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 scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com

How Do You Stuff 10 Pounds of Potatoes in a 5-Pound Bag?

by Ronna Heinig This is a question that your Board of Directors has been struggling with for more years than I have been on the Board. Our residents’ wants and needs continue to evolve and change, making it a challenge to find space within our limited geographic confines to accommodate our changing demographic.

SCOV wants to remain relevant in the marketplace by keeping up with amenities that attract new home buyers to our community, thereby keeping our home prices competitive.

Buyers pay about $100/sq.ft. more for a home here in SCOV than for a similar property outside our HOA. Why, you ask? They are not only purchasing the house, but a slice of our HOA amenities that enriches our lives.

The renovation of our Activity Center after 30 years represents the type of upgrades that we will all enjoy going forward, but it is not the end of what can be achieved to enhance our community.

SCOV needs more hard courts for our growing racket sports, a larger space for our artisan studios, an enhanced Welcome Center and an additional pool. How can we fit all 10 pounds of these amenities and upgrades into our 5 pounds of space?

Today we are faced with a choice, a choice to move forward to provide for our future and find a way to accommodate those extra 5 pounds of amenities, or to close our eyes and wish these resident wants and needs would simply go away. We now find ourselves at a crossroad which may never come our way again.

If I may paraphrase Mr. Stan Shopa, who so succinctly pointed out the analogy between our purchase of the Copper Health facility and the church that he attends. He acknowledged that prior to his attending that church, some forward-thinking parishioners took action to build the new church that he and his wife enjoy today.

It is now our turn to look forward for our SCOV community. We Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to our Association to assure that it will be a viable entity in future years. We feel that the Copper Health opportunity is a huge step toward providing a beautiful and needed solution to our space challenges that have plagued us in past years. Now, the choice is in the hands of our residents. View the presentations on the website, ask the questions, be an informed voter and it is our hope that you will see the possibilities that we see with this opportunity.

How do you fit 10 pounds of potatoes in a 5-pound bag? You could mash the potatoes, but I’d prefer to grab the bigger bag that is being offered to us. General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

Much to Celebrate

We just finished celebrating one of the best times of the year, and I thought I’d just keep celebrating. In a short time we will be having the grand opening of the Activity Center. I’d like to celebrate the dedication and hundreds of hours of devotion to this project. So many people for so long have spent so many hours that it is simply unbelievable.

Let’s take just a minute to reflect on a few: the Activity Center Committee met and planned for years; Jim Mitchell has been sending out the weekly update on the facility for over a year; nearly every day since the ground breaking, Larry Webster has inspected the work and its progress; Sharon Kennedy has devoted hours upon hours of her talent and knowledge to be our SCOV project manager, and so many others I can’t even begin to cover everyone.

So when you get a chance to experience the results of all these many wonderful dedicated resident volunteers, let’s not only celebrate what a stunningly beautiful facility it is, let’s also celebrate the many volunteers who unselfishly gave of their time and talents to make this all possible. Let’s celebrate this wonderful community who voted to continue to invest by allowing this renovation. Let’s celebrate this lifestyle that you’ve all created over the years. Let’s celebrate each other.

January Board of Directors Meetings

Study Session: Thursday, January 12, 9 AM Board Meeting: Tuesday, January 24, 9 AM

Both meetings in Activity Center/Kiva Room and on Zoom

Association News...........................3 Association Committees ................7 On the Cover .................................8 Golf...............................................10 Workshops and Classes................11 Coming Events .............................13 Memoriam....................................14 Clubs ............................................14 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies..............14 Continuing Education ................18 Cultural & Social........................19 Dance ........................................24 Exercise.....................................24 Games .......................................25

What’s Inside

Music .........................................27 Sports ........................................28 Travel.........................................30 Partnered Organizations ..............31 Extended Community ..................32 Classifieds.....................................32 Photo Scrapbook..........................33

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

Time to Celebrate! Activity Center ready to open for business and pleasure

by Jim Mitchell

After four years of planning and development, SCOV’s largest construction project ever, the Activity Center, is coming to completion. A grand opening is scheduled for 10 AM, Saturday, Janulobby, the redesigned ladies’ room has added two new stalls and new lavatories. There are also two family restrooms off the Kiva Room and one by the Green Room. Sharon Kennedy, who had 40 years of construction manary 14. In addition to SCOV Board members and those who’ve worked on the project, the ribbon-cutting will include Town of Oro Valley Mayor, Joe Winfield, Acting Town Manager, Chris Cornelison, representatives from the general contractor, W. E. O’Neil, and the architects, Highton Associates. Various SCOV clubs will provide entertainment, including singers, musicians, and dancers. There will be cake, coffee, and wine to top off the celebration.

