November 2014 tipster

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

Combined BOD Study Session and Board Meeting Thursday, November 13 9 AM, WC3 www.scovaz.com

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Tipster

November 2014

The Tipster is published monthly

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

Hours of Operation

Activity Center.............................................. 917-8066 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun. .............................................................................................. 9 AM-6 PM

Administration Office (In Welcome Center)...... 825-3711 ext 120 Board of Directors

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

Steve Knapp, sknappscv@gmail.com ..................................................................President Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com............................................................Vice President Cathy Hartrich, cathy.hartrich@gmail.com.........................................................Secretary Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com...............................................................Treasurer Janice Fischer, fischer_janice@comcast.net......................................................... Director Richard Babin, richard.babin@gmail.com............................................................ Director Jon Olson, jboclo@comcast.net............................................................................ Director Management Team Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncityorovalley.com.........................General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ......................Assistant Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com...........Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com........................Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com.............................Golf Professional, 917-8053 Vince Hotz, vhotz@suncityorovalley.com...................................... Café Manager, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com..........Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com......................... Facilities Sup., 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...................................... Secretary, 917-9065 Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com ...........................Librarian, 917-8064 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com........................... Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Norma Meyers, nmeyers@suncityorovalley.com.................................. Secretary, 917-8065 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com.......................Community Services, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com..........................Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.................... Admin. Specialist, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com......... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center..................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center....................................................................... 917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi............................... Co-Chair Karen Koopmans.......................... Member Del Salvaterra............................. Co-Chair Barbara Martucci......................... Member Brad Curtis.................................. Member Judy Mercer................................. Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Paul Mercer................................. Member Ann Fall....................................... Member Ann Owen.................................... Member Vicki Futscher.............................. Member Lynn Parker................................. Member Peggy Gardner............................. Member Laura Pigott................................ Member Diana Holmes...............Secretary/Member Donna Sheehan............................ Member Sharon Knudson........................... Member Laura Suchocki............................ Member

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard Advertising: Norma Meyers and Chris Richard Printing By: 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.

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

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

Facilities 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

Café Food Service to 3 PM only................................. 825-3277 Mon.-Sun....................................................................................... 7 AM-6 PM Afternoon Menu ...........................................................................3 PM to Close Recording of daily Café specials.............................................. 825-3711 ext 205

Catalina Vista................................................. 825-8613 Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-9 PM Sun. .............................................................................................. 9 AM-6 PM

Consumer Referral........................................ 917-8079 Mon., Wed. and Fri. ..................................................................9:30-11:30 AM

Desert Oasis.................................................. 825-0495 Facilities Mon.-Fri......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-8 PM Sun. ..............................................................................................9 AM-5 PM Pool .Mon.-Sun.......................................................................................9AM- 5PM Children’s Hours: ...........................................Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon.& Thur...................................................... Noon-1 & 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun.,Mon. & Thur............................................... 1PM-3 PM

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

Mon.-Sat.. ........................................................................... ..

9 AM-12:30 PM

Golf Course Walking......................... Before 6 AM and After 6 PM Library........................................................... 917-8064 Mon.-Fri............................................................................ 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................ 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance­ Reservations & Pick Up at Cart Barn............. 917-8052 Tues. and Thurs. .................................................................................. 8-9 AM

Pro Shop........................................................ 825-3110 Golf Info Line................................................. 825-0322 Mon. ........................................................................................ 6:30 AM-5 PM Tues. ............................................................................................. 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thurs. ............................................................................. 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat. and Sun. ..................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.

Welcome Center/Administration................... 825-3711 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.

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

Association News

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

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

A Gathering Place

by Cathy Hartrich Have you visited The Café since our new Director of Food and Beverages took over on April 1? Perhaps you’ve come for breakfast on a Sunday morning, stayed for lunch after a round of golf or attended one of the very successful Happy Hours or Special Dinners. If so, you know that even during the hot summer months, with our seasonal residents far away, seating space has been at a premium.

While The Café is making record revenues with new and innovative food and beverage offerings, we are actually unable to accommodate all who want to have a meal, attend a special event or just get a beverage and perhaps a snack after golf.

This affects our residents and nonresident golfers alike. Now, with seasonal residents returning, it is necessary for our members to make advance reservations for Happy Hours and Special Dinners. Events are being wait-listed. Potential customers have left when seating has been unavailable. Clearly, demand and capacity have outgrown our present quarters.

Your Board has determined that a potential solution is to relocate the Pro Shop so that a lounge can be created in that space. The lounge would serve alcohol, food and provide overflow seating during peak dining hours. The primary purpose of a lounge would be to create an amenity for residents: a place where more of us can gather to socialize and participate in special events. There is no doubt that a lounge would also be good business. Alcohol sales are far more profitable than food; Happy Hours to date have generated a net profit of more than 52%, growing in attendance even during the summer months. Nonresident golfers play an important part in lowering members’ dues; they would also contribute significantly to the success of an expanded Café/Lounge. Finally, a lounge that could be opened to join with the dining room would greatly improve catering opportunities for both small and larger parties. The need for action is immediate.

To this end, your Board asked the LRPC (Long Range Planning Committee) to form an ad hoc task team to develop a proposal for relocating the Pro Shop. Capital Funds are available for such a purpose, and no member assessments would be required. The Pro Shop proposal is nearing completion and will be presented to residents on Saturday, November 8, 2 PM, Auditorium. Please plan to attend. The LRPC has promised to consider your questions and input before making a final proposal to the Board.

Association Committees.................... 5 Association News............................... 3 The Café Specials............................. 12 Classifieds......................................... 35 Clubs................................................ 16

General Manager - Bob Mariani

Association Budget We are only five months into the fiscal year and next year’s SCOV Budget is already in its first stages of development.

In some sense, management is always working on the budget by identifying new and more efficient ways to generate revenue and offset expenses. With that stated, the first specific action toward development of the 20152016 Budget was taken recently by starting to organize an ad-hoc sub-committee of the golf advisory, marketing and finance/budget committees for the purpose of developing and recommending golf rates and plans for the Budget. This committee will meet as needed in November and/or December.

The next step in the budgeting process will take place after six months of financial reports have been completed which will be in January. At that time, the controller will provide necessary financial information and forms to the department managers who will develop first draft budgets for their respective departments.

Once the department managers complete their initial budgets, each budget will be reviewed with the controller and general manager. After review and adjustments to each budget have been completed, the controller will assemble the department budgets, fee schedules, historical data such as past dues and golf rates, the GM cover memo and other miscellaneous information into a packet which is issued to the finance and budget committee.

The Finance and Budget Committee will review the Budget at two to four meetings, depending on issues that arise and make recommended changes to the Budget.

After the committee has completed its review, the proposed Budget is issued to the Board for review at the April Study Session and approval at the April Board Meeting. Of course, Board Members are provided with copyes of the draft budgets and encouraged to attend the Finance and Budget Committee meetings so that each Board Member becomes very familiar with the Budget prior to the Board review and approval.

This lengthy process assures that there is full transparency as all meetings are open to the membership and it best assures that the Budget will be the best and most cost effective budget projection for the benefit of the members.

What’s Inside

Coming Events................................. 14 Extended Community...................... 34 Feature............................................. 12 For Your Information........................ 16 Golf................................................... 10

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

Golf Derby

to be held in late November

Not a Pass Holder?

Call Kat at 917-8068 to get the details on being an annual pass holder.

Memoriam........................................ 16 Partnered Organizations.................. 33 Thank You Corner............................ 16 Town of Oro Valley.......................... 33 Workshops and Classes.................... 15

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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle... in Sun City Oro Valley From Dream to Reality

by Tana Fleischer When Roger and Betty Benasutti were seeking a respite mixer so I can put it away without having to unplug it.” from the cold winters up north, they found their dream These days the island has become the center of activlocation in Sun City Oro Valley. But turning their nearly ity and a very special place to teach her grandchildren the 1600-square-foot house into the home of their dreams re- art of baking. “In August I had a back-to-school tea parquired a bit of tweaking. “We loved Sun City, but when we ty and set up stations for making treats like petit-fours, bought our home two years ago, nothing had been updat- and it was perfect. It works just like I hoped it would.” ed,” says Roger. “So we remodeled it.”

After drawing up plans for a more upto-date design and hiring subcontractors, Roger says, “We gutted the kitchen to the bare walls. We took out all the flooring and removed the pony wall to open it up.” The result is a much more welcoming space with wide open views to the back yard. “We replaced all of the cabinets with soft-close drawers,” he says, adding that the remaining cupboard doors also have self-closing mechanisms. For entertaining, the new curved, granite-topped serving bar faces the food preparation area and provides a comfortable place for guests to sit and chat while their hosts work in the kitchen. Above the bar, decorative pendant lights add a warm glow.

Extremely pleased with the results, Roger encourages others to consider After renovating. “I’m a very strong promoter of upgrading in Sun Roger and Betty Benasutti enjoy their remodeled kitchen, upgraded from the City,” Roger says. “It helps to original cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting and sink.Photo by Jim Mitchell. keep the community alive.

And you’re going to increase Happy with her kitchen choices, Carol is already dreaming the value of that house.”

Before of another remodeling project. “My next ‘want’ is the masLike the Benasuttis, when ter bathroom,” she says, where she hopes to replace the Carol and Bob Fouch bought their home, they were eager to garden tub with an oversized walk-in shower and the curcreate a more modern kitchen that suited their own lifestyle. rent shower with a much-needed linen closet.

“I wanted it to flow the way I wanted,” Carol says, noting that For Colorado couple Roberta and Art Bruchez, their Sun they were talking to remodeling contractors before even buy- City dream home became a reality earlier this year, when ing earlier this year. they completed a 90-day total makeover of their 23-yearFor Carol, who spends a lot of time baking, a cooktop old house from top to bottom, inside and out. “What we’ve in the center island was inconvenient, if not impossible. So been able to accomplish here is really great,” says Roberta. she removed the built-in desk along one wall and replaced “You can’t even believe it’s the same home.” it with a new range and microwave. “I didn’t need a desk Starting with a standard Rio Vista model, the couple moved in my kitchen,” she explains, “but I needed that island for walls, relocated closets, added storage areas and completely things like rolling out pie crusts.” Next to the sink she added updated the home’s layout to improve the flow and create a customized cupboard for all her cookie sheets and other flexible spaces. “It’s all open now,” says Roberta, who has specialized cookware because her new stove boasts a small- already entertained more than 50 guests at one time. “We er second oven instead of a storage drawer. “It’s great,” she put in a gorgeous fire pit out back where we frequently host says. “Now, when it’s just Bob and me, sometimes I don’t Fire and Ice Cream parties at night and watch the sunsets.” need to turn on the big oven at all, but if I’m doing a lot of From remote-controlled window blinds to solar tube lightcooking, I can use two ovens.” ing in the garage, Roberta and Art Bruchez have made their Most importantly, she had the center island rebuilt to home their own. For anyone else considering a similar projher unique requirements. “They completely removed ect, Roberta offers advice. “Ask yourself first, ‘How do we the old ventilation system and gave me wonderful new want to live here?’ By doing that, we were really able to drawers,” she says. “I also have a pop-up shelf for my achieve something,” she says.

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Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27 AFC Pool ................................................5 AM-5 PM Desert Oasis .................................................. Closed Catalina Vista ................................................. Closed Activity Center............................................... Closed Welcome Center and SCOV Library will be Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 27 Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29

Consumer Referral

Co-Chairs Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725 Desk Phone 917-8079 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Activity Center

Connect to our online list of vendors.

1. On the home page www.suncityorovalley.com under the Residents drop-down menu, click on Members Only.

2. Log in with your user name and password. This is also the page where you can create a new account.

3. Click on Log In. 4. Click on the last blue line, Consumer Referral List.

Finance and Budget

HELP NEEDED

Volunteer Today!

This Help Needed section is for the purpose of listing volunteer help wanted ads for various Association Committees .

Committee Members Needed for the Governing Documents Review Committee. We are seeking individuals who have good attention to detail and would be willing to work on rewriting the Bylaws. If interested, please fill out the Committee Volunteer application on the website committee page or obtain one from the Administration Office.

Coffee and Conversation

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

Tuesday, November 18, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

Association Committees Committee meetings are open and all residents are welcome to attend.

Active Health

www.scovaz.com/committees/activehealth/ Architectural Review

Chair Sandy Lawyer 847-826-2640 selawyer@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, WC1

Keeping up with the changes happening around us is always a challenge. To that end, changes to our Development Standards were recommended to the Board and approved in September. To ensure you have the most current copy, you can access the updates either via the Sun City Oro Valley website or hard copies are available at the Administration Office. The most significant changes made to our Standards focus on windows and roofs. As always please refer to this document before starting any work on the outside of your home. In addition, we are in the process of assembling a paint sub-committee that will be reviewing and updating the colors available for painting our homes. We are planning to present our recommendations to the Board for approval in early 2015.

Lauren Strassburg 520-338-2568 laurens1932@gmail.com Third Monday, 1 PM, WC3

At the October meeting we met with the Auditors and covered their report. Also in October we took action on the recommendation for the 2013-14 fiscal year surplus operating funds.

In November we will discuss funding for the proposed Pro Shop and Lounge. For more information be sure to attend the Pro Shop forum on November 8. After that be sure to attend the Finance and Budget meeting on November 17 to find out how this project will be accomplished.

Food and Beverage Committee

Chair Shirley Patterson 818-0283 sm51337patterson@aol.com September-May, Second Tuesday, 7:30 AM Locations to be announced

Here we are in the most beautiful months of the year in SCOV. Welcome home to all travelers.

The Café has been working hard all summer to make these months great for our residents.

Our new menu is full of new tasty items and information.

Gluten free has been addressed.

Our new Catering menu is in the works for all clubs and parties. Whether it be a large group or if you decide to have a small gathering at your home, Vince Hotz will entertain all your ideas.

The staff is waiting to make it happen.

Our Heat & Eat program is ready to go starting this month.

If you decide to have friends in or have a private date night at home, The Café can provide. It just takes a call to 825-3277.

We hope the new tastes, ideas and events excite you. The Café staff is ready to serve you.

Happy Hours, Theme Buffets, Special Dinners are scheduled for you and your guests. Watch for all upcoming events in the Tipster. Our Committee is here for you. Enjoy.

Reminder

The Board of Director Meetings Agenda and Minutes are available online and at the SCOV Library.

To access the Agendas and Minutes online go to:

www.scovaz.com/association/ board-meetings.html

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Money

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Statement of of Revenues Expenses and of of Operations Statement Revenuesand & Expenses andthe theResults Results Operations

MATTERS

3 Months 2014-15 Sep-14  Annual H.O. Fees Special Assessment Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Café Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

242,963 17,820 60,944 4,093 41,690 2,264 16,562 386,336

$ 1,843,893 $ $ 63,040 $ 180,270 $ 10,648 $ 128,621 $ 6,541 $ 73,902 $ 2,306,915

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,843,893 45,360 186,149 13,703 105,650 3,000 71,354 2,269,109

Asset Reserve Contribution Capital Fund Contribution Wash Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues  Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint.

Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(17,002) 369,334

$ (1,000,000) $ (100,000) $ (15,000) $ (3,050) $ (70,522) $ 1,118,343

$ $ $ $ $ $

(1,000,000) (100,000) (15,000) (1,600) (53,553) 1,098,956

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

221,216 21,032 67,042 11,721 117,313 90,000 528,324

$ 687,827 $ 61,084 $ 246,958 $ 47,025 $ 277,662 $ 270,000 $ 1,590,556

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

677,892 50,907 243,385 40,717 276,955 270,000 1,559,856

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(90,000) 438,324

$ (275,335) $ 1,315,221

$ $

(270,000) 1,289,856

$

(68,990)

$

$

(190,900)

Results of Operations

(196,878)

a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncityorovalley.com. Hold For the First Month of the Fiscal Year For theFor First 3 Months of the Fiscal Year For the First 11 Months of the Fiscal Year the First 3 Months of the Fiscal Year your cursor over Association, and when the drop-down appears, choose Financial Strength. At this page you will 2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13 2014-15 2013-14 find the monthly Financial Statements and the Annual Bud$27,256 $28,146 Pre-Paid Rounds $100,513 $98,681 Pre-Paid Rounds $700,534 $683,838 Pre-Paid Rounds $100,513 $98,681 Pre-Paid Rounds get. There are also copies of the monthly Financial StateResident Daily Rounds $2,852 $2,599 Resident Daily Rounds $8,620 $7,861 Resident Daily Rounds $66,609 $98,872 ments and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2013-2014 Resident Daily Rounds $8,620 $7,861 Public Daily Rounds $17,447 $17,148 Public Daily Rounds $55,147 $41,033 Public Daily Rounds $287,276 $239,841 Public Daily Rounds $55,147 $41,033fiscal year in the Library located in the Welcome Center.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Totals $47,555 $47,893 Totals $164,280 $147,575 Totals $1,054,419 $1,022,551 Totals $164,280 $147,575 Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, November 17, 1 PM, WC3.

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at and the Results of Operations for the 12 months of 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com. the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Also included this month is Randy Trenary, Controller

Golf Course Revenues Golf Course Revenues Golf Course Revenues Golf Course Revenues

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Gift Shop

Co-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4PM, Saturday, 9 AM-12:30 PM www.orovalleygiftshop.com

The holidays are fast approaching, a perfect time to visit the Gift shop to find unique gifts. Featured November artists are Barbara Gioioso and Juliet Williams.

Barbara trained at the Rhode Island School of Design in Interior Design. She has an interest in all forms of art and has been silversmithing since 2006. She works with semiprecious stones and lost wax casting, using Barbara Gioioso Juliet Williams lapidary and other techniques to make lovely earrings and necklaces. She also helps teach newcomers to the club.

Juliet has been creating stained glass since 2000. Taking many hours to complete, the glass pieces have to fit a pattern exactly, then are foiled and soldered to hold the glass together. More recently she has been learning the art of fusing glass which she feels gives her more room for creativity.

The Gift Shop welcomes new consignors and volunteers.

Check in to see how you can join us.

Government Affairs

Chair Debra Arrett 825-5703 debra@myfastmail.com Second Wednesday, 3:30 PM, WC1

With the 2014 election season behind us, your Government Affairs Committee has shifted from sponsoring political candidate forums back to hosting informative events. The first will be on Friday, November 7, 1 PM, Auditorium.

EMS Battalion Chief Josh Hurguy from the GRFD (Golder Ranch Fire Department) will explain two new programs. With changes in health care plans, GRFD’s Mobile Health Service insures against any out-of-pocket expense for ambulance service for a reasonable annual fee. Their more recently added Community Integrated Healthcare Program supplements transitional care to reduce hospital re-admissions for patients with congestive heart failure, heart attack and pneumonia.

Karn Boyce, Water Conservation Specialist for the Oro Valley Water Department will discuss strategies for conserving water and the water-use audit available to SCOV residents free of charge. Come to learn and stay for the cookies and coffee.

Loan Room - Community Assistance

Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Reservation line 917-8052 Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC1

Aluminum Can Donations: deposit empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen.

For safety reasons, do not deposit unrinsed cans which can attract bees and may become a hazard. Please continue to save your aluminum cans because this supports our Loan Room, providing a way to purchase new equipment as needed.

On October 22, we made the trip to the recycling center and delivered 620 pounds of aluminum cans, for which we received $365.80. Bringing our fiscal year total to $708 for 1,200 pounds of cans.

The Loan Room is operated by the Community Assistance Committee and is a free service to SCOV residents. It is

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funded by recycling of aluminum cans throughout our community and the annual Pancake Breakfast. The Loan Room provides medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, toilet risers, shower seats, etc. We also loan rollaways, cots for children, tables and chairs, car seats and some children’s toys. We are open from 8-9 AM, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year. Reservations can be made at the Loan Room and, beginning in November, by telephone.

Long Range Planning Committee/Ad Hoc LRPC Task Team

Chair Leslie Platt 818-1963 Vice Chair Debra Arrett 825-5703 Second and Fourth Monday, WC3, 2 PM

The LRPC is working on Board-assigned ad hoc tasks involving development of proposals relating to the Café, Pro Shop and Activities Center. The intent of the Café proposal is to provide space for a lounge that would provide a much-requested amenity for residents while making a significant positive contribution to Café revenues. To accomplish this, the Pro Shop would have to be relocated.

Therefore, we first developed a proposal for the Pro Shop project. LRPC minutes describe our process in great detail.

Find them on the SCOV website under Committees. Then, make suggestions or ask questions by sending an email to proshoptaskteam@suncityorovalley.com. We will present our proposal to residents on Saturday, November 8, 2 PM, Auditorium. A Happy Hour in the Café will follow, with architectural renderings available. After we have presented the proposal and considered residents’ feedback, we will present it to the Board. We invite your presence at our meetings and involvement in developing proposals.

Marketing and Publicity

Chair Jim Mitchell jtmitch45@gmail.com Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, WC1

The SCOV marketing plan is on schedule and on budget.

The Marketing Committee is working on recommendations from the Long Range Planning Committee that the Board has assigned to Marketing. Details are on our SCOV website.

Because the fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving, we will meet on the third Thursday, November 20.

Neighborhood Pride

Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3 Thank You

Neighborhood Pride issues sincere thanks to all homeowners who: • keep trees trimmed so stop signs are visible • keep trees trimmed up high off sidewalks • keep plants trimmed back off sidewalks • keep their yards weed-free, neat and tidy • make sure all lights are burning in house number plates Not often enough do we say thank you to the people around us. Perhaps, as homeowners, we should say an occasional thank you to our neighbor who borders our personal property. If, when he has his own yard cleaned up by a landscaper, he includes part of yours which may have a problem caused by his foliage, it just might deserve a thank you.

Thanksgiving is a good time to sincerely thank all homeowners who take pride in their own personal property and work diligently to keep our entire community a beautiful place in which to live.

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Posse

Chair Robert Hefner 825-4825 First Tuesday, 3 PM, Activity Center/Hopi www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/

Golder Ranch Fire Department, in partnership with the Posse, has provided medical information forms which contain vital medical information and emergency contact information for paramedics in the event of a medical emergency in your home.

These forms and pouches are available near the monitor station in all of our common area buildings. All residents are encouraged to pick up these forms and pouches, fill out the form, place in the pouch and hang it on your refrigerator door.

Properties

Chair Dave Polaski 719-291-2852 Third Thursday, 9 AM, WC1 Tipster Editorial

Co-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com www.suncityorovalley.com/news/-newsletter.html

Heads up, we are asking everyone to get their January Tipster article in early by Friday, December 5. Due to the holidays, the printer being closed for two days and our early collation, we will have an extremely tight turnaround on the January Tipster. Thank you in advance for your help with this.

The November meeting will be held Thursday, November 13, 9 AM, WC1.

If you are a Tipster submitter and write an article for your club or committee, you must attend at least one Tipster Article Writers’ Class. We cover Tipster article standards and how and when to submit. We will hold Tipster Article Writers’ Classes:

Monday, November 3, 9-11 AM, WC3

No class in December

Monday, January 5, 9-11 AM, WC3

Monday, February 2, 9-11 AM, WC3 Please go online to sign up for a class at: www.scovaz.com, hold your cursor over News & Info,. a drop down appears, scroll down to Events, click on Events. Click on the class you want to attend, fill out the registration form that comes up.

Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter

The Season of Thankfulness

Typically, my articles are operational in nature.

They share with you what is new, coming or happening in SCOV. This month this article is reflective in nature. My father was a university president and when he retired, I remember one of his speeches included a statement about how so many of the good things that were a part of his life (and mine) was because of that university. I’ve often thought of that statement in relation to my work at Sun City Oro Valley. So many of the good things in my life are because of this community.

And there is so much to be thankful for in SCOV. We have a thoughtful, qualified, dedicated Board of Directors who attend at least 18 Board meetings a year, many over three hours long. They come prepared on the subject matters, listen to fellow residents and take action. There are 20+ committees at work on our behalf studying various issues, assisting the Board and providing expertise in a multitude of areas. Examples of this are the Long Range Planning Committee who is studying the Pro Shop/Lounge/Café and Activ-

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ity Center/Auditorium issues or the Properties Committee who worked on the Auditorium’s audio visual system this past summer or the Marketing Committee’s work on promoting our community. The list is long of the time, effort and expertise provided by these committees. We benefit greatly from them.

I’m still excited about the AFC and thankful for the opportunities provided by that facility for our residents. It makes us healthier, it makes us proud. Even the smaller projects like the Catalina restroom refresh or the exterior building light replacement adds to the things we can be thankful for in SCOV. But most importantly, it’s the people of SCOV that make this season of thankfulness special. I watch you work together, reach out to each other when encouragement or help is needed. You challenge each other to think and improve. You treat each other and staff with respect and kindness. So I reflect on this season of thankfulness with a full heart, grateful to be a part of SCOV. Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius

Take A Class or Start a New Hobby

The way we all communicate has changed. New residents moving in and other residents find little need for a land line phone when they have a cell phone. This means that their phones have a different long distance area code. I personally know of no one under 45 who has a land line, including my family. As more of you are purchasing cell phones, iPads, tablets etc., you may want to take a class from our computer club in the near future. Isn’t it great that this is available to you?

Ever wanted to start a new hobby? Our Artisan Center offers an area of many things to choose from. Why not join a club; you may find out that you have a hidden talent.

Community Services - Katy Mosier

Office open 10 AM-Noon, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center 917-8058 kmosier@suncityorovalley.com Food & Beverage Director - Vince Hotz November is ushering in great things to The Café. We are starting our new lunch menu, finalizing the catering menus and gearing up for the busy holiday season.

Join us Monday Night Football at The Café:

November 10 Panthers vs Eagles

November 17 Steelers vs Titans

December 1 Dolphins vs Jets We will have large screen projection for the game and special snacks and drinks for sale to enhance your viewing pleasure from 5 PM till the end of the game.

November is also the start of our Heat & Eat menu. We will have dinner ready for you to pick up at The Café and heat in the comfort of your own home. Call The Café at 825-3277 to place your order today.

November Heat & Eat schedule: $14.99 pp, includes soup or salad:

Nov. 3-9 Nov. 10-16 Nov. 17-23 Nov. 24-30

Beef Pot Roast with mashed potatoes and gravy Chicken Pot Pie Pork Loin with mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes Turkey Tetrazzini

Don’t forget to consider The Café for your Thanksgiving plans. We are offering traditional Thanksgiving dinner at The

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Café with two seatings: one at 12:30 PM and the second at 2:30 PM. Call today for your reservations 825-3277.

The Café will also have turkey or ham dinners ready for you to take home. For $20 pp, you can pick up roasted turkey (with gravy) or ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce and dinner rolls.

Orders for groups of five or larger and orders for full turkeys or hams must be placed by Friday, November 21.

The Café is offering you a chance to receive a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are drawn randomly for the free meal. The September winners are: Kim Ritt, Penny Hendrix, Diana Rigamonti, Diane Gustin, and Fred Krohn. Congratulations and bon appétit.

SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano

Follow Kate’s blog: scovlibrary.wordpress.com

Boardwalk Empire Season 4 and Downton Abbey Season 4 are finally in! If you prefer movies, check out Live Die Repeat with Tom Cruise. New in fiction, we have Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult and The Promise by Robert Crais. The latest hits in nonfiction are Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly (also available in audiobook) and What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey. Recent acquisitions in audiobooks include The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin and The Burning Room by Michael Connelly.

I am trying out a program that provides two newly released large print books per month at a low price. The first selections are 2 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino and Sight Unseen by Iris Johansen. At this point, the rest of them are a surprise—a nice surprise.

Tickets for the Diana Madaras event will be available in the Library beginning November 5. See Coming Events for more details on her visit.

Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library welcomes all those returning from their summer travels and/or their return for the winter months.

Be sure to visit the library. You will find many new books, videos, and audiobooks that were added over the summer.

Watch the Tipster and the notices in the library for our upcoming events. January is our annual membership renewal. Saturday, February 21, we will hold our biennial SCOV home tour.

Tuesday, March 10 we will host our Annual Books & Authors Luncheon.

To those who have continuously supported the Friends of the Library, we thank you.

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•Café •Catalina Vista •Activity Center •Welcome Center/Library •Desert Oasis Plus the Aquatic & Fitness Center + Front Courtyard & Pool Area

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Welcome New Neighbors Unit # Name 1A Frances & Walter Kniaz 2 Mary Elizabeth & Jeffrey Lee 3 Katherine & Jacob Kuiphoff 4 Robert & Jacqueline Cahoon 5 Donna & Timothy Elton 5 Mary Galbraith 6 Joan & Duane Post 7 Rhoda & Howard Schroeder 9 Renee & Michael Steinmetz 15 Paula Medler 17 Joyce & Robert Lyons

From Tucson, AZ Kentwood, MI Wayne, NJ Oro Valley, AZ Atwater, MN Edmonds, WA Minnetonka, MI Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Dexter, MO Tucson, AZ

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis

Do I need different types of exercise?

Different types of exercise benefit your health in different ways: Aerobic activities like running, biking and swimming strengthen your heart and increase your endurance.

Strength training like weight lifting or resistance training builds muscle and bone mass, improves balance and prevents falls. It’s one of the best counters to frailty in old age.

Flexibility exercises like stretching and yoga help prevent injury, enhance range of motion, reduce stiffness and limit aches and pains.

At first, just focus on getting any kind of exercise, whatever it may be. As exercising becomes your habit, try adding variety. If you keep at it, the benefits of exercise will begin to pay off.

Association-Sponsored Fitness Classes

Purchase a fitness punch card at the Welcome Center/Administration Office, $20/10 classes or purchase an Annual Fitness Class Pass on sale now for $300. You may use these cards for all SCOV-sponsored fitness classes. The punch cards can also be used for your guests. There is a $2 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card or annual card.

Special Note from the AFC

An orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday at 1 PM. Stop in and sign up or see Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073.

Aqua Zumba® Cardio Chair Aerobics Sunrisers

Sweat Stretch Water Aerobics Zumba® Personal Trainer

Tues., 1-2 PM, AFC/Pool Tues., Thurs., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Mon., and Fri., 6:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Low-impact aerobics class Tues., Thurs., 7:30-9 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC/Pool Tues., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thurs., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC/Studio 1 One-on-one training, call Ray Jerkins 219-3561.

