Sun City Oro Valley Tipster October 2017

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

Tipster October 2017

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

Reminder: Desert Oasis is closed during October for renovations.

Photo by Jean Conrow

Hours of Operation

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

Board of Directors

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

directors@suncityorovalley.com

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

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

Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant Manager: Debra Arrett, debra@myfastmail.com..............................................................President Meade Davis, meadedavis11@gmail.com....................................................Vice President Lou Gard, lougard789@gmail.com...................................................................Secretary Lauren Strassburg, laurens1932@gmail.com....................................................Treasurer Ted Hood, azted@outlook.com........................................................................... Director Tim Kelley, tkelleyscov@gmail.com.................................................................... Director John Wilson, wilsonjend1961@gmail.com.......................................................... Director Management Team (area code 520) Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com.......................... General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ......Assistant General Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com......Com. Area Maint. Supv., 917-8059 Aalt Brouwer, abrouwer@suncityorovalley.com....... Food & Beverage Director, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com.......Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com................................Director of Golf, 917-8086 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com.....................Facilities Supv., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com................Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com........................ Administrative Coordinator, 917-8082 Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com......................................... Librarian, 917-8083 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.........................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com..................... Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com.....................................Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com..........................................Golf Professional, 917-8053 Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com....................................Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Karen Loffredo, kloffredo@suncityorovalley.com..........Community Services Coordinator, 917-8087 Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com.................Community Services Coordinator, 917-8058 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com............................. Administrative Coordinator, 917-8065 Errick Owens, eowens@suncityorovalley.com...................................Restaurant Manager, 825-3277 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com.... Marketing & Technology Coordinator, 917-8068 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center................................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center.....................................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi.................................Co-Chair Carolene Mitchell...........................Member Vicki Ettleman..............................Co-Chair Mary Murck...................................Member Brad Curtis....................................Member John Njaa......................................Member Arlene Douglas..............................Member Ann Owen......................................Member Karen Koopmans............................Member Lynn Parker...................................Member Sue McNally...................................Member Laura Pigott..................................Member Barbara McNeill............................Member Laura Suchocki..............................Member Judy Mercer................... Secretary/Member Judy Widener................................Member Paul Mercer...................................Member

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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 the statements SunforCity Oro Valley made in this publication.

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

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

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

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

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

Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat. .................................................................................................9 AM-8 PM r AM-6 PM Sun. ................................................................................................9 r ed fotobe s o l Pool is c of Oc s i s .Mon.-Fri...........................................................................................9 AM-5 PM onth rt Oa Deseion the m Sat...................................................................................................9 AM-5 PM at Sun............................................................................................

9 AM-4:30 PM enov r Children’s Hours: ............................................ Daily Noon-4 PM Except see below .Except Sun., Mon. and Thu. ........................................... Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM Water volleyball on Sun., Mon. and Thu. ............................................ 1 PM-3 PM

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

Mon.-Fri............................................................................................9 AM-4 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking........................ Before 6:00 AM and After 6 PM

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

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

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

Mon............................................................................................. 6:30 AM-5 PM Tue................................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thu.................................................................................... 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat. and Sun. ........................................................................ 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from May–Sep; 6 AM–1 hour before dusk, Wed., 6 AM–3 PM

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

Mon.-Sun...........................................All-day Brunch, 7 AM-2 PM; Dinner, 3-7 PM Happy Hour......................................................... Sat.-Thu., 3-5 PM; Fri., 3-7 PM Recording of daily Restaurant specials..............................825-3711 ext 205

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

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

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

Abbreviation Legend Aquatic & Fitness Center................................................................................AFC Sun City Oro Valley.................................................................................... SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1..............................................................WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2..............................................................WC2 October 2017, Page Welcome Center Conference Room23..............................................................WC3

Association News

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

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

Board of Directors wilsonjend1961@gmail.com Good Neighbors

by John Wilson The word “neighbor” is rather noncommittal in its connotation. It generally indicates a physical proximity between homes, and hence, homeowners, but it does not necessarily imply anything more than that. In contrast, prefacing with an adjective surely adds much deeper meaning to the word. Good neighbor retains the notion of physical proximity, but much more than that, it connotes that a feeling of friendliness, mutual respect and helpfulness exists between the parties. Though all of us have neighbors, I think all of us would count ourselves blessed if our neighbors were all good neighbors. And, of course, that goes both ways. Are we just neighbors, or good neighbors?

What started me thinking more about the concept of “neighbors” was the survey last spring, seeking to identify “how residents feel about views in SCOV and how big an issue it is when growing plants and house additions start blocking views” (quotes from the report compiled by the ad hoc committee conducting the survey). Eighteen percent of SCOV residents responded. I am reluctant to attach too much significance to such a limited representation of SCOV residents, but in any case my focus here is not on how many are concerned about obstruction of views or what is causing the obstruction. Rather, I am more interested in how such concerns are addressed. And for the present purposes, I wish to consider not just obstructed views but, more generally, any matter that has potential for negatively affecting relationships between neighbors.

It is obvious that nothing will happen unless both parties are aware of the concern. So, the first step should be communication between neighbors. “Hey, Charlie, I’d like to talk with you about something. Your dog does a lot of barking and it’s getting to be a real problem for us. Do you think you could do something about it?” When approached in a friendly open manner, I’d like to think that most of us would respond accordingly, and seek to resolve any point of contention with our neighbors. In other words, to respond as a “good neighbor.” Of course, this may not always happen

Association News............................ 3 Association Committees................. 7 Golf.................................................. 9 Coming Events.............................. 11 Workshops and Classes................. 12 For Your Information..................... 13 Thank You Corner......................... 13

and, if the point of contention actually involves a violation of regulations in our governing documents, recourse to enforcement procedures through administrative structure is available. But one hopes that such recourse would be rare, and that “good neighbors” would communicate and amicably resolve such matters.

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080 Critical Component—Insurance: Ours and Yours Here at SCOV we have two types of commercial insurance coverage: property and liability.

Property insurance covers loss of or damage to any common structures or physical property caused by fire, flood, storms or other natural events. For instance, if high winds uproot a tree that damages a common roof, the Association’s property insurance would cover the cost of repairs.

Property insurance may also cover what we call fidelity (such as theft).

Liability insurance covers losses that would result if someone took legal action against the Association for an injury or other type of damage. For example, one important type of liability insurance, called Directors’ and Officers’ insurance, covers volunteers like Board and committee members so they’re not jeopardizing their personal assets to serve the Association.

The Association’s insurance does not cover owners or residents, their homes or belongings. Each member should have his or her own insurance policy. If you need information about homeowners insurance, talk to a licensed insurance agent who specializes in homeowners associations. Or you may want to talk to the Association’s insurance provider; this person will know exactly where the Association’s master policy coverage ends and where yours should begin. This prevents you from over or under insuring yourself. If you’d like his contact information, drop me an email at the above address with the request and I’ll see that you get it.

Coffee and Conversation

What’s Inside

Memoriam..................................... 13 Clubs............................................. 13 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies............... 13 Continuing Education................. 17 Cultural & Social......................... 19 Dance......................................... 24 Exercise...................................... 25

with the General Manager and a Board Member

An informal exchange of information.

Thursday, October 19, 10 AM Activity Center/Navajo

Games........................................ 26 Sports......................................... 27 Travel.......................................... 29 Town of Oro Valley....................... 29 Partnered Organizations............... 29 Extended Community................... 30 Volunteer Opportunities............... 31 Classifieds...................................... 31

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

Then and Now: A Dream Coming True

by Barb McNeill

T

he Views Restaurant was just a golfers’ grill when team. However, the current meal preparation capacity of we moved to Sun City Vistoso (now SCOV) in 1992. the kitchen is not sustainable with 750 meals a day being Del Webb was still building homes and ran the grill. served during the winter season.

The bar had five stools. It was an office for a real estate The Board approved phase one of a two-phase plan for improvements. The short-term remodel for this summer/fall agent and a couple of retirees, whose wives wanted them out of the house during the day. The hours were 6 AMadds needed refrigeration with better access, more stove 5 PM, with no hot food after 3 PM. We thought: what a gold burners and addresses a grease trap issue that the county mine this could be with a captive audience miles away from demands, along with removal of a wall to provide more dry the closest eatery. storage space.

When the resident Board of Directors took over manageNext summer, a redesign of the kitchen with some adment of the facility, several restaurant managers tried to ditional space, will give better access to preparation areas, make the grill/café a more profitable amenity. We existed improve kitchen flow and provide for the return of banquet with cook/manager, Eduservice for our clubs and ardo, preparing his memocommunity activities, withrable Mexican food. His out adversely affecting the extended family waited on core restaurant. us and were sent home All this is being paid when business was slow, out of capital funds and to save labor costs. At one asset reserves which are point, revenues actually already in the bank (or will exceeded expenses. Later, be by the time of project Joe took over as cook/ completion). The long-term manager. He worked 12-16 planning efforts of SCOV hours a day, seven days a volunteer committees and week. The food started to Board of Directors and attract a breakfast crowd. implementation by our Residents and guests competent staff and Genslowly became regular cuseral Manager, Mark Wade, tomers. The Café was exare paying off. panded out onto the deck.

As they say, “we’ve come Joe developed a banquet a long way, baby.” Every The Views Restaurant following the 2016 expansion. business for our clubs and day, The Views features community activities. happy hours and entertainThe Board set up a Long Range Planning Committee, ment on Fridays and Saturdays, with customers dancing on which began researching what other retirement communithe Terrace. The wildly popular karaoke on Sunday eveties had to attract potential home buyers. One thing stood nings lets amateur singers participate in the fun. Daily speout: full service restaurants. Residents started talking cials like prime rib dinners, $5 hamburgers, seafood dishes, about a gathering place for the community, one with not vegan/gluten-free lunches change monthly, with drink only food, but a lounge and entertainment. Plans were specials thrown into the mix. The hours are 7 AM-7 PM, or developed and a Food and Beverage Director (F&BD) was whenever the last customer leaves, seven days a week. In hired to implement the new, double-the-seating capacity of a recent survey, The Views was voted best Oro Valley resThe Views Restaurant. The Pro Shop was relocated and taurant and best cocktails and SCOV was awarded number its former spot made into the Lounge with added seating one active adult retirement community by readers of the on the Terrace. The Marketing Committee and staff began Northwest Explorer. Our amenity is becoming the standard advertising in and outside of SCOV. that other retirement communities are copying.

Oh, the growing pains to meet customer expectations The Lounge and Terrace will continue to be open durfor service. Banquet service was put on hold. After several ing the kitchen renovation with a limited food menu served false starts in personnel, our new Executive Chef Paul from an outside grill and complete beverage service. Come Blackwell was hired in July 2017 to provide the needed in and support your restaurant while we remodel to meet your needs. leadership in the kitchen, under the experienced direction of current Food & Beverage Director, Aalt Brouwer.

Per Leslie Platt, former chair of the Long Range Planning Committee, “It’s a work in progress.”

We also promoted Errick Owen to Restaurant Manager, helping mold our wait staff into a very professional service

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Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070 Marketing 101 Marketing begins with the identification of a need: to promote SCOV as a place to live, play and have friends. Your Association has put into place a plan to accomplish this objective. A plan has been developed with measurable goals. The Board has allocated funds to execute the plan. There’s a committee that meets monthly during the high season to look at the big picture and take on special projects such as the solar dedication or the remodeling forum. Staff works year round formulating and processing the plan, developing ads, communicating with current and potential residents about the many benefits of living, eating and playing in SCOV. If you’re interested in learning more about the marketing of SCOV, please consider attending a Marketing Committee meeting and remember that in SCOV, It’s More Than Living... It’s a Lifestyle!

Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077 New Things Happening I hope you are enjoying the great lineup of free events. In addition, I am pleased to have teamed up with TAD Management to bring you some great new fee-based shows starting the first of the year. Feel free to go their website to see the amazing shows we can bring here. I look forward to these events in early 2018: “One of These Nights,” a salute to the Eagles, “ABBA Waiting for the outdoor movie to start on Fab,” a salute to ABBA September 16. It was a beautiful night. and “The Piano Man,” a salute to Billy Joel, later in the year. TAD Management shows appear on cruise ships and have become popular in Southern Arizona adult communities. I am told that these shows sell out quickly, necessitating a waiting list, so get your tickets early for all shows.

