Money MATTERS

6 Months 2022-2023

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first six 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, February 27, 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

For our third author event we welcome back Chris Enss, Bill Markley and Phil Mills to talk about their new books on the Old West. This presentation is Tuesday, February 28, 12:30 PM, Catalina Vista.

All events will have free tickets available at the Library. Watch “This Week in SCOV” for exact dates of ticket availability.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis

ldavis@suncityorovalley.com

520-917-8073

Cardio Benefits That You May Not Think About

Try to think of your workouts not as a daily or weekly obligation, but rather as some quality alone time. The physical nature of exercise and the release of hormones serve as a stress reliever. Mentally, a long cardio workout session can be beneficial as well. It’s a little bit of time spent away from potential stressors. Mix up the cardio routine to keep things interesting and fresh. If the treadmill is your thing, get on a cross-trainer one day a week. Want to work different muscles? Try the total-body workout of a rower from time to time. Different approaches to your cardio workouts can help ensure that they’re always fresh and something that you’re excited to do. Getting started with your workout is often the hardest part. Convince yourself to take that first step, and you’ll never miss a workout.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)

Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or concerns with the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.

Tuesday, February 14, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, February 15, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Tuesday, February 28, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning until 1 PM.

Association Committees

Help Needed

This Help Needed section seeks volunteer help for various Association Committees. You must be an owner/resident to serve. To apply, go to the SCOV home page www.suncityorovalley.com > Members > Committees > Volunteer Application and fill out the online form.

The Tipster Editorial Committee has openings for new members with previous editorial experience or experience teaching writing or English. Seasonal applicants will need the ability to work remotely, when necessary. Questions: call Co-Chairs Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 or Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337.

Active Health

Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com

Next meeting Mon., Feb. 13, 3 PM, WC1

Our guest speaker this month is Jonathan Tait, D.O. Dr. Tait will present the latest advances in non-surgical treatments for orthopedic conditions, including stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Join us Friday,

February 10, 1 PM, Catalina Vista.

We will also continue our series on prevention and reversal of cognitive decline, led by Rick Menet, M.D. Join us Fridays, 3 PM, Catalina Vista. Please see flyer inserted in this month’s Tipster for more information.

Aquatic and Fitness Center Advisory

Muriel DeLaVergne-Brown 541-999-4018 muriel@phaspirations.com

First Wed., 11 AM, WC1

I am happy to be the new chair of the Aquatic and Fitness Center Advisory Committee. Our committee provides a means for those using the AFC and the Desert Oasis pool to communicate their interests, suggestions and needs to the staff and Board of Directors.

We research new opportunities, provide recommendations on improvements and projects and assist in long-range planning ideas. Meetings are open to all residents and we welcome your feedback. If you would like to submit a recommendation to the committee, please complete the submittal form for the agenda located on the SCOV AFC Committee website under documents.

The committee offered a successful AFC open house in January, and we will continue to provide opportunities for residents to learn about and use the center in the future.

Architectural Inspection Group

Conveyance Coordinator, Jack Mooney, 520-917-8087, scoroval@ciramail.com

Considering selling your home? You may be wondering what the current trends are in SCOV. Homes are still selling, but as you know, things have certainly changed over the past several months. Listed homes are sitting on the market longer than they were when the market was so active. Buyers have more houses to consider and are more selective in the homes they choose to pursue. Sellers and buyers are doing more negotiating about any costs or issues involved in closing a sale. The bottom line is that SCOV is still a highly desirable place to live, and for good reason. This is a unique place surrounded by fantastic natural wonders and a wonderful lifestyle to enjoy. There are buyers who genuinely want to live here. They will be happy to look at your house as part of their plan going forward.

