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Games
Fitness Swim Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-8 AM, AFC pool
The Fitness Swim Club allows swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally swim 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few less.
Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim workouts. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We welcome new members.
Pilates Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio
To get the full benefits of Pilates, a person should understand the basic principles. It takes a little time and patience, as the exercises you perform may be different from others you are familiar with, but they are fun, interesting and challenging. Pilates can even become addictive. It teaches proper balance, breathing, how to focus on your core (your abdomen and back muscles) and movement control. The constant movement from one exercise to another results in your developing more strength and stamina. Even posture is improved. The spine lengthens and joint flexibility and mobility increase. SCOV has two experienced instructors who teach mat Pilates classes and they modify many of the moves for us, if necessary. The cost is only $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Please stop by and watch a class. Call Mary.
Tai Chi Co-chairs Alice Hutchison 520-329-8090 ahutchison87@gmail.com Cynthia Chaffee 520-342-6437 cynthiachaffee@mac.com Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1
A new tai chi class started March 31. If interested, call Alice Hutchison for information or to register. At the request of the instructors, tai chi masters Jose Hernandez Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, we are all to wear masks and participate in social distancing.
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves slow focused movements. Because of the benefits for balance, strength, and improved breathing, it is an exercise especially suitable for seniors.
Yoga Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com
Join us at a yoga class to improve your balance, quiet your mind and breathing, and feel relaxed after some good stretches. With four classes each week, you are sure to find one that fits your schedule.
Tuesdays:10:45 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2, Torrey
Thursdays: 9 AM, Desert Oasis, Torrey
Thursdays: 10:45 AM, Chair Yoga, Desert Oasis, Torrey
Fridays: 8:15 AM, AFC Studios1 & 2, Maria
Bring your mats, props, and $10 to each class.
Garage Doors
If you have a new garage door, remember it must be painted either the main body color or one of the trim colors of your house. Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com Wed., 6 PM; Fri., 12:30 PM, Desert Oasis
During construction of the Activity Center, we are using different sites and days. These changes are for the foreseeable future. We will try to keep you informed of any changes. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Ladies Monday Social Bridge
Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com Mon., 12:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Monday bridge has started up again. Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.
Mixed Social Bridge
Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 don8359@gmail.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. We want everyone who comes to sit at a table and play bridge. So, if needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float from table to table. We start promptly at 8:30 AM; come a few minutes early to socialize and partner up. We have coffee, and members often bring goodies to go with it. We also have online games using Trickstercards.com. Please join us. We welcome new players.
Partners Tuesday Night Bridge
Pres. Larry Parks, VP Janelle Parks, Sec. Judy Bjorling 520-818-1296 Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
A partner, $2 and good cards may win you some money. Come join us for 24 hands of rubber bridge (on some nights it may seem like 36 hands) and some camaraderie. If you bid and make a grand slam you can even get your picture in the Tipster My partner and I bid a grand slam, but decided we just didn’t look spiffy enough for the photo, so of course, we purposely failed to make it. No matter what your appearance or how lucky the cards, we guarantee a good time. Arrive at 5:45 PM to secure your table.
Practice Bridge
Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Barbara Fransdal 520-310-7549 Mon. and Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We play for fun, to relearn old skills and develop new ones. Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other.
Bunco
Please join us. There is a $2 entrance fee, which is divided among the winners. We can promise you a fun afternoon. Mark your calendar, and give it a try. Hope to see you there.
Chess VP, John Bechard bechard.john@gmail.com Mon., 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
The spring tournament continues through half of April, but there is always open play with equipment provided for people interested in a casual game or two. The club’s first social is scheduled for Friday, April 1, 4 PM.
Cribbage Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986 First and Third Thu., 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
We look forward to seeing you. New members are welcome. Come join the fun.
Euchre
If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring $1 to Desert Oasis on Monday at 5:30 PM.
Five Crowns Pat Hansen or Fern Strandskov ferndean@aol.com Sat., 4:30 and 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com
Five Crowns is a fun and easy game to play (see website for short video). Players usually play 1 to 3 games, depending on what time they arrive. Players are randomly assigned to tables, and each game normally takes one hour. For each game you play, you need to bring 12 dimes and 1 quarter. So if you plan to play 3 games, bring 36 dimes and 3 quarters. New players are always welcome.
Gin Rummy Bob Segebrecht or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150 Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Please feel free to call Sue if you have any questions or suggestions.
Mah Jongg Joyce Unger 520-825-8069 Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis
Thursday Mah Jongg is going ahead full blast. Our last tournament will be on the third Thursday of April. We play all summer, so cool off with a hot game of Mah Jongg. The new cards are expected some time in April.
Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Claudia Case 206-579-6500 Mon., Fri., 1-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
If you enjoy a challenge, come in and observe our game of Pan (Panguingue). It’s a very fun and interesting game. We would love to have you join us and see what fun it can be.
Doris Resident
SCOV Name Tags
Name tags with our logo are $8 each.The order form is available at scovaz.com. Log in first then >Member Services >This & That >Name Tag Order Form. Dave Flatness 425-443-3708 Wed., 5:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring $1 for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $5 pp.
Poker
Dealer’s Choice Poker
Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, criss cross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Texas hold’em and crazy pineapple, which are high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds.
Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games.
Men’s Friday Poker
David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Friday Poker is back playing every Friday evening at Desert Oasis. We play easygoing poker with low stakes. Games are high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas holdʼem, Omaha and criss cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of no-hassle, understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters.
Call David if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.
Scrabble Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net Fri., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis
In 1933, Alfred Butts, a New York City architect, noticed that ...“there is one thing that keeps word games from being as popular as card games: they had no scoring method.” Butts thought about a game where scores were kept and competition among players changed and Lexiko was born, a scoring game that he refined in the early 1930s and 1940s. Later, this game became Criss Cross Words. In 1948, Butts finally was able to secure a patent, copyright and manufacturer, and changed the name to Scrabble. Today the Scrabble game is found in three of every five American homes.
Sheepshead - Schafkopf Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis
Schafkopf, better known as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding midwest states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff.