We also have planned some new free events. In January, I will publish a list of dates for you to save. You won’t want to miss one of these many events.

I am looking for a volunteer to host the annual cookie exchange on December 8. If interested, please call me.

experience such things as the daily traffic of delivery trucks, parking on the sidewalks by contractors, improperly stored building materials and discarded debris that blows into adjacent yards. The nuisance factor is amplified by lengthy timelines that stretch into months.

We would like to heighten the awareness of what is expected of residents and their contractors. The following list is a reminder: • Residents shall be responsible for the actions of their contractors.

• Debris should be disposed of daily or shall be kept in a tarped container. A clean work site is important.

• Building materials should be stored out of sight in the garage or in the backyards of homes.

• Contractors are encouraged to be respectful of the neighbors. Aprons and adjacent sidewalks are not designed to support heavy vehicles, and parking should be on the blacktop. Sidewalk repairs are the responsibility of residents. Driveways should not be blocked. Parking of trucks to prevent safety concerns should be addressed using safety cones, etc.

• The Town of Oro Valley Town Code 10-1-4 Noise outlines the allowed times of operation of heavy equipment and other construction activities.

• Our Master Declaration 4.5 Nuisance provides the authority for enforcement of these policies.

Unit # 1A 3 5 6 6 7 7 7 9 17 18A

Welcome New Neighbors – July Name Mandius & Mary Lundal Dixie & John Dickmeyer Mary & Bob Jones Mary & George Letts Barbara Vega Anita & Dexter Gayheart Cindy Atkinson & Andrew Brannen Carol & Matt Tombre Donna & Robert Sweedo John Grandner Luz & Otto Smith

From

Spokane, WA O’Fallon, MO Oro Valley, AZ Tucson, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Battle Ground, WA Marana, AZ Twin Falls, ID Tucson, AZ Columbia, MD Oro Valley, AZ

August 2017 Housing Resale Information Resales 2017 2016

For the Month 11 17 2016 Total Sold - 235

YTD 158 161

2017: Active Listings as of 08/31/2017………............. 16 2016: Active Listings as of 08/31/2016…….............…. 32 Source: TARMLS®

August 2017 Average Age of New Owners:

71.4

Community Services - Katy Mosier Office Hours 9-11 AM, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center kmosier@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8058 Remodeling Guidelines for Residents and Contractors As many of you have noted, there is a tremendous amount of remodeling going on in our community. It is great to see residents investing in their homes so that values continue to increase.

However, the process of renovation, whether inside or outside, often brings temporary distress to neighbors who

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Welcome new Director of Golf, Rick Price. Learn more about him in his introductory article on page 9.

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Money

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

MATTERS

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

August

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

Actual

Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

285,376 25,444 61,479 4,387 58,634 6,319 21,570 463,209

$ 1,599,760 $ 60,557 $ 110,892 $ 8,035 $ 118,336 12,594 $ $ 80,461 $ 1,990,635

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses

$ $ $ $ $ $

(13,660) (33,466) 416,083

$ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

274,997 26,088 61,214 15,679 67,449 110,000 555,427

$ 556,235 $ 53,987 $ 164,297 $ 32,796 $ 191,882 $ 220,000 $ 1,219,197

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses

$ $

(110,832) 444,595

$ $

(231,390) 987,807

$ $

(220,000) 993,936

$

(28,512)

$

(179,004)

$

(175,013)

Results of Operations

Golf Course Revenues

For 2 Months of the Fiscal Year

Pre-Paid Rounds

2017-2018 2016-2017 $51,226 $48,877

Resident Daily Rounds $11,797 Public Daily Rounds Totals

$9,821

$39,777

$36,313

$102,800

$95,011

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

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2 Months 2017-2018

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(995,000) (49,000) (25,000) (29,082) (83,750) 808,803

1,599,760 67,662 113,228 8,670 130,800 4,170 65,307 1,989,597 (995,000) (49,000) (25,000) (20,700) (80,974) 818,923 527,318 53,183 186,745 24,195 202,495 220,000 1,213,936

of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, scovaz.com. You must login first. Hold your cursor over Members >Financials >Monthly Financial Statements. At this page you will also find the Annual Budget. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year in the SCOV Library in the Welcome Center.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance and Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, October 16, 1 PM in WC3.

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

Randy Trenary, Controller

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

Are you in a rut on your reading choices? Challenge yourself to read in new genres by playing Library bingo. With 35 different game cards and 30 different categories to choose from, you are sure to find one you like. Complete a row across, down, or diagonally, and turn in your bingo card for a chance to win a prize.

Play as many cards as you like. Drawing to be held December 15, 2017. Stop by the Library to pick up your bingo card.

New this month: The Cuban Affair by Nelson De Mille, and A Column of Fire by Ken Follett in fiction; Killing England by Bill O’Reilly in nonfiction; new titles by bestselling authors Sue Grafton, J. D. Robb, Lisa Scottoline and Clive Cussler in large print; Glass Houses by Louise Penny and A Legacy of Spies by John Le Carre in audio book; and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), and The Big Sick (Kumail Nanjiani) in video. Stop by the Library soon.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 How Do I Know When It’s Time to Replace My Old Athletic Shoes?

Place your old shoes on a table or flat surface and look at them from the back. If they lean inward or outward or show signs of excessive wear like badly worn edges of the soles, it’s probably time for a new pair. Even if they look like they’re in good shape, if you’ve logged 300 to 400 miles (or after three to six months) in them, or if you start to notice pain in your feet, ankle, legs, or knees, even though you haven’t changed your exercise routine, worn-out shoes may be a factor.

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

Tuesday, October 10, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Association Committees Active Health Chair Janyce Lundstedt 503-475-0520 janyce.lundstedt@gmail.com Nov.-Apr, Second Tue., 1:30 PM, WC1 suncityorovalley.com/members-login/committees/active-health We would like to thank the many people who helped us transition the Balance Class into an ongoing Association class: Heather Chalon, Master Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute who led our classes, supported us through the transition and continues to guide our instructors; three SCOV residents who are now our instructors (Laura Carey, Debbie Brown, and Judy Greenberg); the SCOV Foundation for funding our instructors’ training and the SCOV Administration for supporting this process, the AHC and our instructors.

Most importantly, a huge thank-you to all our SCOV residents who have participated in these classes; it has been a

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joy to see your engagement and progress. We hope many of you will continue taking this class and invite your friends and neighbors. Class restarts for fall on Monday, October 2.

See Workshops and Classes, Association Fitmess Schedule on page 12.

Please see a flyer in this Tipster related to a new cancer support group sponsored by the AHC in response to a request from our residents. For questions, contact Ester Leutenberg at ester36@gmail.com or 520-818-0016.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Chair Stan Shopa First Wed., 11:30 AM, WC1 afc@suncityorovalley.com Architectural Review Janice Strassburg 520-338-2568 janicestrassburg@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM, WC3

Architectural Review is your go-to committee if you are having residential problems. If your concern is covered by either the Master Declaration or the Development Standards, then those are the two documents that may help solve a problem. A beginning point in searching to see if your situation is covered will be to peruse the index. Then read the appropriate section to see what rules apply. The Master Declaration is an overarching standard while the Development Standards address the nitty gritty. Both documents are located at suncityorovalley.com > members-login > documents.

Should you not find a rule that pertains to your problem, then perhaps it is time for a neighbor-to-neighbor chat. ARC cannot solve all problems. Our primary goal is to help residents make changes to the exterior of their properties and have those changes conform to the standards that have been established for the community.

Consumer Referral - Vendor List Susanna Moran vendor@suncityorovalley.com

Here are directions for looking up the Vendor List on the website: Go to scovaz.com > Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List > Read More. The Vendor List was formerly the Consumer Referral List.

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

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

Finance-Budget Chair Sharon Miller muggins48@comcast.net Third Mon., 1 PM, WC3

The agenda for the next meeting on October 16 will include the auditor’s presentation of the draft audit report for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

If you have questions regarding the committee, please contact Sharon Miller.

Play the fun Library BINGO game!

See article on this page.

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Food and Beverage Advisory Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com Oct.-Jun., First Fri., 1 PM, The Views Some interesting facts about our restaurant staff: • One of our wait staff celebrates over 15 years’ service with SCOV. • We have a mother-daughter wait staff team.

• Two of our SCOV staff members got married (to each other) on Hole 1 at The Views Golf Course.

• Our staff includes two sets of siblings.

• Most of our staff also work part time at other places; one currently has four jobs.

• One of our managers has worked with six world class chefs, three of whom have been on the Food Network channel (Chefs Maye, McMillian, Weiner) and would trade them all in for Chef Paul Blackwell, our new Executive Chef.

Tips from satisfied customers are what wait staff need to make a living. Please support The Views while your restaurant becomes a gathering place of which we can be proud.

Friends of the Library Lynne Davis lynnedavis100@gmail.com Pat Brown patbrown630@gmail.com

Have you read a Gothic tale lately? Or a graphic novel?

Maybe some fantasy? October is the month for tricks and treats (and the Library always has some Tootsie Rolls thanks to the generous donation of an SCOV resident family). We also have a new game of Library bingo (thank you to a Library volunteer) that will be fun to play while exploring some new literary genre. Come and join the fun. Remember that your Library depends on the donations of time and money of SCOV residents. Thank you to all who contribute.

Future Housing Co-Chairs Jon Olson 520-818-3705 jboclo@comcast.net Sally Evert 520-818-3068 sallyevert@gmail.com Wed., Oct. 25, 9 AM, WC1

A few dedicated members and one fabulous data entry volunteer from the community have summarized all the information and data from the interviews, Focus Groups and Survey and Ambassador Reports gathered last fall. We will now begin to identify themes and principles to organize into a final report to the community and Board. We are back on our regular meeting schedule and you are welcome to attend any of our meetings

Gift Shop Co-chairs Don Jovag 520-762-6030, Elaine Deeter 520-825-5388 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-4 PM, Sat. 9 AM-12:30 PM suncityorovalley.com/learn/amenities-facilities/gift-shop

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October featured artists are Elaine Deeter (left) and Julie Holtry (right).

Julie makes jewelry and Orientalthemed note cards.

Her trademark is her pendant

dragonfly which dons the necks of many local residents. “I think I have a dragonfly for every outfit I have. They are such fun to wear!” Julie particularly likes to use dichroic glass.

This glass almost takes on a gem-like shimmering quality.

Elaine began creating greeting cards a few years ago for her personal use. Then, “I decided to start making cards to sell in our Gift Shop. It is a wonderful way to contribute to our community and meet new people. I enjoy seeing people appreciate my work and hearing how their friends and family are happy to receive a handmade item.”

Stop in to enjoy the work of all our resident artists and pick up that special gift you have been looking for.

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell 520-825-5763 Meeting Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 suncityorovalley.com/members-login/services/loan-room/ The Loan Room has completed its relocation of items within our current space, and we appreciate your understanding of our short-term mess. As many of our residents return from their summer trips, we will be getting busier. It is recommended that you make reservations up to two months in advance, especially as we get closer to fall and winter holidays. The Loan Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, and is located at the end of the Cart Barn. To reserve, visit the website; your request will be responded to within a week. Come and see what we have available.

Marketing Chair Joy Huxtable 520-548-2653 joyeh1115@gmail.com Fourth Mon., 3 PM, WC1

The next meeting is Monday, October 23.

Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994 Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3 Just Perhaps Perhaps you didn’t know, or you just forgot, how much foliage grows here in our desert. Our monsoon season this year caused trees, grasses, shrubs and weeds to really grow.

Pre-emergence applied to your yard will stop the germination of seeds, and you won’t have as many weeds next year; check with your landscaper or pest control professional.

Don’t forget to remove weeds in cracks of your driveway, sidewalk, and where the cement meets the blacktop of the street. Plants protruding over sidewalks need to be trimmed back so as not to injure passing walkers. Trees at corners need to be trimmed so stop signs may be seen. Suckers under trees should be cut off, down to the ground.

Take a close look from the street. Can you see the numbers on your house, day and night? For safety sake, trim back any plant, or change light bulbs, if your house number is not clearly visible. This is important should an emergency vehicle need to find you.

Please take pride in your property, and, “just perhaps,” SCOV will continue to be a beautiful place in which to live.