Architectural Review

Jim Cherry 612-805-5637 ARC@suncityorovalley.com

Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM

Many homes have had windows upgraded this past year with vastly improved designs. No longer do you see metal frames, as most manufacturers have developed plastic framing and glass materials, which are significant improvements. The challenge for us, however, is these new designs have much wider frame widths than the originals. See section 2.13 of the Development Standards that provides specific requirements related to frame widths. When you think about frames, look at the spacing between the edge of the glass and the stucco’s edge. The Standards provide measurements that provide a level of flexibility, yet maintain a consistency we all wish for our community. When filling out your ARC submittal form, those widths will be key points of our review, and suppliers should be able to provide the measurements.

Community Directory

Chair Blythe Campbell 907-717-7546 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

Thank you so much to the more than 70 volunteers who counted directories and bags, organized distribution and delivered the community directory to all 2,488 homes in SCOV. Directory delivery is done in two phases: first, volunteers walk their routes and hang a book at the first barrier for each home (gate, screen door, front door). Several days later, they walk the same route and remove any directories that haven’t been taken inside. If you weren’t in Sun City for directory delivery, you can pick up a copy at the Welcome Center.

Preparing and printing the directory is a long process, so the cutoff for listings to get into the printed directory is usually September 30. Now is a good time to check your listing in the paper and online directory. You can have different parts of your listing published in one or both: name(s), address, landline, cell phone(s), hometown(s) and former occupation(s). Your email address(es), if provided, are only published in the online directory. Of course, you can also choose not to be listed, but your friends and neighbors will have a harder time inviting you to the next pickleball game or block party. If you want to change your listing, click on the Community Directory section of the Member Services portion of the SCOV website for the online form.

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.

The Vendor List has been available for viewing at the monitor’s desk at Catalina Vista during Activity Center renovation. It will return to the AC when the building is officially open. 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 Ballots and Forums

Results of the Copper Health vote were provided to the audience. The initiative to “approve the purchase of the Copper Health building in compliance with Bylaws 6.3.b, the Board is asking the Membership to authorize the expenditure of $4,515,000 for the purchase of the building known as Copper Health and its real estate located at 1119 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ” passed. There were 2,469 eligible votes. Of those 2,469 eligible, 1,855 votes were cast with a 600 quorum and a threshold to pass approval by a simple majority of the Owners voting in an election duly called. The quorum was met; there were 928 votes needed to pass. Of the 1,855 votes cast there were 1,287 for the initiative and 568 against the initiative, meeting the needed 928, thus the initiative passes.

Tuesday, February 14, a ballot will be either emailed or USPS mailed to homeowners. If you have not already done so, create a contact for Vote-Now using the email address (elections@vote-now.com) so that when the online ballot is sent, your email provider will recognize the sender and you will receive the email. If you do not receive the email, call the Administration Office 520-917-8082 for assistance. If you lose your email or want a paper ballot, the Administration Office can help with that as well.

You will be voting to fill two three-year positions on for the Board of Directors. Biographical flyers are inserted into this

Tipster for each candidate. This is a good tool to get to know the candidates. If you have additional questions, see the flyers for their contact information.

Board Candidate Forums are Monday, February 6, 9 AM and 6 PM, Zoom. Videos of these forums will be posted on the website, and you will receive an email with a link for easy access. Mark your calendar now.

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. You may attend in person or 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

Next meetings Thu. Feb. 2 and Mar. 2, 3 PM, WC1

The committee continues to act as a conduit for information between the community and The Views Restaurant. Effective February 1, the new Bistro Wine & Coffee Bar will be in full operation at the Activity Center. Welcome to Jeannine Robinson, our new assistant manager.

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

Thank you to all new and renewing members of Friends of the Library (FOL). We depend on your memberships to be able to purchase all the materials in the SCOV Library and occasionally supply a stipend to the wonderful authors who present talks to the whole community. Five authors are coming in the next few months. We are even more grateful for your donations as our biggest fund raiser, the Home Tour, is returning to an everyother-year format.

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who assisted with our giftwrap fundraiser

FOL members enjoy exclusive entry to Great Reads and Great Views presentations. The Tucson Festival of Books is March 4 and 5, and FOL will assist in organizing carpools to The UArizona campus. Check upcoming “This Week In SCOV” or the Library for more details on carpooling. Our monthly Book Bingo is Wednesday, February 15. See Coming Events for more details.

