Community Foundation

Pres. Carol Johnson 425-343-7138 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com

Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

Your Foundation’s board of directors sincerely thanks all who donated to our year-end fundraising campaign. We are delighted that the generous match from a group of anonymous donors and current board members inspired many new and increased gifts with 2022’s campaign exceeding the prior year’s results. We will report final totals in the March Tipster.

Having raised more funds means we are able to award more grants. If your club or organization has a special or extraordinary need, please consider applying for a Foundation grant. Information on how to apply is available on our website or contact Carol Johnson.

Coming Events

Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Every Day, 3-6 PM

The Views Restaurant Happy Hour

Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Every Wednesday, 8 AM-Noon

Open Air Market

Don’t forget to drop by the market behind the Welcome Center between 8 AM and Noon. There may be new vendors each week. Shop in the convenience of our own community. Let’s keep this market going with your purchases.

Thursday, February 2, 8 AM

Trip to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

Bus leaves at 8 AM for the casino in Maricopa, AZ, from behind the Welcome Center. Choose from several restaurants for lunch on your own. Return trip departs at 4 PM. $46 pp, purchase tickets on the website under Member Services > Tickets. Seats are limited.

Friday, February 3, 9 AM

Deborah Royce Author Talk

Join us at Catalina Vista where Deborah Royce will talk about her newly released book, Reef Road, a page turning, haunting mystery inspired by true crime. Free tickets will be available in the Library.

Monday, February 6, 9 AM and 6 PM

Board Candidate Forums

Both sessions will be on Zoom.

9 AM Zoom meeting ID: 83446454734

6 PM Zoom meeting ID: 83446454734

Listen to your Board candidates talk about relevant SCOV issues.

Friday, February 10, 1 PM

Active Health Presentation

Join the Active Health Committee at Catalina Vista for a presentation by Dr. Jonathan Tait, D.O., “Integrative Orthopedics: Ageless Wisdom Meets Modern Science.” Dr. Tait will cover non-surgical options for orthopedic conditions including stem-cell therapy and plasma-rich protein (PRP).

Monday, February 13, 10 AM-Noon

SCOV Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale

Mark your calendars for bargains galore at our February Monday Madness sale including jewelry, wood, fused glass, pottery, fabrics, cards, and much more. We set up in front of the Gift Shop. This is an easy and convenient way to shop while supporting your resident artists and local charities. While there, check out all of the new items in the Gift Shop. Thank you for shopping with us.

Wednesday, February 15, 3 PM Book Bingo

Join the Friends of The Library (FOL) in WC3 for our monthly Book B-I-N-G-O. Open to the whole community, this is regular bingo with books as prizes. No literary knowledge needed. Your cash donation of $5 pp at the door supports the SCOV Library. Bring a beverage and snacks. Use SignUpGenius on the FOL or Library page to reserve your spot, or call Sherry Small 520-308-5735.

Sunday, February 19, 9 AM-4 PM

21st Annual Quilt Show

Quilts, boutique items made by Quilters Club members, a treasure table and an opportunity quilt raffle (proceeds to TriCommunity Food Bank) at Catalina Vista. Free admission. Contact Carol Guibert 520-404-1462.

Wednesday, February 22, 11 AM

Marge Saiser Author Talk

Marge Saiser, the author of eight books of poetry, was awarded the High Plains Book Award and the WILLA (Women Writing the West) Award. She will speak at Catalina Vista. Free tickets will be available in the Library.

Friday, February 24, 9:30 AM-Noon Health Fair

This popular event returns to the Auditorium. Meet health care vendors and gather information about a variety of services. Free.

Tuesday, February 28, 10:30 AM

Tipster Collation

Join the fun and get a little bit of exercise while collating the inserts that go in the Tipster at the Auditorium. To sign up, email carolynlerchtipster@gmail.com.

Tuesday, February 28, 12:30 PM

Western Authors Roundtable

Chris Enss, Bill Markley, and Phil Mills return to Sun City to talk about their new books on the Old West. Join us at Catalina Vista. Free tickets will be available in the Library.

Tuesday, February 28, 1 PM

Tucson Museum of Art Presentation

This month’s art talk features TMA docent Diane Foray, who will give a slide presentation on “The Perfect Red–Its Fascinating History of Desire and Discovery.” Please join us in WC3 for this interesting exploration into the color red. Contact Helen and Bob Jennette 520-818-6332 jennette.05@ comcast.net.