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

Call Larry Clark 520-404-7664

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

During the nightly neighborhood patrols, the Posse finds many RVs (motor homes, trailers, campers, etc.) parked in driveways and on the streets. We stop and record the address, make and model of the RV plus license plate information. Often we observe violations of the local ordinances. As the Posse Chairman I strongly encourage each resident to read the governing documents about RV parking. Find on-line the SCOV Board Policy BOD-011, and Oro Valley Town Code in Article 11-4. These are intended to make our community more enjoyable and safe to live in with our families.

Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1

Semiannual inspections of SCOV facilities are one of the Property Committee’s primary functions. The purpose of the inspections is to identify the condition and maintenance needs of SCOV facilities and grounds. Committee members together with HOA maintenance staff will conduct an inspection during October. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. If you are interested in the activities of the Properties Committee, please plan to attend our next meeting Thursday, October 19.

Tipster Editorial Co-Chair Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Co-Chair Vicki Ettleman 520-519-9781 vettleman4@gmail.com

The next Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Monday, October 16, 9 AM, WC3.

ing to achieve your expectations and our goals. The overall effect will create a professional, yet fun atmosphere in producing a successful operation.

I invite you to meet our professional friendly staff and play our exceptional golf course by contacting the Pro Shop at 520-825-3110. I’d welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss any questions or opportunities you may have by contacting me directly by telephone or email.

Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063 October is the start of a new season of golf.

The golf course has been overseeded so there are different colors of green on the fairways, tees and greens. This is a good time to remind golfers about changes from summer to winter play. The divot mix will be replaced with a sand and seed mix that is to only be used on fairways and tees that have been overseeded. This year the green fairway on #6 and the entire #14 fairway will not be overseeded, so please don’t repair divots with seed mix on those holes. The seed will germinate during the winter, and when the Bermuda grass eventually goes dormant those divots will leave green spots all over the non-overseeded fairways. This also applies to all of the roughs since they aren’t overseeded either.

It is a small step to help reduce extra maintenance required to chemically treat and remove the green spots.

Another reminder is the course will be very wet following overseeding. Even though the irrigation is slowly turned off prior to the course reopening, the soil will remain very saturated. Golf carts will be regulated to the cart paths for about two weeks to allow the fairways extra time to firm. When the carts are allowed off the paths, please try to avoid driving through low areas that are still wet. Most areas will be painted with white lines, but some areas might still be soft and be damaged by golf cart traffic.

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

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086 Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Price, the Director of Golf for The Views Golf Club. I started July 1 and have had an opportunity to meet quite of few of our residents. Thank you for welcoming me to your

community.

The main question that I have been asked multiple times since arriving is, “What do you do and why are you here?”

That’s a good question that I’d like to address. First, my areas of expertise lie specifically in my skills of 35 years of experience in golf operations, strong business background, sales and marketing and overall knowledge of the golf market in Southern Arizona. Also, I’ve been a resident of Oro Valley and Southern Arizona for the past 35 years.

My main responsibilities are to oversee Pro Shop operations, create fun events and activities for our residents, and increase golf participation overall. I’m passionate about creating a valuable customer experience, and I strongly believe in building long-term relationships with our residents, guests and the local community. I will go to great lengths to ensure you receive first-rate service while effectively communicat-

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Fall is here which means it’s overseed time. Overseeding will be continue through October 8. When golf resumes on October 9, we will be restricted to cart path only until the end of October. A big thank you to Mike Kropf and his staff for the excellent condition of our course over the summer months.

The GAC was happy to welcome our new Director of Golf, Rick Price, at our September meeting. We look forward to working with him and helping to implement his visions for our course.

The Golf Advisory Committee is looking for a recording secretary for our monthly meeting. Please contact Yvette Schulz if you are interested.

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

1/2 off bottle of wine Not a Pass Holder?

Call Kat at 917-8068 for details.

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The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club

Pres. Jim Convey 720-878-6774 conveyje5@hotmail.com

Membership Jim Fogel 208-861-3220 Play Wed.

The chipping area, putting green and golf course will be closed for overseeding and will reopen Monday, October 9.

The Pro Shop will be open during overseeding on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM-2 PM. There are a number of courses that are available to play while The Views is closed for overseeding.

Ventana Canyon offers our annual golf course pass holders a special rate of $32, and if you are not a pass holder the rate goes to $37. When making a tee time, identify yourself as a Views pass holder and bring the pass with you when you go to the course. Their telephone number is 577-4061.

Tubac offers a rate of $45 Monday-Thursday and $49 on the weekends with one week advance tee times. Contact the Pro Shop for additional play options.

Play resumes October 11, and mark your calendar for the first bash of the new season October 25.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Quentin Anderson (Temp. Unavailable) Membership: David Chatterton 520-204-5636 Play Thu. morning The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Nancy Klucking 360-961-6963

VP Darlene Lamb 913-915-4672

Well summer is officially over, we are looking forward to some cooler days and the return of our winter members for women’s golf league. First league day will be Tuesday, November 7, with general meeting to follow.

Congratulations to Beckie Harkey, our 2016-2017 club champion, pictured at right.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club President: Pattie Horning 248-767-6873 Membership: Mimi Hutton 520-343-5361 Play Thu. morning

We welcome back all of our seasonal and permanent residents and look forward to reacquainting ourselves on the course. If you are a new resident or new to golf and want to join our wonderful ladies on Thursday mornings, please contact our membership chairperson at the above number.

Dues are $50. Please add $5 if you wish to be in the holein-one pot. Your payment can be left in the binder in the Pro Shop. Our league play will start Thursday, November 2, 8 AM (check-in by 7:30), followed by a general meeting and luncheon. We look forward to seeing everyone, whether you are a new or an experienced golfer.

Help Collate the Tipster Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers into the Tipster. Receive your Tipster early, share refreshments with us at the Auditorium. Usually the work is performed on the last business day of the month at approximately 10:45 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 520-825-6994.

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

Greetings from The Views Restaurant. We have had some great success over the summer. We introduced a new Executive Chef, Paul Blackwell, who every day is making a difference with the quality of food, timeliness of the kitchen, and better yet, keeps up with a demanding boss. We have introduced karaoke on Sunday nights, which has turned out to be an enormous amount of fun. We have been training our staff on the ins and outs of food and beverage. So far, we have covered beef, seafood, and the basics of wine.

Don’t miss our collaboration with the Sun City Variety Theatre group for our inaugural SCOV Octoberfest on Sunday, October 29. This should be a lot of fun with great food, beer, and entertainment. For more information, see page 23.

I’m pleased to announce that we are offering our first pairing dinner of the season on Wednesday, November 1, 5 PM. In addition to the three-course dinner with cocktail pairings, Magic Kenny of the Bisbee Séance Room will present the Haunted History of Tucson.

As we head into October, we look forward to implementing our new menu from Chef Paul. He has taken the time to assess our guests’ preferences and can’t wait to build you a menu of which we all can be proud.

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Sun City Vistoso Foundation Treas. Ken Hendrickson kshcpa@pacbell.net 619-743-6098 Fourth Thu.,1 PM, Desert Oasis

Our Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation is well deserving of your personal and financial support. Your financial donation goes to meet qualified needs in and around our community. Think about the needs and opportunities involving cultural, health, education, recreation and charitable requests that are made to the Foundation. Funds are raised with an annual letter that is sent to all SCOV residents. However, tax exempt gifts can be made to the Foundation at any time. Thank you for your continuing support. Feel free to call Ken Hendrickson with any questions. The Sun City Vistoso Foundation makes a difference.

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Coming Events

Wednesday, November 1, 5 PM

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

Haunted Tucson Pairing Dinner at The Views Three-course dinner with cocktail pairings and entertainment by Magic Kenny of the Bisbee Séance Room. See The Views article on page 10.

Every Friday, 3-7 PM

Saturday, November 4, 11 AM

The Views Restaurant Happy Hour Please join us for happy hour. Enjoy the best in live entertainment 4:30-7 PM during Friday happy hour.

Monday, October 9, 9 AM-Noon Flu Shots Walgreens will set up a clinic in the Activity Center/Navajo to dispense flu shots. Bring your insurance cards with you.

Tuesday, October 10, 10 AM Tucson Museum of Art Talks To start our 20th season, new docent Karen Owsowitz will present, “Richard Diebenkorn and the Point of Departure.”

If Diebenkorn is new to you, what a great chance to learn; if you know about him enjoy the revisit, but by all means come to the Activity Center/Navajo. Refreshments are served.

Questions? Call Rudi Punzmann 520-724-7777.

Wednesday, October 18, 1 PM Author Richard Shelton Local author and University of Arizona professor emeritus of creative writing, Richard Shelton, will speak in the Auditorium and sign copies of his memoir Nobody Rich or Famous, the story of a family and how it got that way. He traces the hardscrabble life of three generations of his family from Kansas, to Idaho, to Arizona. There is no charge for this event, however, to help plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Monday, October 9, Library.

Monday, October 23, 1 PM Tucson Postal Museum Presentation Did you know that there is a famous postal museum here in Tucson? Come to the Auditorium and learn about this great museum. There is no charge for this event. If you have a stamp collection to donate or have questions, this is the time to learn more.

Tuesday, October 24, 10 AM University of Arizona Art Museum – The Horse in Art From early cave paintings to the ancient Greeks to the present day, the art of every culture celebrates the horse.

This presentation offers a sampling of artworks chosen from the more than 400 equestrian works in the permanent collection of the University of Arizona Museum of Art. There is no charge for this event in the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Brack Brown, presenter.

Sunday, October 29, 2–5 PM Oktoberfest The Sun City Variety Theatre is proud to introduce the inaugural Oktoberfest, co-sponsored by the The Views Restaurant in the Courtyard. There will be sing-a-longs, authentic German food, German beer tasting, 50/50 raffle, photo booth and much more. Wir sehen uns dort.

Hats Off to Emerge!

The SCOV Women’s Auxiliary will be presenting the Hats off to Emerge! fashion show, luncheon and raffle on Saturday, November 4. Come see hats from a bygone era, and hear about their stories while enjoying a delicious lunch.

There will be a hat raffle as well.

Tickets, $25 pp, Thu., Oct. 12 and Fri., Oct. 13, 10 AM-Noon, Activity Center.

Tuesday, November 7, 1 PM Mini Time Museum Presentation This Tucson attraction has a high rating from all visitors.

This free talk from the museum will be entertaining and give you a wonderful idea as to what the museum is about. Join us in the Auditorium.

Wednesday, November 8, 1 PM Author Barbara Marriott Local author, Barbara Marriott, who holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, will speak and sign copies of her books Legendary Locals: Marana, Catalina, and Oro Valley; Canyon of Gold; and Images of America: Oro Valley in the Auditorium. Come hear stories about the characters who settled this area before us. There is no charge for the event, however, to help plan for attendance, you will need to obtain a ticket, available beginning Wednesday, October 25, in the Library.

Friday, November 10, 11 AM Veterans Day Event Please note that we have moved this event to Friday, November 10. Let’s pay tribute to SCOV Vets with a great program from the Oro Valley American Legion and a welcome from Mayor Hiremath. The program starts at 11 AM sharp in the Auditorium.

Saturday, November 11, 7 PM Cary Long – Comedy Show Enjoy many laughs from the comedy of Cary Long. He has appeared on VH-1, the “Tonight Show” and more. Have fun with friends as he combines accents, cultures and nationalities into a rib-tickling event. Cabaret seating, BYO drinks and snacks. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Auditorium.

Tickets, $20 pp on sale Wed., Oct. 11, Welcome Center.

Thursday, November 16, 9-11 AM Wheels for Kids Open House The Marketing Committee will host an open house for Wheels for Kids in the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Learn more about this organization and how you can support this group of dedicated SCOV volunteers who collect, rehab and donate bicycles to young people and adults in need.

Tickets, $20 pp, Tue., Oct. 17, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM; and Wed. and Thu., Oct. 18 and 19, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM, Activity Center

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Tuesday, November 28, 10 AM University of Arizona Art Museum - Art After 1945 Over the last 70 years, artists have taken many varied approaches to creating art. Pop art, minimalism, conceptual art, photorealism, performance art and graffiti art are just a few of the movements that we will explore. There is no charge for this event in the Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Gary Freiburger, presenter.

Friday, December 1, 8:15 AM Nordstrom Bus Trip Travel in comfort to the Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale.