Highlights of the new design include a larger lobby, an improved Auditorium, a new Kiva meeting room, Kiva Patio, the new Bistro Coffee/Wine Bar and additional restrooms.

The lobby has been expanded to more than 1,000 square feet including a foyer with seating. As you enter, your eyes will be drawn to the large, multimedia art to the right. Commissioned and created by SCOV artists, the piece includes glass, metal and wood.

The Auditorium floor is all parquet, adding to the usable dance space. The stage has been enlarged and raised for better sight lines. A hearing The lovely new entry will greet you at the renovated Activity Center. Larry Webster photo loop under the flooring will provide hearing assistance to those who need it. A new automated backstage lift will aid in getting heavy objects onstage. The Green Room to the side is larger and has improved lighting and mirrors. A new storage room at the rear is large enough for the tables and chairs that used to be stored along auditorium walls.

To the east of the Auditorium, a new 1,400 squarefoot Kiva Room will seat around 100 people classroomstyle. Just outside of the Kiva Room, the Kiva Patio will feature a fire pit and an overhead shade system.

The new Bistro Coffee & Wine Bar will offer coffee, espresso, lattes, and other coffee beverages, along with pastries in the mornings. In the afternoon, it will offer wine, beer, sodas, and various bar snacks. It will be open mornings, afternoons and evenings (see hours on page 5) and hours will be adjusted to accommodate the business plan or special evening events. It will be managed by The Views Restaurant.

There are more restrooms serving the building. Off the agement experience in the Seattle area, has guided the construction over the past year. She was supported by lead team members Mark Wade, Robin Coulter, Ken Sandrock, Howard Schulz and Jim Mitchell. Other support included the inspection team of Larry Webster, Meade Davis and John Gausman, who completed daily inspections to make sure the project followed the plan and codes. The finishing team of Dan Stasi and Judee Wickersham worked with Highton Architects and Robin Coulter on colors, fabrics and furniture. Judee Wickersham, Mary Sherwood, Sue Paluska and Eldon Ward comprised the art team that raised funds, hired the commissioned artists, and oversaw the art project throughout. The original Activity Center Renovation Committee began their planning in March 2018. Those members included Ed Zwerling, Ted Hood, Richard Babin, Don Teiser, Al Johnson, Hal Linton, Barbara Ross, Jim Mitchell and Meade Davis. They interviewed more than 50 clubs and committees who use the building, along with staff, to asThe renovated Kiva patio will offer shade and a fire pit for gathering with friends. Larry Webster photo sess needs and wants for the new design. After prioritizing those, they interviewed architects and general contractors and chose Highton Associates and W. E. O’Neil. They also organized three community meetings to explain details of the project, which required a 60-percent approval of resident households due to the $4.5 million budget that will be met. Come join your SCOV friends and help us celebrate the grand opening on January 14. We hope to see you there.

Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070

Court and Lap Lane Reservation System Update

The transition to the new reservation system for lap lanes and courts is complete. As you may remember, during Covid we moved to SignUpGenius for our pool lap lanes. However, lap lane sign-ups increased, and the limits of the software created more work for the staff.

New software, Court Reserve, was purchased and staff learned how to use it and set up our different systems. SCOV is using it for lap lane reservations, and added court reservation as well. Once staff felt the system was set up properly, several resident swimmers were asked to test the system and provide feedback. After adapting to their feedback, staff met with the hard court and bocce clubs to introduce the software to them, blocking out club use time and establishing when the courts are available for open play by SCOV residents.

Kat Peabody is the key staff member for this software. She has spent hours learning, listening and adapting the software to meet the wants and needs of SCOV. Kat reports that with the old system she had to recreate a calendar for lap lane usage every two weeks. Now, she makes changes only twice a year. When asked about the new system she replied, “It’s cake compared to the old system.”

Lonnie Davis, Fitness Coordinator, is another back-end user of this software. He assists pool users in getting signed up and checked in for their lap lane reservation. He tracks when there are “no shows,” since there’s a penalty for having three due to the demand for lap lanes. Lonnie reports that since October, there have been around 32 “no shows,” and no one has received the penalty for not checking in for their lap lane. It’s easy to check in. Just walk into the AFC lobby, find your reservation on the iPad and check in. Violà! Lonnie reports that most users find the system easy to use and are happy with it. His workload has been reduced and his ability to report on “no shows” has been made easier.