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

Wednesday, November 12, the Desert Oasis pool will close at 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

For times the AFC and Desert Oasis pools are open, see the hours of operation, page two of this Tipster.

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Golf

Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs

www.theviewsgolfclub.com

Now that overseeding is complete and the course has been marked, we are ready for another great season. Just a reminder, that the driving range is open to the public and range balls are now $5 for a small basket (approx.

25 balls) and $7 for a large basket (approx. 50 balls). The other option is to buy a range card. Please see the staff in the Pro Shop for more details.

Lessons are available from Rick Sample or myself. We are both PGA members and our rates are $45 for ½ hour and $55 for 45 minutes. We also offer packages, so please call us for more information 825-3110.

Please stop by the Pro Shop and check out the new merchandise that has arrived for the season. Residents will receive 15% off their purchase and pass holders will receive 30% off. This excludes sale items, clubs and balls.

Walkers and course riders, please abide by the walking signs that are provided for you on the golf course. We want you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and at the same time be careful that you do not get hit by a golf ball.

Pro Shop will close at 2 PM on Thanksgiving Day. Happy Turkey day to all.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf Last year, the area surrounding the front nine greens was overseeded in an attempt to improve playing conditions. It was an experiment to determine if golfers liked the playing conditions the overseeded rye grass provided, as well as to determine if the extra water necessary for this grass would be detrimental to the sand traps and areas surrounding the greens. By January, the comments from golfers were overwhelmingly positive, so the decision was made that the experiment was a success and this year all the greens will have an overseeded apron.

Last year, with the back nine aprons not overseeded, golfers were often sent off the back nine tees during frost delays. With no rye grass to freeze around the greens the frost delays were shorter because the maintenance staff could get on the green quicker to move the pins and mow the greens. This year the frost delays could be longer because it will take longer for the greens to thaw before workers or golfers can access them.

Another issue with overseeding aprons around the greens is that the traps will be wetter than in previous years. Last year, extreme efforts were used to reduce the water going into the traps from irrigation, to the point that the grass was really stressed. During the summer months the transition back to Bermuda grass was disappointing in these apron areas. This resulted in poor playing conditions in the summer and required extensive repairs. This year the aprons will be hand-watered more often to decrease the stress on the grass.

Golf Advisory

Chair Janet Kimble 825-3172 First Wednesday, 2 PM, WC3

The Views is such a perfect name for our beautifully maintained golf course in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. Remember to say thanks to our hardworking grounds crew for our spectacular golf course. Take a look at the new and improved score-

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cards with combo-tees for your enjoyment and playability pleasure for all our golfers. Also, take a look at Hole #17 improved grass bunker which is the first one on the right of the green. It’s still challenging to land a ball on the green and it drains the correct way now. Remember on league day to check in at least 30 to 45 minutes ahead of schedule. Plus, while playing our course after overseeding, fill all your divots with sand and seed mix.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club

Pres. Don Andersen 818-0784 Membership Jerry Bushong 818-2513 Play Wednesday

A hearty welcome to our returning members, as well as those who braved the heat of summer and the overactive monsoons. Views Cup competition began last month and will continue throughout the golfing season. Be sure to start amassing those points in order to qualify.

The President’s Cup, an individual event, begins on November 5 and ends on the 12th. Rounding out the month will be the Turkey Shoot on the 19th.

Events to look forward to include the Governor’s Cup, a two-man flighted event to be held in January, the Club Championship slated for March and the highlight of the season, the annual Member/Guest in April.

We did a great job of recruiting new members last year and hope the trend continues. Jerry Bushong will be more than happy to assist in any way. Happy golfing to all.

The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club

Pres. Sherwin Koopmans 818-6337 Membership Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play Thursday

Play in The Views Nine Hole Men’s Golf Club resumed on October 16. Just a reminder that play is on Thursdays with a shotgun start at 8 AM. The sign-up book with the dates available for play is located at the back of The Views Pro Shop. The annual club dues are $45 and are paid by check made out to The Views Men’s Nine Hole Club. They are due by the end of the year and cover the cost of club membership and membership in the Arizona Golf Association.

Checks are to be left in the marked envelope in the Men’s Nine-Hole Club binder at the back of the Pro Shop. Membership questions can be referred to Jack Saatkamp. Cooler weather has arrived, and it is time to play golf.

This month’s golf quote comes from comedian Bob Hope.

“Titleist has offered me a big contract not to play its balls.”

The Views Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Yvette Schulz 825-0797 Membership Barb McNeill 825-0677 Play Tuesday

Our 2014-2015 season begins November 4 with an 11:30 AM shotgun. The play of the day will be Who’s the Turkey, a team game. Our Welcome Back Party and general meeting follows golf, 4-6 PM, Activity Center/Indian Rooms. Remember to sign up in our binder in the Pro Shop.

Our membership dues are payable by November 30 and delinquent December 1. New members are always welcome. We invite you to play as our guest prior to joining. Contact Barb NcNeill for details.

The Catalina Cup kicks off its season on November 17 at Tucson National. Hosting in December will be Ventana on De-

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cember 3 and The Views on December 9. Contact Betty Bittle or Mary Ann Diridon for further information.

This season we will be participating in the Kachina Women’s Golf Association. It gives us an opportunity to play other courses and compete with members of various clubs. To learn more about this opportunity you can contact Ruth Bonfiglio or Uyvonne Mangini.

Mark your calendars for our Christmas Party on December 16.

LPGA/USGA* Junior Girls Golf Clinic held at The Views Golf Course on Saturday, October 18

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Cindy Zwick 261-1535 Membership Beth Stanton 825-0456 Play Thursday

The first day of league play is November 6 at 8 AM. Check in at the Pro Shop by 7:30 AM. Following golf, there will be a general meeting and a catered brunch for $6 pp. Remember to sign up in the Pro Shop for each week you plan to play. This year’s dues for returning members, which include AWGA Membership, are $50 for returning members, $55 for new members and must be paid by November 30. Add $5, if you want to be included in the annual Hole-in-One pot. Your payment can be left in the binder in the Pro Shop. Dues paid after December 1 will be assessed a $10 late fee.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Christmas Party on December 4. It is always a wonderful time of food and fun.

Learning the rules and etiquette in the shade. Photos by Rose Nehring.

Sun City Vistoso Foundation

The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, a separate and independent organization from the Association established in 1998, provides a means through which tax-deductible gifts may be channeled to support qualified health,cultural,educational and charitable needs of SCOV and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, stocks or giftsin-kind to the Foundation, 1565 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Pres. Gay Russell 825 5763 www.scovaz.com/clubs/foundation

Dispose-A-Med: Empty your medicine cabinet and bring your unused or expired prescriptions, over the counter medications, vitamins /supplements to the Activity Center, 9-11 AM and dispose of them properly. The Oro Valley Police and the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation will be there to accept the above items, second Tuesday of every other month: November 11, January 13, March 10, May 12, July 14, September 8, November 10.

Mike and Kim Griggs teaching the full swing.

Tipster Article Writers’ Class Do you write a monthly Tipster article for your Club or Committee? If so, you are required to attend one training session. Classes are scheduled for

Rick Sample teaching the perfect chipping technique.

Monday, November 3, 9-11 AM, WC3 Monday, January 5, 9-11 AM, WC3 Monday, February 2, 9-11 AM, WC3 To sign up for a class go to www.scovaz.com, hold your cusor over News & Info, a drop down appears, scroll down to Events, click on Events. Click on the class you want to attend, fill out the registration form that comes up.

A great big thank you to our volunteer lady resident golfers who helped with the Junior Girls Clinic: Deb Allen, Jennifer Clark, Joyce Friedericy, Judy Lynch and Sandra Moran

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All smiles after their two hours of golf instruction—chipping, putting and full swing.

LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) USGA (United States Golf Association)

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Feature

Loan Room Community Assistance and YOU

by Paul Mercer We have a wonderful asset right here in SCOV dedicated to providing temporary help when unexpected medical needs arise, or even when unexpected house guests arrive.

The SCOV Board of Directors started the Community Assistance Committee in 1990 as the need for certain items on a temporary basis became known. The Loan Room has medical equipment such as crutches, transport chairs, wheel chairs, plus household items and children’s items available for you when you need them and at no cost.

Medical devices are the most popular items borrowed. There are also rollaway beds and folding tables and chairs, which can be handy for guests. For very young visitors, there are some toys available, along with car seats, high chairs and cots. There is a two-month limit on equipment loans, with extensions available if needed.

Everything is clean, in excellent condition, and ready to go.

Just call 917-8052 on Monday or Wednesday mornings to make reservations for items and then pick up the items on Tuesday or Thursday, 8-9 AM. Pick-ups without prior reservations can also be made on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.

The CAC phones are answered by your SCOV neighbors who are volunteering to help you. The Loan Room, operated entirely by volunteers, is located in the rear of the golf cart barn with signs in place to help guide you.

Gay Russell is current committee chair, with an eightmember board that manages the operations of this yearround amenity. To finance this operation, the committee raises money by sponsoring a pancake breakfast each year in January and also harvests aluminum cans that are collected in two large bins outside the kitchen of the Activity Center.

All proceeds are used to refurbish or replace equipment.

Find them in the Tipster listed under Association Committees, Loan Room - Community Assistance.

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The Café

November Events

Coupons may not be used for dinners

Greek Buffet

Friday November 7, 4-7 PM, $16.99 pp Featuring, (but not limited to) Greek lemon chicken, gyros, souvlaki, Greek baked fish, falafel and greek salad.

Greek Kerasi cocktail $5. Call 825-3277 for reservations.

Barbecue Buffet

Friday November 14, 4-7 PM $17.99 Featuring (but not limited to) BBQ Ribs, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, beef brisket, BBQ vegetable kabobs and cowboy beans. Harvey Wallbanger cocktail $5. Call 825-3277 for reservations.

Santa Fe Happy Hour

Friday November 21, 4-7 PM $1 off drinks. •Special Chimayo Cocktail $5 Navajo Frybread Taco $6 •Blackberry Blue Corn Tamale $5 Green Chili Cheese Fries $6 •Red Chili Beef Tamale $5 Green Chili Chicken Enchilada $7 •Pork Pozole $5

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 27,Turkey or Ham Dinner, $19.99 pp Two Seating Times: 12:30 PM or 2:30 PM Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with your choice of Roast Turkey or Baked Ham served with traditional sides. Includes salad or soup and choice of dessert.

Spiced Pumpkin Cocktail $5 Call 825-3277 for reservations.

Drink of the Month Dark & Stormy Cocktail Spiced rum, ginger beer and lime $

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Secure Access Update Your membership cards are now needed to gain access into Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and the AFC. Please carry your card with you. If you’d like it to be punched and receive a free lanyard, please come to the Administration Office. Do not punch your cards yourselves as there are only two safe zones on the card in which it may be punched. Punching in another area may result in the card being damaged.

Key Fobs If you would like a key fob for use with the secure access system, they are available at the Welcome Center Office for $10. It’s not a substitute for your card.

The fob will provide you access to the Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and the AFC. It will not work at the library.

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook

Resident submitted photos

This Gamble’s quail is sporting a rare double top knot on his head. Photo by Lou Phillippi.

More stunning beauty found right here in Sun City Oro Valley. Photo by Janie Johnson Russell. Costas Humming bird stopped just long enough for this photo. Photo by Ron Watkins.

Fishing is good in the golf course pond. Photo by Sherm Conrow

This bobcat found an usual spot to nap. Photo by Nancy Schultz.

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Coming Events

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

Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.

Sunliners, Basic Line Dance Step Class, starts Sat., Nov. 1 Sun City Singles, Golf, Sun., Nov. 2, The Views Golf Club Dinner ‘N Show, Flashdance, Wed., Nov. 5, at UofA, bus and show Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thurs., Nov. 13, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Pizza Dance Party, Fri., Nov. 14, 6:30 PM, Auditorium Sundancers, Mini Fest Dance, Sat., Nov. 15, pre-rounds 6:30 PM, Auditorium Astronomy, Astronomer, Dr. McCarthy, Thurs., Nov. 20, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Villanellas, Double Date Nite, Fri., Nov. 21, 6 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, Mary Poppins, Sat., Nov. 22, at Phoenix Theater, bus, dinner Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Nov. 28, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Dance Party, Fri., Dec. 12, 6:30 PM Auditorium Day Trippers, Annual Holiday Party, Sun., Dec. 14, Activity Center Dinner ‘N Show, Arizona Opry, Wed., Dec. 17 at Apache Junction Dinner ‘N Show, We’re No Angels, Sat., Dec. 27 at Great American Playhouse Day Trippers, Free Wild Horse Casino Trip, Mon., Jan. 12 Saturday, November 1, 2-4 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

Tea at Two

Sun City Oro Valley Emerge! Auxiliary is hosting Tea at Two on November 1. Table viewing at 1:30 PM and seating for Tea at 2 PM. Cost is $25 pp. Net proceeds benefit Emerge!

Center Against Domestic Violence. For ticket availability or questions, call Elaine Deeter 825-5388 or email scovemergeaux@aol.com Saturday, November 1, Doors Open 6:30 PM, Concert 7 PM

Jovert

You request them every year so they are back. The Auditorium will be filled with lively music for all ages from this Tucson great steel drum band. Many people love this music and it is reflected in the great audience response each year.

Gather your friends for a table full of fun. BYOB drinks and snacks. Tickets may not be available at the door.

Tickets on sale at the Welcome Center, $12 pp.

Monday, November 10, SCOV Gift Shop 9 AM-12:30 PM

Monday Madness Sale at the Gift Shop

It is time to get that holiday shopping underway or finished.

You can do both at the Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale on Monday, November 10. The tables will be set up in front of the shop and they will be filled with bargains that will please your pocketbook. See you there.

Monday, November 10, 1 PM, Auditorium

Online Scams and Internet Safety

SCOV residents are welcome to attend. Vistoso Computer Society club presents Nick LaFleur, a

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spokesperson for the BBB (Better Business Bureau) since 2009. Nick’s main focus at the BBB is fighting scams by educating Southern Arizona consumers in how they can avoid being scammed. You might catch Nick on the local news, from time-to-time, warning the public about the latest scam.

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

Tuesday, November 11, 10 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

Tucson Museum of Art Talks

This month docent Carlye Dundon will be back with a talk that should be of interest to all of us: That’s LIFE - Tall Tales.

So come and join us.

Refreshments are served. Please take note, this month it’s the second Tuesday, our usual date. Questions? Call Rudi Punzmann 825-2147.

Tuesday, November 11, 11 AM, Auditorium

Veteran’s Day Event

Join us to honor the veterans of SCOV. Another great program will be presented by the Oro Valley American Legion including a welcome from the Oro Valley mayor Dr. Satish Hiremath. If you have any old or torn USA flags that need to be disposed of properly, bring them with you to this event.

Thursday, November 13, 1 PM, WC1

Why the Board Needs Me Forum

If you have wondered what’s involved with being on our Board, this is the meeting to attend. This informally structured one hour meeting includes expectations, time commitments, financial position overview and candidate support during campaigns. All residents are welcome; however, the agenda is geared to those interested in serving the community in a Board capacity. Sponsored by the Sun City Oro Valley Nominating Committee.

