Sun City Oro Valley Tipster April 2024

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scovaz.com

Board of Directors

Email address for BOD members, GM and Assistant General Manager: directors@suncityorovalley.com

Mike LaBarbera, mlabarberascov@gmail.com President

Jane Fairchild, jfairchildscov@yahoo.com Vice President

Allan Mashburn, amashburnscov@gmail.com Treasurer

Eileen Buskirk, eileenbscov@gmail.com Secretary

Lou Gard, legboard789@gmail.com Director

Earl Vittitoe Director

Larry Webster, lwebsterscov@gmail.com Director

Management Team

Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com ...................... General Manager, 520-917-8080

Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ...Assistant General Manager, 520-917-8070

Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com .. Com. Area Maint. Supt., 520-917-8059

Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com . Director of Golf Maintenance, 520-917-8063

Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com .............. Administrative Manager, 520-917-8072

Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com ........................... Director of Golf, 520-917-8086

Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com .................. Facilities Supt., 520-917-8078

Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com........................... Controller, 520-917-8060

Sandy Wilson, swilson@suncityorovalley.com .... Food & Beverage Director, 520-825-3277

Support Team

Andrew Clark, aclark@suncityorovalley.com .......................... Technology Coordinator, 520-917-8057

Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com .................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8082

Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com ..................................... Fitness Supervisor, 520-917-8073

Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com ................. Communications Coordinator, 520-917-8069

Teresa Deuel, scoroval@ciramail.com ................................. Covenants Coordinator, 520-917-8087

Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com................................. Human Resources, 520-917-8061

Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................ Accounting Assistant, 520-917-8062

Cristy Lowing, clowing@suncityorovalley.com .................. Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8090

Katy Mosier, scoroval@ciramail.com ............................... Architectural Coordinator, 520-917-8058

Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz, bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com .....Lifestyle Coordinator, 520-917-8077

Tipster Editorial Committee

Karla Erdahl .................................. Co-Chair

Sandra Hallenbeck......................... Co-Chair

Suzanne Stiles .............................. Secretary

Peggy Gardner ................................ Member

Deena Harris .................................. Member

Wanda Johnson .............................. Member

Mary Beth Livingston...................... Member

Drew Ludwig .................................. Member

Barbara McNeill ............................. Member

Jane Moody..................................... Member

Nancy O’Hara ................................. Member

Joe Polach ...................................... Member

Lisa Schulz ..................................... Member

Marsha Weese................................. Member

Editor, Layout and Design: Marsha Dean

Advertising: Marsha Dean; Printing: Sundance Press

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Sun City Oro Valley Community Association provides this publication for informational purposes only and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for the statements made in this publication.

Mon.-Fri. . 7 am-9 pm

9 am-8 pm Sun. . 9 am-5 pm

Pool Daily, 9 am-4:30 pm

Children’s Hours, daily except during water volleyball noon-4 pm

Water volleyball Sun., Mon., Wed., Thu., 12:45-3 pm

Gift Shop of Sun City ................................

520-917-8051

Mon.-Fri., 10 am- 4 pm; Sat.,10 am-1 pm

Golf Course Walking .................. suncityorovalley.com/views-golf-hrs/ Library ......................................................

520-917-8064

Mon.-Fri. 9 am-noon, 1-4 pm Sat. 9 am-noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance

Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only. 8-9 am

Pro Shop.................................................... 520-825-3110

Golf Info Line ....................................... 520-825-0322

Daily. 6 am-5 pm

Driving Range hours 7:30 am-5 pm; Thu., 7:30 am-3 pm

Restaurant and Lounge

520-825-3277

Daily 7 am-8 pm

Happy Hour Sun.-Thu., 3-5 pm

Daily restaurant specials ................................................................... See website

Trash/Recycling Republic Services ....scov@republicservices.com

Pickup Mondays 6 am-6 pm. Visit SCOV website Member Services > Trash Info for holiday schedule, recycling info and submittal form to report all issues.

After-Hours Emergencies .........................

520-825-1161

If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.

Association News

From the Board of Directors

Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community.

All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

Board of Directors

mlabarberascov@gmail.com

Looking Back, Looking Forward

by Mike LaBarbera

Where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday, but it has been three years since I was elected to the Board of Directors. It has been my honor to serve our community and give back during my tenure. I want to congratulate the new incoming Board members and wish them well in putting the Association ahead of personal preferences.

In the over 25+ years since Del Webb handed over the reins of running SCOV to our residents, our community has benefited in many ways. In 2000, SCOV established the Asset Reserve Fund to build a financial cushion to pay for the repair and replacement of items, which is still highly funded, to avoid assessing homeowners.

The Capital Contribution Fee (CCF) was established and funded, when a home has transferred title, for use on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). A majority of money in the Capital Fund is obtained from the CCF, and money from the Comcast and AT&T contracts. Some previous CIPs include building the Pro Shop, expanding the Fitness Center, purchased solar systems, part of the Activity Center Renovation, part of the golf course renovation and driving range expansion and the Copper Center purchase. The purchase of the Welcome Center in 2000 was made so we can own and control buildings within our footprint. It was a needed addition for which all residents are now grateful.

During some of these past projects, there has been resident discord. Some want to keep things the same and not spend money for renovations or to update our aging facilities, while others are forward looking and welcome the modernization of our community. Current resident demands on more studio, club, meeting and storage space continues to grow, while the population remains the same. More residents are getting involved with the many amenities we have to offer, which drives up these demands. There is a need to improve, renovate, and update our community to attract future younger, more active residents, with minimal costs to our current residents.

Although I am leaving the Board of Directors, I will remain a presence in Sun City volunteering in some capacity and continue to give back to this wonderful community.

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

Summer Wanderlust: A Friendly Reminder for a Blooming Community Change is an inevitable and exciting part of any community, and it is with great pleasure that we welcome two new members to our Board of Directors. We are confident that their unique skills and dedication will contribute significantly to the continued success of our community.

As we welcome new faces, we also bid farewell to two outstanding Board members, Mike LaBarbera and Allan Mashburn, whose terms will conclude at the end of April. Their unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions have played a vital role in shaping our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mike and Allan for their faithful service, hard work and dedication.

Additionally, I would like to express my gratitude to the entire community for the overwhelming kindness shown since I announced my pending retirement at the end of July. The outpouring of support, both in words and deeds, has been truly heartwarming. It has been my honor to serve as the General Manager of this wonderful community, and I am confident that the spirit of collaboration and community engagement will continue to thrive under the capable hands of our Board members and soon to be selected new General Manager.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to witnessing the continued growth and success of Sun City Oro Valley Community Association.

It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle!

The Best Camera is the One You Have with You

by Bill Laing

Almost all of us have one–that technological Swiss Army knife known as a smartphone. It keeps track of our appointments; sends us reminders and messages; allows us to surf the internet; and, oh yes, make and receive phone calls; among a host of other functions.

Recently, more and more people have discovered another exciting feature of their smartphones—its camera. A decade ago serious photographers scoffed at the notion that a smartphone could create anything more than snapshots. Even casual photographers preferred the pocket sized point and shoot camera or a camera body with interchangeable lenses. The rest of us completely ignored the fact that we were carrying a perfectly capable camera in our pockets or purses.

Within the past several iterations of the smartphone, manufacturers have worked their magic to design and create a mobile phone camera that rivals the more expensive single-purpose camera. Smartphone cameras have become sophisticated enough that professional photographers have started to use them in many situations as a convenient, high quality alternative to their more expensive digital single lens reflex (DSLR) and mirrorless cameras. Granted, if your interest is in photographing a bird in flight from fifty yards away, then the traditional camera with its telephoto lens is still the go-to tool; but if your interest is to celebrate the beauty that surrounds us here in SCOV and beyond, then your smartphone camera is a convenient, high quality gadget that will allow you to create engaging, compelling and personally-satisfying images you would be proud to share with others.

The club offers a forum and gathering place for photographers of all levels of experience and expertise, regardless of their camera of choice. Whether you are just beginning to learn the art of photography or you have been creating images for many years, the club is a welcoming environment to learn how to improve your skills. The aim of the club is to provide an opportunity for growth and education to all club members. VPC is a group of active photographers challenging each other to “learn as we do.” The club offers educational and entertaining programs, field trips, workshops and competitions to help members hone their skills. The voluntary competitions, facilitated by outside professional photographers, provide members an exceptional opportunity to improve their skills by observing the critiques of their own images as well as others’ in the club.

Members also learn from the club’s monthly programs. Recent presentations by experts in their field include “Photographing the Night Skies,” “Photographing Fall (and Spring) Color,” and playing with “Intentional Camera Movement Photography.”

VPC has an active education program. Recently, nearly two dozen members gathered for a Saturday workshop devoted to learning how to take better photographs with their smartphones. A second workshop offered insights into how to enhance smartphone camera captures using third-party processing applications on their phones. Upcoming workshops will cover how to be a more effective photographer using a DSLR.

All this talk about cameras ignores the most important principle of good photography–it’s not the camera, it’s the photographer behind the camera, that usually makes the difference. The camera is the tool. The photographer is the artisan. So, how do you become a better photographer? You can spend some time learning the craft with people right here in SCOV who share your interest in improving their photographic skills.

SCOV’s Vistoso Photo Club (VPC) is open to all residents.

At the end of the day, it’s not about the camera you use, it’s about the image you’ve created and the response it evokes from the viewer. After all, no one ever asked Hemingway what typewriter he used to write The Old Man and the Sea.

If you want more information about VPC, visit the club’s website at www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com. Membership information can be found there as well

Taken with a smartphone camera in SCOV

Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter

rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com

520-917-8070

Restaurant Update

Our consultant has finished his work at the restaurant. Budgetary direction has been given from the Board with regards to subsidy for next year’s budget. You will now see our adaptation of those recommendations. As the consultant mentioned, there are inevitable challenges with change, but there are also improvements.

The most significant change is the menu and its pricing. We are receiving positive feedback about the menu. The food is delicious. Also, based on customer response, adjustments were made to bring a couple of the previous menu items back. The pricing has been adjusted to market values. As we all know from trips to the grocery store, food prices have risen over the past few years. Our menu had not been significantly changed in about four years, which included Covid years, and over that period the prices increased only minimally. This will be a significant contributor to the deficit in the Food and Beverage department and price increases are one way that deficit is being addressed.

By now most will have met our new leadership team of Sandy Wilson, Food & Beverage Director, Nate Jenkins, Executive Chef and Ricardo Frascari, Restaurant Manager. They are shaping the program to develop and improve each of their respective areas. You’ve probably already noticed improvements, and they are just getting started. This year will see steady advancements in the Food and Beverage program here at SCOV.

We are equipping them with needed tools to accomplish goals, starting with providing consistent food, good service and moving into expanding revenue in event spaces, golf shared events and catering. This is your restaurant, and the staff is grateful for your patronage. And as a personal note, I absolutely love the croque madam breakfast. I’d never heard of the dish before and am so impressed with the presentation and how delicious it tastes. I’m sure you’ll find your favorite too.

Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058

Replacing your Roof?

Eagle Tile is the name of the roof tile used by most roofers in Arizona. It is the company that supplied the original tiles for most of our roofs. Several of your neighbors may have already replaced their underlayment and tiles and if you have not yet had to do that, the time may be drawing near. Either an In-House Submittal approval or an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval is necessary before replacing a roof.

Eagle Tile has discontinued making several colors of the original tiles most of us have. If you are going to do a lift and re-lay replacement (where the roofer lifts off all the existing tiles, puts down new underlayment and then puts the old tiles back on the roof), a 10-15% breakage rate is involved. To replace those broken tiles, it is important for you to use tiles that closely match what you already have on your roof. That is why we ask you to request the roofer to give you a sample tile of what he will use in this instance. Put that sample outside your garage so an ARC member can verify the close match and fill out an In-House Submittal form available online from our website or at the Welcome Center (for a paper copy).

If you are going to use brand new tiles on the entire roof, you may choose from a list of pre-approved tile colors. Use

an In-House Submittal Form if using one of the pre-approved colors. Currently, there are just three #s: 3118, 3314, & 3645. Color samples are in Katy Mosier’s office or are found in the Eagle Tile check-out books at the Welcome Center.