On The Cover

Smooch Pups

Photo by Sheryl Hester

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

Chair Gay Russell

Loan Room - Community Assistance

Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 (currently not meeting)

Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

Deeter

February brings thoughts of Valentine’s Day, and you can find special gifts for your sweetheart in our own Gift Shop. Featured consignors this month are Elaine Deeter and Jane Holder. Elaine started creating greeting cards for personal use, then began making cards to sell in our Gift Shop. She enjoys seeing people appreciate her work and hearing how their friends and family are happy to receive a handmade card. She also makes gift bags and wine bags that are holiday related.

Jane stated, “It all started with an explosion of tiny colored sparkles embedded in the wet sandy beach. The sight of hundreds of colorful little ‘beads’ was magical to me. Since then, I have collected thousands of beads, experimenting with different beading techniques from simple stringing to using a beading loom. The latter process adds a second dimension for greater interest.”

Government Affairs

Chair Earl Vittitoe scovga@gmail.com

Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/committees/government-affairs/

The Government Affairs Committee was established to develop and maintain engagement between the community and governmental organizations.

Last year we sponsored a forum with Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley, a mayoral debate and established ongoing Coffee with a Cop sessions. This year we are working on a number of public forums; Oro Valley Police Chief Riley, members of the town council, Golder Ranch Fire District, the current water situation, future outlook and solutions.

To help us develop additional sessions for the community, the Government Affairs Committee is seeking input on what is important to you. You can help us make these forums more effective by sending any suggestions, comments and questions to our email address, scovga@gmail.com. You are welcome to attend our meetings.

Holiday Lights

Chair Linda Bretz 603-459-4219 lindaebretz1@gmail.com www.SCOVLites.com

The holiday lights are put away until November. Thanks for your kind words. They motivate us to work on adding more lights to complete the project this year. We’ll need to fundraise to meet this goal. Visit our website for photos and more.

Lots of lights

The next few months are some of the busiest for the Loan Room. Many of you have visitors coming to spend some time in the sun, and many clubs are very active, especially with our seasonal residents present. As a result, we recommend that you make reservations up to two months ahead for the extra tables, chairs, beds and children’s items. Our medical items are available for reservations and for unexpected medical issues. The Loan Room staff will always be responsive to medical emergencies. All items are on a first-come, first-served basis unless you have a reservation for some of our one-of-a-kind children’s items. We are open 8-9 AM, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the end of the Cart Barn. Come visit us to see what types of equipment we have. Thank you again for your support.

Long Range Planning

Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net

Second 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

It’s Not too Soon to Plan for Summer

It’s not too soon to think of things to do before summer arrives. Putting pre-emergent herbicide down in your yard will save you from having weeds appear later, and it is well worth the cost and time to do it. Pre-emergent, used twice a year prior to rains, prevents seeds from germinating. If the seeds don’t germinate, you will not see weeds. Pre-emergent will not prevent weeds 100%, but it will have a drastic effect on the appearance of your yard. It will still need attention, but not nearly as much as it would if you did not use pre-emergent. Now is the perfect time to apply the pre-emergent. Talk to your landscaper.

It’s not too soon to line up someone to take care of your yard if you leave for the summer months. You need to have your yard maintained at least every other month, as it doesn’t take much in the way of monsoon rains for weeds, trees and plants to take off and really grow. If yards are serviced on a regular basis, it not only keeps your property meeting SCOV standards, but helps in the overall appearance of the entire community. Thank you for your help.

Nominating

Chair Lou Gard

Mon., 1 PM, WC2

Candidates for election to the 2023 Board of Directors are: Eileen Buskirk, Jane Fairchild and John McConnaughey. They are running for two open three-year terms to replace outgoing Board members Ronna Heinig and Terry McFadden.