Friday, November 14, 1 PM, Auditorium

Diabetes Outreach Program

Vivian Cullen, director of the community outreach and diabetes prevention program from the Southern Arizona YMCA, will present a program and answer questions regarding diabetes. This presentation is free, but you must obtain tickets at the Welcome Center.

Tickets willbe available starting November 3.

Friday, November 21, 1 PM, Auditorium

Diana Madaras, Artist and Author Presentation

The Library will host Diana Madaras, a Tucson artist whose work hangs in many homes in Sun City. Well-known for the vivid colors in her paintings, Madaras will speak about her new coffee table book, to be released in November, just in time for Christmas shopping. There is no charge for this event, however, to help plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available in the Library beginning Wednesday, November 5.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 28, 29 and 30

Gift Shop Holiday Open House

Our Holiday Open House is coming soon. The Open House will be Friday and Saturday November 28 and 29, 9 AM-4 PM and Sunday, November 30, 1-3 PM. The shop will be filled with holiday spirit, wonderful holiday gift ideas and something special for you—fresh baked cookies. This is the time of year when our latest creations make their appearance, but you will still find your favorites. Items for

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the raffle can be seen in the front left window. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5; the winner does not need to be present to win. Start your holiday with us.

Friday, December 5, Bus leaves 8 AM

Scottsdale Nordstrom Bus Trip

One highly requested event is the annual bus trip to Nordstrom. Residents, men and women, love this day of shopping, lunches or just enjoying holiday decorations at the Scottsdale mall. The bus will leave SCOV at 8 AM and leave the mall at 3 PM to return. Enjoy the morning bus ride by first stopping by our Café to purchase a coffee and pastry.

Tickets go on sale November 4 at the Welcome Center from Coco or Pam. $25 pp.

Saturday and Tuesday, December 6 and 9, 7 PM

Dance Fundamentals Class Designed to teach the basics of four popular dance steps: twostep, swing, waltz and cha-cha. Class meets 6:30-7:30 PM. Continuing Development Class Designed for people who feel comfortable with the basic dance steps but want to refine and extend their dancing skills. Class will focus on the two-step, swing, waltz and chacha with the specific content in each session. Some pattern dances will also be taught. Class meets 7:30-8:30 PM.

Gin Rummy

This year-round workshop is at George and Beverly Riley’s home. All skill levels are welcome. We practice playing and discuss the standardized game rules of SCOV, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tactics. Couples and singles are invited.

No fee or dues. Call 818-0877.

Never-Ending Joy Holiday Concerts

Don’t miss the Sun City Singers Never-Ending Joy! Holiday Concerts in the Auditorium. Two performances. Bring your family and friends to one of these popular sell-out Christmas and Hanukkah programs. It’s a great way to begin celebrating this special time of year.

Tickets on sale at Activity Center/Lobby $5 pp Monday-Thursday, November 17-20, 9 AM-Noon Monday-Wednesday, November 24-26, 9 AM-Noon Monday-Wednesday, December 1-3, 9 AM-Noon

Saturday, December 20, Community Wide Celebration

Golf Cart Holiday Parade

In this issue of the Tipster you will find details and a registration form if you want to participate. Last year was so much fun. Judging of carts will be done by nonresidents.

Saturday, January 31and Sunday, February 1

Mata Ortiz Pottery & Zapotec Rug Show and Sale

Saturday 8 AM-4 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM, Activity Center. The Spanish Cultural Club and the SCOV Association are sponsoring this event. If purchasing, please use a check or cash. See you there to enjoy beautiful artwork.

Healing Movement Class Our class is taught by Joe Pinella, Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 PM, AFC-Studio 1. With Healing Movements Qigong, anyone, at any age, can have a great low impact, effective workoutwhile increasing stamina, endurance and overall energy.

Joe Pinella used this healing art to retrain his body to walk again, after a devastating car accident. Class fee $7.50, joepinella.com.

Institute of Learning in Retirement Samplers

Thursday ILR Samplers, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista, are open and free to all SCOV residents. No advance registration required.

Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27 Dec. 4

Ancient cliff dwellers of Central Arizona, Dr. Richard Lange My time spent as a combat trauma surgeon, Dr. Subramanian Sreekumar Impact of social media, Robin Coulter and Katherine Peabody No Sampler on Thanksgiving Preview and registration (bring a check) for Winter classes Learn To Line Dance

Sunliners Basic Step Classes, Saturday, November 1through December 13. For details, call Kay Sheetz 815-1949.

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes

Workshops and Classes

AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie at 917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one or friend by taking this class. We have new, very easy to operate machines. The November class will be November 26.

Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3. This class has helped many and is a great support to those with Parkinson’s. $10/class or $50/month.

Spouse or caretaker is welcome at every class. For information call Ray Jerkins at 219-3561.

Square Dance Workshop

The Sundancers are sponsoring a square dancing workshop, Saturday, November 15, 2 PM, Auditorium. See the Square Dance article for complete details.

Stained and Fused Glass Club

Country Western Dance Lessons

With sufficient interest, there will be a Beginning Fused Glass class around the middle of November in which each participant will complete at least one item while learning the basics of glass selection, handling tools, cutting, and preparing item for firing in a kiln. The cost is $15 which includes all supplies, equipment and instruction. If interested, contact Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 or sign up in the Artisan Center/ Stained Glass Studio.

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The two classes below are open to all SCOV residents.

Eight-week dance classes, Thursdays, January 8 through March 5, Auditorium. Cost per class is $35/cpl. No class February 5. February 19 and 26 classes will be in Catalina Vista. Dance teachers are Frank and Joan Morris.

Registration, Activity Center/Lobby: Friday, December 5 and 12, 9-11 AM; Monday, December 15, 1-3 PM; Wednesday, January 7, 9-11 AM. Contact Del Salvaterra 520-8345146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com.

Tipster Article Writers’ Classes

If you are a Tipster submitter and write an article for your club or committee, classes are being offered in November, January and February. We will hold Tipster Article Writers’ Classes: Monday, November 3, 9-11 AM, WC3, Monday, January 5, 9-11 AM, WC3, Monday, February 2, 9-11 AM, WC3. Register online at www.scovaz. com, News & Info, Events.

Yoga Workshop

Yoga Workshop November 20, 8:30 AM-Noon, Activity Center/Hohokam. All levels. Contact Ursula Jarvis for more information 825-8461.

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

AARP Smart Driver Course

Newly designed for 2014, the Driver Safety class is renamed as Smart Driver Course. Tuesday, November 18, 9 AM-1 PM, WC3. Pre-registration is required. To register call Coco Sullivan 917-8072. This classroom course for mature drivers brings new video and updated learning materials for your classroom enjoyment. Learn defensive driving techniques, new laws and how to adjust your driving habits to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

Many insurance companies provide a multi-year discount for completing this course (check with your insurance provider). Limited to 25 students. $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-AARP members.

If you are a veteran, you are invited to share your story.

Call SCOV resident Mike Brian, 260-415-1218 (cell) or 3085163 (home), or contact Voluntary Services at the Southern Arizona VA at 520-629-1822.

For more information, go to the Library of Congress website at www.loc.gov/vets.

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

Thank you all my dear Sun City Oro Valley friends for the hugs, food, calls and cards offering comfort in the sudden passing of my husband, Jim Noah. We live in such a wonderful and caring place.

Pat Johnston and family Living in SCOV is a rare privilege. Concern for others truly appreciated. I wish to give a heart felt thank you for all the support prayers and generosity during the passing of my wife Peg Luther.

Verne Luther and family

Memoriam

To record the passing of a current or former resident call 9178065 or complete a Tipster form located in the Welcome Center.

Residents

Hal Scnick Noah (Jim) Johnston Peg Luther

Muriel “Murph” Dillon Eileen Marovich

Annoy Your Family and Amaze Your Friends!

Auditions for anyone and everyone. Sign up to help with our production of Back to the Present show. See details in the Theatrical-SRO Club’s article.

Costume Closet

For assistance with the Costume Closet, please call Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 or Marty Siracusa 825-6961.

Donate Your Old Cell and Smart Phones

The SCOV Emerge! Auxiliary thanks the many folks who have donated cell or smart phones. We are still looking for used phones with chargers. Phones will be set for 911 calls only and will be used exclusively by participants in cooperation with Emerge! Center for Abuse. Unused phones will be recycled and the money donated to Emerge! Call Nancy Williams 818-3178 for drop-off information.

Food Drive Sponsored by Vistoso Cyclists

You’re invited to help the Vistoso Cyclists raise $25,000 this month for the ICS (Interfaith Community Services) Food Bank.

For more detailed information please check our goldenrod flyer in this month’s Tipster.

Veterans History Project In 2000, the United States Congress created the VHP (Veterans History Project) within the Library of Congress. The VHP’s mission is to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American veterans so future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.

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Clubs

Aqua Tone

Marcia Polley 818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 AM, AFC/Pool Art League

Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Colored Pencil Co-Pres. Vanessa Edwards 825-1144 Peggy Webb 825-2731 October 1-May 15, Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Love color? Interested in exploring patterns and shapes, darks and lights? Colored pencil may be just for you. This is an easy, exacting medium. We will show you some tricks to smooth your artistic journey. You don’t need to be able to draw. You will see the world in a whole new light. Come join us.

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Etching - Printmakers Vickie Von Elbe 825-1329 Friday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Our group of fine artists welcome the community to view and appreciate the art pieces currently hanging in the Activities Center. Your eyes will feast on a selection of works in multiple media. Most are offered for purchase at well below market prices. This will give you a chance to adorn your walls with quality art created by your community’s artists.

Our studio is in full swing now, so drop by on Wednesdays and view our works in progress. We’d love to have you stay and paint with us.

Open Studio Artists Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

If you are new to the community or just a little rusty and want to get back to your art, come join us. We welcome a variety of media and there is always room for one more.

Sculpture Laurie Lichaa 812-0198 Monday, 9 AM-5 PM , Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The summer dust has settled and our group is back doing what it loves. We sculpt in clay while listening to oldies on the radio and reminiscing about old times. But, rest assured, these are the good old days. We’re a fun group; we’ll teach you to sculpt and create pieces you’ll be proud to display in your homes. Come join us on Mondays.

Watercolor Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Treas. Ito McNully 825-6681 Tuesday, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Welcome back to Watercolor Club, seasonal residents. We look forward to having you share any painting ideas gleaned from your workshops and travels.

Fall colors are especially inspiring for watercolorists. Perhaps we can plan some plein air experiences in the desert that lure us to record its grandeur.

Arthritis Water

Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Pool

Come join us for gentle water exercise 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 hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructors, Dawn Simske and Helen Kirk, are Arthritis Foundation trained. Dues $4/yr.

Astronomy

Pres. Peter Simpson 395-0480 scovastronomy@gmail.com October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovaz.com/clubs/astronomy/

Our speaker for the November 20 meeting will be Dr. Don McCarthy from University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. He will give a presentation entitled Images of Our Earth from Space: 1960—Present. Dr. McCarthy will show and discuss the first images ever taken of Earth from Earth orbit, and from the Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, etc. Also he will illustrate the Earth’s location in space and discuss how Earth is moving in the Universe. He will Sky Guy, Dr. Don McCarthy, Steward answer all questions regarding Observatory.

Astronomy/Cosmology.

In addition to his duties at the UofA, Dr. McCarthy has directed Astronomy Camps at Mt. Lemmon and Kitt Peak observatories since 1989.

Please bring a friend or neighbor. SCOV residents and members from the surrounding community are welcome. Dues: $12 per family to Nelson Tilden, 13941 N. Buckingham Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Use this website as a guide: http://oneminuteastronomer.com/ sky-this-month/.

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners

Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com

October-May, Monday, 11 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 mixed (men and women) a cappella choir in song for just one hour every Monday morning. It’s a great way to start each week. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers, the more the merrier.

Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study Darwin Thornton 638-7024 Rick Thomas 591-0475 October-May, Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

Discover for yourself what the Bible really says. Come engage with men who wish to know more about God’s plan for our lives through study and discussion of biblical scripture. We are examining the Book of James this fall. Our non-denominational format is designed to encourage open participation. We invite you and your friends to join us every Tuesday.

Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716 Pat Gustin 825-7531 October-April, Wednesday, 8:45 AM, WC3

Our new study for 2014-2015 has begun with the Book of Ezekiel. Please consider joining us; we would love to have you. Contact Corinne 520-971-9430, if interested.

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Bike - Vistoso Cyclists

Pres. Jim Johnson 520-850-8368 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mountain View Plaza www.scovaz.com/clubs/cyclists/

While we meet year-round starting in the Mountain View Plaza parking lot (Rancho Vistoso Blvd. at Sun City Blvd.), the coming months are prime time. Cyclists come here from all over the world to experience an unparalleled combination of near-perfect weather, amazing desert vistas and excellent infrastructure of bike lanes and dedicated paths. Yet, all we Vistoso Cyclists have to do is roll down our driveway.

New riders are always welcome to join us in our cycling camaraderie.

A monthly schedule of our 20-60 mile rides is available on our website. Our well-tested loop routes support a widevariety of abilities and usually include a mid-ride coffee stop.

We also offer a Mountain bike option on Wednesdays which most often heads out into the Tortolita rangelands. Tuesday morning our WOW (Women on Wheels) group take somewhat shorter rides nearer to SCOV. In addition, we hold a number of social events each season. Call Tom or Bonnie Bethea for more information.

Billiards

Bob Hefner 825-4825 suncityorovalleybilliards@yahoo.com Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

The September 23 tournament was won by Bert Bertera. Rick LaVoy came in second.

The next tournament will be held Tuesday, November 11. Sign up in the billiards room.

Our annual pizza party will be on Sunday, December 7. Sign up in the billiards room. The pizza is free to members and one guest.

We are always looking for new members. Come and check us out.

Birders Group

Marjorie Flory 825-4580 Last Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio www.scovaz.com/clubs/birders/ All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting.

You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Welcome Center 15 minutes before the departure Shirley Piplani and Maggie time. Bring lunch where indicated.

Hinkle found time to bird- Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, and bird guidebook. Gas watch in Ecuador. money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Check our website for updated information on future birding trips.

Wed., Nov. 5, 7 AM Catalina State Park. Marj Flory 825-4580. $2 carpool.

Wed., Nov. 12, 7 AM Sweetwater Ponds. Judy and Paul Mercer 333-3490. $3 carpool.

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Fri., Nov. 21, 6:30 AM Tubac/Anza Trail/Santa Gertrudis Lane. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818-9488. Bring money for lunch out. $10 carpool.

Fri., Dec. 5, 8 AM Christopher Columbus Park. Shirley Piplani 825-8428. $3 carpool.

Bocce

Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 PM, Bocce Courts

Well, it looks like work has begun on our new Bocce courts.

By this time our old courts will have been demolished, if all goes as planned. We have been discussing the idea of using the grass area just south of the old courts on which to temporarily play. It might be more like lawn bowling. I would like your in put on this.

Book Clubs

Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Jeff Amthor 825-4571 scov.great.books@gmail.com October-May, First and Third Wednesday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our 2014-2015 season is underway and all residents are invited to join us as we discuss Immigrant Voices: 21st Century Stories, a new anthology of 18 contemporary short stories written by recent immigrants to the United States (ISBN 978-1-939014-65-9). We are presently reading the Coming Over section of the book.