Start your holiday shopping or just enjoy the holiday decorations. The bus leaves from behind the Welcome Center at 8:15 AM sharp.

The bus departs Nordstrom’s at 3 PM. Men and women enjoy this shopping day and having lunch somewhere in the shopping center.

Tickets, $40 pp, on sale Wed., Nov. 1, 8 AM, Welcome Center. See Coco or Pam. Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details.

Sun City Singles, Sun., Oct. 1, Golf, The Views Sun City Singles, Thu., Oct. 5, 6 PM, Bocce, Bocce Courts Day Trippers, Fri.- Mon., Oct. 6-9, Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, NM Genealogy, “Getting Started with Family History Writing,” Tue., Oct. 10, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Sun City Singles, Thu., Oct. 12, 5:30 PM, Dinner, Activity Center/ Navajo Dinner ‘n Show, Sat., Oct. 14, Meet Me in St. Louis, Hale Center Theatre, Gilbert Sun City Singles, Fri., Oct. 27, 5:30 PM, Happy Hour, Activity Center/Navajo Rock ‘N Roll, Sat., Oct. 28, 7-10 PM, Halloween Dance, Auditorium Dinner ‘n Show, Mon., Nov. 6. An interactive murder mystery at The Gaslight Music Hall. Three-course meal included SCOV Hiking, Tue., Nov. 7, 11:30 AM, Annual fall picnic, Catalina State Park SC Starlight Dance, Sat., Nov. 11, 5-7 PM, Meeting, Dance Demos, Entertainment, Activity Center/Native American Rooms Day Trippers, Tue., Nov. 14, Cosanti Site Tour and Lunch Day Trippers, Sun., Dec. Dec. 10, Annual Holiday Party

Workshops and Classes Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend, you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie 520917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one. Call now to reserve a space at the October 18 or November 15 class.

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

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Aqua Zumba®: Balance Class: Cardio Chair Aerobics:

Core Conditioning: Sunrisers: Sweat Stretch: Zumba® : Water Aerobics:

Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool Mon., 10:30-11:30 AM, AFC Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM Catalina Vista Mon., 5-6 PM, Wed., 3-4 PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 AM, AFC Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC Pool

ILR Samplers Samplers are at 2 PM, Catalina Vista. All SCOV residents and their guests are welcome. Free, no sign-up.

Thu., Oct. 5: U.S. Immigration: Problems and Solutions Mr. Mo Goldman, Attorney Thu., Oct. 12: Arizona Rangers: What Are They? Who Are They?

Mr. Ron Gold Thu., Oct. 19: Financial Exploitation - Awareness and Prevention Dr. Lisa O’Neill Thu., Oct. 26: International Weather and Climate Science–the Last 60 Years, Mr. Bob Landis Introduction to Tai Chi - Free Class Thursday, October 5, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves slow, focused movements. Because of the benefits for balance, strength and improved breathing, it is an exercise especially suitable for seniors. Tai Chi Club is proud to offer you this chance to work with our two expert and experienced Tai Chi Masters.

See the Tai Chi Club article on page 25.

Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Classes resume Monday, October 2, and are held Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30, WC3. Caregivers are welcome to attend classes. Ray Jerkins, 520-219-3561.

Spanish Language Classes Contact Myriam Barrientos 520-906-8334 or spanishmexico@aol.com and review the many levels of classes available at vive-mexico.com.

For Your Information

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

Coffee Cart Returns Starting Monday, October 16, the Coffee Cart will be serving coffee every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-10:30 AM, Kachina Lounge. Jerry and Kathy are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Costume Closet The Costume Closet is now open at its new location in the Loan Room at the Cart Barn. Costume check outs for Halloween parties or Oktoberfest will be every Saturday in October, 10 AM-Noon. Returns accepted on Saturday, November 4, 10 AM-Noon. Otherwise, for appointments call Marty Siracusa 520-825-6961 or Betty Verderese 520-825-7811.

See page 23 for information and ticket sale dates for Oktoberfest sponsored by Sun City Variety Theatre Club.

Food, beer, music, entertainment and lots of fun, fun, fun.

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The National Parks Store Tohono O’odham Basket Weaving Workshop, Wednesday, October 11, 10 AM-4 PM. Learn basket weaving techniques using authentic tools and materials, and explore the customs and designs that make this art form a meaningful practice.

Participants will weave and take home one basket. $130 for WNPA members/$175 for nonmembers. Price includes instruction, all materials, and lunch.

Ancient Voices, Future Visions: A multimedia mask making workshop, Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, 9 AM-4 PM. Acclaimed mask maker, poet, storyteller, and musician Will Clipman leads this workshop. Participants will be inspired by the nature of the Sonoran Desert and reach across the boundaries of time and space as they sculpt LifecastÂŽ masks of their faces, $190 members/$235 nonmembers.

Price includes all materials and lunch.

The National Parks Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-622-6014, wnpa.org.

Memoriam

Resident 1 September 19

Former Residents Barbara Merrill 1 June 27 Irene Dalton 1 August 21 Jack Tomhave 1 September 9

Jennie Wilson

Clubs

Vistoso Cyclists/SCOV Food Drive

A huge thank you for the overwhelming success of the past five years. Our Sixth Annual Vistoso Cyclists/SCOV October Food Drive begins October 1.

We need your help in our effort to raise more than $30,000 to purchase food items for needy seniors and families through the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank located in northwest Tucson. Please look for the yellow flyer in this Tipster for details.

Special Notice: The renovation of Desert Oasis in October will affect many club meeting locations and times. We recommend that you confirm meeting times and locations with the club contacts listed here.

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 for supporting the Back to School collection to benefit Youth On Their Own (YOTO). We are fortunate to live in such a caring, giving community with neighbors who are positively impacting the future of Pima County by supporting YOTO. Kris Cohen YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Thank you to all the volunteers that work for the Community Assistance Committee (CAC). You provide a tremendous asset to our community. A special thank you to the twins for the beautifully made pockets for the walker. It was very handy during my recovery from hip surgery.

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

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

This month, the Clay Club will feature the work of the summer residents. Over the quiet season, the studio has been a refuge from heat and monsoon and our returning members always enjoy seeing what has been created Coiled bowl by Tamara Sanderson. in their absence.

Orientations and regular meetings have resumed and the monthly cleaning will continue as always. Mentoring is once again being offered by experienced potters. Classes are in the works and will be posted as they are developed. Welcome back clay people. We look forward to what you create this year.

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Colored Pencil Jan Thomas 520-591-1275, Carol Fouch 817-751-8154 Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Pictured is a sneak peek at a piece that we have all been working on since last fall. Each person has done one to four rectangles and we have not known what the picture is of or what the other people Sneak peek of our colored pencil quilt project. are doing.

Look for our Colored Pencil exhibit in the Activity Center in November to see the completed piece.

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

Fine Arts Studio Co-Pres. Melanie Herbert 520-825-2258, Phyllis Cutcher 520-825-2489 Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Our seasonal residents return this month and rejoin their fellow artists for lively chatter of summer doings and to plan the new season’s schedule. Some of us finished a piece or two over the summer, but the heavy work was accomplished by those who braved the summer heat and cooled their heels in our studio each Wednesday. We’re all looking forward to another creative, social, educational and collegial season together. Our Art League theme show entitled “Self Portrait” will adorn the Activity Center walls during October, and residents and guests are invited to come over, view the paintings and decide the respective resemblances. Prepare your palettes, brushes and pastels for this new season, and let’s get ready to rumble. New faces are always welcome in our club, so come on over and meet our friendly group.

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

Photo by: Bill Nagel The picture shows Modelers Club photographer, modeler and model train engineer, Tom Prall, helping expert model builder, Bill Nagel, build scenery on the model train layout.

This is a new area between the recent mine scene and the new sawmill.

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

Open Studio Artists Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 Thu., 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

This is a reminder that the October theme show will be “Self Portrait.” You still have time to finish a painting. The painting can be realistic, impressionistic, whimzical or whatever you like.

Vistoso Photo Pres. Pat Mulligan 520-820-1809 Sep.-May Second and Fourth Wed., 6 PM, Catalina Vista vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

Call for Nominations Are you a strong leader? Do you have friends who are strong leaders? The Association is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors through October 21.

If you have a nomination, please submit it through the website (Members/Members Services/This & That) or by the form available in the Administration office.

Black Canyon Sunset by Steve Alverdes.

Our program on Wednesday, October 11, features profes-

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sional Tucson photographer, Steve Dell, with his presentation on landscape photography. Steve has previously judged club events and has also presented on travel photography.

The competition topic on October 25 is “Water.” Photos must have been taken after April 1, 2017. Your dues must be paid before being eligible to enter the competition.

Annual dues are $20/household and are due now. Please send or bring payment to Steve Perkins, Treasurer, 822 E. Royal Ridge Dr. As well as monthly friendly competitions, our club offers educational and instructional programs, hosts guest speakers and exhibits members’ winning photos.

Visitors are always welcome to attend any of our meetings or competitions.

Sculpture

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

To all club members that have had the studio all to themselves this summer we say, “move over, because the winter residents are flocking back with pent-up ideas and desire to create new pieces.” It’s time to collect our thoughts and put together a schedule of works and classes for this new season. It’s time to restock materials and clay supplies. This writer is anxious to see the sculptures finished over the summer. Since it’s been so hot for so long, the cool studio should have been a sculptor’s haven and a respite, a place to be on these sizzling days. We invite all residents to visit us on Monday mornings, and we’ll be happy to share our sculpting passion with you.

Sewing Thimblelenas

Penny Burroughs 530-545-2642 Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Have you wanted to do some relaxing sewing with great friends? Let’s get you trained on the machines. Use of the room and equipment requires an hour orientation class for first-time users. You can sign up for the next orientation session and class Friday, October 20, on sheets posted on the outside of the Sewing Room door. Maybe you will be one of those who can’t resist being involved in several groups: Casa Amigas, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking, Cheer Bears, Pet Beds and Seniors for Kids.

Casa Amigas

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

Rewarding is a good word to describe how we feel sewing for the children. At Casa Amigas, we have the right project for you. If you peek in and see the machines busy, please ask anyone for another little project to help. There is sorting, folding, ironing, cutting, stacking or pinning. Don’t leave; give us a hand. You are always welcome. Any extra yarn (not fancy)? We knit or crochet afghans. Please mark it for Casa Amigas.

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

Come to the October 19 meeting to share what you’ve been working on and get inspired for new ideas. We’ve been meeting during the summer, and so have projects to share with our returning seasonal residents.

Call Karin Frolich for lessons on the six-needle machine.

The Sewing Room is reserved for embroidery on Thursday afternoons. Just about every month, new things are loaded onto the Sewing Room computer. So come over to the Sewing Room to keep cool Thursday afternoons. Use SignUp. com to check embroidery machine availability.

Pet Beds

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

We’re cut-ups! That’s right. We sit around the table cutting washable scrap fabric into itsy bitsy pieces perfect for stuffing pillows for the Humane Society. Stop by. We would love to have you join us.

Quilters

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

Our holiday mystery block is well on its way with steps 3 and 4 this month. The October 10 meeting will present a rulers demo by Carol and Penny–we all have rulers with no clue how to use them. October 22 will be a special event.

We will have our first day retreat at Catalina Vista, 11 AM5:30 PM. Lunch will be a potluck. Bring your own quilting project to work on, or we will have several holiday projects to choose from.

The October 24 meeting will include a demo from Penny.

Seniors for Kids

Jean Sax 651-436-4243 Sewing/Crafting for SFK, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Toy Woodworking, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop Meetings: First Thu., 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Fall is just around the corner, and Seniors for Kids will be shifting into high gear.

We are still enrolled in the Smile Amazon rewards program, but our rewards have been meager. That means we need to get more people involved. Signing up is fast, easy and free. Please use the link below to enroll or go to Smile.

Amazon.com, smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0762913. Ask your friends to enroll and bookmark this link so all their eligible shopping will benefit Seniors For Kids, too.

We are also members of the Fry’s Rewards program. If you are already enrolled, you need not re-enroll. If you are not enrolled, please do so by registering your Fry’s card at frysfood.com. Select Seniors for Kids under rewards program.

Thanks to all who have continued to make toys and quilts all summer and to those who are returning and jumping in to continue our wonderful community service endeavors.