If you want to have ARC approve a new color, please get the Eagle Tile number from the Eagle check-out book or the Eagle website for Southwest Collection and submit your request on an ARC Submittal form found on our website or at the Welcome Center.

Feel free to contact Katy Mosier, Architectural Coordinator if you have any questions.

Welcome New Neighbors – February

and Beverly Wilkinson Sioux Falls, SD

9 Gary and Sherry Grove Oro Valley, AZ

10 James and Sandra St George Marana, AZ

14 Bruce & Marilynn Lynn Anchorage, AK

17 Jerald and Linda Van Woudenberg Tucson, AZ

17 KMS Enterprises LLC Salem, OR

17 James Senechal and Kelley Thompson

6B Donna Zubay Tucson, AZ

11B Virginia “Ginger” Christie Tucson, AZ

11B Archie Thurston and Lisa Beilke Thurston

MLSSAZ®

February 2024 Average Age of New Owners: 69.5

SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney

www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

Anne Hillerman’s newest book Lost Birds is scheduled to release on April 23. This moving and exciting addition to the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito mysteries involves several complex cases that will test the detectives in different ways.

The audio version of Anne Hillerman’s new book will be read by Jessica Martin, the actor that plays the smart, strong and feisty Bernadette Manuelito in the “Dark Winds” television series.

The Library is planning to purchase more than one copy of Anne’s new book and the audio if it is available on CD.

“Dark Winds Season 1” DVDs are available in the Library; currently Season 2 is only available through streaming. Anne announced plans to begin shooting Season 3 later this year.

It has been a pleasure working with the Library volunteers, Friends of the Library volunteers and board members and patrons of the Library. I have truly enjoyed my time here at SCOV as your librarian.

Money MATTERS

Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations For the Eight Months Ending February 29, 2024

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first eight months of the 2023-2024 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in after hovering over the Members tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, April 22, 10 am, Room WC3 in the Welcome Center and via Zoom.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 520917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.

Randy Trenary, Controller

Recreation and Fitness -

ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073

Importance of Core Strength

Many people may not realize how much our larger core muscles influence our everyday life. We have all done situps and push-ups, but there is more to exercising your core. The muscles in our abdomen, trunk and even pelvis need to be in harmony, which leads to better balance and stability either on the field, court or just everyday activities. Many of the exercises that target our core do not require any type of specialized equipment. Doing something as simple as a bridge can strengthen muscles in the pelvis area. You can enhance this by adding any type of resistance or weight. If you strengthen the muscles in your core, everything from swimming, playing golf or even bending over to tie your shoe will be easier. Strengthening your core can improve posture and minimize lower back pain. There are also many lowimpact activities that target our core and are simple to do even for beginners.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)

Orientation on how to use the gym equipment is held Thursdays, 1 pm. Stop in and sign up. Classes are limited. Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or concerns regarding the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.

Tuesday, April 9, 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 10, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Tuesday, April 23, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning until 1 pm.

Association Committees

Active Health

Chair Rita Menet rita.menet@gmail.com

Next meeting Tue., Apr. 23, 3 pm, WC2

Our presenter this month is Lisa Swanson, doctor of acupuncture and certified in functional medicine. She will focus on why many seniors are using Functional Medicine and Acupuncture to solve top health concerns. Perspectives (Western medicine vs Eastern medicine vs functional medicine) and common remedies will be shared for pain management, constipation and other gastro-intestinal dysfunctions, anxiety, insomnia, irregular heart rhythms, and blood sugar dysregulation. Please join us on Friday, April 12, 1 pm, Auditorium.

Aquatic and Fitness Center Advisory

Muriel DeLaVergne-Brown 541-999-4018 muriel@phaspirations.com

First Wed., 11 am, WC1

The committee will meet two more months prior to the summer break. We are looking forward to new cardio equipment and pool furniture. As noted previously, if you need orientation on new equipment, please check with Lonnie.

Architectural Inspection Group

Conveyance Coordinator

Lisa Orach 520-917-8072, scoroval@ciramail.com

Meet fourth Wed., 2 pm

If you are considering listing your home for sale, it is your responsibility to have an exterior inspection done according to our governing documents and for the legal disclosure for escrow. While several real estate agents regularly sell homes here in SCOV and know this requirement, not all real estate agents know the rules of our Association or the required inspection process. Please be sure to discuss these with your agent at the time of your listing. This will help avoid confusion and delays going forward in the sale of your home. If you or your agent have questions about the inspection process, please contact the Conveyance Coordinator at 520-917-8087 or stop by the Welcome Center.

Architectural Review

Jim Cherry 612-805-5637 ARC@suncityorovalley.com

Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 pm

A roof lift and relay is a common occurrence in SCOV. It involves having the tiles removed and the underlayment replaced, sometimes also fixing water damage at the same time. The original underlayment of the 1980s and 1990s are not compliant with today’s building code quality required today. Over time these tiles can slip out of position, creating drainage gaps. With the amount of money we are spending on the inside of our homes, this would be a good investment. A roof project will end up replacing about 10% of the existing tiles already damaged over time or which break when moved. Finding replacements that match your specific color can be a challenge as many of the SCOV tiles are no longer in production. Be sure to check out the Development Standards Section 2.16 for guidance. Go to our website, select: Member Services/Documents/Overarching/Development Standards.

ON THE COVER Javelina Baby Slumber

Chair Marlene Branz 618-670-1063 conduct@suncityorovalley.com

The Code of Conduct Review Board (COCRB) was established in 2023 and is made up of five resident volunteers. The purpose of the Board is to investigate complaints submitted by residents. The Board reviews the evidence presented and if the evidence is inconclusive the complaint will be dismissed. You can find the SCOV Code of Conduct in the Owner and Resident Handbook page 5. To file a complaint, look in the Members Services section of the SCOV website.

Issues not covered by the Code of Conduct complaint process include law enforcement issues, SCOV Facebook posts, ARC issues and any conduct outside the SCOV boundaries.

Photo by Shery Hester Code of Conduct Review Board

Community Directory

Chair Blythe Campbell scov.community.directory@gmail.com

www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

The 2024 directory will be delivered very soon. Watch for a notice in "This Week in SCOV" seeking delivery volunteers.

Consumer Referral - Vendor List

Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website at Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List.

The Vendor List is also available for viewing at the monitor’s desk at Catalina Vista. Check the Vendor List often, as changes are made frequently.

Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about applying to be on the Vendor List.

Election

SCOV Vote

Election Results were announced on Tuesday, March 26. The results were distributed throughout the community, posted on the website and published in "This Week In SCOV" on March 28.

Finance-Budget

Chair Dave Francis dnfcpaaz@gmail.com

Fourth Mon., 1 pm, WC3

Food and Beverage

Janet Keller 719-510-7004 jkeller527@comcast.net

Meetings first Tue., Activity Center (subject to change)

The Views Restaurant is undergoing changes and enhancements. We hope you will take time to stop by and see what’s new. While there, take a moment to introduce yourself to our new Director of Food and Beverage, Sandy Wilson, and new Restaurant Manager, Ricardo Frascari. Both bring a wealth of restaurant experience to The Views Restaurant and share a commitment to the customer’s dining excellence.

The menu has several new offerings, while keeping some of our long-time favorites. The menu had not been updated in over three years, so changes were needed. You will notice a variety of health-conscious options. Protein selections including salmon, chicken and tofu can be added to vegetarian options, making the menu more appealing to a variety of dietary considerations.

Additionally, the quality of beef has been upgraded to Certified Angus beef and all seafood is now cut in house and shipped fresh from San Diego three times a week, improving the quality of the dishes served. Chef Nate has worked diligently to enhance the quality of the dishes with the addition of international flavorings, a wider variety of cheeses, house-made sauces, and the addition of rye, multi-grain and focaccia bread.

Finally, happy hours have changed to Sunday through Thursday, 3-5 pm. While this will be seen as a take-away by some, it allows The restaurant to operate in a more costeffective structure.

With all these updates, changes naturally come in the price of menu items. It has been over one year since The Views Restaurant has changed its menu prices and two years before that due to Covid. As we are all aware, the cost of labor and wholesale food prices have increased in the last three to four years. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that the cost of wholesale food prices has increased over 17% in

the last eighteen months. The National Restaurant Association reported that restaurants increased their prices in 2023 by 7.7%, and that 91% of reporting restaurants increased their prices in the last year. Finally, labor costs have risen as much as 5% in the last two to three years and labor can account for up to 40% of restaurant costs.

Residents of SCOV have been clear that they are dissatisfied with the level of subsidy that the operating budget provides to the restaurant year after year. There is a commitment from the Board of Directors to minimize these losses and staff are responding to that challenge by optimizing cost savings, increasing prices, training employees, refining services and improving food quality. These changes enhance the quality of the dining experience, and minimize the losses The Views Restaurant has consistently experienced. It’s a goal they will be working to obtain.

Friends of the Library

Co-Pres. Kari Dufur karidufur@gmail.com

Co-Pres. Carol Tombre mctombre@yahoo.com

Treas. and Membership Claire Wendt claire.wendt@gmail.com

What an exciting and busy year it has been for Friends of the Library (FOL). We’ve had a highly successful, sponsorsupported Home Tour, initiated a members yearly meeting and presented a Great Reads and a Great Views. We want to give a huge thank you to outgoing co-presidents Kari and Carol and other outgoing members at large who worked so hard for our Library. The support for the Library is incredible. It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to Michelle who has been managing the Library with great kindness, intelligence and efficiency.

This coming year brings a new program co-managed by FOL and the Library. Home Bound Books will deliver Library items to you if you are stuck at home due to health or physical issues. You must be a SCOV resident in good standing to use this service. Sign up forms will be available in the Library or call Mary Moberg 701-367-6442.

As always, please join us every month for Book Bingo. See Coming Events for more details.

Gift Shop

Chair 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

Lori Nalewicki has worked with clay for 20 years in SCOV, offering cactus luminaries, vases, desert themed wine holders, wall hangings and mosaic tile pictures. She also makes watercolor greeting cards and prints.

Bill Norton taught shop at junior high, high school and junior college levels. He began wood turning and free form carving soon after living among nature in Arizona. “I enjoy

Left-r: Lori Nalewicki, Pat Norton, Bill Norton

Three consignors are featured this month.

working until my mind, heart and hands are happy with what my eyes see. My goal is to never have two projects that look the same.”

Pat Norton decided that if they were both working with the Gift Shop, she should try her talents on the knitting loom to add a supply of baby cocoons, hats and booty sets and ruffle scarves. Always generous, for every cocoon set she sells she donates a set to the Seniors for Kids.

Government Affairs

Chair Earl Vittitoe 309-360-1601 scovga@gmail.com

Second Wed., 1 pm, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/committees/government-affairs/

On February 23, 100 residents attended the Water Forum sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee. We were honored to have Kathy Jacobs from the University of Arizona as our featured speaker. With over 40 years of experience with water policy at the national and state level, we were given a very informative presentation on the water situation and the data associated with it. The residents as usual had many questions which Kathy was able to provide specific answers.

Look for more events in the coming months, especially as we enter the into the election period.

Holiday Lights

Chair Linda Bretz 520-668-4832 lindaebretz1@gmail.com www.SCOVLites.com

Loan Room - Community Assistance

Chair Gay Russell

Loan Room Carolyn Carson

Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 am www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

The Loan Room is located at the end of the Golf Cart Barn. It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 am and is a free service to all SCOV residents and renters. April is a busy month for us so please try to reserve the items you need well ahead of time either on the website or in person at the Loan Room. Please return all items you borrowed clean and ready for the next person. Medical items have a two-month limit and other items are two weeks. Come and see what we have available. Please recycle your aluminum cans in the blue bins around the area.

Long Range Planning

Chair Joy Huxtable jhuxtablescov@gmail.com

Second and Fourth Wed., 10 am, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball Room and Zoom

The Long Range Planning Committee is finalizing a rolling 10-year Long Range Development Plan for presentation at the April board meeting. Ten-year Capital Fund projections were considered when developing the sequence of new projects. Guests are always welcome at our meetings.

