCOV are invited to participate.

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Extended Community American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Northwest Tucson will meet Saturday, March 14, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi Room. $6 donation includes continental breakfast. AAUW Funds Career Development Grant Recipient Nicole Watson will speak about her work as a community health nutritionist with the Gila River Indian Community. Contact Lynn Chinnis 540-222-5824.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Ed Davis, 520-229-1064, ovpost132@gmail.com. We meet the third Thursday at 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Canine Companions for Independence Please join us Wednesday, March 25, 10 AM, Catalina Vista, to meet graduate teams and see how their lives have been transformed by these amazing dogs. You will also have an opportunity to interact with several pups in the program.

Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence is among the largest non-profit organizations that provide highly trained assistance dogs free of charge to individuals with disabilities. To learn more about us, visit our website, www.cci.org or Susan Ryan 303-325-4372, jocdoc2000@ gmail.com.

Catalinas Community Chorus “A Spring Choral Showcase,” presented by the Catalinas Community Chorus, Sunday, March 22, 3 PM, at Vista UMC, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina. A concert of pop standards, classical, easy listening and light jazz. Advance ticket price: $10. At the door: $15. www.catalinascommunitychorus.org.

Catalina State Park Concert Series Music in the Mountains Concert Series holds a concert the first and third Saturdays in March. Join us at Catalina State Park. All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle (up to four adults) and includes the concert. Feel free to bring snacks, drinks and a chair or take a hike before the show.

• March 7, 4 PM, Marietta Loehrlein, a variety of folk, pop and country • March 21, 3 PM, Mother Cody Band, a dance band performing a wide mix of folk, rock, country and blues.

Daughters of the American Revolution The March meeting of the El Presidio Chapter, NSDAR, will be on Thursday, March 12, 1 PM, at the Golder Ranch Fire Station, 1175 W. Magee Rd., Tucson. All women descended from those who served in the American Revolution are welcome. Lynne 520-631-8803 or Holly 303-548-1299.

NARFE Chapter 1874 Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The March meeting will be on Monday March 16, 11:30 AM, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (senior lunch menu $8.79 pp). Program: Transportation in Tucson. Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456. www.narfe.org/chapter1874.

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Oracle State Park Dark Sky Party and Trail Music Event, Saturday, March 14.

4-6 PM: Take a pre-sunset walk along the Nature Trail Loop and enjoy live music featuring various instrumental musicians along the trail. Instruments include jazz and acoustic guitar, mandolin, drums, harmonica, Native American flute, cello, and violin.

6-9 PM: Join us on the Kannally Ranch House patio to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Oracle State Park’s designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after sunset. Musicians will be encouraged to join together after performing on the trail to play together on the patio.

Bring your own snacks, beverages, and chairs (if you have them). Free with park admission fee, $7 per vehicle. 3820 E. Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ. Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) • Peter Spooner of Arizona Coins and Collectibles will discuss “Tokens in Arizona History” at the Oro Valley Library on Monday, March 9, 2 PM. The event is sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society and is free and open to the public.

Contact Jim Williams at jaswilliams128@msn.com for information.

• The Oro Valley Historical Society’s annual fund raising event is “Priceless,” a buffet dinner at the Oro Valley Country Club on Thursday, March 12, 5-8 PM, featuring antique appraiser Catherine Baron, who has appeared on the PBS show “Antiques Roadshow.” Each guest is invited to bring one lap-size or smaller item for a free appraisal. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com, enter Oro Valley Historical Society in the search box, or contact Peg O’Connell at pegoconnek@ymail.com. Tickets are $75 each.

Quest for Education & Arts and Agape Acres • Family Fun Day, Saturday, March 21, 9 AM-Noon. Enjoy hayrides, farm games, family pictures, petting zoo, pony rides, free activity stations for kids and more. Admission to the event is only $5 per family, pony rides are $2 per ride.

• Saturday, March 21, 6:30-9 PM. You are cordially invited to our annual Boots & Bling Gala. Our gala will be country themed with a fabulous homestyle country dinner, custom mocktails, entertainment featuring Billy Shaw, Jr., and a silent auction. To purchase tickets visit questforeducationandarts.com/events.

Both events at Agape Acres, 37603 S. Staghorn, Marana, AZ 85658.

Santa Catalina Catholic Church Social Awareness Ministry You are invited to attend “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; Criminal Justice in the 21st Century,” presented by Mr. Joel Feinman, Chief Public Defender for Pima County. Sunday, March 29, 1 PM, at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd.

Volunteer Opportunity Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elementary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school, is looking for volunteers (including math) to work one-to-one with students. One hour a week of your time will make the difference in a child’s education. Please contact Amy Watson at awatson@amphi.com or 520-696-3820.

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

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

Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month.

REMODELING YOUR KITCHEN? I am in desperate need of a part for a GE Potscrubber 1150 dishwasher installed in 1994. The part is no longer manfactured.

If you have this model and are replacing it, please let me know. My plumber will remove it from your kitchen and dispose of it. Ruth Kelly 520-825-8135.

FOR SALE (real estate): Kensington model built in 1995, 2 BR/2 BA, 1,221 sq. ft., Mountain views, high ceilings, great natural light. New paint, tile, recessed lighting, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and more. Open floor plan. Pre-listing price. $269,000. Julie 520-837-9220 owner/agent.