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Show ‘N Share Vicki Frakes 859-801-0525

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

We meet year around and always welcome new members.

Members work on portable crafts such as coloring, crochet, knitting, mixed media, needle work (embroidery, cross stitch, etc.) and paper crafts (cards, scrapbooks, etc.). At Show ‘N Share, we show our creations and share our ideas. No dues.

Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Hartmut Wagner 520-825-4175 hartmutgretel@icloud.com Shop Hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM; Fri., 9 AM-Noon First Mon., 3:30 PM, Artisan Center, Silversmith Studio Hartmut Wagner became interested in making jewelry in 1968 while visiting Elba Island and seeing a pretty, green mineral called malachite. He and his wife Gretel began making earrings, pendants and cuff bracelets from stones and silver wire, and sold them in Berlin. He was a university professor in Freiburg, Germany, and had a professional career in behavioral health in Germany and the U.S. Hart attended his first formal training in silversmithing and Hartmut Wagner polishing a silver pendant. lapidary in SCOV about six years ago, and it became a major hobby, providing rewarding purpose and meaning. He enjoys the craftwork, exchanging new ideas with others and the social atmosphere of the club. He became club president in January 2016 and has focused his efforts on encouraging and maintaining the comradery of the group. He anticipates that the 2017 fall student class will be held in late October, with another perhaps in February.

Stained/Fused Glass Lei Bammel 520-818-0017 Wye Mace 520-825-8738 Fusing: Tue. and Thu., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio, any time Tue.-Sun., Artisan Center/Stained Glass

to have that morning coffee outside, it’s been awhile. I feel like this air inspires many to begin fall and holiday projects in our studio. Our membership keeps growing, and I see pumpkins, turkeys and witches making appearances. Holiday plates and dishes are beginning to show up also.

For our returning members, there will be a short meeting and get-together Monday, October 16. There is a sign-up sheet in the studio for appetizers or dessert. Please join us and find out what is new as we get out of the heat and learn more techniques. Come and renew some old friendships and meet new members.

I hope you will look at our window in the studio as there are many new items, so colorful and bright. Thanks to all our volunteers for all they do. The list is long.

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

Are you looking for a new hobby? Consider water media, and come to Catalina Vista/Art Studio and discover the resources available to help you reach your goals. The library is full of easily followed references with painting techniques.

Class members are willing to help with your material choices, and ways to get started. It is a relaxing passtime, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Woodworking

Pres. Bill Norton 480-993-8762

VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 Wed., Oct. 18, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

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The woodworking shop at SCOV has had an active and interesting summer. New equipment has been installed. A new fire-proof cabinet has been installed for safe storage of flammable paint and finish materials.

We are always in need of additional monitors so the shop can be open to the members. If you can and are willing to help please contact Don Jovag at 520-818-1078 to get the information for training. Your help is greatly appreciated.

On the side of volunteerism, let us put out a call to all who would like to help out with Seniors for Kids. As Christmas approaches, the final push will be made to make cars, trucks, cradles, secret boxes, games and whatever will delight the eyes of children. There are lots of materials available in the shop to create these items. All that is needed is the hands and inspiration. Come in and help out if you feel the urge.

Last, but certainly not least, we are looking forward to the return of our migrating members. As summer cools remembered faces and voices will once again be joining us in the shop. If you haven’t come by lately feel free to wander in and see what is happening.

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Harvest Moon Over Mt. Lemmon.

Photo by Jean Conrow

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Pres. Ron Collins 812-344-4772 scovastronomy@gmail.com on the nation is a message of hope and God’s promise of Oct.-May, Third Thu., 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo a future for Israel and Judah. Join us October 18, 9 AM, as we gather around God’s Word and find lessons that apply to

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Continuing Education

Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 520-825-7645 V.P. Connie Armstrong 520-544-7723 scov.great.books@gmail.com Oct.-May, First and Third Wed., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

August 21.. All eyes were on the eclipse of the sun as it made its way across the U.S. This picture was taken at Park City, Utah of a group from Chicago. The viewing glasses were supplied by the Park City Library for the hundreds that gathered to experience this astronomical event. Our speaker this month will speak on our sun’s characteristics and use.

Starting our speaker series on Thursday, October 19, is Justin Hyatt, who is a solar engineer from the Steward Observatory Solar Lab at the U of A. He is also associated with the College of Optical Sciences. He worked several years with M3 Engineering and collaborated on several solar design engineering projects in South Africa where he learned to speak Zulu. He is referred to as “one of the best young innovative engineers.”

Nelson Tilden will lead “Getting Started in Stargazing” on Tuesday, October 10, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room.

Bible Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586, Rick Thomas 520-591-0475 Oct.-May, Tue., 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Great news: we begin this year’s small group study of the Book of Hebrews Tuesday, October 3. The study materials were written by the renowned biblical commentator and teacher, Warren Wiersbe. What a perfect time to begin a weekly activity that will enrich your life as well as introduce you to like-minded Christian men in our community. Don’t forget that many of us follow the study with breakfast at The Views Restaurant. You’ll definitely enjoy the menu available there.

Precept Women’s Bible Study

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

The Precept Bible Study will resume Wednesday, October 18, with the continuation of our study in the Book of Jeremiah (chapters 25-52). Jeremiah was appointed by God as a prophet to not only Judah but also to the nations. He preached for more than 40 years without seeing any visible results. He was faithful to his calling even though the people opposed him and would not listen to God’s Word. Part 2

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Welcome to a new season for the Great Books Club. In this club we read and discuss selections of thought-provoking works of literature presented in anthologies by the Great Books Foundation. We offer great conversations about great ideas. We will continue reading short story selections from The Seven Deadly Sins, Even Deadlier. The deadly sin we will consider in October is gluttony. On October 4 the selection is “Theft in a Pastry Shop” by Italo Calvino and on October 18 the selection is “Fat People” by Alison Lurie. In December we will begin reading selections from Counterparts, an exciting Great Books collection featuring pairings of texts that complement or play off one another in interesting ways. Both books can be purchased from Amazon or the Great Books Foundation. Join us. We welcome all SCOV residents.

SCOV Book Club

Co-Pres. Joyce Franke 520-818-7955

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

At our October 2 meeting we will discuss Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child by Bob Spitz. This detailed biography of the famous cookbook author and TV star starts at the beginning with her early life in Pasadena. The book covers little-known aspects of her life in the 50 years before she found fame as the cook book author and TV French chef. It draws a picture of the real woman behind the warbling voice and cheery manner and attempts to place her in history for the remarkable impact she had not only on how Americans eat and view food but the pioneering role she played in the development of food TV shows.

November: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. This is the story of a remarkable group of African American women mathematicians who overcame prejudice against their sex and race to make a real contribution to the development of aeronautics during WWII and then went on to provide a major contribution to the Space Race. The book focuses on three brilliant women: Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson, who with sheer determination, support of family and some of their white male colleagues go on to achieve their goals in mathematics and engineering at National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and later National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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Computer - Vistoso Computer Society (VCS) Membership David Johnson 520-825-6994 Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314 General Meetings, Nov.-Mar., 1 PM, Auditorium scovcomputer.com

There is no general meeting for October. Membership is required for help sessions, classes, assistance from other Computer Club members and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board). See the club’s website homepage.

Dues for 2017 are $10/household. Send checks, not cash, to Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium, with the application form, available outside the Computer Learning Center (CLC) in the Welcome Center. You may download it from the club’s website. Dave will be collecting 2018 dues starting in October.

We are no longer accepting used ink cartridges.

Please note a major change in the Help Session Dates as listed below. It is now the first and second Tuesdays as well as the second and fourth Wednesdays.

September Computer Club Class Schedule Class Name Date Time iPhone Tips, Phone, general maintenance (iPhones 5 or newer) 1 session Thu., Oct. 12 1-3 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Windows 10 (bring your computers) 1 Session Wed., Oct. 18 10-Noon Leo Belardinelli lbelardinelli@hotmail.com Snipping Tool in Windows and Tips and Tricks in Word (PC only) 1 Session Tue., Oct. 24 9:30-11:30 Sue Lane sklane6970@aol.com iPhone Tips, Phone, photos, calendar and personal assistant use (iPhones 5 or newer) 1 session Thu., Oct. 26 1-3 PM Peg Bushong jerpegbushong@hotmail.com Android Phone/Tablet 1 Session Fri., Oct. 27 1-3 PM Karen Hasselbach candydish7@gmail.com Help Sessions for PC and Mac Users 4 Sessions Tue., Oct. 3 and 17 1-3 PM

Wed., Oct. 11 and 25 1-3 PM

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

At the first meeting of the new season Tuesday, October 10, Dr. Duane Roen presents “Getting Started with Family History Writing: Tips for Beginners” and yes he is speaking a month sooner than originally scheduled. Recently we heard from a member who wanted to be trained as a monitor.

Have you considered being trained so the genealogy room and computers would be available for you and others to research? If you read or see something that may be of interest to other club members and want to suggest it for posting to our blog, you may forward it to Michael Carroll our webmaster at mcarroll@pox.com.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Curriculum Randy Myerson rcmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Sally Evert sallyevert@gmail.com, Hal Schroeder halschroed@aol.com suncityilr.com

BOO! Yes, it is almost Halloween again. It’s also almost time for the first fall ILR course. Gene Bammel will start the term off Monday, October 2, 11:30 AM, with “50 Years After the Death of God.” Make sure you know when your classes begin and where and what time they are held. Pick up the cloth bag you prepared with your ILR name tag, pen/pencil, notebook/paper and water bottle as you head out the door to go to class.

In case you have not heard, the “Almost President” course has been cancelled.

Samplers begin this month too, on Thursday, October 5.

You will want to check out the fascinating topics and excellent speakers. See the October topics on page 12 under Workshops and Classes.

About Samplers Just in case you’re unfamiliar with “Samplers,” it’s a 1½ hour ILR program designed to satisfy your intellectual curiosity and enrich your mind—goals that remain critically important in retirement. Topics are selected for diversity and interest to SCOV residents. They range from current political and social issues to topics in the fields of art, science, history, archeology, health and medicine, journalism, psychology and neuroscience, and more. They often report cutting edge research. Our presenters are drawn from SCOV residents, the U of A faculty and other public figures. Their talks are designed for a lay audience and allow time for questions and discussion.

Sampler presentations are open to all SCOV residents and their guests. There are no fees, and registration is not required. During fall and winter terms, Samplers are presented each Thursday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista. The schedule for the fall term is available in an insert in this Tipster and the ILR website.

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

Poets have been known to share thoughts and even feelings that others mostly hide, though not everything they write reflects the truth about their lives. Readers tend to respond to the authenticity of expression as in “Survival” by Peggy Barnes-Phifer, a newcomer to our Corner but obviously not to writing poems: Whispering is for those / who have secrets / Something I gave away / in years of therapy / To people who cannot / remember my name Praying all the while / to find the sanity / I’d misplaced / When abuse was / someone else’s game / and it snared me No longer silent / living in shadows / I speak with more volume / so I can hear myself / so others know I’m here / that I survive.

New members and their fresh perspectives are always welcome.

Aluminum Can Collection Update

In September, 540 pounds of aluminum cans were delivered to the recycler, netting $216.00. Funds benefit the CAC, primarily the Loan Room.

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

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

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

This fun, mixed (men and women), a cappella Barbershop chorus has been taking a rest during the summer months but will be starting up again Monday, October 30. Come join us in song for just 1.5 hours every Monday morning. Great way to start each week. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers – the more the merrier.

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

Note: The Saturday, October 14, meeting will begin at 2 PM. This summer we researched issues important to club members. In September, TJ Cuddy of AZ Blue 2020 Outreach talked about how we can accomplish some of our goals by working with the Democratic Party and with political action committees. Dr. Michael Dues will teach us how to speak with confidence about democratic values and the issues facing our nation at our October meeting. Dr. Dues studies and teaches organizational communication, conflict management and argumentation at the University of Arizona.

Bring nonperishable food items or monetary donations for Impact of Southern Arizona. Check out facebook.com/ SCOVDC/ for the most recent updates. We welcome new members at any time. Membership dues are $10 and can be given to Linda Bretz at the meeting or mailed to her at 14620 N. Chalk Creek Dr. Please include your email so we can contact you.

