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Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wed., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovwellness.com
Join us for a sharing session. We will facilitate a conversation discussing health issues, suggestions, resources, your favorite local practitioners and more. Bring your favorite articles, websites, recommendations and questions for a lively practical discussion. Bring your annual membership fee of $3 to the meeting in an envelope with your name, email, phone number and address. Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10 AM-Noon, Zoom
This month’s poem by Sharyn Rafieyan confronts a familiar problem: What to do if your get-up-and-go is leaving.
“Sitting in the kitchen sipping a cup of tea / sunlight shawling my shoulders
I contemplate my day check to-do list in the bedroom / open laptop on my desk bare the window / flex my fingers and begin.
Words emerge from scattered thoughts / form in ranks on a blank white page,
Why has my muse been shirking when I need her to be working?
Aging is my new excuse for plodding / but I’ve always needed deadlines as a prod.
I know I can slow this growing old / before it settles in my bones–kick-start the climb of life’s thick vine while there’s time.”
Suggestion: Resolve to visit our well-equipped fitness center and/or Zoom along with our group. Newcomers are always welcome. Have a happy and healthy new year. SCOV Technology Club Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314 Technology Club help desk 520-989-9314 scovtech@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com
The newly renovated Activity Center will open soon, and the Technology Club will start holding our monthly meetings again, once rooms can be confirmed. Check out the new Technology Club meeting schedule on our website for all the new classes and general discussions planned for the future.
SCOV Charity Works Pres. Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 jwshaw29@gmail.com Finance Kathie Fogle 360-710-8927 kauaikath@yahoo.com Sec. Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 dejfrancis71@gmail.com Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-262-5477 jkhrdy2@outlook.com Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 AM, WC3
Our club benefits Emerge of Tucson and IMPACT of Southern Arizona Food Bank. Emerge provides support and transitional housing to women and children in crisis. They also educate the community by providing presentations on domestic abuse, as well as counseling to child survivors on handling conflict, trauma and abuse.
Founded in 2000, IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a nonprofit organization providing assistance to residents in Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, January 2023
Northwest Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Catalina and Southeast Pinal County, including the Copper Corridor. They help feed the hungry, care for seniors, provide clothing to those in need and offer educational programs for youth and literacy/ ESL classes for adults.
Donations for Emerge and IMPACT Food Bank are taken at our monthly meetings. You may go to the Emerge website www.emergecenter.org for information regarding what they need. All donations must be new items.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 10, 9 AM. See Democratic Club Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com First Sat., 1 PM, Catalina Vista
We will kick off the new year with an in-person meeting Saturday, January 7, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. The new 2023 officers and board members will be introduced, and the outgoing officers and board members will be recognized. We will provide an opportunity for members to introduce themselves, if they choose. We will conduct a discussion and survey the members about things they would like to accomplish in the coming year. Bring your suggestions and ideas.
If you have not yet paid your $10 annual dues, please bring a check.
Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Pres. Mary Murck 612-205-0084 Membership Marion Olson 520-839-2273 Club email: scovff@gmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com Next meeting Thu., Jan. 19, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Joyce Shaw flanked by little Chewie and big Mavros.
Fido’s Friends’ November 17 meeting welcomed about 50 club members. We provided gift bags, door prizes, introduced and thanked current and past board members, and had an excellent program. Guest speaker Tom Crowley gave a presentation on the World of Therapy Dogs. We look forward to our January meeting.
The nominations committee is seeking board members for the positions of vice president, treasurer and secretary. We encourage members to ask officers above about board responsibilities.
Cooler days in the dog park make our pups very active, both in the small dog and large dog areas. We often comment that they are more entertaining than television. Come join us for socializing dogs and their people.
Join Us for Board of Director & General Manager Chat with Residents Tuesday, January 17 2 PM, WC3
Garden Club Co-Pres. Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com Co-Pres. Peggy Knapp 520-825-0664 pegnap@gmail.com VP Charlotte Herbert 541-580-6289 charlotte.h12@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home
Pollinator garden in Miami, AZ
Join us for our monthly meeting Saturday, January 14, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Kathleen Roberts of Pima County Master Gardeners will present information on growing a pollinator garden. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, bats and numerous other insect species are vital to the functioning of natural and agricultural ecosystems. It is estimated that managed and wild pollinators help pollinate over 75% of both our flowering plants and cultivated crops. This presentation will touch on the basic elements required to create a successful pollinator habitat in the arid Southwest.