FOR RENT: Back on market for 2021, small 2 BR/2 BA home on Tom Ryan. Fully furnished, king in master, front and back patios with view. Might consider selling for good offer. New roof and new exterior painting. Also available, four rentals 2020 after March. For pictures and pricing call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: 14461 N. Sky Trail, 2 BR/2 BA, new S/S appliances, paint, carpet and tile. Owner pays utilities, cable, WiFi. Tastefully furnished and equipped. Small pet friendly, N/S, 30-day min. lease. Email craigramey50@yahoo.com, call Craig or Mary 520-271-5814. Please use this link for pictures, rates, reservation calendars and other information: https://goo.gl/DNxrjz FOR RENT: Fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA Silvercreek. Reclining couch, smart TV, king in master, queen in guest, WiFi, cable, W/D, gas BBQ on covered patio. Private fully enclosed back yard, ceiling fans in each room. N/S, N/P. Available Apr. and fall 2020 and Jan.-Apr. 2021. Call or email for pricing and pictures, dixie14495@gmail. com, 636-544-1706.

FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation home with view located in SCOV, 2 BR/2BA. Fully furnished, includes utilities, WiFi, cable, patio, W/D, garage, N/S, N/P. Also available May to Dec. 2020, Jan. 2021, and May to Dec. 2021. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com.

FOR RENT: Breathtaking mountain view from inside and backyard. 1,200 sq. ft. home located on Trade Winds Way available May 2020 through May 2021. Large covered patio with BBQ, new appliances, furniture and updated kitchen. King in master with private bath and queen in guest room with separate bath. Smart TV, WiFi and cable included. Monthly minimum, NP/NS. Contact Margaret at mhbrayden@ yahoo.com for photos and rates.

FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA, includes an office space off of the master in 1,200 sq. ft. home. Unobstructed view of mountains from front patio, which includes patio furniture. All utilities, including WiFi and cable TV, are included. Tastefully furnished as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Back patio is equipped with patio furniture as well as gas grill. N/P, N/S. Call or email with any questions regarding availability as well as pricing. patti.krumm@gmail.com or 907-299-6333.

FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from the patio in this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR and kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV with DVR in AZRM and master and Internet. Split model for added privacy; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and linens. Rentals available May 1, 2020 forward, except Jan. 2-Apr. 7, 2021. Call Larry at 949-244-0210 (cell) for rates.

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FOR RENT: Townhome on Green Tree Drive. Available Apr.-Dec. 2020. Back patio facing east with natural desert landscape and beautiful unobstructed views of the Catalina mountains. Recently updated, new tile and paint throughout the home.

Approximately 1,200 sq. ft., 2 BR/2 BA, king in master BR. Close to all the SCOV amenities. Fully furnished and utilities are included. Please call Chris at 605-7700578 with any questions or to view the home.

FOR RENT: Updated and beautifully furnished vacation home. 1,499 sq. ft. Sonoran model. AZRM and fully equipped kitchen overlook furnished patio with gas grill, open desert and views of Catalina Mts. Split plan, king in master, queen in guest which can be used as an office. Tile floor throughout. Seasonal rates include all utilities, WiFi, cable, Roku, W/D, 2 car garage. Strict N/S, N/P. Available Jun. 1-Dec. 31, 2020 and May 1-Dec. 2021. Call 413-579-1729 or email noreenweb@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Huge beautiful and private backyard with panoramic views of the Catalina mountains in a fully furnished 1900+ sq. ft. home on 0.4 acre lot in SCOV. 2 BR/3 BA, and large office with wall bed off master suite. Available Apr.-May 2020 and Jan.-May 2021. WiFi, cable and all utilities included. Contact Jasemine for photos, monthly rates and additional information, Jasemine.chambers@gmail.com or 301-221-0261 (mobile).

FOR RENT: Beautiful 2 BR/2 BA expanded Cumberland, 1,500 sq. ft. AZRM, screened patio, super clean. quiet backyard toward desert, sunset and mountain views from custom brick back and front patio. Fully furnished, guest ready, remodeled kitchen with new S/S appliances, W/D, WiFi, cable TV, Netflix, grill, NS, small pet allowed, min. 30 days. Available Apr., May, Jun, Jul. 2020. Call Gretel, 520-825-4175 or 520-780-3881, gcwags@comcast.net.

WANTED TO RENT: House or townhome for Dec. 2020 and Jan. 2021. Have a 15 lb non-shedding dog from North Dakota. Contact Mike Kleinschmidt, 701-3300938 leave message.

HOME WATCH: Karl’s Home Watch Service is committed to keeping a watchful eye on your home while you’re away. Karl, a Sun City Facilities monitor and full-time Sun City resident, will inspect your home’s interior and exterior for signs of problems with plumbing, irrigation, A/C, roof and more. Karl Leiderman, 520-406-8894, email: KHWS.Karl@gmail.com.

PET SITTER: Experienced pet sitters, at your home–day only, SCOV residents, reference letters available. Contact Rick 858-729-3438 or Gloria 520-425-2079.

BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.

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