Dining - Prepare & Share Alan Bancroft 520-907-4121 alanroxieb@msn.com Colin Kaltenbach kltnbch@yahoo.com

Mark your calendars for the kick-off dinner Friday, November 10, with a harvest theme. At this dinner, we will pick the themes for our four in-home hosted dinners. Be sure to come for the fun.

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

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

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

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

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Dinner ’N Show Membership Chairperson Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 Julie Balogh 520-818-1046 Third Tue., 9:15 AM, Activity Center/Navajo

General meeting Tuesday, October 17, 9:15 AM. All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook as we prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 service fee.

Current schedule: Sat., Oct. 14: Meet Me in St. Louis at Hale Theater. Meal on your own (list provided). Bus leaves at 11 AM. Bus and show $60. Marcia Polley 520-818-9073.

Mon., Nov. 6: Something new: An interactive murder mystery show at 6 PM at The Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley.

Three course meal included. $36 if we have 16, $41 if there are fewer. Gay Russell 520-825-5763.

Bus leaves on time behind the Welcome Center.

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

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

Dogs really look forward to their time at the park and often remind their owners when it is time to go to the park. If you have a dog who could benefit from some free-running fun, join Fido’s Friends and give your best friend a safe place to romp and play.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle Contacts: Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Wed.,1:30-3 PM Looking forward to seeing every one back at our first meeting Wednesday, October 4. We will meet at Zona’s new home at 13880 N. Embassy Dr. The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for any woman wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African Djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. Drums and instruments are provided for guests.

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

We need your aluminum cans!

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

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Garden Club Co-Pres. Shari Norris 520-825-6786 norrisshari@yahoo.com Co-Pres. Wendy Hughes 503-703-9563 whughes851@hotmail.com Oct.-Apr., Second Tue., 12:30 PM, Auditorium http://bit.ly/SCOV_Garden_FB

Do you ever cringe when you see bulldozers grading land for a new development and wonder what will happen to all the beautiful saguaros and other cacti when new homes are built? Our October 10 program is “Out of Harm’s Way: Cacti Conservation in the Sonoran Desert”, presented by John Durham from the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society. Hear firsthand what TCSS is doing to save our native plants. Then join our October 16 tour to Pima Prickly Park where many of the saved plants are moved. If you love our desert environment, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the environmental impact of habitat destruction.

Contact Barbara Marshall, 520-825-0618 or barbie4roses@ yahoo.com.

November 14 Marion Cimmino returns to speak on “Sonoran Desert Seasons through Saguaro Eyes.” Then November 16, we tour Mesquite Valley Growers. Membership dues are $5 pp and $8/cpl. Contact Florence Duckett 520-825-1994 or delflojs@q.com.

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

Corres. Sec. Evelyn Miller 520-628-8805

We will have a brunch on Sunday, October 15. Ticket information will be forthcoming. At our general meeting on Monday, October 9, 7 PM, Catalina Vista, Ron Gold will present a program on the Arizona Rangers.

Interested in a Bocce ball group? If so, please contact Judy and Ed Heyman at 520-989-3419. Looking ahead, at our November meeting, Harvey Gardner will present his stand-up comedy routine.

Please bring nonperishable food donations for the Food Bank to all of our meetings and events. Happy New Year holidays to all.

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

Have a recorder (the musical instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group?

Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders are welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided. Just one hour every week. SCOV visitors welcome.

Republican Club Merritt McGlothlin 520-572-7853 gopscov@gmail.com Third Tue., 3 PM, Auditorium

SCOV Republican Club barbeque, Tuesday, October 17, 3-5:30 PM, Activity Center/Patio and Auditorium. Food and beverages by Bubb’s Grub. Cost $10 pp. The club is underwriting the rest of the cost. Attendance welcome to club members and any other SCOV interested persons.

Our special guests will be our county and local elected GOP officials. There will be ample time to mingle, socialize, talk personally to friends and these elected representatives.

You must purchase tickets in advance so that we may determine how much food is needed. Questions, call Merritt McGlothlin or Glenda McCormick 520-818-1051.

St. Phillip’s Social Club Abby Marier, Coordinator 520-825-4878 absma58@gmail.com Potluck appetizers, meet and greet old friends and new.

We look forward to saying “hello” to our members of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and their friends. Saturday, November 11, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista.

Please BYOB, coffee will be provided. We ask for a $3 donation to cover expenses. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: Abby Marier.

See you soon.

Sun City Singers Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 520-308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Rehearsals are underway for the Sun City Singers Holiday Concerts, Tuesday, December 12, and Friday, December 15, 7 PM, Auditorium. Look for ticket sale dates and more details in upcoming Tipsters and posters in SCOV facilities.

Mark your calendars now to attend one of these sell-out performances. Join us as we celebrate this special time of year.

Sun City Singles Pres., Nancy O’Hara 847-207-7115, VP Al Piarowski 520-825-0654, Dinner Meeting Second Thu., Happy Hour Last Fri.

Singles Golf: no golf due to overseeding.

Singles Bocce, Thursday, October 5, 6 PM, Bocce Courts.

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

Marc from the Black Apron will serve dinner on Thursday, October 12, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo. On the menu: ceasar salad, roasted rosemary pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, rolls/butter and carrot cake for dessert.

Entertainment after dinner by AZ Banjo Blasters.

Dinner second Thu., $20 pp; Happy Hour last Fri., $10 pp. Ticket sales for dinner and Happy Hour first Thu., 10 AM-Noon and Fri., 1-2 PM. Additional ticket sales for Happy Hour, Tue. prior to Happy Hour 10-11AM. Checks only please.

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

We will be celebrating two Mexican holidays at our first meeting on Monday, October 23: Day of the Dead in Puebla and Mexico City, and Christmas in Alamos MexiChristmas in Alamos, Mexico. co. We will set up an ofrenda (altar) and you can bring items to place there for remembering your departed loved ones. All presentations are in English. Dues are $10 pp. For Spanish language classes, see Workshops and Classes, page 12.

Tickets, $10 pp, on sale Thu., Oct. 5, 9-11 AM, Activity Center

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States New England Club

Claude Janus 802-249-0386

Now that our seasonal residents are returning, it is time to mark your calendars for the New England Club’s winter get together, Saturday, January 28, 2018, 2-5 PM, Catalina Vista. More details to follow. Hope to see you there.

Wisconsin Club

Kerry Boness 907-830-1103 kerryboness@gmail.com

The Wisconsin party will be Friday, March 10, 2018. Our theme is “The Circus,” and our entertainer is Bill Ganz. The first planning meeting is Wednesday, November 8, 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Contact Kerry.

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership Nancy Gilbertson nanmgil@hotmail.com scovtheatre.com

The Sun City Variety Theatre is proud to introduce the inaugural Oktoberfest, co-sponsored by the The Views Restaurant. Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 29, 2-5 PM in the Courtyard. Dance to the sounds of Nickelcity Express, enjoy an authentic German meal, sample ten different German beers, and be entertained by the Sun City Variety Theatre. There will be sing-a-longs, 50/50 raffle, photo booth, and so much more. Ticket price includes food, two drinks and German beer tastings. The Costume Closet is available for ladies clothing. Don’t forget to wear your lederhosen or dirndl. A prize will be given for the best costume. Wir sehen uns dort.

Tickets, $20 pp, for sale Tue., Oct. 17, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM, and Wed. and Thu., Oct. 18 and 19, 9-11 AM, Activity Center Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Sharon Heaps ukuleleclubofsuncity@gmail.com Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo, class led by Don Bong scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

Email us for current information regarding class location, practice times and beginner lessons during the Desert Oasis remodeling.

Unit Party Units 2 and 2A

Contact: Bonnie Johnson 520-825-3874

Unit 2 and 2A Coffee Saturday, October 21, at the corner of North Copperstone and Pennystone at 9:30 AM. Bring your coffee cup and a chair, if you wish. Visit with your neighbors, old and new.

SCOV Women’s Auxiliary Co-Pres. Diane Sala 520-344-9643, Kathy Hrdy 520-825-4723 Finance Marie Gagnon 520-825-2354 Publicity/Secretary Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 Donations Judy Hood 520-818-2281 Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3

Our Auxiliary benefits Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse, which helps victims of domestic abuse throughout Tucson and the surrounding areas. Emerge! provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis.

Our first benefit to raise money for Emerge! of Tucson will be Saturday, November 4,”Hats Off to Emerge!” Look for ticket sales information in Coming Events, page 11. Donations that would help Emerge!: gift cards (grocery, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, etc.), hair brushes, conditioner, deodorant, body wash and razors, feminine hygiene items, new twin size blankets, new bath towels, cell phones, cash donations.

Contact Judy Hood to make donations.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 10, 9 AM, WC3.

Come to a meeting and check us out.

If You Rent Your Home

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

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

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

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

Grace Lightly (in purple blouse) surrounded by her friends at Desert Oasis.

Grace Lightly recently retired as the monitor at Desert Oasis. We had a going away party for her at which she recollected how difficult it was to listen to us in 2009 when we first started meeting with Jean James. Then, we were few in number, but we grew rapidly. Grace said we were enjoyable and easy to listen to and she will miss us. We know that we will miss her and all that she has done for us through the years.

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

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

Our November date and time have changed.

SC Starlight Dance Club (formerly Villanellas) is dancing up for fun this fall. Come join us for fun, friends and learning some new dances. We are accepting memberships now for the club: SCOV residents $5 pp; nonresidents $15/cpl; $10 pp.

Saturday, November 11, 5-7 PM, meeting, dance demonstrations and entertainment, Activity Center/Native American Rooms. Remember to bring an appetizer to share.

Following the meeting, think about dancing down to the Auditorium for the comedy show (see page 11 for ticket information). Call Marsha or Nancy for further information.

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

Folk dancing is more fun than a treadmill and excellent exercise for balance, mindfulness, muscle and mood. For most dances we hold Idam Ne Idam “To Go Or Not to Go” (Macedonia-Bulgaria). hands in a circle performing non-gymnastic steps to the sometimes strange but fascinating music and rhythms of diverse cultures (including our own). Neither partner nor prior experience needed. Typical dance session consists of 12-15 mostly easy folk dances preceded by instructions. Drop by to see if this internationally popular dance form is right for you and/ or see us in action by doing a Google search on Folk Dance Sampler YouTube.

Jazz & More!

Glory Lamb 805-698-3887 dancingextra@gmail.com Tue., Thu., 1:30-3 PM, Dance Studio Come and join Glory’s Desert Dazzlers and enjoy some great mental and physical exercise. You’ll be dancing in no time to a variety of music, dance styles and routines from vintage follies to Broadway and the movies.

Fee $30 pp plus $5 SCOV yearly club fee for the 20172018 schedule.

Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-3 PM through April 2018. You may take any or all classes. To preregister, contact Glory or register at your first class. There may be a class size limit.

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Line - Sunliners Pres. Jetta Hice 951-956-3268 JettaHice@msn.com Membership Karen Caldwell bella22643@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com

New winter classes: Our professional instructor, Deanna Berthiaume, is offering a series of eight Intro to Line Dancing classes January 6-March 10 (no classes January 27 and February 24). The classes will be held 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, Auditorium. These will follow her current intermediate classes, 9-10 AM, and Beginner classes, 10:15-11:15 AM. Cost is $40 for the 8-week session, paid in advance by check made out to Deanna Berthiaume. More information will be made available in the coming months. Please join us. We are a fun, energetic, co-ed group.

Please note: Pending construction in the Auditorium could affect our scheduling. For now, we will continue Saturday classes as scheduled.

Social: The next Social is Saturday, October 14, 6-9 PM, Auditorium. Socials are typically held the second Saturday in February, April, June, August, October, and December (Holiday Dinner).

Open Line Dance: The next Open Line Dance is Friday, November 3, Auditorium. Open Line Dances are typically held the first Friday in January, March, May, September, and November.

Mon. Practices - Dance Studio

7 to 8 PM - Transition Intro to Beginner - Lynne Nelson Wed. Practices - Dance Studio

2-3 PM – Transition Beginner to Intermediate

Margaret Whitson (beginning October 11)

3-3:45 PM - Intro - Lynne Nelson Thu. Practices - Auditorium

3-4 PM - Intermediate - Karen Caldwell & Cherry Harper

4-5 PM - Beginner - Karen Caldwell & Cherry Harper

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

Hello Rock and Roll fans and dancers.

