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Architectural Review Jim Cherry 612-805-5637 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM
We begin a new year and for many, a new set of property maintenance and upgrades are in the works. Hopefully, materials and workers will be more accessible than we have seen recently.
As a reminder, most everything you do outside is likely to require some level of review. Changing a light bulb, replacing a dead plant with a similar plant, or doing some touchup painting on the outside are simple exceptions to review requirements.
Beyond those very basic examples, you will likely need either the Architectural Coordinator or the Architectural Review Committee to be involved for actions like replacing an outdoor light fixture, putting up a new garage door or even wanting to plant a bush or tree. They all have Development Standards surrounding your plans. So, be sure to do your research and if you are unsure, give us a call.
Community Directory Chair Blythe Campbell 907-717-7546 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory
To update your listing in the directory, the preferred method is to complete the online form “Change your directory listing.” Otherwise, you can fill out an orange card at the Welcome Center.
Consumer Referral - Vendor List Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com
The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List.
During Activity Center renovation, the Vendor List also may be viewed at the monitor’s desk at Catalina Vista during business hours. Please check the Vendor List often, as changes are made frequently.
Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List. Election
Meet Your Candidates
The Meet the Candidate Video Interview link will be emailed to the “This Week In SCOV” list and posted on the website on Friday, January 27. This is an informal interview of each of the candidates, so you can get to know them better and begin gathering information about each one of them.
Board Candidate Forums are planned for Monday, February 6, 9 AM and 6 PM, Auditorium (pending post-remodeling occupancy) and Zoom. Video recordings will be posted on the website. You will receive an email with a link for easy access. Mark your calendar now.
You will be voting to fill two three-year positions on the Board of Directors. At the time this article was submitted, there will be at least one initiative on which you will be voting.
Finance-Budget Chair Meade Davis meadedavis11@gmail.com Quarterly Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.
The Finance and Budget Committee meetings are typically held quarterly. The meetings may also be attended via Zoom. The SCOV website provides the Zoom link. Additional meeting times are posted on the SCOV website as needed. Food and Beverage Chair Bob Landis landisrc@gmail.com First Thu., 3 PM, WC1
The committee’s mission is to support The Views Restaurant and provide an opportunity to hear what the community wants and desires for food and beverage service.
Friends of the Library Co-Pres. Kari Dufur karidufur@gmail.com Co-Pres. Carol Tombre mctombre@yahoo.com Treas. and Membership Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu
We wish everyone a very happy New Year. Aside from having to postpone our fabulous Home Tour fundraiser until next year, we are excited about the line up of authors Librarian Michelle Mooney will bring to the SCOV community including Anne Hillerman and Deborah Royce.
The membership drive is January 10 and 11, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM, in the Library lobby. If you are not yet a member, please consider becoming one now. The funding to purchase all the wonderful materials in the Library comes solely from Friends of the Library (FOL) and donations. Association dues are not put towards these costs. Membership is $15/ year for an individual or $20 for a family. If you are a current member, thank you. Renewals may be paid this month.
We have a second Great Reads for FOL members on tap, slated for Monday, January 23, and the monthly Book Bingo on Wednesday, January 18. See For Your Information and Coming Events for details.
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Remodeled entry of the Activity Center taken before construction was completed. Photo by Larry Webster
Gift Shop Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker 970-691-7990 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 AM-4 PM, Sat. 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop
Kris Ahlstrand (left) and Robin Schmidt
Featured consignors are Kris Ahlstrand and Robin Schmidt. Kris loves textiles after working in the garment industry and collecting clothing and fabrics while traveling. She repurposes these fabrics as pillows and runners. Huipils pillows are made from garments worn by the indigenous people of Latin American countries. Ikat is an Indonesian dyeing technique to color yarns prior to weaving the fabric. Kris uses Ikats from Guatemala and Africa in her pillows and runners.
Robin’s grandma and aunt sewed on black Singer Feath-
erweight machines when she was young. In college she minored in Home Economics, then began sewing clothes for her kids on her own Featherweight. Every Christmas she sewed something for every family member. She also began quilting, buying more fabric than needed, creating a fabric stash. Robin held “Grammy’s Sewing Camp” with four of her granddaughters. Out of the stash each one made a pillow and pillowcases for their bedrooms. Government Affairs Chair Earl Vittitoe scovga@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/committees/government-affairs/
Did you attend the Oro Valley Mayoral Debate, Coffee with a Cop or the Oro Valley Police Chief Forum?
These are some of the past events that were sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee. Were these events of value to you? Would you like additional events? We are here to serve the interests of the community and would appreciate your input as we build the schedule of events for 2023. You can contact us via email at scovga@gmail.com. In addition, everyone is welcome to attend our regular meetings on the second Wednesday of the month or via Zoom. Long Range Planning Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net Second Wed., 10 AM, WC2 and Zoom; and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Room and Zoom
The purpose of our committee is to develop and recommend to the Board a rolling 5- to 10-year plan to maintain and further enhance the quality of life for current residents, while ensuring SCOV remains competitive in attracting additional active, involved people to our community. Committee documents are on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents. Neighborhood Pride Chair Bill Bable 248-231-2829, wcbcfp33@gmail.com First Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista www.suncityorovalley.com/members/committees/neighborhood-pride
Chair Lou Gard Mon., 1 PM, WC2
Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse
Nominating
Holiday Lights Chair Linda Bretz 603-459-4219 lindaebretz1@gmail.com www.SCOVLites.com
The holiday lights get tucked away the first week of January. We felt fortunate to be able to decorate so many areas this year, though we hoped to light up the Activity Center. We need to raise more funds, likely Paul Livingston photo through another Holiday House Tour, to expand the display to that area for the 2023 holiday season. If you are interested in being on the tour, please inform to NashuaChristmas@comcast.net and don’t forget to check our website www.SCOVLites.com.
Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 (currently not meeting) Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/
As we begin the new year, the volunteers of Community Assistance Committee and the Loan Room would like to thank all of you for your support of this service to our community. We try to provide many items that are helpful to SCOV, and thank you for your understanding when we can’t provide what you want or need. Please feel free to visit us when we are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM, to see what we have available. For the next few months, we recommend that you make reservations up to two months in advance, as we are usually busy until spring.
It’s Time to Start Saving Aluminum Cans Again
We would like to remind SCOV residents that the speed limit on Rancho Vistoso from Del Webb Blvd. to Sun City Blvd. is 35 MPH. Residents currently receive the most speeding citations in our area. Remember, we all need to slow down and enjoy our beautiful and safe community. Prevent a potential crash or injury by slowing down. Another way to keep us safe is to join the Posse. Call Linda Simōn at 520-789-7169 for more information. Happy 2023. Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom
The Properties Committee had an active year in 2022. The committee conducted a number of inspections including SCOV-owned buildings and grounds inspections during April and October and golf course cart paths in September. The Chalk Creek Wash was also inspected in April and October. We continued to monitor the performance of the eight solar systems at HOA buildings. In addition, the committee worked on two major tasks during the year including a proposal to install solar generated electricity at the AFC. The committee also coordinated the refurbishment of the large SCOV signs located throughout the community. The committee looks forward to continuing our efforts in 2023. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.