Our governing documents provide for club use of our facilities, but it also provides for use by all residents of most of our amenities. So, if you’d like to reserve a bocce court, pickleball court or a lap lane, sign up now with the new reservation system. You don’t have to guess if these spaces are available, you can check the website and even reserve it online. From www.suncityorovalley.com click Fitness > Reserve a Court/Lap Lane and get out there and have fun! Lifestyle Coordinator - Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077

We have two activities planned this month. The first event is Thursday, January 19, 6 PM. Come enjoy an evening of fire dancing and spectacle from Tucson’s local circus fire troupe, Cirque Roots, at the putting green area. For over 10 years they’ve lit up the night for families across the United Stated from fire juggling to LED hula hoops. They bring fire dance, humor, acrobatics, stilts and more for this community event.

The second, you can go to Crazy Hearts Ranch near Moore and La Cañada and audit a session presented by Lanny Leach, world’s leading horse trainer, Saturday, January 28, 9 AM. There are several different methods and philosophies about the best way to train a horse. When it comes to overall horse training, Lanny has based his program on key principles to building a calm, willing horse for any discipline. You may have already seen some of Lanny’s work if you viewed the 2015 documentary Unbranded. Tickets for both events are available on SCOV’s website under Members > Member Services > Tickets.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058

ARC Submittal On-Site Reviews Reminder

Our governing documents are very specific about what is needed for the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) to review an exterior project followed by a vote to grant or deny approval. The ARC is made up of volunteers who have devoted numerous hours each month.

When a submittal is received, it is necessary to meet with an ARC representative at your home to go over the project. You may judge this to be ridiculous, but over the years this process has made the difference between approvals and denials. Prior to a vote, the ARC member comes to the ARC meeting fully prepared to answer any questions of other members who have not been to the site. Please be aware there are several small projects that can be addressed with an In-House Submittal that do not require the more involved process.

Development Standards Section 4.4 states: “Decision Making Process and Appeal. The ARC shall review submittals based on the information contained within the submittal, any other information required in Section 4.3, and the site visit with the Resident or Designated Representative by one or more committee members.”

The ARC Submittal Directions and Form clearly state “…There will be a physical review of the property prior to an approval approximately one week prior to a meeting. An ARC member will contact you for an appointment. If you do not respond to the ARC member’s phone call for an appointment, then your submittal will be tabled until you communicate agreement to an appointment time with the ARC representative.”

The committee members lend an immensely valuable contribution to SCOV for the continued maintenance and enhancement of property values. If you are unable to physically meet because you are out of town, etc., please make arrangements with the Architectural Coordinator to name a Designated Representative in writing, who can speak and make decisions on your behalf. These ARC volunteers deserve the respect of you being available for an appointment or else making other arrangements.

Welcome New Neighbors – November

Unit # Name From

3 Paul & Laurie Jendre 3 Suzanne Jacques 8 Stephen Rogowsky & Valerie Salwen 9 Henry & Nancy Beausoleil 10 Lynn Nadeau 15 Linda Petersen 18 Susan & Richard Champany Medina, OH

Scarsdale, NY Sioux Falls, SD Oro Valley, AZ

Farmington, NM

Hours of Operation

Opening date will be announced in “This Week in SCOV” 6-6:30 AM Window only 6:30-11 AM and 2-9 PM

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Money MATTERS

Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations

Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Asset Reserve Revenue Capital Fund Revenue Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Restaurant Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues

Asset Reserve Capital Fund Contingency Fund 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

Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations Nov

364,213$ 195,44$ 3 221,86$ 5 262,116$ 56,640$ 164,370$ 27,599$ 147,751$ 1,439,997$

(195,443)$ (221,865)$ (18,992)$ -$ (12,775)$ (126,791)$ 864,131$

356,169$ 140,93$ 3 80,51$ 5 6,129$ 117,175$ 115,000$ 815,921$

(130,835)$ 685,086$ 179,04$ 5

5 Months 2022-2023

Actual Budget

1,821,069$ 632,083$ 1,037,708$ 843,352$ 81,217$ 718,376$ 97,201$ 394,527$ 5,625,533$

(632,083)$ (1,037,708)$ (117,176)$ -$ (48,687)$ (225,695)$ 3,564,184$ 1,821,069$ 632,000$ 1,038,000$ 748,512$ 71,069$ 718,100$ 5,000$ 134,115$ 5,167,865$

(632,000)$ (1,038,000)$ -$ -$ (20,700)$ (17,950)$ 3,459,215$

1,839,539$ 446,067$ 569,512$ 59,69$ 5 708,631$ 575,000$ 4,198,444$

(630,491)$ 3,567,953$ (3,769)$ 1,966,036$ 407,709$ 562,059$ 55,432$ 701,879$ 575,000$ 4,268,115$

(575,000)$ 3,693,115$ (233,900)$

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first five months of the 2022-2023 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

If you are interested in more information regarding the community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, January 23, 1 PM, in Conference Room WC1 in the Welcome Center and via Zoom.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 520917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com. Randy Trenary, Controller