Posse

Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com

First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse Properties

Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com

Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom

The solar systems installed at various SCOV buildings continue to produce electricity, thereby reducing the Association’s utility costs and reducing our community’s carbon footprint. The eight systems, with a total capacity of 426 kilowatts, are located throughout the common area parking lots and roofs. Last year, solar provided 90% of the electrical needs of the eight major facilities. The systems were installed in 2016 and currently provide a net annual savings to the Association of about $120,000 when compared with the purchase of power from TEP. The Properties Committee monitors the solar system’s monthly performance and reports the results to SCOV management. The committee is currently working on a proposal to install solar power at the AFC. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. See the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.

Tipster Editorial

Co-chair Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com

Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com

You may not be aware that the fee we charge advertisers to insert their flyers in the Tipster helps to defray the cost of printing our community magazine. Volunteers are needed to do the collation of the inserts into the magazine. Consider joining our group of volunteers on Tuesday, February 28 (usually the last weekday of the month), to help with the collation. You’ll get some exercise, meet new people and help your community. If walking is a concern, we even have positions for people who need to work seated. Questions, or to sign up, email Carolyn Lerch, carolynlerchtipster@gmail. com.

Board Candidates Answer Questions

See Election Committee article on page 8 for voting information. Information about Candidate Forums on February 6 can be found in Coming Events on page 13.

Eileen Buskirk

Why do you want to serve on the Board?

I have always lived in small communities where volunteering and getting involved were the norm. SCOV is no different. I have loved this place from the first night I spent here on an air mattress in the living room waiting for furniture, only to discover if the porch light is flashing a police officer will come to your door making sure you’re safe. I want to run for the board to give back and be a part of continuing the legacy of SCOV; helping to ensure others will experience the same sense of community which makes us feel we are a part of something greater than ourselves.

Is there something specific you want to change or accomplish?

It is hard to believe the last wave of baby boomers is leaving the workforce and the oldest Gen Xer’s are starting to retire. It is critical we provide the facilities and amenities this changing demographic will demand to remain one of the outstanding retirement communities in Arizona. There is so much discussion about how SCOV should move forward and so many voices that need to be heard. I want to facilitate an open dialogue where all residents feel they are heard and understood. I want to help foster an environment where we can work together to build a community that enables all members to achieve their goals: physical, mental, emotional and social.

What knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?

In my life I’ve worked in professional theatre, as a bartender, a waitress, a card dealer in a casino, as a critical care nurse and as a clinical educator for medical device companies. These jobs all required the ability to listen, learn and share knowledge. I will always research and understand the myriad sides of an issue, make decisions based on facts and then back those decisions. For me, the role of a board member is to investigate, learn, collaborate and make choices that will allow SCOV to meet the needs of the future without sacrificing the lifestyle we cherish today.

Jane Fairchild

Why do you want to serve on the Board?

I want to serve on the Board because I care deeply about our community. I want to participate in the Board’s decision making by working diligently to represent my fellow residents’ needs. During the 10 years I have lived here I have seen many changes. As a Board member, I would contribute to our progress by providing input to strategic improvements and effective financial management. I feel strongly that a well-organized and financially sound community is necessary for us to attract new residents now and in the future.

Is there something specific you would like to accomplish?

I do not have a specific personal agenda for SCOV. I’m open to new ideas and am cognizant and respectful of the diversity among our residents. As an active participant in many creative and social activities, and leader of several, I often hear questions and concerns from both new and current residents. I absolutely love our vibrant, friendly community and want to help our Board provide residents with necessary information and decision transparency. I worked for Xerox Corporation for 30 years and was instrumental in rolling out a strong customer satisfaction program that was cascaded throughout the company from top to bottom. As a Board member, the residents of SCOV would be my “customers” in that they are directly affected by Board decisions. I plan to spend time listening to residents and understanding their various viewpoints.

What knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?