For Your Information

Costume Closet

The Costume Closet, operated by the SCOV Variety Theatre Club, is available to all residents. This month it will be open on Wednesday, February 8, from 9-10 AM, and Monday, February 20, from 3-4 PM. This is a free service, but donations are welcome to help with repair and cleaning. Enter the Costume Closet by going through the Loan Room. For questions, call or text Kate Cusumano 520-437-2074.

Workshops and Classes

Association-Sponsored Fitness

Online advance registration is required for all classes at www. suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities. Check www. suncityorovalley.com for current information.

There is a $2 fee per class. Currently, punch passes must be purchased online: $20 for 10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You can register for classes and purchase passes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/fitness.

Class descriptions may be found at www.suncityorovalley. com/amenities-facilities. Questions, call Lonnie 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool

Balance Class: Mon.,10:30-11:30 AM, AFC

Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30, DO

Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM, CV

Cardio Core Fusion Tue, Thu, 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC

Core Conditioning: Wed. 3 PM, AFC

Slow Flow Yoga Tue, Thu., 6:45-7:45 PM, AFC

Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC

Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 AM, AFC Pool

Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC

Personal trainer one-on-one training. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 for an appointment.

Alzheimer’s–the Science of Prevention

The Active Health Committee is presenting an eight-week series entitled, “Alzheimer’s–the Science of Prevention,” with updated information on the Dr. Dale Bredesen Recode Program to prevent and even reverse cognitive loss. This month’s presentations are Fridays, February 3 and 10, 3 PM, Catalina Vista. You may attend any session and no registration is required. Contact Rita Menet, Active Health Committee chair rita.menet@gmail.com.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes

Learn to use this life-saving machine at a class offered Wednesday, February 22, 1:30 PM, WC1. Contact Lonnie Davis to make a reservation for this class 520-917-8073 ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.

ILR Samplers

In-person Samplers, sponsored by the Institute of Learning in Retirement, open to all SCOV members and guests, resume in February and March on Thursdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista. No reservations or ILR membership required, just bring your SCOV card to open door.

Feb. 9 “Are You Making the Most of Tucson Recycling?” by Tucson Clean and Beautiful

Feb. 16 “The Complex Legacy of Spanish Colonizers (Kino, de Anza, Serra)” by Michael M. Brescia, Ph.D., Curator of Ethnohistory and Affiliated Professor of History and Law, Arizona State Museum

Feb. 23 “Art, History, Music, the Mixture...Perhaps With a French Twist” by Kevin Justus, Ph.D., SCOV resident

Mar. 2 “Solar Panels and Agriculture–What’s Happening?” by Greg Barron-Gafford, Ph.D., Agrivoltaic /Biosphere, UArizona Department of Geography, Development and Environment

Mar. 9 “The Dysfunctional U.S. Immigration System in the 21st Century” by Mo Goldman, Goldman Immigration PC

Mar. 16 “Narrow Boats on England’s Canals–the 1700’s to the Present” by Charlene and Amos Meyers, SCOV residents

Mar. 23 “Historical Research: A Practical Plan for Your Own Newspaper Research” by Renee Cue, B.A. in history and M.S. in business administration, SCOV resident

Mar. 30 “War in Ukraine: How Did We Get Here?” by Ihor Kunasz Ph.D., president of the Ukrainian American Society of Tucson

iPhone Classes

SCOV Technology Club will present classes for iPhone users February and March. SCOV residents may attend without a fee. Please register individually. Class size is limited to 20-25. Sign up by email to Peg Bushong 8365pbush@ gmail.com. Classes are held in the Technology Lab in the Welcome center.

Wed., Feb. 8, 1-3 PM iPhone: Protecting your privacy, avoid spam, scams, fake messages and email. Password management & iCloud keychain. Questions answered.

Thu., Feb. 23, 1-3 PM iPhone: Check out various apps: Flash light, Health, Tips, Weather, GPS, Calculator, FindMyPhone and App Store. Your questions answered.

Thu., Mar. 9, 1-3 PM iPhone: Your personal assistant, Siri. What Siri can do for you. Your Calendar. Questions answered.

Wed., Mar. 22, 1-3 PM iPhone: Explore phone and texting. What’s new in texting and scanning. Avoid fake texts. FaceTime options.

Parkinson’s Exercise Club

Classes are Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 to make an appointment. Classes are held in the Welcome Center, WC3.