Welcome New Neighbors – February Unit # Name From 2A 3 3 5 5 6 6 6 7 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 17
Jan Nissley Murphy John & Louise Everett William Wright Gloria Binetti Tom & Sharon Phillips Raymond & Tammy Barnett David Bernott Kurtis & Lisa Rupe Mont Roper Diane Carpenter John & Susan Ferrell Tex Ray & Valerie Lines Ingrid Cox & Norman Mayer Jeffrey & Sonja Maxwell Stan & Bev Lundgaard James & Karen Haughney Randy & Vicki Brull
ME Spokane, WA Palmyra, VA Valhalla, NY WI Chico, CA Rockford, MI Pleasant Hill, CA Tulsa, OK Oro Valley, AZ Brush Prairie, WA Marysville, WA Redmond, WA Mukilteo, WA Lake Geneva, WI Keshena, WI
SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083
Did you know our wonderful community library has a small children’s section? We just finished updating this collection and have added some fantastic Southwestern-themed children’s books, as well as some new popular authors. New titles just added include: The Gum Chewing Rattler, Guess Who is in the Desert, and Cactus Hotel. Many of our desk volunteers previously worked in a library or a classroom and are more than happy to make book suggestions for younger visitors at SCOV. New donations to our video section include “Star Wars Episodes I-VIII” in addition to Ag- Top: Little readers enjoy the children’s section. Bottom: A few of our new children’s books atha Christie’s “Poirot” series, starring David Suchet, in which a renowned Belgian detective solves the most challenging cases of the Art Deco era.
Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073 Slowing Muscle Decay as You Age Your whole life, you probably heard that age-related muscle atrophy, also called sarcopenia, is inevitable. Yet you have probably seen people well into their senior years who have incredible muscle mass and strength. How is that possible? The truth is that while some muscle atrophy can be expected over time, anyone can improve muscle agility and response. This includes a great-grandmother in her 70s, as well as a college student in his 20s. In fact, everyone needs to learn how to slow sarcopenia because having strong, reli-
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able muscles is important for a healthy, long life. The key to keeping muscle atrophy at bay lies in a structured exercise program, not a haphazard one. Though lifting weights occasionally is better than never lifting at all, people need to systematically engage in strength training if they want to see long-term benefits. 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, April 12, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, April 13, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.
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 Active Health Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com Next meeting Mon., Mar. 14, 3 PM, WC1 Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory Cliff Miller 5cliff15@gmail.com First Wed., 11:15 AM, WC1
We encourage residents with ideas for the Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC) Committee to fill out an AFC agenda submission form. Email Cliff Miller to request the form. Complete and return the form ten days prior to the next meeting, and we will put you on the agenda.
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