I have had experience in both small and large businesses in my career, from preschool teacher to managing various learning and development functions at Xerox Corporation. I earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development at El Camino Jr. College and a BA in Psychology at Dominguez Hills University in California. I have been recognized as an exceptional organizer with strong project and people management skills. My history of involvement with SCOV entities is as follows:

• I am a member of the Institute of Learning in Retirement (ILR) Sampler planning team

• I am president of the Knit and Crochet Club

• I am a member of the Food and Beverage Committee

• I am a SCOV Ambassador and love showing off our beautiful community to prospective home buyers.

• I am past president of The SCOV Book Club

• I am past president of the SCOV Women’s Auxiliary (now called Charity Works)

• I served on the Gift Shop board and was sales trainer for several years

• I have conducted monthly luncheons at The Views to welcome new SCOV women for 10 years

• I started the SCOV project of making sleeping mats from plastic grocery bags, which are distributed to homeless people.

I am process-oriented and can remain the “voice of reason” when things get difficult. I believe my abilities would be of great value and service to the SCOV Board.

John McConnaughey

Why do you want to serve on the Board?

I am pretty much happy with Sun City the way it is. Maintaining fiscal solvency and the efficient running of SCOV needs to be the first priority of all Board members. My overall goals are to make improvements and upgrades where needed and prioritized by Sun City residents, while maintaining the current services provided. Is there something specific you want to change or accomplish?

Hard courts, particularly the need for more pickleball courts, is one of the major issues that will be driving capital expenditures in the near term. As an active member of both the Pickleball and Tennis Clubs, I am keenly aware of the issues. None of the current board are either Tennis or Pickleball Club members, and neither are the other two candidates. The hard courts need representation on the board, and I hope to bring that perspective. But don’t think of me as a single-issue candidate, I am here for all of Sun City.

I have also enjoyed the artisan shops; they were a big draw bringing me to SCOV.

I want to make sure they receive the attention they need to maintain their services. I have been active with a number of clubs, including serving as vice president, and president of the Sundowners, vice president for the Pickleball Club, and treasurer for the Photography Club. I’ve been an active member with the Biking, Hiking, Bridge, Astronomy and Water Volleyball clubs.

What knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?

I earned a master’s degree and have been employed as a research analyst, a fisheries biologist and a wetland scientist in my career. I bring analytical skills, experience managing projects and supervising employees. As a consultant, I worked with planning departments in 12 cities and counties in Oregon and Washington.

In SCOV I have been active with 11 different clubs and served on the boards of three of them. I have also served on SCOV’s Election and Nominating Committees. I believe I am well qualified to serve on SCOV’s Board.

Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086

Director of Golf Maintenance - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

The golf course is looking really good with the overseeded fairways outlined by dormant roughs. Overall, the golf course is in good condition, but a couple of items continue to take away from its appearance. Golf cart traffic and improperly placed divot mix in non-overseeded areas continue to be an issue.

The golf course puts out hundreds of rounds of golf each day, and most of the groups have two or more carts. Individual golfers don’t realize the damage the carts inflict on the turf over time. As the number of rounds has increased over the last few years, the damage to high traffic areas has also increased. The areas on #2 fairway, from the 150 pole to the green, and the end of #9 fairway, in front of the 150 pole, have been damaged so severely that no turf remains by April. Placing one tire off the path near the greens also creates dirt areas near many of the greens. Please try to keep tires on the paths as much as possible and obey traffic signs and stakes.

Another blemish that impacts overall conditions is using sand/seed divot mix in non-overseeded areas. A pre-emergent herbicide is used in these dormant areas to prevent weeds from germinating, but when a golf club creates a divot, that chemical barrier is removed. When the divot is filled with seed, it creates green patches of ryegrass that are very visible. Please remember seed mix should only be used in areas that are overseeded green, and don’t use seed mix in brown non-overseeded turf areas.

Golf Advisory

Chair Kevin Devaney 708-732-2943

Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

Holiday Hours

Monday, February 20 Presidents Day

Welcome Center and Library are closed. All other facilities are open regular hours.