On November 5, Sharyn Rafieyan will lead discussion of the story Mother the Big by Iranian-born Porochista Khakpour. Khakpour received a Creative Writing Fellowship grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2012.

She also won a California Book Award and now teaches in New York (Columbia and Fordham).

We will then discuss The Bees, Part 1, by Aleksandar Hemon, November 19. Hemon, who formerly lived in Yugoslavia, has received a Guggenheim Fellowship and a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship and has been a finalist for both a National Book Award and a National Book Critics Circle Award. No dues for the 2014-2015 season.

SCOV Book Club Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

At our November meeting we will discuss Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya Von Bremzen. Born in 1963 in an era of bread shortages, Anya grew up in a communal Moscow apartment where eighteen families shared one kitchen. It was a life by turns absurd, drab, naively joyous, melancholy—and ultimately intolerable to her anti-Soviet mother, Larisa. When Anya was ten, she and Larisa fled the

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political repression of Brezhnev-era Russia, arriving in Philadelphia with no winter coats and no right of return.

At our December meeting we will discuss Me Before You

by JoJo Moyes. Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life (steady boyfriend, close family) who has barely been farther afield than her tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident.

Will is acerbic, moody, bossy, but Louisa refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected.

Newcomers and guests are always welcome.

Bowling League - Pathfinders

Blake Napper 818-2718 blakejo4135@gmail.com Monday, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.)

Senior bowlers wanted. Anyone over 45 who used to bowl, wants to bowl or needs a lesson to bowl, join us in the Pathfinders senior bowling league. We bowl Monday mornings 9:30 AM at Fiesta Lanes on River and Oracle.

Our regular season is 24 weeks starting in late October and ending in April. We need substitutes and regular team members. We have 130 team members ranging in age from 45 to 90+. Our averages go from 110 to 220; so everyone is welcome. Team members pay $9 a week; substitutes pay $3 when used. Contact President Blake Napper by email or phone for details and sign up.

Bridge

Duplicate Bridge Pres. Al Piarowski 825-0654 Monday, 6 PM, Friday, 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Annual dues $8 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes before scheduled playing time, as we may start a few minutes early.

Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play.

Residents may play twice before joining. Renters, with an Association renter’s card, are welcome to join. Guests of residents may play only twice a year.

We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Marcia Polley 818-9073 Monday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

For all Monday Ladies Bridge gals: our annual holiday luncheon will be held December 15, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge. Tickets go on sale November 17. Come and join a wonderful group of women who enjoy a friendly afternoon of bridge.

Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Kay Jacobs 825-8525 Wednesday, 12:25 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We welcome new members to join our early morning social bridge group and start the day with a cup of coffee while you meet the regulars. It is a stimulating and fun time whether you are a seasoned player or brushing up on a past interest. Also, we look forward to seeing previous players who are just returning from their summer travels. Sign in before 8:15 AM for a flexible start time.

Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 Monday, Wednesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 VP Rita Quin 825-3885 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Treas. Charlotte Quinn 825-0354 Members-at-Large: Bizz Dolsberry, Sharon Larson Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

Bring a partner, arrive by 6:15 PM and enjoy an evening of social bridge. Dues for the year are $5 pp, payable to the treasurer.

No Grand Slams were bid and made during October; perhaps you will make the next one. We welcome new seasonal residents and those returning. We look forward to having you join.

Bunco

Fern 825-8127 Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Canasta

CJ Barbee 825-5885 Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Where are you? We have had such a small turnout these past weeks. Please come back, wherever you are. We had a great time at our Halloween party. We should try to have more pot lucks. They are such fun.

Some of our group play Hand and Foot. Since this is another form of Canasta, I don’t consider it a problem. However, we can discuss this at our meeting. See you Thursday for a fun evening of cards

Monthly Golf Packages Available

Our holiday luncheon and annual meeting with election of officers is scheduled for December 10, 11:30 AM, Activity Center/Navajo with catering by A.J.’s. Tickets are $16 pp and will go on sale at bridge on November 12.

June Jaeger 818-9564

Marathon Bridge

Marathon Bridge started in October. If you’d like to join please call June.

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Ceramics

Pres. Katy Melcher 825-2729 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Tuesday and Thursday, Noon-3 PM Artisan Center/Ceramics

New hours for the Ceramics Room are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM-Noon; Tuesday and Thursday, Noon-3.

We now have keys to the two cabinets on the far right as you enter the room. They are in the supply cabinet Greenware available from Country Ceramics is listed by company and catalogue number in a book in the room. A disc and reader showing greenware to be ordered from AC&G Ceramics, a local company new to us, is also there.

Katy will have a meeting to decide days and times for all those who wish to pour for themselves. Mark your calendar Wednesday, December 3 for the cookie exchange.

If you did ceramics years ago or have never tried it, but are interested, call Carney Lewis at 825-0044. We are offering a six-month trial period, dues free. Some paints and tools are available at no cost. Greenware is available at a low price.

Clay

Pres. Bob Arms 520-395-1697 First Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery

Thank you Joan Brown and Bob Arms for teaching a wonderful Piggy Bank workshop.

Participants of all levels had a great time. There are still a few charming piggies around the Clay Studio.

Mark your calendar for the Winter Photo from the Piggy Bank workshop Party. It will be the evening of December 5, 2014. Watch for more details and a sign-up sheet in the Clay Studio.

Looking for something fun? Haven’t done clay work before? Need a refresher? Sign up for Clay Club orientation class. Clay Club orientation classes are determined by the number of peolpe who have signed up for them. Sign up sheet in the Clay Studio/Craft Complex. Attend the November 5 meeting to get information about future classes.

Vistoso Computer Society (VCS)

Membership David Johnson 825-6994 October-May Contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 General Meetings November-March Classes/Help Sessions Refer to schedule below

www.scovaz.com/clubs/computer

General Meeting: Monday, November 10, 1-3 PM, Auditorium. Mr. Nick LaFleur, a spokesperson since 2009 for the BBB (Better Business Bureau) serving Southern Arizona, will show you the basics of what you need to know about keeping up with cyber fraud, and how to recognize a scam when you see one. Online scammers are constantly changing their tactics in an attempt to confuse their victims, but smart consumers know what to watch out for online and avoid being victimized.

Club membership: Except for Beginning PC class; mem-

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bership is required for all classes, help sessions, assistance from other computer club members and the right to join the Listserv (online bulletin board). To know more about, or join the PC or MAC Listserv, go to club’s website homepage.

Club is now collecting dues for 2015, $15/household.

Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the general meetings or send to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form. The application form is also available outside the CLC (Computer Learning Center) in the Welcome Center or you may download it from the club’s website homepage.

Used Ink Cartridges: Recycle them by dropping them off in the basket provided just outside CLC. The club donates them to Coronado K-8 School‘s Parent Teachers Organization to fund a multitude of projects.

Class and Help Sessions: Register directly with the instructor either by phone or email, whichever the instructor prefers. For a PDF copy of the class schedules go to the club’s website, then click the Class Schedules tab. From the Class Schedules page, click the month you wish to download.

Hard copies are also available outside the CLC.

November Computer Classes Schedule

Class Name Date(s) Time Windows 8.1 for Seniors Part 2-Prerequisite: Must have taken Windows 8.1 for Seniors-Part 1 or be familiar with basic Windows 8.1 1 Session-limit 16 Tues., Nov. 4 10 AM-Noon Tom Prall tprall@att.net Android Basics 1 Session Thurs., Nov. 6 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com iPad Training for version OS 8.2 or older 2 Sessions Fri., Nov. 7 & Nov. 21 10 AM-Noon Dean Mosier gbboatman@gmail.com Android Calendar and Camera 1 Session Fri., Nov. 7 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Mail Merge in Word 2010 2 Sessions Tue., Nov. 11 & 18 10 AM-Noon Sue Lane sklane6970@aol.com Facebook Users Group 1 Session Wed., Nov. 12 10 AM-Noon Del Salvaterra dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com iPhone User Tips for iPhone Users 1 Session-limit 12 Thurs., Nov. 13 1-3 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Making a Photo Book with Shutterfly for PC & Mac Users 1 Session-minimum 6 Sat., Nov. 15 9:15-11:15 AM Dave Johnson dpjohn@aol.com Help Sessions for PC & Mac Users 4 Sessions Wed., Nov. 5 & 19; Tues., Nov. 11 & 25 1-3 PM Cribbage

Robert Hines 825-2208 First and Third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Just 12 hours a year...

...can help us provide a vital service Join our Posse team today!

Call Bob Hefner 825-4825

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Dance Groups Ballroom - Villanellas

Pres. Hy Osofsky 818-2997 Membership Jerry Bode 818-1116 October-May Dances: Third Friday

Double Date Night at the Villanellas. Welcome to our special dance November 21. Invite a couple, as our guests, and introduce them to the Villanellas experience of conviviality, live band music, dancing and tasty refreshments. We look forward to your attendance and meeting and greeting your double dates, 6-6:30 PM Social, 6:30-9:30 PM live music by Tom Patrick Band.

Members $15, Non-Members $20.

Ticket sales Tuesday and Wednesday, November 11 and 12, 9-10:30 AM Activity Center/Lobby.

Open seating. Tickets for future dances may also be purchased at this time.

Dancin’ Dynamos Do you like to dance? Dancin’ Dynamos club consists of various dance groups with experienced resident instructors leading the dance classes and practices. Come and watch any of the sessions before joining the club. Annual dues $5 pp.

Dancin’ Dynamos Performers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Tappers-Cloggers-Stage, Friday, 3 PM, Dance Studio

Classes resume in November. Rehearsals start in January for the March 2015 show, Back to the Present.

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters

Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Beginning Hula,Tuesday, 1-2 PM, Dance Studio

Intermediate Hula, Tuesday, 2-3 PM; and Thursday, 2:45 3:45 PM; Dance Studio www.scovaz.com/clubs/hula

Come and dance with us. Learn to dance the beautiful and graceful dances of Hawaii. Learn kahiko (ancient) and ‘auna (contemporary/modern) styles of hula dancing. Dance steps are not strenuous. If you are new to or need a refresher in hula, you will learn the basic hands and feet movements to easy choreography. For continuing/intermediate hula dancers, we will review previously-learned choreography and learn new ones.

Beginning Tap Instructor Carolyn Hanson 825-2814 carolynhanson333@gmail.com October-May, Monday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Dance Studio

It’s not too late to sign up. If you have never tapped or not tapped since childhood, this class is for you; the first year of a two-year cycle. Learn basic steps, easy combinations and short, simple routines with plenty of repetition. Free to members of Dancin’ Dynamos. For additional information, contact Carolyn.

Intermediate Tap Instructor Carolyn Hanson 825-2814 carolynhanson333@gmail.com October-May, Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Dance Studio

This class is geared towards those who want to go beyond the basics. Learn a variety of time steps, interesting combinations, speed steps and routines. No performances. Free to members of Dancin’ Dynamos. For additional information, contact Carolyn.

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Folk Dance Club of SCOV

Harvey Gardner 308-5616 Savear@cs.com Friday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2

The Folk Dance Club of SCOV provides instructions for every dance at our sessions in the AFC/Studio 2. No prior experience or partners required. Experienced dancers, including those willing to teach, are welcome. A typical session offers 10-14 mostly easy-to-learn international folk dances, holding hands, in a circle, with a few requiring twirling. Please wear non-scuffing gym shoes. If you do a Google search with the words Folk Dance SCOV Youtube, you will find some videos of our Folk Dance Club in action. Most of the dancers you will see are new to folk dancing, so don’t let inexperience keep you from joining us.

Rock ‘N Roll

Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582 Dances in the Auditorium

Mark your calendars. Local merchants and SCOV artisans have donated items for our Member Appreciation/Fundraiser Sunday, February 15, 2015. The prize raffle, silent auction and cash raffle will benefit YOTO (Youth on Their Own), the Tucson organization which supports the high school graduation and continued success of abandoned and homeless local youth (homeless through no fault of their own), by providing financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance. At the last event we raised over $25,000 for YOTO with your help. Our goal is to beat that amount by February 15. More details to follow.

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Come celebrate with the Rock and Roll Club and dance to Heartbeat playing your favorite rock and roll tunes on December 31 in the Auditorium. Watch your emails for details.

Line Dancing - Sunliners

Pres. Karen Caldwell 825-5231 Membership Cherry Harper 818-6396 www.scovaz.com/clubs/sunliners scsunliners@gmail.com

All classes, practices and dances are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

Dances: Open Line Dance Classes Intermediate Continuing Beginner Basic Step Class Practices: Intermediate Intermediate Transitional Intermediate Continuing Beginner

Fri., Nov. 7, 6:30-8:30 PM Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM Sat., 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Sun., 11 AM-12: 30 PM, (Dance Studio) 1st & 3rd Sun. only Wed., 2-3 PM, (Dance Studio) Thurs., 2:45-3:55 PM Thurs., 3:55-5 PM The Best Deal for SCOV Sponsored Fitness Classes

he Fitness Class Pass is good T for one year. On sale now at the Welcome Center/Administration. $

300 each

Must show SCOV Membership Card when using this pass.

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portation, 4 nights hotel stay, 8 meals, admission to Reagan Library, baggage handling, driver gratuity. Monitors: Kathy Co-Pres. Virgil and Ruth Rank 825-0357 rank970@comcast.net Garver 345-2188, Joan Vander Vliet and Jack Gallagher 825 Caller Ron Markus 4650. Deposit of $200 pp taken at Oct. meeting. Final pay Dances Wednesday, 7 PM, Auditorium ment due at Dec. 12 meeting. www.sundancersquarestucson.com After ushering out October with Tom Crisp calling and Sat., Mar. 14 Horse Racing at Rillito Park, Tucson. Cost $45 pp includes Lynn and Bob VanAtta cueing at our Halloween Party and roundtrip transportation, grandstand seating, driver tip and Dance, we now look forward to our November activities. fees. Lunch on your own. Monitors: Kathy Garver 345-2188 & Wednesday, November 5 Dave Walker will fill in for Ron Laura Suchocki 612-7226.

Marcus to call our regular weekly dance beginning at 7 PM. Square Dancing - Sundancers

Saturday, November 15 we will have a Mini Fest. Dee Dee Dougherty will kick off a square dance workshop at 2 PM. The evening dance with Dee Dee begins at 7 PM with pre-rounds at 6:30 PM. Lynn and Bob will cue the rounds.

Cost for the workshop and dance is $20/cpl and dance only is $15/cpl.

As usual, Ron Marcus will call the other regular Wednesday dances at 7 PM. Cost of Wednesday dances is $6/cpl.

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 27 there will be no dancing November 26. Happy Thanksgiving.

Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers

Pres. Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium

www.scovaz.com/clubs/kactus

Come to our meetings and hear about these and other trips planned for 2015. Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting as we require deposits or full payments when you sign up for a trip.

Sun City Oro Valley Democratic Club

James Williams 818-2226 jaswilliams128@msm.com www.pimadems.org

Join us on Saturday, November 8, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. Our speaker will be Sergeant Amy Graham of the Oro Valley Police Department to discuss Elder Abuse, an important topic for our community. Refreshments will be served. Meetings are open to all SCOV residents.

