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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

Jane Fairchild and Larry Brophy

Featured artists for April are Larry Brophy and Jane Fairchild. Larry describes himself as a “jack of all trades and master of some.” Larry calls his wood creations “functional art.” Finding a beautiful way to solve a daily problem led him to create tissue box holders made from solid hardwoods that double as art for any room in the house. His 3-D wine glass cover “Gnat Caps” are inspired by his love of drinking wine outdoors without the added protein of gnats and moths.

Jane makes Fiber Flings, which are lightweight yarn and bead necklaces that can add pizzazz to any outfit. Many customers comment that Fiber Flings have the fluffiness of a scarf, without needing any expertise to tie it correctly. She also makes ceramic phone holder scrolls and the popular ceramic scrolls used for name tags for guests or to describe food items at potlucks or dinner parties.

Government Affairs Chair Earl Vittitoe earlvv@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, on Zoom

The nonpartisan Government Affairs Committee conducts political forums and secures speakers on issues that are of special interest to our community.

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

Loan Room - Community Assistance Chair Gay Russell Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 (currently not meeting) Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

The Loan Room is a free service to all SCOV residents. We are located at the end of the Cart Barn and are open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. You may make reservations up to two months in advance of a need, either on the website or in the Loan Room. If using the website, you may look at what is available and make a request for a reservation. We will confirm this by email within a week of your request. The Loan Room stocks most medical equipment, tables and chairs, a variety of beds and some children’s items. The Loan Room does not have any tools, ladders, etc. Please feel free to come in and see what is available.

Male pyrrhuloxia. Commonly referred to as a desert cardinal.

Photo by Lyn Socks

Long Range Planning Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net Second and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, on 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, past agendas, minutes and our Request Project Consideration form are available on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents.

Neighborhood Pride Co-chairs Anita Nisonger and Janette Simister Questions, 520-917-8079 scoroval@ciramail.com Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3

Spring Has Arrived

It’s time to make sure those empty pots in front yards are filled with living plants, cactus or flowers. With all the rain we had early this year, weeds are popping up everywhere. When weeds are small, they are easy to remove. Wildflowers are allowed in our community until after they finish blooming, at which time they, too, need to be removed. Trim any trees that block stop signs, or shrubs that overhang the sidewalk or street, as they also grew during our winter rains. Remember, no artifacts of any kind are allowed in front yards including the painted rocks that lifted our spirits during lockdown.

Winter residents should be sure that someone maintains their yards during the summer months, so the home looks cared for while they are away. Do notify the Administration of your summer address in case they need to reach you. Continue to take pride in your property even when you are not on site, so that it will look just as nice upon your return as when you left.

Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/ (must be logged in first)

Why do we have the Posse? It creates greater awareness of crime trends and helps reduce crime in our area. It also serves as a warning to criminals, and makes it harder for them to operate in SCOV. The Posse increases effectiveness of law enforcement, because it’s better to work with officials to investigate suspicious activity before, rather than after, a crime has occurred. It reduces the risk of becoming a crime victim and in turn reduces the physical, financial and psychological costs of crime and the Posse increases surveillance in our area by providing an extra set of eyes and ears.

Call Linda Simōn for more information.