It’s that time of year again: ghosts, goblins, witches and trick or treat. Come join us for our Monster Mash Halloween Dance, Saturday, October 28, 7-10 PM, Audito- Photo by Mark Wheeler. rium. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Come dance to the music of the Retro Rockets.

For those who enjoy dressing in costumes, the band will judge all costumes, and prizes will be awarded in several categories. BYOB and snacks. Drink setups, coffee and dessert will be provided.

There will be two tables reserved for new members if they wish to take advantage of that seating. Members may reserve a table of ten members and/or nonmembers. Rock On.

Tickets for members Tue., Oct. 17, 9-10:30 AM, Activity Center/Hohokam.

Members may reserve a table for 10 individuals, members and non-members.

Tickets for nonmembers and members on Thu., Oct. 19, 9-10:30 AM, Activity Center/Hohokam. Member tickets are $20 pp, nonmembers, $25 pp.

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Square - Sundancers Pres. Barbara Hall 520-603-3990 rainbowsek@juno.com VP Irene Camp 14337Camp@gmail.com Dances Wed., 7 PM, Auditorium sundancersquarestucson.com

Our Square Dance season begins with Rick Gittelman Wednesday, October 4, 7 PM, Auditorium. Admission $5 pp for members and $6 pp for guests. Casual attire is fine at these weekly dances, with Halloween costumes encouraged on October 25. Treats are always welcome. Check our website for YouTube square dance videos and for our Yellowrock Newsletter with other nearby square dancing opportunities.

Not a square dancer? Come witness the fun for free.

If you enjoy mental stimulation, low-impact aerobics, good music, and social fun, then consider Modern Square Dancing. Casual dress is appropriate, and two left feet are not a hindrance. If you (couples or singles) are interested in learning how to square dance in November, contact Barbara Hall or Irene Camp.

Western - Kactus Kickers

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

Dances Nov.-May

Membership Preston Sheriff 520-825-3101 pdsheriff@comcast.net scovkactuskickers.com

Welcome back winter residents. Kactus Kickers has lined up a terrific season of dances. Our first dance is Friday, November 10, 6:30 PM, Auditorium. Tickets on sale Thursday November 2, 9-11 AM and Friday November 3, 9-11 AM. Clear Country Band will kick off our first dance, so make sure your boots are polished and your moves are smooth. Look for more information in the November Tipster.

Exercise

Energetic Exercise

Karen Caldwell 520-370-5415

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

Welcome back to returning winter residents. We look forward to seeing you at Energetic Exercise, ready for fun and fitness with our friendly gang of guys and gals.

Sally Martinez, our professional instructor, has been leading these classes here at SCOV for 22 years. She’s expert at keeping us seniors strong and flexible with a variety of aerobic and weights exercises plus wonderful stretch moves.

You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel.

New members are always welcome: men and women.

Your get-acquainted class is free. Annual dues $3. Class tickets are a bargain: $30 for 12 classes.

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

Fall is finally here and it’s time to think about avoiding holiday stress by exercising. Both Monday and Thursday, professional instructors come to SCOV and teach a Joseph Pilates core (abdomen and back) strengthening mat class.

Pilates workouts are not just sets of simple exercises. They affect our entire system of bones and joints. Your abdominal muscles, back, hips, arms and more are strengthened and toned. This allows for better posture, flexibility, strength and balance. The classes include many warm-up stretches and are one hour total body workouts. Because these mat classes are designed for seniors, all exercise movements can be modified for different levels of performance. Our instructors are very helpful with this. The cost is only $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please join us or stop by and watch one of our classes.

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

Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 520-818-9073 t.polley@comcast.net Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 hilde1905@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM, AFC/Pool

Come enjoy a vigorous workout with a fun group of people.

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

We use mainly pool equipment such as noodles and boards.

Arthritis Water Pres. Dawn Simske 520-825-0907 Sec. Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:15 AM, AFC/Pool

Come join us for gentle water exercises specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are also great for fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc.

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

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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Preparing to begin the Cheng Man Ching form.

A new class session begins October 5. Many medical professionals now recommend Tai Chi to help their patients improve balance and prevent falls. Tai Chi is credited with decreased pain, improved sleep and mood, and better quality of life by Tufts University School of Medicine research.

In our classes we not only enjoy learning Tai Chi form, we also increase flexibility and strength and even learn to reduce stress. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, teach us how to apply Tai Chi principles to our daily lives.

Would you enjoy Tai Chi? Why not try it out? The October 5 introductory class is free (see Workshops and Classes, page 12). Newcomers, please contact one of our co-chairs.

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Yoga Pres. Ursula Jarvis 520-825-8461 Mon., 8:30-10 AM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Tue., 10:45 AM-Noon, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thu., 3:45-5 PM, AFC Studio 1 & 2 Thu., Chair Yoga, 10:30-11:45 AM, Dance Studio

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

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

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

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

Games Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Martin Kass 520-818-2265 BJKass@comcast.net Mon., 6 PM, Fri., 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

Duplicate bridge continues every Monday at 6 PM and Friday at 12:30 PM. This is not an ACBL-sanctioned game, so Master Points are not awarded. New members are always welcome; we can help you find a partner if needed. Please arrive 10 minutes before playing time as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play. Dues are $10 pp per year or season.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Pres. Margot Rothenbuecher 520-825-9288 Mon., 1-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

This is a friendly social group. Join us.

Ladies Wednesday Bridge

Co-Pres. Lou Brownell 520-797-7617, Virginia Cassell 520-989-3358 Wed., 12:15-3 PM, Activity Center/Navajo

Slow but sure, we are seeing our traveling friends returning. Sign in at 11:45 AM; play starts at 12:15 PM. Bring 50¢ for prize money Note that December 6 is the date for our holiday luncheon.

Marathon Bridge

Dave Johnson 520-825-6994 dpjohn@aol.com Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Barney Budreck 520-825-2172 Mon., Wed., Fri., 7:45 AM-ish, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

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

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Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Owen Reese, 520-972-0401 Tue., 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam

Winter officers for Partner’s Bridge are: Pres., Owen Reese; VP, Adele Reese; Sec., Rowena Hardinger; Treas., Corinna Goodman; At Large, Mary Cornell and Bill Powell.

No slams were reported during the summer, but the spell was broken in late August when Jerry Cohen and Barbara Fass and David and Tempe Johnson bid and made grand slams. Each couple received the $10 prize for bidding and making the game.

Residents who enjoy the game, come join us. Bring a partner by 6:20 PM; we play promptly at 6:30 PM. The entry fee is $1 pp, and money is divided among winners at the end of the night’s play.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005 Sec. Marilyn Guimond 520-825-0828 Mon., Wed., 12:30-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Bunco Fern 520-825-8127, Pat 520-825-7198 Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Cribbage Robert Hines 520-825-2208 Mobile 520-240-1375 First and Third Thu., 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

The Cribbage Club will resume play on Thursday, October 19. Hope to see you then.

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

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

Five Crown Card Game Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Sat., 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM, Catalina Vista (Oct.)

Most of our club members have found us here at Catalina Vista. We would like to have you come and join us. Five Crown is such an easy game, and we have such a happy, friendly group. Each game costs you 12 dimes and one quarter. Everybody will win a hand or two; you may go home with more dimes than you came with. Hope to see you.

Gin Rummy Rosemary Dalla Rosa 520-825-1982 Thu. and Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Good group, fun times. Anyone interested in joining us is welcome to give it a try. We have plenty of people who are willing to help you learn the rules for low-stakes team play.

Any questions, call Rosemary.

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Hand and Foot Bonnie Arneson 520-225-0124 Sun., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Come join us for a fun game of Hand and Foot. If you have never played before, we will be happy to teach you.

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

Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Activity Center/Hopi

Please note: the game goes on but in our temporary home in the Activity Center. Same time but more fun than ever.

Dues continue at $5 pp. BYOW.

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

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

Pinochle Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands.

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

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

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

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

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

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

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

Scrabble

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

Sports

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

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

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

We also offer a mountain bike option on Wednesdays, which most often heads out into the Tortolita rangelands.

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

Billiards Pres.

Jim Baker 520-495-9611 oro55jim@gmail.com

Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

The Billiards Club is having a fall special on membership, just $13 for 2017 and all of 2018. All players (beginners to experienced) are welcome. Lessons are available on request.

Saddlebrooke has requested a rematch from our tournament last spring. We hope to schedule this tournament for later in October when more of our players return for the season.

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

Men’s Friday Poker

Joe Bonitch 520-329-1149 joe@joebmail.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Activity Center/Hopi (Oct.)

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

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SCOV birders at Patagonia Lake.

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our next planning meeting Friday, October 27. You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Welcome Center 15 minutes before the departure time.

Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, insect repellent and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Contact the trip coordinator several days in advance to learn of any schedule changes.

Visit our website at: scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup.

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several fun social events throughout the year. If you’re interested, email Renee.

Bocce

Pres. Roberta Davila, davila_roberta@comcast.net VP: Jack Blevins, John Scop Sec./Treas. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net Nov-Apr: 1:45-3:45 PM and 4:15 to 6:15 PM

May-Oct: 7-9 PM

Winter play time begins Wednesday, November 1. Due to increase in membership we will be adding a second playing time.

1st group will play 1:45-3:45 PM 2nd group will play 4:15-6:15 PM Plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to your desired start time. Pick up an arrival stick from the officer handing them out. The first 32 people will get a spot on the courts. Bocce on.

Gun Club David Ilse 520-818-3279 dvdilse@gmail.com Oct.-Apr., Second Wed., 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam

The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and especially, firearm safety. The club often has interesting speakers on a variety of topics. We enjoy shooting at ranges nearby and learning and sharing information with each other. Residents are welcome to attend one session as a guest prior to signing up to become a member. Dues $5/household.

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

With fall here, hiking starts to pick up. Many members are back in SCOV to enjoy the numerous hikes that our expert guides provide. The fall picnic is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, at Catalina State Park. Special hikes are planned and will coincide with the lunch starting at 11:30 AM. Mileage awards will be presented and everyone will enjoy visiting with their hiking buddies. See you there.

Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789 Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 Oct.-Apr., Tue., Thu., 2 PM; May-Sep., 8 AM The Pits at Catalina Vista

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

For most of our club members this month is business as usual. To the winter season members it’s relearn the sport time. It’s like riding a bicycle, you don’t really forget, but just need some practice to get back to it. We have a group of friendly, excellent players in our club and we are happy to teach our sport to any interested beginners. We all started as novices and, like all sports, with good fundamentals and practice, become better. Racquetball is a fast sport that develops good equilibrium and agility. The lively ball makes it fun to play and challenging, as well.

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

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

Hours of Club Play

Women Men/Women Open Play Open Club Play

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

Tennis Pres. Larry Wall 248-701-1044 larryandmaureenwall@gmail.com Treas. Bill Pitts 317-308-8155 wlpitts1@comcast.net Women: Jane Leonard 616-847-1527; Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-11 AM Men: Coleen Britt 520-825-1523; Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-11 AM Mixed Doubles: Sally Schuneman, 520-331-6543; Sun., 1-3 PM

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

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

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

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

Pickleball Pres. Steve Alverdes salverdes@gmail.com Treas. Renee Steinmetz wasrenee@gmail.com scovpickleballclub.wix.com/scov-pickleball-club

There’s a reason pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA. It’s easy to learn, it’s not expensive, it provides exercise for the whole body and it’s a lot of fun. If you have never seen a pickleball game, drop by and watch us play any morning between 6-9 AM or on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings 6-9 PM. Club dues are just $10 pp, balls are provided, tutorials for beginners and more advanced players are offered during the cool season. We hold

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Women’s open play.

It’s still quite hot on our courts during most of the day but hang on, cool weather is just around the corner. The winter residents are returning and the courts will be buzzing again. Our first 2017-2018 season board meeting is October 19 when our club’s annual events and tournaments will be structured and firmed up. All members are invited to make suggestions and input to the schedule of events at the board meeting as that agenda item is discussed. Mark your calendars: our first annual meeting and social is Saturday, November 4, 5 PM, Catalina Vista. More details to follow in the November Tipster.