Dinner ’N Show

Pres. Nancy Butler 825-4664 YeeHaw. Time to brush off them boots and come to our wel- Membership Julie Balogh 818-1046 come back Kickers Dance, November 14. Doors open at 5:30 Second Tuesday, 9:15 AM, Auditorium PM with all-you-can-eat pizza and salad served at 5:45 PM. Mixers, sodas and desserts provided. BYOB. Dancing 6:30-9:30 PM with music from the KC Monroe Band.

Tickets: $15 pp members, $20 pp nonmembers Sales 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby, Thursday, November 6; Friday, November 7; Monday, November 10 Ticket contact Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146.

Note the general meeting will be the third Tuesday this month on November 18. All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meeting, we prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows, with an additional $3 service fee.

Wed., Nov. 5 Flashdance at UofA. Bus and show $70. Kathy Garver 3452188.

Residents, members and nonmembers, join us for a complimentary country western refresher dance lesson and practice, Sat., Nov. 22 Mary Poppins at Phoenix Theater, dinner at Old Spaghetti FacThursday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium. Light retory. Bus, dinner and show $78. Marcia Polley 818-9073. freshments and snacks will be provided.

Wed., Dec. 17 Arizona Opry in Apache Junction. Bus, lunch and show $60.

Not a member yet? For $7 pp annual membership, you are Florence Duckett 825-1994. eligible for discounted monthly dance tickets plus our annual Sat., Dec. 27 We’re No Angels at Great American Playhouse. Dinner at All burger cookout in May. Mark your calendar for our December 12 dance with the The Buzz. Dinner and show $34. Nancy Butler 825-4664.

Clear Country Band.

Check out our club website for future dances, ticket sales and bands.

Day Trippers

Chair Jack Gallagher 825-4650 Membership Roy & Barb Riley 818-9939

Second Friday, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Sun., Nov. 9 - Wed., Nov. 12 Las Vegas - wait list only - bus leaves at 6:30 AM. Sun., Dec. 14 Annual Holiday Party. Cost $22 pp for members and house guests only. 1-4 PM, Activity Center. Monitors Joan Vander Vliet and Jack Gallagher 825-4650.

Mon., Jan. 12 Free Wild Horse Casino Trip. Bus leaves at 9 AM and departs casino at 4:00 PM. Monitor: Joan Vander Vliet 825-4650.

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Buses leave on time behind Vistoso Center. Time posted is when the bus leaves the parking lot.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends

Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Secretary Elaine Deeter 825-5388 November, January and March, Third Thursday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

Coming up in November is our first membership meeting of this season. If you are a dog club member, or would like to be, please plan to attend our meeting November 20. We will have a short business meeting, a program about traveling with your dog, and social time to follow, with refreshments and doggy door prizes. Meanwhile, if you wish to use the dog park, please contact Elaine Deeter, to join our club and get a key to the park so your dog will have a safe place to run off-leash, exercise and socialize with other dogs.

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Different Drummers Women’s Circle

Leader Bobi Borenstein 825-8856 donbobi173@gmail.com Co-Leader Zona Boss 520-638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Saturday, 1:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our club 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. No experience necessary. Come join the fun and be there for the rumble. Drums and instruments are provided for those without or just come to listen to the rhythms.

Energetic Exercise

Carole Tracy 825-1187 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 AM, Auditorium

Let’s give thanks for all the opportunities we enjoy in SCOV to stay fit and enjoy life.

Come to our classes for a vigorous and beneficial aerobic and strength workout. Professional instructor Sally Martinez provides a variety of sessions to keep your muscles strong, joints well supported, body flexible and balance secure.

Sally encourages us each to work out at our own pace: “Listen to your body!”

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

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

Euchre

Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 (May-October) Monday, meet 5:45 PM, play 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

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

Vistoso Native American Flute Circle

Membership Ed Pendrys 825-7151

Patty Whitley 971-0860 October-May, First Sunday, 2-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Playing a musical instrument is one way to keep your mind alert. Our club offers the opportunity to learn to play the Native American Flute. There are five basic notes, and you do not need to know how to read music “Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music.” George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss.

Get In the Know - Keep Informed You can sign up for Sun City Oro Valley Listserv to receive emails giving you information on a continuing basis. Go to www.scovaz.com. Hold your mouse over News and Info., a drop down appears; scroll down to In the Know Sign Up, click on it and a page opens. Put your email address in and click Submit. A form opens, fill out the form and check the boxes on the information you want to receive. Then click on the Sign Up button.

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Garden Club

Zona Boss 638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Joyce Patten 825-0774 jpatten007@comcast.net Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

On November 12, our speaker is Marion Cimmino, who will talk about Fabaceae (which is in the pea or bean family). November 18 is a tour of the Yume Japanese Gardens and Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Lunch will be at the Cafe Botanica at Tucson Botanical Gardens. Order from the cafe or bring your own choice and eat in the cafe courtyard. Cost for Tucson Botan- Fabaceae flower ical Gardens $11 pp, Yume Japanese Gardens $6 pp, (payment in advance).

If you plan on attending our holiday luncheon, you must sign up at the November meeting.

Nonmembers are welcome to join us as a guest for two meetings. Annual dues $5 pp or $8/cpl.

Gardening Tip: Move your succulents and Karoo Rose (Adenium spp.) to a protected area such as a covered patio to protect from frost which can occur as early as mid-November.

Genealogy

Pres. Darwin Thornton 638-7024 the.thorntons@comcast.net Monitor Training Joan Allen 825-4464

October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA as written in scientific jargon), autosomal DNA (atDNA) or yDNA (patrilineal DNA) are some of the several types of DNA tests offered for genealogical purposes. Our speaker, Paul Duffey, will bring results of these tests to locate other relatives (even to third or fourth cousins) that have brought him success. Paul is the leader of the Genealogy Help Paul Duffey Special Interest Groups of the Pima County Genealogy Society. Everyone is invited to hear this informative talk, and nonmembers are always welcome.

I hope you are using the link on the top right corner of our web page to access the room calendar. It is so much easier than traveling down to the lab room and locating a time to volunteer to open the room for research. Most of the room monitors have already started using the link but if you have any questions, contact Mike Carroll 818-0556. He will get you started.

Gin Rummy

George Riley 818-0877 Monday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables. There are no dues or fees for this club. Games have comparatively low stakes.

Call George or Bev Riley for information.

This Week in SCOV It’s a weekly communication piece by the General Manager to update the community on what is happening that week. Available via In the Know email or by hard copy at locations around the community and posted on the Bulletin Boards.

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Gun Club

Horseshoes

Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Membership Don Nolan 825-5570 October-May, Second Wednesday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam Club does not meet June-September Hand and Foot

Bonnie Arneson 229-1084 Sunday, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis

You are invited to come and play Hand and Foot with us. If you have never played, it is very easy to learn and we will be happy to teach you. The only things you need are card sense and two quarters to play. The game is very similar to canasta. We ask that you be there by 1:20 PM and be able to stay until 4 PM. You can play one time before you join. One time dues $5. There are no annual dues.

Havurah

Co-Pres. Yetta and Norman Dritch 825-0335

Recording Sec. Lorie Behrmann 395-1812 www.scovaz.com/clubs/havurah

Havurah is a social group that emphasizes food, fun, friendship and Jewish culture. Our events are open to all.

Upcoming events

Ray Coleman 825-2789

Ron Knudson 825-9307 October-April, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 PM, May-September, 8 AM The Pits at C atalina Vista

Welcome back, join us for a fun game of Horseshoes.

No experience needed, shoes are available at no cost.

Anyone from six to 100 can play since no special skill is required.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement

Pres. Lei Lane Bammel 818-0017 Curriculum Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Gaston Meloche ILR Samplers@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

Four courses begin this month. If you did not hear from the Registrars, then you were accepted into that for which you registered. If you are unable to attend a course, please let the Registrars know so another member might. There is a specified book to be purchased for the Sherlock Holmes course that begins November 4. If you have changed your email address or do not receive club-related emails, contact the Registrars with that information. Check the club’s website page periodically, titled Class Changes and other Late Breaking News. Monday–Thursday classes meet in Activity Center/Hopi. Friday classes in the WC2. No Sampler on Thanksgiving. Sampler topics are listed under Workshops and Classes in this Tipster, as well as the club’s website on the Sampler page. December 4 Sampler is the preview and registration for the Winter 2015 courses. Bring a check.

Brown Bag Lunch Wed., Nov. 5, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista, contact Maureen Salz 818-6282 Havurah Brunch Sun., Nov. 9, 10:30 AM, Activity Center General Meeting Mon., Nov. 17, 7 PM, Catalina Vista Brown Bag Lunch Wed., Dec. 3, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista, contact Maureen Salz 818-6282 Japanese Flower Arranging General Meeting/Chanukah Celebration, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 PM, Catalina Vista Donald Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net Dinner Sat., Jan. 17, Paid-up Members only. Tickets will be sold Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver81@msn.com at the conclusion of the general meetings on November October-May, Second and Fourth Monday, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge 17 and December 16.

Karate

Hiking

David Fraser 825-4344 frazd36@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/clubs/hiking

Don’t miss the fun. Our 2014-2015 social events are about to begin with the fall picnic November 11, beginning at 11:45 AM in Catalina State Park in the Ringtail Group Space. Several hikes will precede the picnic; please refer to the November/ December Newsletter, the club’s website or your personal email for a listing of the scheduled hikes. You must call the hike leader prior to 4 PM on the day preceding the hike. The presentation of mileage awards will follow the luncheon.

Please watch your email for forms to choose and order your lunch. Annual dues for 2015, still $7, will be accepted at the picnic as well. This is an ideal opportunity to pay your dues.

Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 paullauff@hotmail.com Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wednesday, 9 AM-Noon, AFC Mah Jongg

Pres. Mickey Henson mickeyhenson@gmail.com

Treas., Joyce Unger 825-8069 Thursday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thursday

Join our Mah Jongg group. We welcome new players who want to join in the fun. Dues $5 pp cash, but you may play free the first few times.

Donate Your Rinsed Empty Aluminum Cans to the Community Assistance Committee

Put your empty aluminum cans to work for Sun City Oro Valley. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the recycled aluminum funds to purchase items for the Loan Room.

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Mexican Train Dominoes

Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and Fourth Saturday, 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Come join us for an enjoyable evening of Mexican Train. If you don’t know how to play, the table you join will be happy to teach you. Please come 15 to 30 minutes early to learn, sign in and get a table.

First time is $1 or you can become a member for $7.

Vistoso Photo

Pres. Pat Mulligan 825-9977 September-May, Second and Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovaz.com/clubs/photoclub

Modelers

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

Do you want to learn how to fly an airplane or operate a railroad locomotive? Modelers Club member Dan McIntyre was getting some flight instruction from Fred Faust on a Cessna 172.

The simulator does a great job replicating weather, landscapes, and aircraft aerodyPhoto by Tom Prall namics. We also have a second computer set up with the railroad simulator. As always, all SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings. We welcome new members, both historians and model builders.

Join us to see what we are about and enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. What members bring in for Show and Tell serves as a conduit for our discussions. A member’s scale model may be an example of something another member may have had some firsthand experience with either in designing, building or operating the prototype.

Oceanside Pier by Steve Alverdes Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will only meet once during the month of November. The meeting is November 12 and will be an open competition. Our club welcomes guests, and we hope they will come and chat with our members and the judge who is both a life-long Tucsonan and professional photographer.

Besides being a social club, we offer educational and instructional programs, host guest speakers, have friendly photo competitions for all skill levels, go on occasional field trips and have monthly exhibitions of members’ photos in the SCOV facilities. The computer and equipment instruction is held in the modern photography lab located in Catalina Vista and is offered to any interested members. Please come and join us for an interesting and fun evening.

Wed., Nov. 12, 6:30 PM

Natural Health and Wellness

Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wednesday, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovaz.com/clubs/healthwellness

Pickleball

Our mission: To discuss, share and provide natural approaches to health and wellness. Dues $3/year pp. First meeting free.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue)

Ena Mindel 818-7780 Monday, Friday, 1-4 PM, Wednesday, 9 AM-1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable and interesting card game.

Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena Mindel.

Want Additional Landscaping Work Done Beyond Your Property?

SCOV has a program to handle plant encroachment on common areas behind many SCOV properties. This occurs on a schedule. However, if you would like landscaping to occur ahead of schedule or have additional work done on ASSOCIATION land, there is a process for doing that. It’s called the Pre-Qualified Landscaper Program.

An application must be submitted and approved before any work can be done. Check on the scovaz.com website for more details by clicking on Association then, Governing Documents, then, Vegetation Maintenance Request.

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Competition meeting

Pres. Judy Cornelius 608-345-5123 judycornelius15@gmail.com Treas. Lyn Mason 717-512-4261 Trainers: Brenda Hawkins 531-0256 or Maria Welch 395-1205 www.scovaz.com/clubs/pickleball

With the new courts finally under construction, we want to remind everyone to be aware of construction hazards in the area. Also, there may be some days that the courts will be closed, but we will try to post this information as soon as we know. Keep checking the bulletin board for updates.

The pickleball board will be meeting mid November to discuss many items including ladder play and the usage scheduling for five courts. You may email Judy Cornelius with your thoughts or ideas on these matters or others that should be brought before the board. Also, Judy would love to hear from you if you might have any interest in joining the board.

We will have our elections at the annual meeting to be held early to mid January. Please consider running as there will be several vacancies.

Fence

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Pilates

Mary Ayers 638-7916 mary.pilates@gmx.com Monday, 3 PM, Thursday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio 2

It’s been one whole year since we welcomed our two terrific new instructors. They are still with us, and we’ve all been working closely to get the classes just right. We start with warm-up exercises, stretching and deep breathing.

Both instructors are careful to modify the most strenuous exercises for those of us with limitations. It seems like we are always having people ask us “is Pilates good exercise for seniors?” Our answer is always “yes”, especially with group mat classes conducted by experienced instructors like ours. The benefits can’t be beat and include increased core strength (stronger abdomen and back muscles), better balance, more flexibility, more muscle tone, increased stamina and well being. Joe Pilates, the founder, practiced well into his eighties. Please join us or just come by and watch. Cost is $8/class with annual club dues $20 pp. Call Mary Ayers for more information.

Pinochle

Barbara Matthies 825-4891 Wednesday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands.

Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night.

The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty we will get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $6 pp.

Poets Corner

Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Monday, 9:30-11:30 AM, Welcome Center/WC1

British poet Kathryn Simmonds says of her recent switch in genres, “I’m attracted to the short story because, like a poem, it can’t tell you everything and doesn’t seek to. Like a poem, the short story taps you on the shoulder and then leaves.” While Simmonds has aptly captured their similarities, she deftly displays their differences in a poem that uses form as well as language. In the Woods is carefully constructed with short, simple phrases that repeat with slight changes: “The baby sleeps...The baby frets...The baby feeds...The child is grown...The child is gone.” Changing seasons are cryptically hinted at: “The leaves are lightly tinkered with.” With a mere five stanzas, three lines each, Simmonds captures the essence of a lifetime.