Neighborhood Pride

Teresa Deuel Covenants Coordinator 520-917-8087 scoroval@ciramail.com

First Wed., noon, WC3

It’s time to ensure that the empty pots in front yards are filled with living plants. Wildflowers are allowed in our community until they finish blooming, after which they must be removed. Please trim any trees or shrubs that overhang the sidewalk, street or neighboring properties.

For those who are seasonal residents, it’s important to have someone maintain your yard during the summer months so that your house looks cared for while you are

away. Please notify the Administration of your summer address so they can reach you if necessary. If there are any water features on your property, take mosquito measures such as covering them, or using mosquito dunks (available at hardware stores) to help control mosquitoes. The community will certainly appreciate your effort.

Posse

Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com

First Tue., 3 pm, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse

The Posse had 104 volunteers as of December 31, 2023. While we ask our volunteers to patrol two times a year (three-hour patrols), we had some that put in extra effort on our behalf. Volunteers that put in five or more patrols are called “frequent flyers.” Last year there were 31 frequent flyers. The Posse squad leaders all put in a minimum of 10 patrols. At our Posse Roundup last month, we recognized these volunteers. I want to thank all our volunteers for the work they put in to help keep our community safe. You are amazing.

For more information on how to join this great group of volunteers, call Linda Simōn.

Properties

Chair Jack Evert jackevert439@gmail.com

Third Thu., 9 am, WC1 and Zoom

The mission of the Properties Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Directors and the staff regarding the condition and recommended improvements to SCOV facilities. Ongoing activities include inspections of SCOV buildings and facilities in addition to monitoring our solar systems. Intermittent activities include utility usage studies and projects requested by the Board, the staff or as deemed appropriate by the committee. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.

Tipster Editorial

Co-Chair Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com

Co-Chair Sandra Hallenbeck 520-240-7624 smhallenbeck@gmail.com

“Oops, I made a mistake in my article!” If this happens to you, please resubmit a new article by the 8th of the month, and we’ll use the most recent submission.

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086

Our annual Cure for Cancer event last month was a huge success. We sold out with 220 golfers. Thank you to all who participated and donated to the cause. We raised over $50,000 for the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

In April, we have the Men’s 18-hole Member Invitational scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, and the Women’s 18-hole Club Championship on Tuesday, April 9, Friday,

Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.

April 12 and Tuesday, April 16. All leagues are wrapping up their main tournament events this month.

Our Chip & Putt event on Thursdays continues through this month, April 4 and 18, 4 pm. You can play up to six people per group. The entry fee is $15 pp for golf, prizes and dinner on the terrace. Sign up online through the reservation system or call the Pro Shop at 520-825-3110.

This month’s Yappy Hour will be Thursday, April 25, 4-5 pm, on the driving range tee. There will be drink specials and treats for the dogs. Social dogs with up-to-date shots are welcome and leashes are required. The driving range will be closed at 3:30 pm for a clean pick of all the range balls in the wash and desert areas.

Next month, we will announce our new rates and membership plans for our fiscal year starting July 1, 2024.

Director of Golf Maintenance - Michael Kropf

scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

April is the time of year when the peak golfing season is slowly ending, the temperatures are steadily rising, and big changes begin to happen on the golf course. The golf clubs still have major events in the first couple weeks of April, so it is important to maintain turf conditions at a high level, but with the warmer temperatures and the chances of rain decreasing that becomes a challenge.

The roughs are really starting to green up as they come out of the winter dormancy. As they begin to grow, the irrigation needs to be turned back on as well. Throughout most of the winter, the non-overseeded areas do not require irrigation, but instead rely on the winter rains. This keeps the course drier, and also saves water. Turning the irrigation back on leads to more maintenance to ensure the grass is getting the correct amount of water while trying to keep playing conditions from getting too wet.

April also sees the start of transitioning away from the overseeded winter ryegrass back to the underlying Bermuda grass in the tees and fairways. It is a challenge to slowly remove the ryegrass while getting the Bermuda grass to grow and maintaining good playing conditions for the club events. This process is done slowly by: lowering mowing heights, verticutting the turf canopy to allow sunlight down to the Bermuda grass, aerification to alleviate compaction and allow oxygen to the roots, and small applications of herbicides to slowly remove the ryegrass.

Golf Advisory

Chair Yvette Schulz 217-370-0859, hyschulz@gmail.com

Nov.-May, first Wed., 2 pm, WC3

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club

Pres. Kevin Devaney 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com

Membership Ron Mitzel 402-694-9071

grandparon48@outlook.com

Play Wed. am

The Member Invitational, our largest event of the season, will be held Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6. Invite a guest to join you in a two-person team event with best ball and scramble formats.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club

Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com

We have completed yet another successful and satisfying season of golf at our very own Views Golf Course. This year, we were finally able to host the away and home visit from the SaddleBrooke 9-Hole Men’s Club. If you remember, last year their visit to us was cancelled because we had four inches of snow that morning. Such good times.

Our final Burger Bash and awards meeting is Thursday, April 4, Activity Center. There should be many laughs and prizes for the winners of this year’s club tournament. We’ll also have drawings for prizes. The winners of this year’s tournament will be reported in the May Tipster.

The Cure for Cancer tournament was a grand success due to all the amazing efforts of the SCOV golf clubs, members of our community and The Views Golf Club staff.We appreciate everyone’s willingness to give their time, talent and treasures.

Here’s a date to put on your calendars: awards ceremony and raffle, Thursday, April 4. Men’s 9-Hole Club: Half the time, Twice the fun.

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Pattie Shock

VP Claudia Svarstad csvarstad1@gmail.com 303-594-8027

Play Tue. am

Our State Medallion competition concluded on March 5. Tana Wyrick won the gross competition with her two best scores of 79 and 83. Our net winner is Susan Olson with her two rounds of a net 71 and a net 69. They will represent The Views at the statewide competition in Phoenix next winter. Congratulations. We are so proud of you both– you will represent The Views so very well.

The following officers were elected by our membership on March 5 for the 2024-2025 season: Pres.,

VP, Claudia Svarstad; Secretaries,

Schultz. President Pattie Shock appointed Debbie Huffman as tournament chair and Marty Blakely as rules chair. They will both serve on the board. Thank you, everyone, for your willingness to serve.

Our three-day club championship is Tuesday, April 9, Friday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 16 and our awards luncheon will be Tuesday, April 23.

Les Palmer 200+ out on hole 5. Ugh

Left, Tana Wyrick, gross score winner, right, Susan Olson, our net winner

Pattie Shock;

Leslie Chase and Pam LaBrie; Handicap Chair, Tana Wyrick; and Treas., Yvette

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Renee Romano romano.renee@gmail.com 217-722-1072

Membership Sally Cherner sallysamc@aol.com 617-388-2251

Play Thu.

Hats on, ready to golf

April is our final month of the regular 9-Hole Women’s golf season. Play is now happening for our club championship. Some of us love the competition, others would rather not compete. And that’s okay with us.

League members can choose to sign up for championship medal play (winners compete next year at the state level) or instead sign up for casual golf with a fun play-of-the-day game.

We also held our “Going Green…Away from Plastics” luncheon, a fun, healthy and eco-friendly get-together. It was a ton of fun.

Although we’re winding up regular season play at the end of this month, you might want to join us for Summer Fun Play. Beginning in May, it includes weekly Thursday play and a monthly get-together for ice cream, potato chips and camaraderie. Birdie prizes and a chance for the hole-in-one prize fill out the program. Contact Sally (see above) to join the group.

Food & Beverage Management Team

Sandy Wilson, Food & Beverage Director swilson@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277

Thank you to our community for your patience and understanding through our new menu rollout. This menu was designed to stimulate your taste buds and give you new options for mealtime. Chef Nate spent countless hours creating this just for you. We do hope you are enjoying every last bite. We are very excited for your continued feedback. This allows us to make the necessary changes to keep the excitement flowing.

We kicked off the Terrace Grill in March. This gives you the ability grab a quick bite at the Terrace Grill on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. This is a cash only grill. You will have two options to choose from. Just come up to the grill with your cash and order from our grill master. This will only be available at the Terrace Grill and not from a server, easy for those enjoying the live music from the lawn or Terrace. We hope to see you soon.

Many of you have inquired, and we have made the decision to start catering now. Please contact me and I would be happy to assist in making your vision of the event a reality.

Community Foundation

Pres. Carol Johnson 425-343-7138 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com

Fourth Thu., 1 pm, Catalina Vista www.foundationscov.org

SCOV Wheels for Kids brings smiles to area children. Community volunteers give of their time to refurbish over 500 bikes annually and donate to area charities. In addition to a “new” bike, each child receives a new helmet and lock. Foothills Walmart donates over 20 bikes each year to the program. Wheels for Kids has developed a unique partnership with the Federal Prison in Tucson to train selected inmates to become bike mechanics. Not only do children benefit from this program, but inmates become part of the outreach and gain a skill to use after their release.

The Foundation granted $6,600 to Wheels for Kids, joining with other donations to purchase bike parts as well as helmets, locks and new bikes for smaller children. Each refurbished bike, new helmet and lock costs the club approximately $42.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: window 6 am, 6:30 am-8 pm

Sat: window 8 am, 8:30 am-8 pm

Sun: window 8:30 am, 9 am-6 pm

Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.

Coming Events

Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Sunday-Thursday, 3-5 pm

The Views Restaurant Happy Hour

Note new happy hour days and time. Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Every Wednesday, 9 am-1 pm

Open Air Market

Drop by the market behind the Welcome Center during the winter hours of 9 am-1 pm. There may be new vendors each week. Shop in the convenience of your own community. Let’s keep this market going with your purchases.

Tuesday, April 2 and Friday, April 5, 7 pm

Sun City Singers Spring Concert

Sun City Singers will present our spring concert, “It’s a Classic,” in the Auditorium. You will hear songs of spring, old favorites, traditional pieces, and a surprise or two along the way. Please join us and enjoy the glory of spring. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door for $5 pp.

Monday, April 8, 10 am-noon

SCOV Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale

Mark your calendars for bargains galore at our Monday Madness sale including jewelry, wood, fused glass, pottery, fabrics, cards, and much more. We set up in front of the Gift Shop. This is an easy and convenient way to shop while supporting your resident artists and local charities. You may want to stock up on gifts before heading back for the summer. We hope to see you.

Tuesday, April 9, 10 am

Tucson Museum of Art Art Talk

Our final TMA Art Talk until October is “The Basha Collection of Southwestern Art,” a review of one of the largest private collections of southwestern art that includes paintings and sculptures by 20th Century Western artists and Native American artists working in many media. Free admission, Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam Rooms. Contact Helen and Bob Jennette, 520-818-6332.

Wednesday, April 10, 3 pm

Presentation on Financial Scams

SCOV is hosting a free talk in the Auditorium featuring Brian Watson, who has spent 28 years in Federal law enforcement investigating financial crimes as a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigation. His primary collateral duty was being a Public Information Officer warning the public about financial-related scams. He retired in 2023 and is now a Community Outreach Specialist for the elderly. Free, but reserve your spot on the website under Members > Member Services > Tickets for SCOV events.

House of Brats food truck will be selling authentic German food from noon-3 pm in the Activity Center parking lot. Limited tables and chairs will be available for your convenience. Come by for lunch or grab a snack for later.

Thursday, April 11, 6 pm

Thursday Trivial Pursuit Game Night

Join the fun for friendly competition at the Activity Center/ Kiva, only $2 pp (please bring exact change) and bring your own drinks and snacks or patronize The Bistro. We'll have teams of four with prizes going to members of the winning team. We play the second Thursday of the month. Seating is limited to 64 persons.

Friday, April 12, 1 pm

Senior Health Through an Integrative Approach

Join us in the Auditorium for this Active Health Committee presentation by Dr. Lisa Swanson. She will discuss health from a western vs eastern vs functional medicine approach. More information, see Active Health on page 7. No need to register.

Wednesday, April 17, 3 pm

Book Bingo

Join the Friends of The Library (FOL) in WC3 for our monthly Book B-I-N-G-O. This is regular bingo with books as prizes and is open to the whole community. No literary knowledge needed. Your cash donation of $5 pp at the door supports the SCOV Library. Bring a beverage and snacks. Use SignUpGenius on the FOL or Library page to reserve your spot or call Sherry Small 520-308-5735.

