Association Committees

November Housing Resale Information Resales For the Month YTD 2022 7 159 2021 13 190 2021 Total Sold - 208

2022: Active Listings as of 11/30/2022........................12 2021: Active Listings as of 11/30/2021........................10

Source: MLSSAZ® November 2022 Average Age of New Owners: 69.9 SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

The Library welcomes author Anne Hillerman, who is scheduled to present on Thursday, January 19, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Anne is an American journalist and a New York Times best-selling author. Anne’s new book, The Way of the Bear, is scheduled to be released in April of this year. Her books, as well as her father’s, Tony Hillerman, are beloved by our community. The television series “Dark Winds” is based on characters from both Tony’s and Anne’s books and has been renewed for the 2023 season. I hope you will join us for insight into Anne’s new book.

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 2, in observance of New Year’s Day and on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The book drop will remain open for your convenience over the holiday closures. Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073

New Year, New Exercise

It’s a new year, and maybe you’ve resolved to start an exercise program. If so, good for you. Getting regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do, and it’s one of the most common New Year’s resolutions among Americans each year. Just make sure you start off on the right foot with these helpful tips. Take it slow and set small goals: after all, you’re in this for a lifetime. Talk to your doctor before getting started, especially if it’s been 8-12 months or longer since you’ve last exercised, you’ve had a large weight gain, or you’ve had a noticeable change in health. Evaluate your personality. Do you like to exercise alone, in a large group or with a partner? The answer to this question will help you decide what type of exercise will keep you motivated to stick with your new routine. Be safe. If you’re exercising outside, make safety a priority. Dress for the weather, wear reflectors and light colors if you’ll be out when it’s dark, and carry a cell phone with you.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)

Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or concerns with the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.

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

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

Tuesday, January 24, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning until 1 PM. Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Mon., Jan. 9, 3 PM, WC1

Dr. T. Carmine VanDeven will speak to us this month on the topic of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and demonstrate a powerful hands-on approach to maximize healing from a wide variety of conditions. Join us on Friday, January 13, 1 PM, Catalina Vista, to witness this interactive healing modality. We also start the Alzheimer’s Science of Prevention series with new information about Dr. Dale Bredesen’s ReCode Program to prevent and even reverse cognitive loss. Join us starting Friday, January 6, 3 PM, Catalina Vista, for 10 weeks. See the flyer inserted in the middle of this Tipster for more information.

Aquatic and Fitness Center Advisory Cliff Miller 5cliff15@gmail.com First Wed., 11 AM, WC1

The Aquatic & Fitness Center will host an open house Monday, January 9, 12:30-2:30 PM, to familiarize residents with the gym and pool. This will include instructions on all equipment, sign-up for the pool lanes, etc. If you have wanted to use these areas and would like to learn more about our gym and pool, this would be an excellent time to do so. We hope to have a good turnout and will give away some prizes to residents who attend the event.

AFC Open House

Monday, January 9 • 12:30-2:30 PM

Stop by and learn about class and pool lane sign-up, use of equipment and more.

If you haven’t used this fabulous amenity, this is a perfect time to start a New Year’s exercise plan.

Architectural Inspection Group Conveyance Coordinator, Jack Mooney, 520-917-8087, scoroval@ciramail.com

You have decided to make a change to the exterior of your home without getting your plans approved by the Association ahead of time. Who is ever going to know? Your neighbors are great; they won’t say anything. All is fine until you decide to sell your home; then comes the exterior inspection of the home which is required before the close of escrow. The resulting report lists all violations present and is sent to you, the title company, the involved realtors and the prospective buyer.

The prospective buyer might begin to get nervous. Trying to find someone at the last minute to correct the work could be difficult, and several questions will likely be raised about who will be responsible for and pay for the correction. It’s possible that something your buyer liked when they made their offer may have to be removed. This is an inconvenient time to have to deal with a modification/addition that should have been approved before now.

Please, before you do anything substantial to the exterior of your home, check the SCOV Development Standards and Master Declaration which are on our web page or call the Administration office and ask about any required approvals. The time, money and frustration saved will be worth your effort.