SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083
The Library will host two author events this month. Chris Enss, Bill Markley and Phil Mills will discuss their numerous books on the legendary West on Wednesday, March 9, 10 AM, and JA Jance will speak about her newly-released book, Nothing to Lose on Thursday, March 10, 1 PM. Authors will sign books after both events. These are ticketed events. Tickets will be available in the Library. The Tucson Festival of Books returns this year. This incredible event takes place on the University of Arizona campus March 12 and 13. The Friends of the Library (FOL) plans to run a bus from SCOV to the campus on Sunday, March 13. See Coming Events, March 1 and 2, on page 12 for ticket information. A huge thank you to the Sun City Vistoso Foundation for providing a grant to the Library for large-print books. We are receiving many requests from patrons for this collection. This grant will fund almost 100 new large-print books from best-selling authors over the next year. FOL members, mark your calendar for the annual FOL Great Views event, scheduled for Monday, April 4. Garry Buck will offer insight on, and play trailers for over 20 movies, all available in our Library or through online streaming services. “This Week in SCOV” will have more information and ticket availability.
Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Stretching Stretching helps maintain flexibility. It is often overlooked in youth, when muscles are healthier. But aging leads to a loss of flexibility in the muscles and tendons. Muscles shorten and don’t function properly. That increases the risk for muscle cramps and pain, muscle damage, strains, joint pain and falling, making it tough to get through daily activities, such as bending down to tie your shoes. Likewise, stretching the muscles routinely makes them longer and more flexible, which increases your range of motion and reduces pain and the risk for injury. Aim for a program of stretching every day or at least three or four times per week. Warm up your muscles first, with a few minutes of dynamic stretches–repetitive motion such as marching in place or arm circles. That gets blood and oxygen to muscles and makes them amenable to change. Then perform static stretches (holding a stretch position for up to 60 seconds) for the calves, the hamstrings, hip flexors, quadriceps and the muscles of the shoulders, neck and lower back. However, don’t push a stretch into the painful range. That tightens the muscle and is counterproductive. 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, March 8, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, March 9, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.
Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, March 2022
Republic Services scov@republicservices.com www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/trash
All SCOV trash and recycle pickups take place on Monday. Don’t forget: Republic Services picks up between 6 AM and 6 PM on Mondays. You must have your trash and recycle bins out at 6 AM or you risk a missed pickup. SCOV has a dedicated customer service representative with Republic Services. Many of you are aware of the labor challenges the country is currently experiencing, and Republic Services highly encourages residents to email any service issues, rather than telephone, in order to receive the best service. Our representative can be reached at scov@ republicservices.com. This email is listed on the Republic magnet you received in your annual dues mailing. Visit our web page where you can find the following information: 1) Recycling: View a video and web page on what Republic accepts in their recycling bins. Glass is accepted for recycling. 2) Holiday schedule: Check when you need to shift setting your bins out due to a holiday. 3) Report a problem: Missed pickup? Bin damaged? Click the Report Missed Pickup tab, fill out our form and Republic will receive a copy.
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 homepage www.suncityorovalley.com > Members > Committees > Volunteer Application and fill out the online form. The Posse is looking for new members. The commitment is only six hours a year to help provide this worthwhile service to our community. Call Linda Simōn for more information 520-789-7169. The Tipster Editorial Committee is looking for new members with previous editorial experience. If you have questions, call the committee chair or one of the members listed on page 2 of any Tipster.
Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Mon., Mar. 14, 3 PM, WC1
Due to the unpredictability of Covid, the Active Health presentations are canceled for the rest of the winter season. We hope to come back strong next winter season. Until then please join our community walking project, SCOV Walks! Come join other walkers any weekday, all year-round. Start walking promptly at 9 AM from Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista or in front of AFC. Come with friends, or meet new ones. Walk at your own pace. Suggested routes are two miles, but you can turn around at any point. See the following link for more information: https://suncityorovalley.com/members/ services/health-and-fitness, then search MAPS.
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