Wednesday, April 17, 4 pm

Performers’ Club Showcase

Please join us in the Auditorium for the season finale of our Performers’ Club Showcases. Free and open to all (no tickets required). Come enjoy the wonderful energy, tunes, harmonies and creativity of your friends and neighbors. You’ve heard the buzz, now come experience the fun for yourself. A good time is practically guaranteed.

Thursday, April 18, 7 pm

New Eyes on the Sky: JWST View of the Early Universe

The community is invited to hear Lily Whitler, UArizona Ph.D. student, describe recent breakthroughs in the study of the early Universe and what comes next in understanding galaxy formation and evolution. Ms Whitler’s research is focused on how galaxies formed within the first few hundred million years after the Big Bang and how they influenced the overall evolution of the Universe. Location: Activity Center/ Navajo Room, no tickets or reservations required.

Wednesday, April 24, 6 pm

Kids Unlimited Performance

SCOV is hosting a free event starring Kids Unlimited in the Auditorium. This organization has been providing a safe stage for Tucson’s youth for over 35 years, providing training in voice, dance, musical theater and the performing arts for children of all ages. Please join us for this free special event, but reserve your spot on the website under Members > Member Services > Tickets for SCOV events.

Thursday, April 25, 7:30 am-12:30 pm

Sun City Blood Drive

At the February drive, 50 pints of blood were donated. A big thank you to those who donated. The April drive will be held in the Auditorium where you will be welcomed by Red Cross workers who are skilled in poking arms and collecting your donation. Please schedule an appointment by calling

800-RED-CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, April 30, 9:15 am

Tipster Collation

Volunteering to help collate the inserts that go in the Tipster benefits your community. Have some fun and get a little bit of exercise at the Activity Center/Kiva. To sign up, email gclerch@comcast.net.

Tuesday, April 30, 6 pm, Auditorium

Free Movie–Oppenheimer

SCOV is hosting one of the best movies of the century, Oppenheimer, about the scientist who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb. This movie is rated R for mature audiences and will be offered with an intermission due to its length. There will be cabaret and theater-style seating for your convenience. Free, but reserve your spot by going to the webpage: Members > Member Services > Tickets to SCOV Events.

Sunday, May 12, 3 pm

Mother’s Day Concert–Tucson Concert Band

Join the Tucson Concert Band for our annual SCOV Mother’s Day Concert in the Auditorium. Tickets are $10 pp and will be available the day of the concert. Pre-concert ticket sales will be announced in the May Tipster

Workshops and Classes

Association-Sponsored Fitness

Online advance registration is required for all classes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities. Check www. suncityorovalley.com for current information.

There is a $2 fee per class. Punch passes must be purchased online: $20 for 10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You can register for classes, purchase passes and find class descriptions on our website under Fitness. If you have questions, call Lonnie 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 pm, AFC Pool

Balance Class: Mon.,10:30-11:30 am, AFC

Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30 am-11:30 am, AC/Kiva

Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 am, Sat. 9-10 am, CV

Cardio Core Fusion: Tue., Thu., 5:30-6:30 pm, AFC

Core Conditioning: Wed., 3-4 pm, AFC

Slow Flow Yoga: Tue., Thu., 6:45-7:45 pm, AFC

Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 am, AFC

Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 am, AFC Pool

Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 am, Thu., 4-5 pm, AFC

For one-on-one personal training, call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 for an appointment.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Class

Learn to use this life-saving machine at a class offered Wednesday, April 24, 1:30, WC1. Contact Lonnie Davis to make a reservation for this class 520-917-8073 or ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.

Free iPhone Classes

SCOV Technology Club offers classes for iPhone users in April. Please register on the SCOV Technology Club website: www.scovcomputer.com; or with instructor Peg Bushong: 8365pbush@gmail.com. Note the change of topic for April 11. Classes held in the Welcome Center/Technology Lab. Bring your questions.

Thu., Apr. 11, 1-3 pm. Note change of topic. Use your Wallet, digital tools and apps on your phone. Explore new IOS 17.3 features and what your Bluetooth setting means.

Wed., Apr 17, 1-3 pm. Explore the audio features of your iPhone. Voice memos, podcasts, music and books will be explained.

Institute of Learning in Retirement

Samplers are in-person lectures sponsored by the Institute of Learning in Retirement (ILR). This is the only Sampler in April. Samplers will restart in October. They are open to all SCOV members and guests. No reservations or ILR membership required.

Questions or suggestions? Meg Taylor, margarettaylor65 @msn.com.

Thursday, April 4, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista: “Agrivoltiacs-A Multitasking Project That is Helping to Feed Us and Give Us Green Energy.” Greg Barron-Gafford, UArizona geography professor. This Biosphere project shows how food can be grown in our changing climate under solar arrays, which are also producing non-fossil energy, multi tasking. This is another opportunity to let our natural resources help us survive future climate changes and help our delicate planet.

Parkinson’s Exercise Club

Classes are Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 to make an appointment. Classes are $7 and held in the Welcome Center, WC3.

If You Rent Your Home

Please make sure your renters are aware of the following rules and rights:

• Homeowner must submit paperwork three days prior to renter's arrival.

• The facility-use card is $25 (up to two cards), valid for the length of the lease and is non-transferable.

• Access to all facilities, including Aquatic & Fitness Center (including pool, gym and exercise classes), Desert Oasis, Catalina Vista, Activity Center, Artisan Center, Library and all workshops, studios, etc.

• Participate in activities including use of tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball courts, horseshoes, mini-golf, table tennis and billiards as well as join any club.

• A renter will receive SCOV homeowner rates at The Views Golf Course.

Community Support Groups

Active Health-Sponsored Support Groups

The groups listed here are coordinated by the SCOV Active Health Committee. Contact Nancy Bulinski 559-676-2666 nancybulinski@gmail.com with questions.

Brain Health Circle

Nancy Bulinski 559-676-2666 nancybulinski@gmail.com

Third Tue., 2:30 pm, Activity Center/Navajo

This month Cecile Warner will discuss various tests for brain health, including the APoE4 test for the Alzheimer’s gene. You may already be familiar with this test if you have submitted your DNA to a genetic website (results are usually included). APoE4.info is where you can view receive up-to-date information and join the conversation. Anyone interested in learning more about this is encouraged to attend our meeting.

Our February meeting included a demonstration by Rita Menet, RN (pictured) on how to make sauerkraut. Fermented foods are very beneficial for a balanced gut microbiome.

Cancer Support

Sandie Roberts 847-525-9239 sjrbrokeress@aol.com

Third Tue., 4 pm, WC2

Our Cancer Support Group encourages and welcomes all SCOV members who have been affected by cancer. This group includes everyone from those newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, cancer survivors or those who are caring for someone with cancer. Our meetings include a valuable exchange of information and discussion with those who have had cancer and undergone chemotherapy, surgery or radiation treatment. We learn from each other. Sandie Roberts, SCOV resident who has a family member dealing with cancer, facilitates the group. The focus of this group is to share feelings and experiences with cancer risk, current cancer and post-cancer. We discuss all aspects of the disease.

Caregivers of Loved Ones with Cognitive Loss

Mary Nowotny 970-764-7856 mnowotny13@gmail.com

Third Thu., 1:30 pm, Vistoso Community Church, 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

Are you caring for a loved one who is living with memory issues? How challenging is this job for you? Join neighbors to share and support one another on similar journeys. No doubt you’ve earned a break in caregiving and discovering that you’re not alone may bring some relief. This caring and supportive group, led by an empathetic facilitator, offers a safe and confidential space to light your way and lighten your burden. If you need care for your loved one with cognitive decline while you take part in this gathering, contact Nancy Bulinski 559-676-2666.

Join our Facebook group

Sun City Oro Valley

Diabetes Support Circle

Bill Bable wcbcfp33@gmail.com 520-639-8845

First Mon., 3:30 pm, Catalina Vista Apr. 2 focus on Type 2

Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, including prediabetes, are two distinct diseases. The Diabetes Circle is divided into two areas of focus. We will discuss Type 1 diabetes in January, March, May, July, September and November. We will discuss Type 2 and prediabetes in February, April, June, August, October and December. Our circle will discuss all things concerning our conditions: terminologies, health concerns, diet and lifestyle strategies. Attendees range from those who are newly diagnosed to those who have had diabetes 50-plus years. We welcome partners who are also impacted and engaged in your health and well-being.

Grief Support

Jane Krabbeler 520-500-3352 JKrabbeler@gmail.com

Every Fri., 2 pm, Activity Center/Kiva

Grief affects us all. Whether you are experiencing the loss of a spouse, parent, sibling, friend or even a beloved pet, it is important to surround yourself with love and support. The Grief Support Group meets every Friday, 2-3 pm, Activity Center/Kiva. You are welcome to join our circle of support.

Support Group for the Visually Impaired

Judi Peterson 815-222-4754

Raven 505-469-7505, sivaraven@gmail.com

Third Thu., 3-4:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Room

All who are in any stage of visual impairment and their support persons are welcome to join us as we come together for mutual support. The goal of the group is to share resources and to help make the possibility of limited vision less intimidating. We share technological and equipment advances that help enhance accessibility. We share our stories and our hope.

One new advancement in technology is Seeing AI, an app that describes in detail the environment in front of you. It can be used to read shelves in the supermarket or describe a scene. This app is the newest iteration of Be My Eyes that does the same thing, but relies on a base of sighted volunteers. We will explore these and other apps in our meetings. We also encourage everyone to read in print or audible format Andrew Leland’s book, The Country of the Blind, which chronicles one man’s journey from sightedness to visual impairment.

Join us to learn and share more about resources in a supportive environment.

For Your Information

Costume Closet

The Costume Closet, operated by the SCOV Variety Theatre Club, is available to all residents. This month it will be open on Wednesday, April 10, from 9-10 AM, and Monday, April 15, from 3-4 PM. This is a free service, but donations are welcome to help with repair and cleaning. Enter the Costume Closet by going through the Loan Room. For questions, call or text Kate Cusumano 520-437-2074.

In Memoriam Resident

Robert Demonte 1

Theresa Anne Shirey 1

Former Resident

February 7

February 25

Mike Ludt 1 March 14

Clubs

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Art League

Pres. Susan Taylor 719-205-6262 SusanCarolTaylor@aol.com

Bark Carving

John Johnston 520-274-9888 johnjohnston@xplornet.com

Tue., 1-4 pm, Thu., 9 am-noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

This kachina bark carving was done by Alan Mashburn. The woodcarvers generally carve out of cottonwood bark, as was done in Alan’s carving. However, all woodcarvers are welcome. We meet in the Lapidary Room which is located between the Silversmith Room and the Wood Shop on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings. If you are interested in learning more, drop by. One of our carvers will be pleased to set you up with bark, tools and guidance. If you are already a carver, join us for conversation and mutual inspiration.

Clay

Pres., Mary Murck 612-205-0084 mmurck@earthlink.net www.scovclayclub.com

The Art League is happy to announce that the front lobby and walls near the Auditorium doors are the Feature Walls which will highlight various clubs that are members of the Art League. During April, you will see displays from the SCOV Vistoso Photo Club. Membership in the Photo Club is available to all SCOV residents and skill levels. This club offers educational and entertaining programs, field trips, workshops and competitions (divided by skill levels). We hope you will take a minute and enjoy these displays, as well as other Art League work hung in the Activity Center, Desert Oasis and the Library.

May 1 through July, the Art League will display Clay Club items.

Gift Shop Introduces New Consignor

Stop by and see Cheryl Langer’s fiber art.

Clay Orientation is the first step for new members. The Education Team offers seven orientation classes annually, which are limited to about eight people and are very much in demand.

There is much to learn about clay. What is handbuilding and what is throwing? What types of clay does our studio carry? How does one operate a slab roller? How do you center on the wheel? These and many more questions are answered during orientation.

Each orientation participant pays a fee that covers the year’s dues, a set of basic tools and five pounds of clay. A room orientation follows as well as a hands-on session learning important clay skills, such as forming a basic cylinder. During this beehive of activity, many additional volunteers help instruct. The goal is to have everyone leave smiling at what they have learned and accomplished.

