Dance

New England Club

Pres. Walt Swap 520-623-3847 wswap@tufts.edu Claude Janus ahj0523@aol.com; Allie Angeloni alrogangeloni@hotmail.com Marjorie Gerdes gerdesm14@gmail.com

The annual New England Club pizza social will be held on Friday, April 8, 5-7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Room. All New Englanders, past and present, are welcome for an evening of conviviality, plus pizza, salad, wine and ice cream. All this for $12 pp. To ensure the comfort and safety of all, please provide proof of full vaccination at the time of ticket purchase. Tickets on sale Thu., Mar. 24, Tue., Mar. 29, and Thu., Mar. 31, 9-11 AM, Desert Oasis lobby

Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008 annerusch@yahoo.com

We invite all Wisconsinites to come “Back Together Again” at our annual party Sunday, April 3, 1-4 PM, Catalina Vista. A luncheon is planned with sandwiches, sides, dessert and complimentary coffee and water. You may also BYOB. Entertainment will be provided by an SCOV favorite, Chuck Moses. Due to space restrictions we are limiting ticket sales to the first 100.

Tickets, $12 pp, will be sold on Fri., Mar. 25, 10 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista

Unit Parties Unit 7

Unit 7 neighbors: The annual party will be held Saturday, April 16, 4:30-6:30 PM, Catalina Vista. One of your neighbors will stop by your house at the end of March to deliver an invitation including instructions as to how to sign up for a potluck appetizer and to see if you will attend. Be sure to write this event on your calendar. If you have any questions or you would like to help, contact Laurie Jarrett at scovunit7party@gmail.com.

Unit 11

Mary Lee Fitzgerald, fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167 Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Rehearsals are underway for our production of Big Guns, which will be a rip-snorting two-act play based on a 1940s radio show with musical interludes. The show will be performed at the Gaslight Music Hall on Sunday, March 27, with shows at 2 PM and 6 PM. Important new information: If you still have an original ticket for Big Guns purchased back in 2020 (that performance was cancelled due to the pandemic), please contact Karen Alexander at karen29alexander@gmail.com to arrange for a refund. Those original tickets will not be honored by the Gaslight Music Hall on March 27. The next general meeting is Thursday, March 17, 10:30 AM, Desert Oasis.

Tickets, $10 pp, may be purchased at the Gaslight Music Hall, 10 AM to 8 PM, 520-529-1000 or online at gaslightmusichall.com Veterans Club of SCOV Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com First Mon., 1 PM, Catalina Vista www.vbscov.weebly.com

Legacy Walkway between pickleball court and The Views Restaurant

The next club meeting is Monday, March 7, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. Guest speaker will be Karen Kuciver of Tucson Women Warriors, supporting Tucson female veterans. Monthly guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of veteran organizations, VA compensation, entitlements and relevant issues.

Join us for a meet-andgreet happy hour Friday, March 11, 3:30 PM, The Views Restaurant. Our current membership is over 275 veterans. Please come to a meeting or contact Mike LaBarbera any time.

If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it by Mike’s front door wrapped inconspicuously, 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr.

Orders are being taken for Phase 2 of the Legacy Walkway. Brick order forms may be obtained at the Library or email Mike LaBarbera.

Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV) Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com Communications Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.

Ballroom - SC Starlight Beth Allen 248-763-6266 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

March promises to be a fun and busy month of dance. It begins with “Joy of Dancing,” a free, introductory event with lessons for those new to ballroom dancing, Wednesday, March 9, 5-7:30 PM, AFC Studios 1 & 2.

Our month continues with a free evening dance for members ($10/cpl, nonmembers) Saturday, March 19, 6-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. As a bonus, our dance instructor, Christine, will lead us in a ½-hour lesson for some fun nightclub two-step patterns. This is a BYOB and snacks event.

Classes start again Wednesdays, March 23, 30 and April 6, 5-5:50 PM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2, with beginner’s lessons for those who are new or a bit rusty. The three class series is free for club members, new or returning, so join us.

Please see our website for details and call or email to register for all events and classes.