Havurah David/Marilyn Smoler 520-818-7880 www.havurahscov.org
Best wishes for a healthy and peaceful 2023. Havurah is thrilled to announce our annual members-only gala, “An Evening of Art and Magic,” will be held Saturday, January 28, 5 PM, Catalina Vista. Artistic creations by Havurah members will be showcased, and entertainment will be provided by a local magician. A cocktail/appetizer hour with live music and dinner provided by the Persian Room will round out the evening. This spectacular event is $25 pp and open to members only, so join us now for a year of fun. You don’t have to be Jewish to belong to our group. Check out our website for more details about our club and membership. Mindfulness Meditation Club Sec. Sue Harrington sueellenharrington@gmail.com Pres. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com Tues., 3 PM, Catalina Vista patio
Mindfulness Meditation Club continues to meet in person weekly at 3 PM. The format is 15 minutes discussion of a mindful reading, 25 minutes silent sitting meditation, 10 minutes silent walking meditation and 25 minutes sitting meditation. We encourage everyone to come regardless of their experience or schedule. It is completely acceptable to come or leave quietly at any time. This is an opportunity to steep yourself in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. Other mindfulness practices are offered by the group occasionally including qi gong, poetry sharing, book study and more. For more information email, Sue or Linda.
Prepare & Share - Dining Pres. Dorothy Leonard 781-929-5067 dleonard@hbs.edu VP Charlene Meyers 808-937-2178 macrolady.arizona@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com
We provide an enjoyable social evening to meet some of your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking and eating interesting food. From December through March, themed dinners take place in members’ homes. Since everyone brings part of the meal, it is not a huge effort for the hosts. The four themes for this year are “Around the World Sampler,” “All Wrapped Up,” “Southern Cooking,” and “Skewered.” We also have several other catered and/or potluck events during the year. Visit our website for photos of some of our events and dinners. Contact a club officer for more information or if you would like to join the club. Republican Club Pres. Marilyn Rego 520-575-4022 mmrego@centurylink.net Second Mon., 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball scovrepublicanclub@gmail.com
Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com
Saturday, February 25, 5:30 PM, Activity Center, is the date for our potluck dinner. Save the date; more information will be available in the February Tipster about ticket sales and dish signup. Anyone who has a Scandinavian connection, no matter how small, is invited to come and have a super fun time.
Singles Clubs
Active Solos Club
Club leader Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com
It’s 2023, and our New Year’s resolutions include happy hours, dinners, guided tours, lunches, music events and friends. Thank you, Active Solos Club members, for making this past year a success. The coming year brings more fun. Unpartnered singles, don’t miss our monthly gathering at The Views Restaurant, Tuesday, January 24, 4 PM. Contact Leslie for more information or to join the club.
Sun City Singles
Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket Sales Gail Brandt 520-825-7480 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM
We welcome guests. First-time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. Thursday, January 12, The Views Restaurant will provide dinner for us at Desert Oasis. We will be served a pork cutlet, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Social hour is at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment will be jazz by Christine Vivona, harp, and Rob Boone, piano and trombone.
Friday, January 27, we will celebrate happy hour at Desert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour is at 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Raymond Santoro, pianist and vocalist. For further information, please contact Eleanor Mishur at 520-818-3374. Ticket sales Fri., Jan. 6, 10-11 AM, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets, $20 pp and happy hour tickets, $10 pp Checks only please, payable to Sun City Singles Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-241-1215 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista
Stuart Scott will give a presentation Monday, January 23, about Mata Ortiz, including the history and cultural context, as well as what makes the pottery so special. Stuart worked closely with John Bezy for years on books and tours. Oralia Lopez, as a superior potter, and her husband, Alex, will assist in the presentation. Dues are $10 pp. Mata Ortiz Pottery
and Zapotec Rug show and sale is Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29. Because of the Activity Center renovation, the sale location will be announced later.