Please join us for our next general meeting Thursday, April 4, 1 pm, Activity Center/Kiva room.

Vistoso Photo Club member John W. Daily’s Lonely Desert Ruin

L-r: Marti Friday, Barb Peterson and Jill Varley prepare to instruct a recent orientation class.

Colored Pencil Plus

Co-leader Bette McGrath 815-347-4282

Co-leader Cathy Harrison 303-968-5545

Fri., 9 am-noon, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

Colored pencil and scratch board are unique art forms and very portable. A simple set of Colored Pencils, paper and an eraser or an X-Acto knife, a scratch board, and a kneaded eraser is a great beginning. With just knowing the basics a person can find hours of enjoyment.

Please join us to learn or share the joy of colored pencil and scratch art. If you have any questions, get in touch with one of the co-leaders.

Gourd Art

Susan Potter 253-722-4295

Mon., 1-4 pm, Fri., 9 am-noon, Lapidary Room

This winter the Gourd Club offered an introductory gourd class with great success. Several club members were on hand to guide the new students, and a good time was had by all. Watch for updates on upcoming classes. Feel free to visit us in the Lapidary Room to see our artisans at work. We would be happy to show you what we are currently working on. Our members are always willing to help newcomers and seasoned artists as well. We have everything you need to get started. You might be inspired to join us.

Japanese Flower Arranging

Instructor Donald Marier 612-757-8373 dolmar21@gmail.com

Jan.-Apr., Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Practice Nicole Laing 541-740-9688 moongazer45@gmail.com

May; Oct.-Nov. Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Japanese flower arranging, ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

Knit and Crochet

Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com

Mon., 2:30-4:30 pm, Activity Center/Hohokam

If you have a knit or crochet project or would like to learn to crochet plastic bags into sleeping mats, come join us. An ongoing group project is making crocheted sleeping mats out of plastic shopping bags. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn), and/or crocheting them into mats.

We are temporarily suspending bag donations because we have collected enough bags to supply us for the next few months. We are grateful to receive all the bags that SCOV residents have donated for the homeless sleeping mat project over the past several years. We will resume collecting later in the year.

Modelers

Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com

Second Fri., 9 am, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge; fourth Fri., 9 am, Modelers Room www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

battle tank

This may look real but be assured it is a model on a simulated desert surface. It is a TAKOM 1/35 scale model of the Israeli Merkava Mk.2b battle tank. The member who built this has meticulously painted and textured the surfaces to match real tanks used in battle. He also added typical items used to protect this tank from enemy fire and support the crew. The model and surface are on display in the three windows of the Modeler’s Room at the Artisan Center.

There are many models on display in the windows. Please come by and see our work. If you want to hear some history of the models or assembly techniques, attend our meetings on the second Friday, 8:30 am, Catalina Vista and the fourth Friday, 8:30 am, Modeler’s Room. Visitors are always welcome. We always have donuts and coffee.

Featured artist is Cathy Harrison. Cathy is an expert colored pencil artist who enjoys working on small to mini art pieces. She is finishing a stargazer lily picture. Look for her work hung periodically in Catalina Vista.

Israeli

Open Studio Artists

Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 carolm93@comcast.net

Tues., Wed., Thu. and Sat. 9 am-1 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

A suggestion for a theme for the summer is “Heat.” Those artists staying in SCOV will have a lot of inspiration. Open Studio Artists and Colored Pencil will be the featured artists at the Activity Center for November and December. There will be room for about 20 pieces of art. The Garden Club would like a few holiday/winter art pieces.

Vistoso Photo

Pres. Wayne Widener 520-730-7037 Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com Club photos at https://tinyurl.com/VPC-Photos

Besides being a social club, we offer educational and instructional programs, guest speakers, friendly photo competitions for all skill levels, and monthly exhibitions of members’ photos. Cell phone photos are welcome (and winning some of our contests).

Sat., Apr. 6, 10 am, Activity Center/Hopi: Ed Caine’s training class, “The Photographer”

Wed., Apr. 10, 6 pm, Catalina Vista: “Hit me with your best shot,” Member Show And Tell

Wed., Apr. 24, 6 pm, Catalina Vista: Friendly competition on the theme of “Reflections”

Wed., May 8, 6 pm, Catalina Vista: Annual awards program, the final meeting before summer break

All SCOV residents are welcome to attend. Come as our guest and see the work of our local photographers.

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For In Memoriam, information should only be submitted by a family member or with the permission of the individual’s family. The requested information is name, date of passing and if the individual was a current or former SCOV resident. If needed, family members may call or email the Tipster editor with their information.

If you submit a Thank You, the submission should not exceed 50 words and be general in nature without singling out any individuals.

Sculpture

Dale Foster 520-825-0707 fosterdale1248@gmail.com

Mon., 9 am-5 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The Sculpture Club meets on Mondays in Catalina Vista/ Art Studio. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about our club, stop in on Monday morning or contact Dale Foster. Our sculpture pieces are in the glass case and Art Studio window inside Catalina Vista, a showcase outside of the Library, and inside the Library.

Christine Takerian’s presentation

Since the beginning of 2024, the Sculpture Club has offered two workshops for the community.

January 15, Trace Getz’s presentation, “Thinking outside the Display Case” provided information on creating outdoor pieces of art such as wall masks, wind chimes and soaring eagles. On February 19, Christine Takerian’s workshop, “Experiential Sculpture and Mixed Media” focused on her approach to creating sculpture using multiple medias in her creations such as beads, wood, wire, etc. Approximately 15 residents attended the workshops, and six of those attendees became members. The new members are receiving personal instruction from current club members as they begin creating their first sculptures.

Seniors for Kids

Co-Pres. Sue Watkins 206-819-2382 suewatk@smwireless.net

Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com

Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 pm, and Wed., 9 am-noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop Business meetings, first Thu., 8-9 am, Catalina Vista; no meetings May-Sep. SFK is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

A huge thank you goes out to the Long Cares Foundation for supplying the money for our tent and banner. Also, a thank you to all who worked and supported the March Courtyard sale. This year, many donations for the baskets and raffle came in from SCOV residents, as well as businesses, and your support for children shows a strong commitment to the community. Just a reminder that Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am,our last wood shop workshop will take place. Please join us to put toys together.

Sewing

Thimblelenas

Membership: Kathy Foster 208-660-3936

Room and Pfaff training: Carol Myers 715-754-2824 and Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141

Monitor training: Georgine Smith 574-329-0330

Pres. Sue Karstad 503-531-0622

Spring is in the air, and the Sewing Room is awash with vibrant colors. If you are interested in finding out more about any of the groups under the Thimblelenas umbrella, contact the individual groups below. We have over 170 paid members (dues $5/year). This entitles members to membership in one of the sewing clubs, use of the room during open sewing hours, and use of any of the machines after training. New members need a room and Pfaff machine orientation.

Shiny and New by Lyn Bleiler

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689

Casa Amigas

Sewing machine orientation Lesley Monroe 509-947-5669, Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141

Mon. and Thu., 9 am-noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Room

We are busy at the Sewing Room Monday and Thursday mornings. We are literally bursting at the seams with eight sewing machines, four sergers, one quilting machine, and one embroidery machine, all being used at the same time. There are so many projects being worked on, it’s hard to keep track. These include quilting blankets and Christmas placemats, embroidering infant sleep sacks with cute figures, and sewing and serging pajama bottoms, tote bags and cosmetic bags for teenagers. It seems we’ll never finish converting all the donated used sheets into twin and crib sheets. The needs are never ending, and we’re trying to do our part. Join us if you have an itch to get back into sewing. None of the projects are complicated, and we can always use more hands.

Cheer Bears

Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com

Wed., 1-3 pm, Artisan Center/Sewing

We are still embroidering faces, sewing bodies, stuffing them with love, and are filling the shelves with Cheer Bears to march out to new families. Our shelves are filling fast, and happy volunteer faces are smiling at each other as they work. We even plan to have a lunch this month to thank everyone for all the hard work they have done and wish the seasonal residents good summer travels.

If in your sorting and cleaning, you find you have some flannel pieces or polyester fiberfill stuffing you no longer need, we will gladly take it off your hands. Donations are always welcomed.

Thank you again to the Tennis Club for continuing to support our bear making with cash donations every year. Their “love” always scores high with us. Please remember that kindness is good for all.

Machine Embroidery

Co-Leader Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141, Co-Leader Sue Devaney 847-997-3989 Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725

PPet Beds

Tue., 1-3 pm, Artisan Center/Sewing

It gives me a good feeling when my van is full of pet beds that we made to distribute to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. The workers at the Humane Society are always glad to help bring them in to the facility and grateful for the beds for their to-be-adopted dogs and cats. If you haven’t seen how nice they are and how cheerful everybody is that makes them, You are invited you to come to the Sewing Room any Tuesday afternoon.

Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462

Second and Fourth Tue., 1 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Our quilt show was a smashing success. We had crowds all day. The opportunity quilt raffle was won by Sun City resident, Karen Koopmans.

Thursday, April 18, 1 pm, Sewing Room, Beth Wittock will teach a class on making a large tote bag called Camdon Tote. Signups will be taken on Tuesday, April 9 at our regular meeting.

In March, we donated some of our embroidered creations to Seniors for Kids (SFK). The gifts were gathered for a raffle with proceeds given to SFK. It’s such a good feeling to give to a worthy cause.

Join us Tuesday, April 16, 1:30 pm, Desert Oasis, for our monthly meeting. We welcome new members. Hope to see you then.

Jan Bohe surrounded by pet beds

Karen with her raffle-winning quilt

Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts

Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com

Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com

Tue., 9-11 am, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com

If you are interested in Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts, stop by the Sewing Room Tuesday mornings, 9-11 am. The group provides materials and instruction for those interested in learning hooking.

The photo is Carrie Wiley’s project, which will be a gift for a relative’s baby. Carrie started by choosing an image, had the image enlarged to the desired size, transferred it to the foundation materials. She made some alterations to get the look she wanted. Carrie is known in the club for her love of dyeing materials to get an array of colors. She is using the blues as the background simulating water.

Leader

Show ‘n Share

Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com

Every Fri., 9 am-noon, Catalina Vista

If you have a craft that you started and need to finish, bring it to Show 'n Share. You will be amazed how the opportunity to put aside up to three hours each week can get that project finished. Our group will inspire, encourage and help you to accomplish your goal. Come as a visitor, join as a new friend.

Wednesday,

Silversmith and Lapidary

Pres. Ric Raynor 520-528-1060 raynorrtr@gmail.com

Winter shop hours: through May: Mon.-Thu., 9 am-4 pm, Fri., 9 am-noon

Club member meetings first Mon.

Apr. 1, 2 pm, Artisan Center/Silversmith Studio

Silversmith Studio on a typical weekday

Club members are busy creating fascinating jewelry, both contemporary and Native American designs.

This month, many members have learned overlay and casting for the first time. Our members are not a competitive group. We encourage and share our techniques as there many ways to complete a task. After taking the introductory class you will soon develop your own best methods.

Stained/Fused Glass

Pres. Jo Anne Bowman 520-441-9229 scovglassclub@gmail.com

Studio Manager Byron Wolffing 520-284-7889 wolffing5@gmail.com

Open to members 8 am-9 pm www.scovglassclub.weebly.com

Our glass club is a

great place to learn a new hobby. We offer classes to learn techniques of working with glass. For many of our members, it is also is a way to meet new friends and to extend those friendships outside the studio. Often, if you come to the glass studio, you will find four ladies who have done just that. They are Betty Leane, Bonnie Halchin-Smith and, pictured here, Diana Green and Yasko Huff. Not only are they friends in the studio, but they often get together outside of club time to socialize and, at times, include their husbands. If you want to learn to work with glass, have fun and develop friendships, try one of our beginning glass classes.

Wood Carving

Mike Engle, 317-979-1434, scottengcanyon@comcast.net

Sat., 9:30 am-noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary SCOVCarvers@gmail.com

Yasko Huff (left) and Diana Green friendship made in glass

Woodworking

Pres. Claudia Case cjcase@gmail.com

VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 kindheart77@att.net

Next meeting Thu., May. 9, 9 am, Location WC3 www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

The recent safety presentations by Golder Ranch Fire District Station 380 first responders were well attended, interesting and beneficial. Our thanks to them for this opportunity.