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club

Pres. John Olson 206-550-5557 jwo1949@gmail.com

Membership Cliff Rogge 720-323-5911 drcliffrogge@aol.com

Play Wed. AM

It’s February, and the 2023 season is in full swing (no pun intended). The groundhog has seen his shadow which means six more weeks of great weather at our beautiful golf course. Thinking about joining a great group of guys for some fun and friendly competition? Now’s the time to make your move and contact our membership chairman, Cliff Rogge. He’ll get you signed up. Every week offers a variety of competitions from individual play to two- and four-man team play. This month’s helpful tip: Take your driving range swing to the course. For some reason it always works better.

February 1 - Individual Low Net

February 8 - Two Better Balls

February 15 - Four-Man Scramble, Bash following golf

February 22 - Oh Crap Scramble

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club

Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com

Play Thu. morning

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com

VP/Membership Pattie Horning phorning13@gmail.com

League play Tue. mornings

Fundraising events for the annual Cure for Cancer have begun. The 18-Hole Women are hosting the Par 3 Challenge on Hole 7 on the following dates: February 1, 7, 9, 16, 25 and March 5. The Cure for Cancer Golf Tournament is on Sunday, March 12, with an AM and PM session. Proceeds go to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Registration is open on The Views website www.theviewsgolfclub.com, so get your team together and join in the fun. A very special thank you to the SCOV Foundation for their continued support of this annual event.

Our next general meeting and luncheon is Tuesday, February 7, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Marilyn Tyreman thunderlaw70@yahoo.com

520-548-4483

Membership Carol Johnson johncjj@frontier.com 425-343-7138

Play Thu. mornings

The guys on a Thursday morning warming up before the shotgun start

Greetings from your friendly neighborhood Nine-Hole Golf Club. This is a call for our members and the SCOV community for your help and participation in the Cure for Cancer Tournament, Sunday, March 12. Last year the NineHole men’s club sponsored the 7th Hole KP event. This year we have been given the task, along with the 18-Hole Men’s Club, to assemble gift baskets and the 50/50 raffle. When a 50/50 raffle ticket is purchased, it can be designated to be used for the cash prizes or for a gift basket.

The women raised $7,000 last year. Hopefully, we’ll be able to meet or exceed that goal this year. The raffle tickets will be sold in front of the Pro Shop as well as on the putting green on a variety of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. There may be other times and locations selected as well, so stay tuned.

Baskets can include wine, jewelry, crafts, gift certificates or gift cards, etc. The plan is to have 20 to 25 baskets valued from $30 to $50.

Many of us may have had cancer or experienced the loss of a friend or family member. The University of Arizona Cancer Center has helped to make a cure more possible. Please donate and participate in this worthwhile fundraiser. Watch the SCOV website for additional information.

Hit ’em straight.

The women of The Views 9-Hole Club are having a great time this season on our beautiful course. Helen Garren and Dana Laudenbach are representing us at the State Medallion Tournament at the Oakwood Golf Course in Sun Lakes, Arizona, February 13. We are all rooting for them. We’ve reinstituted social events, which has given us an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Our invitational tournament is scheduled for March 30, and there’s plenty of golf left in the season. New members are welcome.

Food & Beverage Management Team

Janet Blackwell, Restaurant Manager jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com

Skeeter Reynolds, Kitchen Manager sreynolds@suncityorovalley.com

520-825-3277

520-825-3277

Happy February. On behalf of our staff, I want to personally thank every one of you for your continued support of The Views.

On Valentine’s Day we will offer our normal menu and daily special, as well as a special entree from 3-8 PM. Chocolate covered strawberries will be on hand, and we’ll have bottled wine specials. Details will be forthcoming.

Don’t forget to check out The Bistro Coffee & Wine Bar at the Activity Center. It’s pretty amazing.

We will welcome some new musical acts/talent this year, so watch for it. Stay healthy, stay safe, and we hope to see you soon.