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Dispatcher 520-447-0077 Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Vistoso Helpful Hands (VHH) is an all-volunteer organization providing year-round short-term assistance to SCOV residents.

Last month we told you about a recent addition to our forpay referral list: resident Darrel Cornelius, who has Golder Ranch Fire District lock boxes in stock and installs the unit for just $60. His correct phone number is 608-320-9175.

Our volunteer services include: transportation, meal delivery from The Views Restaurant, animal care, caregiver relief, errands, call check, light household/yard work/handyman jobs, paperwork organization, plus referrals for paid services.

For assistance call 520-447-0077 to reach a VHH dispatcher. If we cannot immediately answer, leave your name and number for a call back.

Wheels for Kids Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date, we have donated 3,000 bikes to local nonprofits who distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike. YOTO/Northwest Auxiliary Kris Cohen 520-818-2582 krisandearl@msn.com

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) preserves a way to donate money to Youth On Their Own (YOTO) and enjoy tax benefits under the new tax law.

Traditionally, people who contribute to charity itemize deductions and receive a tax benefit. Under the new law, people may be better off using the new, larger standard deduction.

If you are 72 or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA to charity tax-free as a QCD, which counts as your required minimum distribution but isn’t added to your adjusted gross income. And you still get the new, sizable standard deduction against other income. It’s a win-win.

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Al-Anon

Al-Anon helps friends and families of problem drinkers. www.so-az-alanon.org 520-323-2229.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132

We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us to help them by joining our friendly Post. You too can make a difference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Steve Didio 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com We meet the third Thursday, 6:30 PM, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Catalina State Park

Enjoy Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park on the first and third Saturdays of the month. • Saturday, February 5, 3 PM, Austin Owen, a mix of Latin music, songs from the 60s including Brit pop, R&B and country western. • Saturday, February 19, 4 PM, Lazaret, a mix of experimental rock and roll, with hints of jazz influence.

All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

The El Presidio Chapter, NSDAR, will meet Thursday, February 10, Noon, for lunch and a program. Any woman over the age of 18, who is descended from someone who supported the American Revolution is eligible for DAR membership. For information and lunch reservations, contact Holly Gibson 303-548-1299.

Oro Valley Theatre Company

Hurry and get your tickets now for Same Time, Next Year. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New American Play in 1975 and running for four years on Broadway, this romantic comedy remains one of the world’s most widely produced plays. Performances will be held (just a few blocks away) on February 20, 22 and 23. Buy your tickets online at www.gaslightmusichall.com or call 520-529-1000.

Square Dancing

SaddleBrooke Squares’ club dances are on Sundays, usually at SaddleBrooke’s Mountain View Ballroom, 38759 Mountain View Blvd., from 7-9 PM, nonmembers $8 pp. Casual dress. Singles and couples are welcome. Special Sweetheart Dance Friday, February 11, 7-9 PM, Vermillion Room HOA 1. Contact SCOV resident Karen Duellman kmduellman@gmail.com for more information.

Tucson Toastmasters

Do you want to improve your speaking skills, selfconfidence, and leadership abilities? We invite you to visit our Tucson Toastmasters Club. We focus on these areas of professional development while having a lot of fun. Meetings are Tuesdays, Noon1 PM, virtual via WebEx for now. Contact Deb Ramsey 520545-0587; email to receive login information dramsey@yoto. org. Website https://7381.toastmastersclubs.org/.