Our new head monitor is Bill Bable. We thank him for taking on this important task. He will be recruiting new monitors and developing a new monitor training program. If you are a Woodworking Club member and would like to serve as a monitor, contact Bill at wcbcfp33@gmail.com.

Monitors are vital to the operation of the woodshop. We are dependent on them, because no one can work in the shop unless a monitor is present. The safety of those in the shop is their main focus, but they are also there to assist with machine setup, adjustments, minor maintenance and operations including saw blade changes and sanding machine abrasive replacement. These club members deserve our thanks and appreciation for volunteering to perform this service.

Continuing Education

Astronomy

Pres. Helen Salvay 520-990-8989 scovastronomy@gmail.com

Third Thu., 7 pm, Sep.-May, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovastronomy.weebly.com

On Thursday, April 18, 7 pm, Activity Center/Navajo Room, Lily Whitler, fourth year Ph.D. student at UArizona, will present “New Eyes on the Sky.” Ms. Whitler works with the new data from the James Webb Space Telescope to study the early Universe, how galaxies formed and evolved within the first few hundred million years after the big bang, and how they influenced the overall evolution of the Universe.

An artist’s impression of the Wolfe Disk (similar to ours) in the early, dusty universe. It is the most distant rotating disk galaxy ever observed, located in the constellation Cancer. (Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF, S. Dagnello)

On Tuesday, April 30, 6 pm, golf course parking lot, there will be a Star Party conducted by astronomer Chuck Dugan. Chuck will take us on an educational and entertaining tour of the night sky. These events are free and open to everyone.

Bible Studies

Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586

Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 am, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

We have been studying the gospel of John. We would be happy to have you join us. We meet every Tuesday, 7:15 am, Catalina Vista, and then gather at The Views Restaurant for breakfast and fellowship.

Women’s Bible Study

Pres. Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018 elaineruth@gmail.com

Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 quincie51@gmail.com

Oct.-May, Wed., 8:50 am, WC3

We will start again in the fall, with another wonderful study.

Books

Great Books

Pres. Barbara Gates 302-354-6615

VP Maryfaith Fox 612-414-7789 maryfaith.fox@gmail.com

Oct.-Apr., First and Third Wed., 2 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Great Books Club members meet twice a month for lively discussions, triggered by selections, both fiction and nonfiction, from the Great Books Foundation. We will wrap up our season with two meetings in April. On Wednesday, April 3, we will discuss Shirley Jackson’s best-known short story, “The Lottery.” On Wednesday, April 17, we’ll consider several poems by mid-20th Century American poet Lisel Mueller. Our conversations often focus on underlying themes and challenging questions raised by our reading.

Newcomers are welcome at any point in our reading year. Contact Maryfaith for more information.

Not So Silent Book Club

Tammy Barnett 530-228-0214 tammypbarnett@sbcglobal.net

Second Sun., 2:30-4 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

If you enjoy reading and like to discover new and interesting books to read, then this is the club for you. Everyone chooses a book that they have read the past month, and shares highlights with the group. Our taste in reading is quite diverse. We’re a fun, welcoming group. We always look forward to meeting more SCOV readers. Please email Tammy if you have questions.

Sun City Vistoso Genealogical Society

Pres. Mary Barr 520-904-1255 vmbarr@gmail.com

General meetings Oct.-May, Second Tue., 1-3 pm

Check calendar for location www.scvgs.org

Join the Genealogy Club Tuesday, April 9, 1 pm, Activity Center/Navajo and Hohokam rooms for a presentation by Dan Poffenberger, a senior British and Irish research specialist for the Family History Library. He will discuss Irish Genealogy Research including many recent changes in available resources. If you are not able to attend in person, you can access the Zoom link from the club website.

You can obtain many of the handouts from previous talks by clicking on the Speakers & Notes menu tab on our website. You can also sign up to be on our mailing list in the upper right of the home page.

Membership is $20/year or $30 per household and gives you access to the wide range of paid subscription genealogy websites on our lab computers and to our extensive library.

Not receiving the weekly email newsletter, “This Week in SCOV”?

Go to scovaz.com > About Us > Join Email List, and complete the form. Then you’ll be in the know about all the happenings in SCOV.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement

Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com

Registrar Barb Wetzstein kebara@me.com www.suncityilr.com

Retired General Donald Sheppard

ILR’s winter term concluded at the end of March, but two Learning on the Move tours are scheduled in April: the Tucson Wildlife Center and the Tucson Crime Lab, both full. Retired General Donald Shepperd’s four-week course “As the World Turns, Is the United States Turning with It?” was both provocative and illuminating. Hopefully he will return for a follow-up in October.

Natural Health and Wellness

Pres. Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279

Third Wed., 3-4:30 pm, Catalina Vista

Back by popular demand, Lynda Witt will speak on “Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging: Appropriate Uses in Breast Health, Cardiac/Pulmonary Function, Dental and Other Regions. Thermography is Non-Invasive, Informative and Relatively Inexpensive. It is FDA registered, painless and does not use any radiation.

In this visually vibrant presentation, discover how the proper use of thermographic imaging can aid in determining breast health, along with other regions of the body such as cardiac and pulmonary function, thyroid, dental, carotid arteries, vital and reproductive organ health.

Lynda Witt is a certified clinical thermographer and owner of Proactive Health Solutions, LLC in Tucson. She has 19 years of experience as a thermographer and is very passionate about sharing the benefits of this cutting edge technology with her community.

If you have not yet joined our club, please bring $3 for annual dues in an envelope with your contact information. All guests are asked to be members.

Poets Corner

Sharyn Rafieyan 520-825-6762 srafieyan@comcast.net

Mon., 10 am-noon, call for location or invitation to Zoom

T.S. Eliot famously called April “the cruelest month” but Ogden Nash provides a more balanced description in the following poem:

“Praise the spells and bless the charms, I found April in my arms.

April golden, April cloudy, Gracious, cruel, tender, rowdy; April soft in flowered languor, April cold with sudden anger, Ever changing, ever true -I love April, I love you.”

Neither of these well-known poets captures the reality of April in Tucson, but we don’t provide prompts or assign subjects for Poets Corner members. We do, however, provide helpful, suggestive critiques and abundant encouragement.

SCOV Technology Club

Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314

Technology Club help desk 520-989-9314 scovtech@gmail.com

Apple help 520-329-7661

Second Mon., 1 pm, Activity Center/Kiva www.scovcomputer.com

Writer’s Club

Paul Mercer 847-977-7326 pawmerc@gmail.com

Jon Russell 262-212-6540 jonrussell6@gmail.com

First and third Fri., noon-2 pm, WC1

It’s been crazy lately, so let’s write a letter to the editor, limited to 160 words, for the April 5 meeting, and tell us what should be fixed. For the meeting on Friday, April 19, write another letter to the editor praising local officials for something they did right.

Cultural & Social

SCOV Charity Works

Pres. Cathy Winje 847-636-1453 crew3310@aol.com

VP Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net

Treas. Janet Nelson 914-907-4076 janetnelsondata@gmail.com

Sec./Publicity Thelma LaFleur 847-641-0890 lafletj@mail.com

Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-262-5477 jkhrdy2@outlook.com

Sep.-Apr., Second Tue., 9 am, WC3

Our club benefits Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, which helps victims of domestic abuse throughout Tucson and the surrounding area. For a list of donations needed by Emerge, go to their website: www.emergecenter. org.

Collections for our Fall Boutique will be held Thursday, April 25, 1:303:30 pm, Catalina Vista. Donations may include gently loved tops, sweaters, jackets, belts, scarves, shoes, purses, hats and jewelry.

We also support IMPACT of Southern Arizona food bank by collecting food at our monthly meetings. Donations to both organizations are collected at our monthly meetings.

We were extremely fortunate to have Police Chief Kara Riley attend our March meeting to give a presentation on her background and all the logistics of the Oro Valley Police Department.

We welcome new members and hope to see you at our next meeting.

SCOV Charity Works president Cathy Winje and Oro Valley Police Chief Kara RIley

See Democratic Club

Co-Chair Linda Bretz scovdems@gmail.com

Co-Chair Mary Beth Livingston

Treas. Pamela Jorgensen

Second Sat., 1 pm, Activity Center/Native American Rooms www.scovdems.com

In the coming months, we plan to have all local Democratic candidates speak to our club. Incumbent Pima County Superintendent Dustin Williams and Pima County District 1 Supervisor candidate Jake Martin will discuss their candidacies at our meeting, Saturday, April 13, 1 pm, Activity Center, Native American Rooms. We also will have a speaker from Pima County Justice for All explain the possible county ballot initiative to provide legal representation to Pima County residents facing deportation. Check our website for further details and updates regarding political action.

Fido’s

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends

Pres. Kris Sigford raykris@aribo.com

Club email scovff@gmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com

New board members were elected at our March meeting:

Pres., Kris Sigford; VP, Meg Taylor; Treas., Reed Goldsmith; Sec., Susie Mayfield; and Membership Co ordinator, Jen Bleth. We look forward to seeing what improvements the new board will bring.

Our speaker in March, Dr. Evan MacLean, reported about the fascinating work being conducted by the Arizona Canine Cognition Center. He is the director of the program there. We felt fortunate to have such a distinguished speaker.

We are excited to have a celebration to honor all the work and fun we have as dog club members. On Friday, April 5, we are going to enjoy dog and dog park stories at our party.

We all share the upkeep of the park with SCOV maintenance with day-to-day help from our members and friends.

Garden Club

Pres. Marge Gustafson 760-989-1745 margustafson@gmail.com

Co-VP Nancy Brown 520-979-2569 nancybro5@aol.com

https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home Meetings second Tue., 1 pm, Auditorium, Oct.-Apr.

Please join us Tuesday, April 9, 1 pm, Auditorium. The program title: is “Unleashing the Magic of Photography Skills to Capture Moments in Nature.” Our speaker, Hank Sautter, is a professional photographer and a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography. He will share some basic skills that will enhance your ability to capture creative images in nature when using the art of photography and your imagination.

The SCOV Garden Walk takes place Saturday, April 6, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Visit 10 specially chosen gardens to find new ideas for your own backyard. Discover how creative Sun City gardeners attract pollinators, birds and butterflies, conserve water, use native plants, design comfortable, colorful patio areas, and more.

Tickets, $20, if any remain, will be on sale Wed., Apr. 3, 1-3 pm, Activity Center, cash or check only

Sun City Gleaners

Sally Schuneman info@4sally.com SCOVgleaners.org

Have more fruit than you can use? Let the Gleaners pick your fruit and divide your bounty with you and others, both here in SCOV at all the activity centers and local food banks.

We will pick your oranges, grapefruit, lemons, kumquats, pomegranates and limes, usually on Saturday mornings. You do not need to be home.

Go to our website to volunteer, or provide your information so we can come to your home to pick. I am in the phone book if you need to call.

Havurah

Judy Heyman: 925-699-7566 www.havurahscov.org

Havurah in Hebrew means friendship. We are a club that is inspired by Jewish traditions and culture. To that end, we hold holiday parties and dinners, brunches and a yearly member-only gala event. You don’t have to be Jewish to join, and we promise a fun time for all.

On Tuesday, April 23, the club will have our Passover Seder at Country Club of La Cholla. More information is available on the Havurah website.

Investment Discussion Group

Pres. Bruce Goslovich bruce@goslovichfc.com

VP: Dave Korzendorfer DKorzend27@comcast.net

Sec. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com

Fri., Apr. 5 and April 19, 9 am; Basics Class; 10-11:30 am, Group Discussion, WC3

Join us for insightful, informational discussions with peers about the current global financial markets at 10 am. If you would like a primer on financial planning basics, come at 9 am.

Left-right: Jack and Pam Mathwig, Allan Keller and Al Jarvis volunteering at the dog park

Friends is a busy club.

Scene from the Garden Walk

Mindfulness Meditation Club

Pres. Terry Miller TMillerSCSU@aol.com

Sec. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com

Tue., 3 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio or Patio; Wed., 3 pm, Book Study, same place

Steep yourself in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. Come share in our friendly community and explore your potential for calming your mind, reducing your stress and increasing your mindfulness during everyday life. We share a short reading and discussion followed by sitting and walking meditation. Come and go quietly anytime. Mindful book study of Pema Chodron’s Comfortable with Uncertainty is Wednesdays 3-4pm, Catalina Vista.

