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Different Drummers Women’s Circle Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Cottrell 520-825-8393 Tues 1:30-3 PM 2338 E. Montrose Canyon 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. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net Mon., 3 PM, Mike and Kathy Moyer’s home, 1637 E.Crown Ridge Way

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. All ability levels welcome. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every Monday. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com Pres. Bob Westendorf rwestendorf@live.com Tue., 6:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers Pres. Kathy Mashburn 435-790-4481 kathyp638@gmail.com Musical Director Don Bong Tue., 10-11:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

Our club meets Tuesdays, 10 AM, Desert Oasis. Beginners classes are Tuesdays, 9:15 AM, Desert Oasis. Shake off the dust, tune up the strings and be ready to sing and strum.

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists Pres. Ron Wheeler 801-791-2903 ourwildplaces@gmail.com VP Scott Schlapkohl 970-846-1951 sschlapkohl@msn.com Membership Fred Finney 520-297-2485 fvfinney@comcast.net www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Vistoso Cyclists membership is only $15/year, hard to believe, given we are one of the best cycling clubs for seniors in the nation. Aside from the rides, our members enjoy our very useful website, including a searchable member directory, club classifieds, online ride schedule, cycling resources and more.

We offer several hundred scheduled rides year-round, among four different ride subgroups, from 20-60+ miles, to cafe destinations within Tucson and nearby towns, utilizing both pathways and roadways. Occasional away rides are offered as well. Our cafe stops offer coffee and conversation, greatly enjoyed by our members.

The club has e-bike, mountain biking, and Women on Wheels subgroups. There’s also our monthly club newsletter email.

All schedules can be found within the excellent member area of our website. We also host social events and support both the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank and Wheels for Kids. For more information or to join, visit our website.

Miles, smiles and tailwinds.

Billiards Pres. Robert Dufur 503-312-0809 robertdufur@outlook.com Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

New members are always welcome. The club dues are only $5. If one of our beginning players wants some direction or training, contact Robert Dufur and he will find a mentor for you.

Our weekly activities are two round robin tournaments on Mondays, 2-4 PM, and Thursdays, 10 AM-Noon. Members at all levels are welcome. Based on the number of players that show up, we will have a rotation set up, so everyone plays every round. Wednesdays from 10 AM-Noon are reserved for the women’s division. We have a traveling team that plays six other communities the second Saturday of each month. Technically, the Billiards Room is reserved for members only, Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM; however, if there are open tables, any resident can play.

Our club championship has reached the final pairing. Jim Baker will be playing Mike Connoy to determine our 2021 champion.

Birders Group Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup Next meeting Fri., Feb. 25, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Jack Welch photo

The red-tailed hawk is one of several large hawks that can be seen here in SCOV. This stocky hawk, with a wingspan of 49 inches, is resident in almost all of the U.S.A.; however, the Western population is the most variable in looks, ranging from light to dark morphs (color variations). Unlike the Harris hawk, it hunts solo, but like them, helps thin out our rodent population.

All SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips to learn more about the birds here in Arizona. Below are listed upcoming bird outings. If you are interested in going on any of these, contact the trip coordinator for details at least three

days in advance and ask to be added to our mailing list.

Thursday, February 3, Cienega Preserve, Nancy Bern, lanbern@hotmail.com

Tuesday, February 8, Reid Park, Mona Connoy, mjconnoy@gmail.com

Thursday, February 17, TBD (local), Barbara Gates, bgates@udel.edu

Wednesday, February 23, Madera Canyon/Canoa Ranch,

Max Haegele, 43avocet@gmail.com

Bocce Pres. Gail Parson, gailma@comcast.net Vice Pres. Jim Steinmetz, vintner713@gmail.com www.scovbocce.weebly.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 1-3 PM and 3-5 PM, Bocce Courts

Enjoy a fun afternoon in the sun with friends on the bocce courts. Newcomers are welcome and may play once without joining the club. Annual dues are just $5. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time. Space limits each session to the first 32 players, with members given priority.

Gun Club Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

Dear gun enthusiasts: Covid and other illnesses have kept us from regular meetings; however, we need to recruit and elect new officers to keep our club alive. If we can find a suitable location, we will meet in February. Contact Bill Snead to volunteer ASAP.

We also need to update our exisitng list of members for future meeting notification, as well as add any new SCOV residents interested in the club. Send an email with your current contact information to Bill.

Hiking Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

Photo taken at Aravaipa by Robert Jorgenson

The SCOV Hiking Club has seven new hiking guides this year. Their hikes are included in the February schedule. With our annual spring picnic set for February 22, there is still time for members who have paid their dues (still only $7) to complete hikes toward their next mileage patch. Oracle State Park will be the site of this year’s picnic, where we hike, eat, talk with fellow hikers and present mileage awards. See our website for more details. Horseshoes Ray Coleman 520-825-2789, Ron Knudson 520-825-9307 Tom Calder 520-730-6345 tom@tomcalder.com Oct.-Apr., Tue., Thu., 2 PM The Pits at Catalina Vista

Hello fun. Welcome men and women. No experience necessary. Bring your own equipment. Easy to learn. The more you play, the better you get. Did you know seniors 70 and older pitch from a shorter distance with less effort and more accuracy? The shorter distance also makes the game more fun for women. YouTube has several videos of everything related to horseshoes. Check it out.

Good exercise, good people and friendly competition.

Pickleball Pres. Tony Masterjohn tmasterjohn15@gmail.com VP Training Doug Brown wizisland@comcast.net Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org

Moon rising over the Catalina Mountains

If you are ever in the vicinity of the pickleball courts Monday, Wednesday or Saturday evenings, you will observe several things. The lights are on and there are women playing who are a having a whole lot of fun. The camaraderie and laughter which is shared by these women, is just what the doctor ordered. Not only do these women have frequent socials with cookies, hot chocolate and pizza, they have an excuse to have fellowship. They also raised $360 for Youth On Their Own this past Christmas. What is most exciting is they experience beautiful sunsets and moonrises. The group was formed in 2013 by Bonnie Baird, who not only saw a need for just women to play causal pickleball, but also mentored those who are just learning the game. Check the schedule for starting times or show up around 5 PM.

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 518-577-2022 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 kennesk@comcast.net Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 8:30-10:30 AM, Desert Oasis

Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court

We look forward to playing and getting together for stories and laughs. Stay safe everyone.