As we critique our poems, we often consider form as well as content. We encourage experimentation and value others’ opinions. Even established poets enjoy the support of workshops as well as newcomers.

Poker

Men’s Friday Poker George Rose 520-303-2019 tucsonroses@live.com Friday, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro

Playing poker with your neighbors can be most enjoyable.

We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas Hold’em and iron cross (criss cross). No dues. Bring your own refreshments. The dealer will ante for all players which gives him control of the game. The cards speak for themselves. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door, and come with the intention of having three hours of enjoyable, no-hassle, understandable poker.

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Men’s Poker David Habbershaw 825-2635 dhabbershaw@q.com Tuesday, Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro Dealer’s choice, $10 buy-in, 25¢, 50¢ stakes, three raise maximum: Texas Hold’em (high only), Omaha, seven card stud (and variations), draw variations. All games except Texas Hold’em are high/low split with an eight qualifier for low.

Good action, great camaraderie. Check us out.

Prepare & Share Dining

Elizabeth Houle-Nelson and Dennis Nelson 520-400-3065 deneliz642@gmail.com Gail Shepard 825-1432 Tuxedo615@msn.com

It is almost time for the Spanish themed kick-off dinner Friday, November 14. We encourage you to join neighbors and friends for tapas at 5 PM in the Navajo Room. The dinner will be seafood, chicken, sausage paella, a house salad, crusty bread with flan for dessert. This delicious dinner will cost $22 pp and will be served family style by Culinary Design Catering Company. Checks made out to Prepare and Share Dining Club should be sent to Quinn Selsor, 14289 N. Copperstone by November 7.

Themes for the monthly dinners will be chosen at this event. These themes will be used to plan meals DecemberMarch where six or eight folks gather in homes to enjoy fun eating experiences. Remember to submit your yearly dues of $7.50 pp or $15/cpl to Quinn. We look forward to a great year preparing and sharing meals together.

Sun City Vistoso Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html

November is a very busy month. At our meeting on November 11, Janet Pugh will be doing a demo on a background technique she has perfected.

We will have our challenge luncheon November 14, 11 AM, Activity Center/Navajo This year’s challenge was to make a quilted piece featuring the state that we were born in.

Friday, November 21 we are invited to SaddleBrooke for a potluck and to help them choose their quilt challenge winners.

We will have a table runner demo by Carol Guibert.

Racquetball

Pres. Al Lichaa 812-0198 Sec./Treas. John Wilson 818-2368 Open Mixed Doubles Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 8-10 AM

The seasonal residents are back, and we’re rusty but the games go on. We’re all warming up for a new racquetball season, full of fast play and good camaraderie. With each annual return, the rackets seem to become smaller and the balls come off the walls faster but we love this game because it develops good eye/hand coordination and offers high quality exercise. We encourage new players and offer lessons for those interested in learning this sport.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble

Marge Flory 825-4580 Tuesday, Noon, 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 welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. SCOV visitors welcome.

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RV Club - Sundowners

Member information Dennis Kraft 612-799-4047 October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball www.scovaz.com/clubs/sundowners

This month’s trip is to Marina, CA. Check in is November 2, and the stay in California extends until Friday November 7. At the general meeting this month, plans should be finalized for the RV Christmas party Sunday, December 7, 11 AM. The club will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday evening, January 24, with a catered dinner in the Activity Center Indian rooms. Besides current members, we want to include anyone who was an original or longtime previous member to join us that evening. If you have current contact information (preferably an email address) for former RV Club members, please send it to Joy Huxtable (VicandJoy0114@gmail.com ), so we can send them an invitation.

Republican Club

Pres. Merritt McGlothlin 572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Second Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday the Republican Club will meet the second Tuesday on November 11, 3 PM. The midterm election will have been completed, and we will discuss the results from that election.

The meeting will feature some very interesting speakers and discussion of various local and national political issues.

Everyone is welcome.

St. Phillips Support Group

Don & Abby Marier 825-4878 absma@comcast.net Rhoda Schroder 216-233-2998 rhoda.schroeder@gmail.com

Join us for potluck appetizers, November 15, 5-8 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo. Please bring your favorite munchie.

We’ll do the rest! Good fun and fellowship. New? Don’t hesitate, come and enjoy. RSVP. Please call and let us know you’re coming.

Scrabble

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

The Scrabble Club welcomes new members. We invite you to join us whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. The Official Scrabble Player’s Dictionary is our spell-check dictionary. We have several on hand as well as Scrabble sets. Call Bill Wallace or Corinne Kulick 825-7673.

Seniors for Kids

Jean Sax 818-2410 First Thursday, 8 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our annual toy distribution will be December 4, WC3, 9-10 AM following the 8:30 AM Seniors for Kids meeting. All are welcome to see the wonderful handmade gifts and toys that will be distributed to children in need.

We have a new revenue source, smile.Amazon.com. Go to this website, log in with your password as you usually do when you shop Amazon. Select Seniors for Kids as your preferred charity from the list. When you shop at Amazon, just go to the smile.Amazon.com site and shop normally. SFK will earn $0.05 on each purchase you make.

If you did not get a reminder email to re-enroll in the Fry’s

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Rewards Program, please go to your Fry’s account and do it.

The site will give you simple instructions to re-enroll.

Sewing - Thimblelenas

Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas

The new sewing machines are a great addition to the Thimbelenas sewing room. See the sign-up sheets outside the room door for continued training: Pfaff, November 7 and 11, 9-10:30 AM; November 21, 1-2:30 PM. There is a 24 hour cutoff before each training date to coordinate teachers. Also Basic Serging: new or returning members Friday, November 7, 1 or 2:30 PM, and Friday, November 21, 9 PM; Threading: [prerequisite - Basic] Friday, November 14, 1-3 PM. When you join Thimblelenas, you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking, Cheer Bears, Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas and Sun City Vistoso Quilters.

Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday and Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html

Quilt top packaged kits are now available to sew at home or join us in the sewing room. It is an easy project with straight sewing. These simple quilts are special for the underprivileged children. Interested in cutting out from our patterns for children’s clothing? Someone is here to guide you. You might give it a try. These kids get excited to have a new outfit rather than a hand-me-down.

Cheer Bears Nancy Njaa 825-5486 September-May, Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CheerBears.html Machine Embroidery Sue Lane 825-7518 Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 Third Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html

Have you downloaded an embroidery design but wanted to change the suggested colors before stitching? Using Floriani’s Thread Converter Pro is the answer. This free download will be demonstrated at the club’s November 20, 1 PM meeting. At every meeting we also have show and tell, exchange ideas, and solve problems. New members and guests are welcome.

Pet Beds Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html

It’s going to get cold outside. The cats and dogs love the warm, soft pet beds we create for the animal shelters. Got any washable scraps (especially fiberfill) that we can cut up? Drop off at the sewing room marked Pet Beds. Would you like to help us out either with fabric or your time? No sewing required. Join us.

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Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing

We are always happy to enroll new members and we welcome residents who are interested in rug hooking.

Sheepshead

Pres. Bill Allen 825-3095 Tuesday, 10 AM, Desert Oasis Show ‘N Share

Marion Nelmark 825-9331 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Silversmith and Lapidary

Pres. Ed Lindahl 825-8589 linedlindahl@gmail.com Shop Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, 1 PM-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon.

Meeting First Monday, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio

As we welcome back summer travelers and seasonal residents Sun City Singers

Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

The Singers are rehearsing for their Saturday, December 6, and Tuesday, December 9, Never-Ending Joy! Holiday Concerts, 7 PM, Auditorium. We invite everyone to come to one of the programs and join us as we celebrate the Christmas and Hanukkah holiday season. See the Coming Events section of this Tipster for ticket sales information. Also look for details from the Sun City Singers and posters in all facilities.

Sun City Singles

Pres. Betty Verderese 825-7811 VP Marge Albright 825-1582 Sec. Polly Reinacker 818-2755 Treas. Jim Moore 825-2333 Dinner Meeting Second Thursday, Happy Hour Last Friday www.scovaz.com/clubs/singles/

Golf is on Sunday, November 2, at the Views Golf Club; details and sign-up in the Singles book in the Pro Shop.

Dinner will be prepared by Debbie, November 13, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. The menu features roasted turkey, with all the trimmings and pecan pie for dessert.

After-dinner entertainment will be performed by the Grace Notes of Sun City.

Happy Hour is November 28, at 5:30 PM, Activity Center/ Navajo.

Tickets $17 pp for dinner and $7 for Happy Hour appetizers.

Ticket sales Thursday, November 6, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, November 7, 1-2 PM. Happy Hour tickets also on Tuesday, November 25, 10-11 AM. Spanish Cultural Club

Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net October, November, January-March Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Join us on November 24. Kathy Paden has organized this event featuring the Executive Director of Common Hope, Shari Blindt. As the mother of two adopted Guatemalan children and the head of staff of a vibrant and accomplished non-profit organization, Shari is a passionate advocate for the children and families of Guatemala. As usual, come early for

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snacks, beverages, and chat. Dues are $10 pp. Next meeting is in January.

Stained/Fused Glass

Lei Bammel 818-0017 Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 (fused glass) Fusing: Sunday, 6-8 PM, Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Stained Glass: Wednesday, Thursday, 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-5 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass

Welcome back to all summer travelers. Many thanks to Lei Bammel for the workshop on microscope slide jewelry and ornaments, as well as John Ragona, Jeff Puskas and Lei Bammel for organizing and conducting the late October Beginners Stained Glass Class.

Thanks also to Wye Mace and Jodee Linta for firing the kilns and those who are taking a turn at washing towels.

If you have been thinking about learning the techniques of stained or fused glass, come into the studio and get acquainted. There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for various classes and workshops.

Beginning fusing will be offered mid-November with the cost being $15. Contact Juliet Williams.

Mark your calendars for our next general meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass.

Our club meetings are always open to any SCOV resident.

State

Minnesota

Interested in helping plan the Minnesota party to be held February 28, 2015? Here’s your chance to have fun, join our team and plan a great party. We are looking for 10 new people to help with this event. Please join us on Wednesday December 3, 3 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam.

Call to sign up. Rose Mary or Tom Meyer, 612-791-1791, Bob or Barb Peterson, 763-245-2549, Co-chairs.

Senior Olympics Swim Team

Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com

Some information for the new Senior Olympic swim season.

Mark your calendars for the 2015 season: Tucson swim meet; Thursday, January 29; Green Valley meet, Saturday March 14.

Both meets are at the same pools as they won the last few year’s. Meet entry materials will be sent to all swimmers who entered last year. New swimmers, check with Gordon Gillin for entry brackets.

Keep up your usual individual training and accelerate as the meets get closer. Clinics with our regular coaches will be Friday, December 19, 2-4 PM at AFC pool. We will be emphasizing starts, turns and all competitive stroke reviews, plus training tips.

We may schedule two more clinics in January. Watch the December and January Tipster articles for dates.

We always welcome new swimmers, age 50 and above, men and women. Call Gordon Gillin with questions or to sign up.

Don’t procrastinate, sooner is better.

Meet Your Friends at The Café Full beverage menu and appetizers every afternoon 3 PM to close.

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Table Tennis

Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 and Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 www.scovaz.com/clubs/tabletennis/

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

Table Tennis hours of club play, Catalina Vista:

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

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

Tai Chi

Co-Chairs Peggy Lombard 825-4833 kandplombard@msn.com Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Tai Chi improves balance, endurance, flexibility and reaction time. It also helps manage stress and prevent falls. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, stress the use of Tai Chi in daily life.

Clinical research by Tufts University School of Medicine has proven that those who practice Tai Chi twice weekly over 12 weeks experience decreased pain, improved sleep and mood, increased exercise capacity and better quality of life. Tai Chi was called “medication in motion” by a Harvard Medical School Health Publication.

Please contact one of our co-chairs listed above for more information and for the starting date of our next class session.

Tennis

Women Laurie Chikusa 825-4635 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 AM-Noon www.scovaz.com/clubs/tennis Men Karen Lee 818-2200 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles Sunday, 1-3 PM, Ruby Fuhrmann 818-7828

Welcome back seasonal residents; we play tennis yearround and the weather has been great. The tennis club is collecting used or new shoes to distribute to students from the Amphitheater district; you may contact Sandi Fritz for more information or drop off the footwear at the tennis room for distribution.

Our general meeting and social will be held November 14.

Board members will be selling tickets for the social. Our end of the year social will be held December 20 featuring good food and live entertainment.

The men’s team would appreciate your support when they compete in December to advance to Regionals. Play will take place in Tucson; the schedule will be posted once available.

The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch Keep our neighborhood safe.

Join the Posse Call Bob Hefner 825-4825 Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, November 2014

heatrical - SRO (Standing Room Only)

Pres. Lynne Newbauer 818-3516

VP Marcy Simpson 395-0480 If you want to be part of our March 2015 show Back to the Present, come to an audition: Wednesday, November 19, 6-8 PM or Saturday, November 22, 3-5 PM, Dance Studio.

We need performers, backstage helpers, seamstresses, and painters. Be part of a creative team and have fun while we entertain the whole community.

Our theme this season is to take a nostalgic look at who we were, next to glimpses of who we are today.

Travelogue

Jim Huffer 825-8743 September-May, Third Monday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo For our November 17 meeting Gordon McCall will show his new video: Croatia—from obscurity to an emerging gem.

This educational video program will reveal Croatia as a nation of people who were dominated by nearby mighty kingdoms, then Yugoslavia, for most of its long history. In the 1990s it declared its independence in a war with Serbia (Yugoslavia) and trace its new emergence in this travel program. A highlight is seven days on a sailing ship through much of the delightful Dalmation coastal islands. Come celebrate Croatia’s birth and beauty with us.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers

Pres. Jean James 648-1118 Meetings Wednesday, 3-5 PM, Auditorium

Music Review Gig Sessions Tuesday, 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele/ First, let us all extend a big mahalo to Bill Moeller and Don Bong for their leadership of the Sun City Summer Strummers. Thank you so much guys.

Our upcoming fall/winter season kicks off Wednesday, November 5, 3 PM, Auditorium. The election for our new board members will take place at the first meeting, so be there to nominate and cast your vote for your new board members.

This season, Jean James plans to lead a Music Review Gig session on Tuesdays from 10-11 AM at the Dessert Oasis location, starting on November 11. Those interested will practice, review and improve music to be performed for gigs for the coming season. All levels of ability are welcome.

Sign-up sheets will be available for all gigs.

Reminder

Dogs are not permitted on The Views Golf Course at any time.

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Unit Parties

Unit 7

Save the date for the Unit 7 Party on Saturday, February 7, 5 PM, Auditorium.

It is a wonderful opportunity to meet new homeowners and socialize with our friends and neighbors.

If you have any questions, please contact Joy Huxtable 520-548-2653 or email vandjhuxtable@netscape.com.

Wallyball and Water Volleyball

Pres. Barbara Satterly 825-8965 craftylady838@aol.com (water volleyball rep) VP Terri Linssen 505-803-2673 tlinssen47@gmail.com Sec./Treas. Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird6224@gmail.com (wallyball rep) Recreational Water Volleyball: Sunday and Thursday, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Competitive Water Volleyball: Monday, 1-3 PM Wallyball: Tuesday and Friday, 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Court www.scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball

Special thanks to Terri Linssen for organizing our water volleyball games and following cook out with Heritage Highlands last month. There was plenty of enthusiasm, competitiveness and most of all laughter. Thanks also to our membership for supplying the sides and desserts. We will continue this game play exchange at Heritage Highlands next time. We play water volleyball year-round, weather permitting, so give it a try.