Sun City Performers Club

Val Salwen 914-255-1726, valsalwen@gmail.com

Kris Sigford 612-747-0487 raykris@aribo.com

Workshop sessions, weekly, Sun., 3-5 pm, Catalina Vista Performers' showcase Wed., Apr. 17, 4 pm, Auditorium

Calling all musicians, comedians, and other performing artists. The Sun City Performers Club is a vibrant space to share and hone your creative self. We have had an exciting season so far with lots of developing and shared talents and many fun collaborations. Our weekly efforts culminated in enthusiastically-received Showcases that drew a crowd of more than 200 people to our Valentine’s Day show.

Do your solo thing or connect and share with fellow artists (seasoned and otherwise), try out new material, jam with others, provide instrumental backup, or dive into fresh creative realms. Brush the dust off that old instrument in your closet. Tighten up your comic bit. Warm up your do-re-mi’s. This is a safe space to make it happen, together.

Join us at our weekly workshop sessions most every Sunday 3-5 pm, Catalina Vista, and at our Showcases in the Auditorium. Our next Showcase (and finale for the season) is Wednesday, April 17, 4 pm, Auditorium. Won’t you join us as a performing participant or an audience member? We hope to see you there.

Prepare & Share - Dining

Pres. Debbie Kotlarek dlkotlarek@gmail.com 262-899-5810 www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

Members of the Prepare and Share Club enjoy getting to know some of their SCOV neighbors and friends who enjoy cooking and eating interesting food.

Themed dinners take place December through March in members’ homes. Since everyone brings part of the meal, it is not a huge effort for the hosts. The theme for March was the Mediterranean Table.

The Spring dinner is Friday, April 12. A survey of the membership last summer expressed a desire for a member’s potluck. You should be receiving information to sign up and select an item to bring.

Several casual events may be arranged during the summer months. Watch your email for details.

If you have questions, or would like information on joining the club, contact Debbie Kotlarek at the number above.

Rainbow Club

Loree Lindblom 763-228-3311 (text) abbypap0930@gmail.com

Third Sun. 3-4:30 pm, Activity Center/Navajo

Republican Club

Marilyn Rego 520-401-1263 mmrego14@gmail.com

Second Mon., 3 pm, Catalina Vista

The Republican Club will have their monthly meeting on Monday, April 8, 3 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball. The speaker will be announced by email and in “This Week in SCOV.” Our meetings are open, we welcome guests. Yearly dues are $10.

Scandinavian Heritage Club

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Singles Clubs

Active Solos Club

Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com

Spring is here. Days will be getting longer and a little warmer. It’s time to get out and have some fun. If you are an unpartnered single, Active Solos Club is here for you. We are an informal club, created to give unpartnered singles a chance to socialize. Check our website or join the club to find out about upcoming events. We look forward to meeting you.

Sun City Singles

Pres, Marlene Bosworth 360-674-6718

Ticket sales Karen Knutson 520-825-4776

Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 pm; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 pm

We welcome guests. First time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. On Thursday, April 11, dinner will be provided in the Activity Center/Native American rooms. Social hour is at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6 pm. Bring your own favorite beverage. Dinner will be provided by Catalina International Caterers. The menu will be announced at happy hour. Entertainment is by Chuck Moses.

On Friday, April 26, we will celebrate happy hour in the Activity Center/Native American rooms. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour is at 5:30 pm followed by a light dinner at 6 pm. Entertainment will be Irene Pierce and Mike, vocalists. For further information contact Eleanor Mishur 520-818-3374.

Ticket sales Fri., Apr. 5, 10-11am, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets, $25 pp, happy hour tickets $15 pp. Checks only please, payable to Sun City Singles

Spanish Cultural Club (SCC)

Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-241-1215 gclerch@comcast.net

Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta)

Fourth Mon., 7 pm, Catalina Vista

For our last meeting this season, we will celebrate Cinco de Mayo Tuesday,April 9, 5 pm, Catalina Vista. All members and their significant others are invited to attend. Please watch for emails from Carolyn Lerch about specifics. Next meeting will be in October.

Delicious Portuguese dinner in February

State Clubs

Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch annerusch@yahoo.com

The Wisconsin Club took a break this year to establish new leadership and reorganize. Plans are coming together for a party to be celebrated in March 2025. Follow the Tipster for updates.

Staying in Charge as We Age

Pres. Joan Partridge 505-920-7005 (text preferred) Joanpartridge@gmail.com

Fourth Sun., 2 pm, Activity Center/Hopi

The mission of the Staying in Charge as We Age Club is to educate and empower ourselves by discussing issues impacting our lives as we grow older. We seek to dispel ignorance and misunderstandings of laws, services and resources affecting seniors with round-table discussions, speakers and fact-finding field trips. We have speakers on the fourth Sunday of every month, 2 pm, Activity Center/Hopi. In April, Laura Lyle-Allen from BMO Bank will speak about “Executors, How Banks Can and Cannot Work with Them.” In May, we begin a summer series on “Home Care or Where to Go When Living at Home Gets to Be a Burden.” Joan is seeking a highly-motivated team to help plan speakers and preview summer field trips to different kinds of senior residences. We are an interactive group; join us in seeking more clarity about issues we face as we grow older.

Sun City Variety Theatre

Pres. Nancy Gilbertson

Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167

Oct.-Apr., Third Thu., 10:30 am, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

By now you may have seen our play “Comedy Tonight!” and, hopefully, enjoyed it. Thank you for coming and cheering on your friends and neighbors. Our last monthly meeting of the season is Thursday, April 18, 10:30 am, Desert Oasis/Saguaro room. Prospective members are welcome. We will not meet again until October.

Spurge Reminder

Please remove spurge from your yards. Spurge is a creeping, lowgrowing weed that is often found in the cracks of driveways and the gaps between the sidewalk and street. It also grows abundantly in river rock.

Veterans Club of SCOV

Pres. Mike LaBarbera 812-431-7427 mclabarb@aol.com

First Mon., 1 pm, Oct.-May, Catalina Vista, www.vbscov.weebly.com

Happy hour meet and greet, first Wed., 3:30 pm, The Views Restaurant

If you are a veteran, please join us at a meeting for camaraderie and information. Club meetings are monthly from October to May. Guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of Veteran organizations, VA compensation and more. This month’s meeting is Monday, April 8, Catalina Vista. Guest speaker is Bill McMurry, Vietnam POW and Curt Hansen from Gentiva Hospice in Marana. Club activities and relevant issues are sent by email. Join us Wednesday, April 10, The Views Restaurant, for a meet and greet happy hour, 3:30-4:30 pm.

Our current membership is over 370 veterans. If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, for proper disposal leave it wrapped inconspicuously in a newspaper or brown bag at 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr.

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.

Dance

Ballroom - SC Starlight

Sara Harney 717-977-1963 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com

www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

The March 22 Ballroom Dance Expo on was a rousing success with performances by advanced and professional dancers. Many of the participants stayed for the dance lesson and dance following the Expo.

In April, there are more opportunities for dancing, with both beginning and intermediate lessons on Wednesdays, April 3, 10 and 17, AFC Studios. Intermediate lessons will be in salsa, at 5 pm with beginning lessons at 6 pm, style to be announced. Beginning lessons will be a continuation of previous instruction to build skills and confidence.

The April dance is a 50s theme, so dust off your bobby socks and poodle skirts for a swinging good time. The dance is Friday, April 26, Auditorium with a lesson at 6 pm and dancing 6:30-8:30 pm. The cost is $15/cpl for members and $20/ pcl for nonmembers. Email scovstarlightdance@gmail. com, call or text Sara Harney at 717-977-1963 if you plan to attend the dance or are interested in beginner or intermediate dance lessons.

Carnac says “Hope you enjoyed the show!”

Lynn Wildblood, Air Force Two crewmember

Folk Dance

Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com

Fri., 10-11:30 am, AFC/Studios 1 & 2 www.scovFD.club

Dancing in community lifts our hearts and spirits. It is also excellent for brain and cardiovascular health. Folk dance offers all of this set to music from around the world. Our club requires no membership fees, no partners, no meetings and no patterns to memorize. We just dance and chat a little. All dances are taught prior to dancing for low-stress fun. New dancers are always welcome and encouraged. Come and join us as we dance our way around the world together.

Line - Sunliners

Pres. Jim Chinnis 540-222-5825 jchinnis@alum.mit.edu

Membership Kim West k_da_westie@comcast.net

scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

Please confirm the current schedule on the calendar at www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners.

April dance sessions are planned as follows:

Wednesday practices (AFC Studios 1 & 2):

11:30 am -12:30 pm

1-2 pm

Transition to Intermediate

Transition to Beginner

Thursday instructional classes except April 25* Auditorium:

1:50- 2:50 pm Intermediate*

2:55-3:55 pm Beginner

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Introduction to Line Dancing

Saturday practices (Auditorium):

9-10 am Intermediate

10:15-11:15 am Beginner

11:30 am -12:30 pm Introduction to Line Dancing Practice

Sunday practices (AFC Studios 1 & 2): 2:30-4 pm Advanced

* Due to priority given to an association event in the Thursday, April 25, the Intermediate class has been rescheduled to 5:20-6:20 pm. The schedule for Beginner and Intro classes on that day is unchanged.

Please come to dance, snack and enjoy the company of other club members and their guests at the social on Saturday, April 13, 5:30-8:30 pm, Auditorium. Sign up sheets will be available at classes and practices.

Next board meeting: Wednesday, April 3, 3 pm, via Zoom. All members are welcome.

Rock ‘N Roll

Pres. Cindy Roszak scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Membership Kim West scovrandrclub@gmail.com www.scovrrc.org

for more information.

Tickets will be available on Tuesday, April 16, Activity Center main hallway at the RRC ticket sales table beginning at 8 am for members and 9 am for nonmembers, if tickets are still available.

Western - Kactus Kickers

Co-Pres. Sherokee Ilse Sherokeeilse@yahoo.com 952-201-8667

Co-Pres. Madeleine Percival Knmdpercival@gmail.com 719-650-3778

Sec. Patty Holman pah724@msn.com 406-396-1158

Dance classes Diane Eminger deed_702@yahoo.com 708-494-4948

Membership Marci Gutierrez marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com 520-204-7039

Club email/Information kkscov@gmail.com

If you catch yourself dancing down the aisles of the grocery store, you might want to consider grabbing your partner and joining us at the next Kactus Kickers country western dance Friday, April 12, Auditorium, 6-8:30 pm. The band Unwound will be on stage providing lively country two-steppin’ music. This dance is pay at the door with open seating. $10 members, $15 nonmembers.

Our annual dance classes have concluded. We are so proud of the couples from this year’s class as they have made great strides and have come to enjoy this engaging social activity. Whoever said, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?“ If you are interested in taking lessons next January and wish to be put on the contact list, please email us at kkscov@gmail.com.

Exercise

Aqua Tone

Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com

Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 am, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements. This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.

There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Participants should be able to do a basic swim stroke. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most items are available at the pool. We assign an experienced member to a newcomer to help learn the various movements. We enjoy a great workout in a fun class.

A fun time was had by all

Greetings Rock ‘N Rollers. We are excited to welcome you to our Saturday, April 27, dance featuring the Jukebox Junqies band. This is an outdoor dance in the parking lot in front of the Posse Shack. This dance is free for members (you must have a ticket to enter). Non-member tickets, $15. The dance is from 6:30-9 pm. The ticket tables open at 6 pm. Please bring your chairs, snacks, beverages, flashlights/lanterns and pick your spot under the stars. In the event of inclement weather, plan to bring your items into the Auditorium. Check our website

Arthritis Water

Pres. Norma Waters normawaters1@hotmail.com

VP Paul Mercer pawmerc@gmail.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 pm, AFC/Pool

Come join us Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We meet when the air temperature is 77 degrees or warmer, as recommended by the Arthritis Foundation.

Our club performs gentle water exercises which target all muscles and are used by several health organizations to increase strength and balance, and to increase mobility and flexibility.