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Wallyball and Water Volleyball Pres. Dick Munson 520-308-4101 dmunson47@gmail.com (Water Volleyball rep) VP Walt Nalewicki 520-818-9590 wnalewi@yahoo.com (Wallyball rep) Sec/Treas. Darlene Lamb 913-915-4672 dslamb48@gmail.com Recreational Water Volleyball: Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Advanced Water Volleyball: Mon., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Wallyball: Tue., Fri., 1-3 PM, AFC/Raquetball Court scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball

The monsoons spoiled a few of our games this summer, but we’ve gotten some great games in. Wallyball has been touch and go with a lot of members traveling. Keep in mind we need players to show 15 minutes early to help set up equipment and be ready to play on the hour.

Travel

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

Fri.-Mon., Oct. 6-9: Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, NM, Single $890, double $1270 ($635 pp). Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Tue., Nov. 14: Cosanti Site Tour and Lunch, $65 pp. Kathy Garver 520345-2188 Sun., Dec. 10: Annual holiday party, $22 pp, Catered by Culinary Design.

Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Sun., Jan 8: Wild Horse Casino, Free, Edie Phillips 520-297-3920 Wed., Jan 25: Rhythm Cats, $60, Laura Suchocki %20-612-7226 Mon.-Thu., Feb. 11-15: Catalina-Ensenada Cruise, $1,000 per couple ($500 pp), $900 single Be sure to bring your checkbook to every meeting.

RV Club - Sundowners

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

Meetings Oct.-May, 2nd Mon., 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt Kimball sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org

Many of our members headed for cooler climes in the summer and are looking forward to our next meeting, Monday, October 9. Our new board has planned lots of great trips, social events and just launched our exciting new website filled with lots of good information. Don’t forget to pay 20172018 dues before November 1. Interested guest RVers are always welcome to visit and learn about all our fun activities.

Town of Oro Valley Understanding Prop 454: Naranja Park Bond On November 7, Oro Valley voters will decide whether or not to authorize the issuance and sale of $17 million in general obligation bonds to fund the design, construction and equipping of multi-sport fields, baseball diamond fields, a playground and associated infrastructure and amenities at Naranja Park, 810 W. Naranja Drive. The bonds would be repaid through a secondary property tax, which sunsets after 20 years. Make sure you’re ready for Election Day by

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learning the facts about this proposition, including project details and what it means for Oro Valley’s taxpayers. Visit www.orovalleyaz.gov or submit your questions to ask@orovalleyaz.gov.

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

AA Cora S. 520-825-5461 coras@q.com Mon., 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com Tue., 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639 Last Tue., 4 PM, Activity Center/Hopi through Oct. 31

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

Bereavement Support Group Contact Julie Holtry 520-825-4473 or Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 First and Third Thu., 4 PM

We are a support group in a safe and confidential environment, for those suffering from a loss of a loved one.

Caregivers’ Support Group Facilitator Jane Holder Contact Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Fri., 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista

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

Catalina Public Library Art Lovers Book Club Contact Kate Cusumano SCOV Librarian 520-917-8083 kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com

SCOV Library and Saddlebrooke Library are co-sponsoring an Art Lover’s Book Club to be held at Catalina Public Library, 15631 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina. The club will meet 10:30 AM-Noon, each second Friday of the month from October through January. The books, in order of the month they will be discussed, are The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer, The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild, A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline, and Lisette’s List by Susan Vreeland. The books are available at all three libraries. We hope you will join us.

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Civic Association The Civic Association of SCOV Inc. is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, it has successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 520-825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net

Residents who want to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information and resident-related issues not covered by SCOV, should submit their email address to the Civic Association.

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

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

Our October 18 meeting will be at Desert Springs, 30 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley. RSVP to Payton by October 16.

Our guest speaker will be Marjorie Crenshaw who will talk about duopa. This is a new delivery system for carbadopa/ levadopa. We hope to see you there.

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

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

Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) has a new cell phone number: 520-447-0077. Call us for short-term volunteer help or referrals for longer term paid assistance. If we cannot answer immediately, please leave your name and number for a call back.

VHH is a neighbors-helping-SCOV-neighbors organization that can help with caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping or yard care, paper work organization, call check and running errands, like picking up a meal from The Views Restaurant.

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

To date, we’ve provided over 2,100 bikes to various other 501(c)(3) charities who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations are Youth on Their Own, El Grupo, Refugee Focus and Tucson Boys and Girls Club. Wheels for Kids is a total volunteer effort, and we need mechanics. If you are interested, we’ll train you. Call Dick Swain 920-217-2610 or Tom Terfehr 520-789-7423.

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

YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com Youth On Their Own’s Annual Fall Wine Tasting fundraiser, “Uncorking Success,“ will take place 11 AM-2 PM on Sunday, November 5, at the cozy and distinguished Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. This event features live entertainment, Spirit of Success raffle, with

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a chance to win 20+ high-quality items, silent auction with ten one-of-a-kind prize packages, decadent signature hors d’oeuvres from Fleming’s, and tastings with an extensive assortment of fine wines and champagnes.

A limited quantity of tickets are available at yoto.org for $65 pp (includes one entry to Fall Wine Tasting; food/wine tastings). Raffle tickets are $20.

Extended Community Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) ALOHA meets Thursday, October 19, 2-3:30 PM, Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14036 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ. Join us as ACDHH Commissioner Liz Booth presents “You Are Not Alone.” With humor and compassion, Liz shares her stories of hearing loss and suggests coping strategies to help us in difficult listening situations. Contact Cynthia Amerman, 202-285-1340, cynthiamerman@gmail.com.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Casas Adobes will meet on Saturday, October 14, 9:30 AM, Activity Center/Hopi. A donation of $6 includes a continental breakfast. Our speakers will be two women who attend Pima Community College and received a Joyce Strothmann scholarship from AAUW Casas Adobes. They will talk about their college experiences and their future plans.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of our returning injured heroes and veterans and service members in need. Help us help them by joining our friendly post. You can make a difference. Your membership adds to our collective voice even if you can’t be active. Contact Ed Davis, 520-229-1064, ovpost132@gmail.com Meetings 3rd Thursday, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Catalina State Park Concert Series Visit Catalina State Park Saturday, October 7, 5 PM, for a musical celebration by Wendy Sweet. Join vocalist Wendy as she performs to high-quality background tracks featuring a wide variety of music: standards, country, pop and old rock and roll. Wendy has been singing professionally for over 35 years, which has included singing the national anthem at numerous places for large audiences.

Park admission is $7 per vehicle (up to 4 adults).

Oro Valley Historical Society Join the Oro Valley Historical Society for “Whose Land Is It, Anyway?,” a talk by attorney John Lacy on the conflicts over early land ownership in southeast Arizona. Lacy is a Tucson attorney and has published articles on early land law in the Arizona Territory. The program will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2 PM, Oro Valley Public Library, and is free of charge. For more information, contact Jim Williams at jaswilliams128@msn.com.

National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 and Chapter 55 for our joint picnic. The next meeting is Monday, October 9, 11 AM, Reid Park. Follow the signs. Contact Rosie King for information at 520-400-3456.

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Vista Fine Arts The new season of Vista Fine Arts opens on Sunday, October 22, 3 PM with the Desert Wind Saxophone Quartet.

Enjoy an afternoon of Swing, Rags and Ballads. Vista UMC, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina. Concert is free. Suggested donation: $10. More information: www.vistaumc.org.

Welcome Club Northwest Our Thursday, October 5, luncheon will have a pre-lunch program at 10 AM at the Western National Park Store with lunch to follow at Olive Garden, Oro Valley. On November 2 is a tour of the Desert Museum and lunch at their Ocotillo Cafe. Contact Sherry Ingino for reservations 520-818-6392.

Thursday, October 19 coffee, 10 AM-Noon, RSVP to Monica Wnuk mwnuk4592@yahoo.com. For membership information contact: Rosalie Wright 520-219-2903. Check out our website: welcomeclubnorthwest.org.

Volunteer Opportunities Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Aquatic Interpreter Volunteer Position is now open at The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s Stingray Touch Exhibit.

This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer with marine animals and museum visitors at an AZA accredited facility.

For more information, please visit our volunteer page on the support tab at www.desertmuseum.org.

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

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

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HELP WANTED: Youth golf and tennis coaches, 5-10 hours/week, afternoons. Teaching experience not required. Competitive pay, background check required. Contact Leslie Owens, lowens@playtga.com, 520-329-0202. PlayTGA.com.

FOR RENT/SALE: 2 BR, 2 Bath, king in master. Fully furnished. Utilities, cable, Internet. Available Oct. thru Dec. 2017 and Apr.-Dec. 2018. For pictures and pricing, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com.

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

FOR RENT: Beautiful vacation home in SCOV, 2BR/2BA. Fully furnished, includes utilities, WiFi, cable, covered patio, W/D, portable BBQ, 2-car garage. N/S, N/P. Available Oct.-Dec. 2017, May 2018-Dec. 2018. Great location, 13490 N. Tom Ryans Way. Call Kathy 510-537-1590 or email kmappell@aol.com.

FOR RENT: Backs to desert with Catalina Mtn. views. Quiet and private N. Lobelia Way. Nicely updated 2BR/2BA w/den, 1635 sq. ft., furnished, tile floors, granite, SS, W/D, garage, cable, internet. Sun City social and recreational amenities. Available Nov. $2500, Dec. $3000. Don’t miss some of the best views in SCOV. N/S, N/P. Monthly rental. Randy 402-990-7009.

FOR RENT: Open plan, upgraded/expanded 1,550 sq. ft., 2 BR/2BA. King in master, queen in guest room. WiFi, tile floors, nicely furnished. Quiet, private enclosed back yard with outdoor living, BBQ, fireplace. Covered patio with fan and furniture. Resortstyle living amenities of SCOV. N/S, N/P. 3 month minimum, available all year. $2,900/month. Phone 520-825-4579, odumontier@hotmail.com. Email for photos.

FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1573 sq. ft. 2 BR/2 BA Silvercreek model on quiet side street. Open floor plan with carpet and tile, ceiling fans in every room. Furnished, includes utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard. N/S, N/P. Available beginning Jan. 2018. May have fall months available. Email dixie476@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706.

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

Fully furnished, includes utilities, cable, WiFi, flat screen TV, 1 king, 1 queen, W/D, D/W, Covered patio, BBQ, and all amenities. N/S, N/P. Contact Martha 520-395-1948, malder13@yahoo.com for photos and information. Available Oct., Nov., Dec. 2017 only.

FOR RENT: Beautiful, expanded (1,490 sq .ft.) Kensington model, 2 BR/ 2 BA. Split BR with king in extra large M. BR and queen Murphy in 2nd BR. Beautifully fully furnished and decorated. East facing rear patio on wash with beautiful mountain views. Large west-facing front patio with privacy wall. Direct TV, WiFi and utilities included. Available Oct.-Dec. 2017 and Apr.-Dec. 2018. For further information, call Lee at 520-818-0210 or 618-960-0242.

RENTAL WANTED: We are a retired Midwest couple seeking a SCOV home rental for February/ March 2018. We SCOV rented last winter but the home went for sale. We’d love to come back and enjoy the amenities (golf, yoga, line dance, computer lab) for a couple months. Prefer at least 2 BD/2 BA and gas stove. Please email me: teacupannie@aol.com.

FOR SALE: Airstream travel trailer, 23’ Safari LS Special Edition, 2007 model. Many factory upgrades in this 75th anniversary series. Sleeps four, all desired features incl. A/C, dry shower, two way refrigerator., flat screen TV, stereo, cable hookup. Fewer than 10,000 miles, good tires, full propane tanks, good batteries. Always stored under cover. Ready to travel. Asking $28,500. Call Jim Carter, 610-716-3572 or email: jameslcarter618@ gmail.com

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Sun City Oro Valley Scrapbook Resident-submitted photos.

Solar eclipse as seen in SCOV, taken by Andrew Clark, son of Monica and Gary Clark.

Solar eclipse as seen in SCOV, taken by Andrew Clark through a filter.

Solar eclipse as seen near Boise, Idaho. Photo by Steve Holmes.

Solar eclipse “diamond ring effect” as seen near Boise, Idaho. Photo by Steve Holmes.

A Harris hawk stole Marlene Branz’ dog, Wally’s, toy from her backyard.

Thirsty bobcat photo by Barbara Mitko.

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