Contact Chris Baird for indoor Wallyball on the racquet ball court.

Watch for info regarding our catered Christmas Party December 13 at the Desert Oasis.

Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368 Saturday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers Ted Rydzewski 825-8624

Tuesday 1-4 PM, Thursday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Monday 1-4 PM; Friday 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Fall is in full swing. You know what that means. The seasonal residents will start returning to SCOV. I am sure that the full Let’s make music timers are eager for a reunion, so put us with Sue Parkes, on your schedule when you get back. Of pictured here. course, newcomers are always welcome for our on-the-job training.

Women and Money

VP Lauren Thompson 520-306-9750 laurencoyote@aol.com Meeting First Wednesday, 3:30-5 PM, Catalina Vista

November 5 topic: Eight Different Ways to Consider Investing Your Money. Speaker: Tut Tustison, Investor.

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December 3 topic: What’s Ahead for the Markets? Speaker: Joyce Tarris, Financial Advisor.

We are a group of women interested in learning about financial investments and how best to manage our money.

Come join us.

Woodworkers

Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 338-2568 www.suncityorovalley.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html

The Woodworkers Club welcomes new members. Residents who are interested in joining should stop by the shop and talk to a monitor. We also need monitors. If you are an experienced woodworker, consider being a monitor. It’s a great way to help the club and serve the community.

Please remember: • The shop can be open only when there is a monitor on duty.

• Only a monitor or club officer is authorized to open the shop. Other members are not authorized to unlock the shop.

• Only monitors are authorized to use the shop during other than normal hours.

• There must be at least two people in the shop when woodworking machines are in use.

• Be considerate of fellow members by cleaning up around machines and work area after you are done using them.

• Club dues are $25 per year beginning January 1, 2015.

Next meeting: November 19, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis Writers Club

Paul Mercer 333- 3490 pawmerc@gmail.com Second and Fourth Friday, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Would you like to write something besides the grocery list this week? Are emails not meeting the challenge you need?

Join the Writers Club and meet with witty and happening people just like yourself at our next meeting. The meetings are fun and may be the breath of fresh air you are looking for in your life.

We write about any subject in any form. There is a subject suggested for each meeting, but if you choose to write about something else, that is welcome. Some members are working on autobiographies and reading from them is also welcome. We have no borders or limits, and some members are very good at stretching limits.

Plan on joining us when you can.

Yoga

Co Pres. Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 & Ginger Jones

Monday, 8:30 AM, AFC Studio1 & 2

Tuesday, 10:30 AM-Noon, AFC Studio1 & 2

Thursday, 3:45 PM-5PM, AFC Studio1 & 2

Time for annual club enrollment. Dues $5/year. Attendance fee $7/class. Monday class only uses tickets. Purchase multiple tickets in advance in group of 10 ($70), with a check made out to Maria Mendola. Tickets have no expiration. Other classes pay instructors. Our outstanding instructors are returning: Monday, Maria Mendola; Tuesday, Sue Ferguson; Thursday, Kathy Kuser. Classes are structured for all levels. Beginners welcome. Classes promote resilience, balance, flexibility and inner peace. Bring yoga mat and other props you require.

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Town of Oro Valley Mark Your Calendars Now

Mark your calendars for these great Oro Valley holiday events, and check our online calendar at www.orovalleyaz. gov for the details: Fall Festival at Steam Pump Ranch, Saturday, November 8, Tree Lighting Celebration at Oro Valley Marketplace, Friday, December 5, Oro Valley Festival of the Arts, in partnership with SAACA, at Oro Valley Marketplace, Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7, Oro Valley Holiday Parade, Saturday, December 13.

For even greater access to Town information, news and events, be sure to download the OV App on your smart phone or tablet. Just search for OV App in iTunes or Google Play.

Partnered Organizations

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

AA

Cora S. 825-5461 coras@Q.com Monday, 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tuesday, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group

Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it.

Caregivers’ Support Group

Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Friday, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Civic Association The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net Residents who want to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information and resident-related issues not covered by SCOV should submit their email addresses to cascvi@comcast.net.

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

Difficult Relationships with Adult Children

Facilitator Mickey Henson 395-1077 mickeyhenson@gmail.com First and Third Tuesday, 11 AM-Noon, contact for location Garage Doors

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

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Emerge!

Co-Pres. Elaine Deeter 825-5388, Marie Gagnon 825-2354 Sec. Jane Fairchild Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, WC3

Our auxiliary helps Emerge!, one of the main agencies in Southern Arizona to provide shelter and support for women and children who are victims of abuse. We always welcome new members and invite you to attend our next meeting.

Come and see what it’s all about.

On December 9, we will gather at 11:30 AM for a luncheon meeting at Marie Gagnon’s home, instead of the normal 8:30 AM. Mark your calendars for our Emerge into Spring Fashion Show Luncheon and Raffle on February 20. It’s not too early to begin collecting cool raffle items for this beneficial event, so why not start now?

The crisis line at Emerge! to report domestic abuse is 888428-0101.

Grief Support Group - Loss of Child or Grandchild

Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Grief Support Group - Loss of Spouse/Partner

Contact Sec., Lorie Behrmann 395-1812 Second and Fourth Friday, 3 PM, call for location. The host of the day will act as facilitator.

I.C./Painful Bladder Syndrome Support Group

Call Janis Symmers for day, time and location: 825-8719 Leave a message and she will return the call.

This support group is for women with abnormal on-going pain related to the bladder. It includes interstitial cystitis, a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the interior walls of the bladder causing a host of sometimes-debilitating symptoms. It may overlap with other chronic pain conditions that affect the bladder, like pelvic floor dysfunction. If you would like the support of this informal group, call to see if it is right for you. Contact Janis Symmers for meeting information.

Parkinson’s Support

Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com October-April, Third Wednesday, 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Exercise Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3

Our featured speaker in November will be Dr. Maria Ospina a Movement Disorder Specialist at Regional Parkinson Center in Phoenix, AZ. She also holds a clinic once a month at the northwest UofA Health Center neurology clinic in Tucson.

Her topic title is Understanding the highs and lows of Parkinson’s and its treatments.

During her medical career Dr. Ospina has been active in medical research, participating in several NIH and pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials. She has served as an investigator in the Parkinson Study Group as well as an invited speaker on a variety of topics related to movement disorders. She is trained in both the administration of botulinum toxin for dystonia, and the use of Deep Brain Stimulation. She believes in utilizing complementary modalities in Parkinson care and is an advocate for exercise to improve gait, flexibility and mood.

Dr. Ospina believes in an individualized patient centered approach to treating Parkinson’s. She listens to her patients and collaborates with them in developing treatment plans that address quality of life, not just control the symptoms.

Refreshments will be served.

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Vistoso Helpful Hands You can volunteer to help fellow SCOV residents in need by contacting Barb McNeill bjmac68@comcast.net or 825-0677.

To get help, call 410-9498. After the beeps, enter your phone number, including the area code and hang up. We will call you back.

Extended Community

ALOHA. (Adult Loss of Hearing Association)

The ALOHA Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, November 6, 2 PM in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road in Catalina.

Know someone who could hear better? Bring them along and come learn about cochlear and bone conduction implants from four people who have personal experience with these devices (no sales pitch). Let them tell you how their lives have been changed! Discussion follows.

Let’s keep this support group going!

Contact Joan Eddy at 825-8630 or eddyjoan@comcast.net.

American Association of University Women

AAUW Casas Adobes Branch will meet Saturday November 8, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi. A donation of $6 pp includes a continental breakfast. Tucson Museum of Art docent Susan Heintz will profile Tucson artist and sculpter Rose Cabot. casasadobestucson-az.aauw.net.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132

We are veterans proudly making a difference in the lives of our returning heroes, veterans in need and service members and their families. Help strengthen our collective voice and our capacity to help by joining our active and friendly local Post. You too can make a difference. Remember, there is strength in numbers even if you can’t be an active member.

Contact: Steve Asp, 520-544-7882, ovpost132@gmail.com Meets third Thursday monthly at 6:30 PM, 16045 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina, AZ.

Catalina Community Chorus - Images of Christmas

Sunday, November 23, 3 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. 1st Avenue, Oro Valley. Catch the spirit of the holiday season by enjoying an afternoon of Christmas music with chorus and guest artists. $10 for tickets, call 520303-6474. More information at www.catalinascommunitychorus.org.

Catalina State Park Concert

There will be a concert at Catalina State Park on Saturday, November 1, 4:30 PM. Tucson Bandstand will be performing jukebox favorites from the 50s, 60s and 70s!

Admission to the park is $7 per vehicle (up to four adults).

Join us for a relaxing evening in an amazing setting and enjoy some great local food provided by Dragoon Cafe.

As always, the FOCSP (Friends of Catalina State Park) will be distributing free popcorn. For a schedule and more details check out: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/ CATA/. Bring a chair and your appetite.

Daughters of the American Revolution - El Presidio

El Presidio Chapter DAR will hold its meeting Thursday, November 13, 1 PM, Wheeler Taft Abbett Branch Library, 7790 N. Schisler Dr., Marana, AZ. Charlie Smith, owner of

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Tucson Map and Flag Center, will talk on the history of our flag. Visitors welcome. For more information, contact Kim Wick, 529-2428 or kim.wick.dar@comcast.net.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees

Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The November meeting will be on Monday, November 17, Noon, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (Senior lunch menu $7.95 pp. Contact Rosie King for information 520-400-3456.

Old Time Radio Club Meeting

OTR (Old Time Radio) fans will meet Tuesday, November 4, 1:30 PM, SaddleBrooke to hear Lux Radio Theatre’s To Have and Have Not from Oct. 14, 1946 starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Bacall was 22. The well-done adaptation of the 1944 movie retains the best scenes from the movie. Call Norm 818-7817, schick@wbhsi.net, tucsonotr.weebly.com.

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 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 696-3820.

Vista Fine Arts Presents

Tucson High School’s Jovert Steel Drum Band, Sunday, November 9, 3 PM, Vista de la Moñtana Methodist Church, 3001 Miravista Lane in Catalina, AZ. Admission is free. This musical program appeals to all ages, so bring the family. All are welcome. Listeners will be surprised, enlightened and entertained.

We Care Golf Classic

Play golf, help neighbors in need with the ICS (Interfaith Community Services) We Care Golf Classic to benefit the nonprofit’s programs for seniors, disabled adults and families in financial crisis. Friday, November 7, Omni Tucson National Resort. Fees are $150 pp and $600 for a foursome ($72.55 of each player fee is tax-deductible). Register at www.icstucson.org or by calling 297-2738 ext. 209.

Welcome Club Northwest

Our club offers an avenue to making new friends and provides the opportunity for social, educational and charitable activities. Let us acquaint you with all that our Tucson communities have to offer.

November luncheon is November 6, 11AM-1 PM, White Stallion Ranch.

Monthly coffees are on the third Thursday of the month at different homes. New or returning residents are welcome to attend two events prior to joining. Contact Carol for more information: 638-5065 WCNWnews@aol.com welcomeclubnorthwest@gmail.com.

New SCOV Name Tags

New name tags using our new logo are available for $8 each.

The order form can be found on the SCOV website under Members Only section.

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Classifieds

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

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; Stainless Steel= S/S; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service Classified Advertising, $10/ad

FOR RENT: Fully furnished, newly decorated with mountain view. King in Master, Internet. Available June through December 2014. May through December 2015. Discounts are given for over three months. For details and/or pictures call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Fully furnished Dakota model four blocks from the Activity Center. 2BR/2BA, closed in AZRM. Partial mountain views. NS, NP. For more information and photos call John 307-638-7226 or email JohnB37798@aol.com.

FOR RENT: 2014 Multi-month vacation home rental. Completely furnished with great mountain views 2 BR, 2BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for SCOV families and friends. Rentals throughout the year or long term.

Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 825-0232. Photos available via email.

FOR RENT: Furnished comfortable Meridian model home, 2-car garage, 2BR/2BA, split floor plan. LR/DR beautifully furnished Southwest style with gas FP. Separate office with computer/printer, W/D, front and back patios with nice mountain views. Utilities, cable and WiFi included, N/P, N/S, gas grill, linens. For details and photos, call Del 520-834-5146 or email delbobrental@gmail.com. Available April 17, 2015 and beyond.

FOR RENT: SCOV, 1630 sf, split 2 BR/2BA, king in Master, second BR queen natural latex, mt. view front, kitchen eating area and D/R, grill, gas FP, back patio, 2 car garage, new tile in 1/2 house, 2 car garage, SW furnished, flat screen TVs, W/D, many kitchen “toys”, linens, cookware, etc. Includes HS internet, WIFI, Directv, Blue Ray DVD and utilities. Photos and prices avail at k9dog7@yahoo.com. N/S. 716-479-2643.

Avail Nov, Dec and after 4/30/15. Some pets welcome.

FOR RENT: Enjoy privacy and sweeping mountain views from the patio in this 2 BR/2 BA home. Open AZRM with separate DR & kitchen nook. Amenities include digital cable TV in AZRM & 2 BR’s and internet. Split model for added privacy; grill, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances & linens. Rentals available Nov.29, 2014 through Jan 2, 2015 & Apr. 30, 2015 forward. No pets, no smoking policy. Call Larry at (949)244-0210.

FOR RENT: Beautiful Vacation Villa located in Sun City Oro Valley, 2 BR, 2BA. Completely furnished, includes WiFi, cable, large patio, W/D, 2-car garage. Monthly or long-term rental available. November-December 2014, May through December 2015. NS/NP. Great location, 13490 N Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590, email kmappell@aol.com.

FOR RENT: Fully Furnished, 2 BR, 2BA, mountain views from front patio, great back yard, W/D, TV with DVD, NS, small pets considered. Available November and December and all of 2015. Will also consider a long term lease. Photos available via email. Call Vern or Mary 520-395-0525 or 520-904-1255.

FOR RENT: SCOV house $1200/month. 2 BR, 2 BA, 14651 N. Spanish Garden Lane.

Contact owner Wm. Roth, 520-205-1111.

FOR RENT; Fully furnished, newly decorated 2BR, 2BA townhouse, 1,308 sq. ft. Short distance to two recreation centers, pools, tennis, golf. Enclosed rear patio, gas grill. TV, internet furnished, also. Available Dec. 2014 through May 2015. Two month minimum.

Toll free 888-702-9302 or local 490-3633.

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Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, November 8, 9 AM-3 PM Mountainview HOA2 Clubhouse & Patios

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New Location! 1846 E. Innovation Park Rd. Main Number

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Tom’s Repair Handyman

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A referral fee of 10% of the purchase price of the pass (with a $400 cap) will be paid to any person making a referral to The Views Golf Club which results in a purchase of a first-time annual pass. To submit a referral, pick up a form at the Pro Shop or administration office at the Welcome Center.

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New View Windows

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Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

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ABLE-BODY PAINTING, INC.

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Irrigation Man Keith Demand

• 30 years experience with repairs • Referrals Available • I stand behind my work

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