States
Minnesota Club
Mark your calendar for our annual party on Sunday, March 26, 1-3:30 PM, Activity Center. This year’s theme is “Remembering and Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Twins Win in the 1987 World Series!” Come for some fun, share memories, play trivia, enjoy your favorite ball park foods and win some great prizes. Residents, renters, anyone with a connection to Minnesota and guests from outside SCOV are welcome to attend.
New England Club
Pres., Walt Swap 520-262-1500 wswap@tufts.edu
Hold the date, March 31, 4-7 PM, Catalina Vista. Details will follow in subsequent Tipsters for our annual Pizza Party. All SCOV residents with geographical or emotional ties to any of the six New England states are most welcome.
New Jersey/Pennsylvania Club
Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com
Our club is having its annual meeting with drinks and snacks in Desert Oasis, Friday, January 20, 5 PM. We are a group of east coasters eager to meet more east coast friends. Your east coast friends are also welcome. Do you have an interesting snack common to the area you lived in, such as a pretzel, bratwurst, New Jersey pizza (tomato pie), a great sub, or whatever. Have a favorite dessert? Bring it along. This will be a BYOB event. Plates, napkins and plasticware provided. We are limited to 44 people; RSVP to Peggy.
Wisconsin Club
Anne Rusch 920-202-0008 annerusch@yahoo.com Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com
The Wisconsin Club has plans to hit it out of the park with a spring-themed annual party, “Let’s Play Ball!” Residents and renters with Wisconsin ties are invited to join us on Saturday, March 11, 5-8 PM, Activity Center Auditorium. The evening will include a catered meal, raffle, door prizes and entertainment by Chuck Moses. Reservations will be accepted on Wednesday, February 22, 10 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista lobby.
Wyoming Club
John Beckman 307-638-7226 johnb37798@aol.com
Please mark your calendars for our club’s annual party, March 23, 4-7 PM, at Beckman’s residence. Make reservations by March 9 by leaving a voicemail or email for John Beckman. Anyone who has lived or worked in Wyoming is cordially invited to the party. Go Wyo! Sun City Variety Theatre Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167 Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
We are on track to produce a play this spring. Auditions are Thursday, January 19, Desert Oasis, 10 AM-Noon. If you are interested in auditioning for a part or would like to help with backstage, sound, lights, props or costumes, join us. If you are not already a member, dues are $5. Also, the Costume Closet is under the umbrella of the Theatre Club, so if you missed their article, please be sure to check For Your Information on page 12 for Costume Closet hours this month. Be sure to join us at the Activity Center grand reopening, Saturday, January 14, 11 AM, as we entertain you in the Auditorium with some past acts and even a smidge of what you can expect in the upcoming play. Unit Party
Unit 7
Laurie Jarrett 913-940-1443 Scovunit7party@gmail.com Meets the last Sat. of Feb.
Attention Unit 7 friends and neighbors, our party is February 25 at 5 PM. More details are coming soon. Stay tuned. Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com First Mon., 1 PM, Oct.-May, Catalina Vista, www.vbscov.weebly.com Happy hour meet and greet, first Wed., 3:30 PM, The Views Restaurant
Veterans Club members put holiday wreaths on gravesites at Marana Veteran Cemetery in December
If you are a veteran, please join us at a meeting for camaraderie and information. Club meetings are monthly from October to May. Guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of veteran organizations, VA compensation and more. January’s guest speaker is Linus Hinton, Buffalo Soldier historian. Join us Wednesday, January 4, at The Views Restaurant for a meet-and-greet happy hour, 3:304:30 PM.
Our current membership is over 325 veterans. Club activities and relevant issues are sent by email. If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it wrapped inconspicuously in a newspaper or brown bag at 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr.
Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV) Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.
Doris Resident
SCOV Name Tags
Name tags with our logo are $10 each.The order form is available at scovaz.com. Log in first then >Member Services >This & That >Name Tag Order Form.