Water exercise is especially helpful for arthritis, fibromyalgia and replaced joints. Some new members have expressed their surprise at how quickly the first couple of sessions have already increased their abilities to move while others comment on improved stamina.

New members are always welcome. Our members are

fun, accepting and welcoming. We frequently hear “I came for the exercises and love all of the friends I have made.”

Dues are $5/year, and your first class is free.

Energetic Exercise

Pres. Anne Palmer 520-289-9140 palmersaz03@gmail.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-9 am, Activity Center/Auditorium

Our members love the spirit of Valentine’s Day

The goal of Energetic Exercise is to develop and maintain strength, balance and heart health. Members receive a monthly calendar that tells the focus for the day, such as aerobics, cardio tone or interval training. Equipment such as hand weights, resistance bands or balls adds variety and is always optional. Everybody moves at their own pace and adjusts to individual needs. Dress is exercise casual with sport shoes required. Membership in the Energetic Exercise Club costs only $3/year, and then members purchase a 12-class punch card for $30. Newcomers can try a first class for $3 and are welcome to stay for the coffee social at The Bistro every Wednesday. There is no online registration; just show up and say hi to the people at the entry desk.

Fitness Swim

Contact: Dave Goodman 520-812-1056 goodman@sfu.ca

Swim workout: Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-7:55 am

While most members are motivated recreational swimmers, we also include nationally-ranked master swimmers and triathletes, former club and university swimmers. The group generally swims about 2,400 yards, though some do more, a few do less.

New members are welcome. The ability to swim one mile under 45 minutes should be used as a guideline for participation. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in a vigorous workout.

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 needs patience and, at first, to take a little time performing the exercises as they may be different from those you are used to doing, but they are fun, interesting and challenging. Pilates can become addictive. It teaches proper balance, breathing, how to focus on your core (abdomen and back muscles) and movement control. The constant movement from one exercise to another results in 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 the mat Pilates classes and they modify many of the moves for us, if necessary. The cost is $8/ class and the annual club dues are $20 pp. Please stop by and watch a class. Call Mary if interested.

Sunrisers Exercise

Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com

Shirley Dubansky 520-975-4100

Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-8 am, AFC/Studios 1 & 2

Are you an early riser and want to improve your stamina and strength? Join us for an hour of aerobic and weight

exercise, all while standing. There is no fee to join the club or the class. Bring your weights and drinking water.

Tai Chi

Gail Barr 303-995-7485 SCOVTaiChi@gmail.com

Thu., 10-11:30 am, AFC/Studio 1

The spring tai chi session is currently underway. Classes are taught in 10-week sessions and are offered three times per year in the fall, winter and spring. The next course will begin in October. Plan to join us in the fall to learn this meditation in motion. No prior experience necessary.

Practice sessions are available year-round for club members. Email us for further information or questions.

Yoga

Pres. Diane Parrott 520-818-6471 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com

Winter yoga schedule:

Mondays, 8:30-10 am, AFC 1 & 2 (Maria)

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45 am, AFC 1 & 2 (Torrey)

Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 am, AFC 1 & 2 (Katie)

Thursdays, 9-10:15 am, Desert Oasis (Torrey)

Thursdays, 10:30-11:45 am, Desert Oasis, Chair Yoga (Torrey)

Fridays (last class April 26), 8:30-9:45 am, AFC 1 & 2 (Stephanie)

Bring a yoga mat and $10 exact change for the instructor. Club dues are $5/year. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of class to set up and get settled. Class will start promptly at scheduled time.

Games

Bridge

Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com

Mon., 6 pm; Fri., 12:30 pm, Activity Center/Hohokam and Hopi Rooms

Please arrive 15 minutes early. We can help you get a partner if needed.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Dee Erlandson 520-638-5725 deeerlandson@gmail.com

Mon., 12:30-3 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.

Marathon Bridge

Owen Reese 360-972-0401 owenreese@orcalink.com

Find a partner and join our club. We will play once a month (your choice of date) through April 2024, in your residence or your opponents’ home. There is a one time entry/prize fee of $15 pp. Contact Owen Reese for further information.

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 environment. Do you love to play bridge, but haven’t found a group? Join us … new players are always

welcome. Everyone who comes will sit at a table and play. If needed, we will make adjustments for uneven numbers. We arrive a few minutes early to find a partner and socialize. We have coffee, and members often bring goodies. It’s a lovely, fun atmosphere with friendly people. You don’t have to commit to play all three mornings (but you’ll probably want to). For more information, contact Don Wheeler.

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Larry Parks, VP Janelle Parks

Sec. Louise Fraser 520-825-9592

Tue., 5:45 pm, Activity Center/Navajo Rooms

Please join us to play friendly games of bridge on Tuesday evenings. Our group is pleasant and helpful. Bring a partner and $1 each to put into the pot. There are winners every time we play. Arrive before 5:45 pm, and we promise you an enjoyable evening. We finish at 8:30 pm. Call Louise if you have any questions.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Clara (Carol) Murray 360-448-1612 clara.murray@comcast.net

VP Pat Orchard 520-825-0352 patoen922@gmail.com

Mon. and Wed., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play for fun, to refresh old skills and develop new ones. Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other.

Bunco

Fern Strandskov 520-825-8127

Fourth Tue., 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Please join us. There is a $2 entrance fee, which is divided among the winners. We promise you a fun afternoon. Mark your calendar and give it a try. Hope to see you there.

Chess

Pres. John Bechard bechard.john@gmail.com

Tres. (membership info) Kurt Schulz KurtJamesSchulz@gmail.com

Mon., 4:30 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Our spring open tournament is now underway, with tournament games being played on Monday afternoons and Friday afternoons. Hopefully, our planned women-only tournament is in progress also. Come watch and join the action. Casual chess game play is always available to visitors and newcomers during and after tournament play. Contact any club officer for further information.

Cribbage

Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986

First and Third Thu., 6 pm, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Come join the fun. New members are welcome.

Euchre

Chris Auclair 585-309-9065

Mon., 5:30 pm, Desert Oasis

If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, bring $1 on Mondays, 5:30 pm, Desert Oasis.

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, easy game to play (see website for a short video). Players are randomly assigned to tables and each game normally takes one hour. You can come for one, two or three games. For each game you play, you need to bring 12 dimes and one quarter. New players are always

welcome. Club dues are $7/year.

Gin Rummy

Bob Segebrecht or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150

Sat., 9 am, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Call Sue if you have any questions or suggestions.

Mah Jongg

Casual Mah Jongg

Judee Wickersham, 520-989-3254

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tue., 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis

Come and play on Tuesdays for a casual, fun game.

Thursday Mah Jongg

Cathy Morrow 360-739-0376

Thu., 1-4 pm, Desert Oasis

New Mah Jongg cards were mailed out from the American League at the end of March. Start using them this month.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue)

Claudia Case 206-579-6500

Mon., Fri., 12:30-4 pm, Wed., 9 am-12:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Pan (Panguingue) is a very exciting game and different from any other card game you have ever played. If you like poker-type games, you’ll love Pan. There is a winner in every hand. If interested, please come and observe. We can teach you to play.

Pinochle

Dave Flatness 425-443-3708

Wed., 5:30-8:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring $1 for your tally. If your skills are a little rusty, we can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues are $5 pp.

Poker

Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com

Tue., 6 pm, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games are 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

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 are 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. Show up at 5:30 pm so we can start playing by 5:45 pm.

Super High Rollers Poker

Steven Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com

Mon., 6-9:30 pm, Desert Oasis

We play four high-only games: Texas hold'em, Omaha, pineapple and seven-card stud. We use chips; bets are $1-$3. We also want to find out how much interest there is in having an occasional higher limit or no-limit game with possibly a single buy-in. That way, we can avoid the drive to the casino and the casino rake. Contact Steve Dirks.

Scrabble

Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net

Fri., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis

Board games similar to Scrabble have been around for over 2000 years. Egypt’s king Tut was put to his final rest with various board games so he could play his favorite games in the afterlife. The Ashanti tribe of Ghana is believed to have invented a board game known as wari which over time has become known as mancala. Society evolved and progressed over years until approximately the 1800s, with a game called mansion. The basis of the game was to reach heaven before other players. Other games invented over the last 200 years are Parcheesi, Clue, Scrabble and Monopoly. These are just a few of the most popular games.

Scrabble is recommended by doctors for those affected with memory issues due to brain injury, accident or disease. The game of Scrabble is also used in schools to sharpen students spelling, vocabulary, dictionary usage, math skills, spatial relationships, creativity and to promote teamwork. Many residents of SCOV do daily newspaper crossword puzzles, online puzzles or even purchase crossword puzzle books. If doing puzzles is a challenge, one might find an afternoon of Scrabble enjoyable. All visitors are welcome.

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 Midwestern states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff.

Music

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners

Mike Moyer 520-308-8881 mmoyerpp@gmail.com

Mon., 10 am-noon, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear, feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this fun, mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just two hours every Monday morning. It's a great way to start each week. Music is provided; visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers and the more the merrier. Come join in song.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle

Zona Boss 520-638-6644

On hiatus

Our sessions have been put on hiatus pending some club details. Keep checking the Tipster for start date.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble

Joyce Minks 520-269-9321 minksjoy42@comcast.net

Mon., 3:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Do you have a recorder (the musical instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a fun group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every Monday. Learners and visitors welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers

Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com

Pres. Bob Westendorf rewestendorf@live.com

Tue., 6:30 pm, Activity Center/Kiva

Sun City Singers Spring Concert 2023

The Sun City Singers are delighted to present our spring concert, “It’s a Classic” on Tues day, April 2, and Friday, April 5, both at 7 pm, Auditorium. You will hear songs of spring, old favorites, traditional pieces, and a surprise or two along the way. Please join us and enjoy the glory of spring. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door for $5 pp.

We’ll take a break for a month or so, and resume rehearsals Tuesday, May 14, for our Fourth of July concert, which will be presented at 2 pm, Auditorium. Do you love to sing? Come join us; we are your community chorus and truly enjoy singing together. New members are always welcome, no audition is required, and music is provided. For more information, contact our director, Don Hess. (P. S. Don’t tell anybody, but we especially welcome tenors and basses.)

Ukulele

- Sun City Strummers

Pres. John Sand 520-308-5883 jocher_sand@hotmail.com

Musical Director Don Bong

Tue., 10-11:30 am, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

The beginner class meets every Tuesday, 9:15-9:45 am, Desert Oasis. We have extra ukuleles for you to try and see if this club is for you.Come join us, you’ll love it.

Sports

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists

Pres. Chris Holman 406-544-6194 cjoiceholman@gmail.com

VP Al Marshall 719-650-5764 AlMarshall7@gmail.com

Treas. Roger Paluska 970-368-0124 rcpalu@gmail.com

Sec.-Sherri Rutman 763-443-9379 srutman100@aol.com

www.vistosocyclists.org

Cycling renews us. Getting outside in the clean air, taking in the incredible mountain views and biking with friends are

some of the reasons we choose to live here. Oro Valley is one of the greatest biking destinations in the country. Wide streets, gorgeous bike paths, clean air and desert beauty draw cyclists from all over the country.

Cycling here is a dream come true for members of the Sun City Vistoso Cyclists Club (VCC). With over 250 members and organized group rides four days per week, there’s a ride for everyone.

We support three local charitable organizations: Wheels for Kids, El Grupo and the Interfaith Community Food Bank. VCC volunteers build or repair and deliver over 400 bikes to kids in the Tucson area every year through the Wheels for Kids (WFK) program. WFK’s 40 volunteers have delivered over 4,600 bikes to charities such as Boys and Girls Club, Casa de los Niños and More Than a Bed. New volunteers are welcome.

For information or to join, visit our website. Ride. Have fun. Be safe.

Billiards

Pres. Ken Schriner 479-966-7440 kjschriner@gmail.com

Mon.-Fri., noon-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Billiards

New members are always welcome. The club dues are only $5 pp.

Our weekly activities are round robins:

• Mondays, straight 8-ball, 2-4 pm

• Tuesdays, one-fifteen 8-ball, 1:15-4 pm

• Thursdays, straight 8-ball, 10 am-noon.

All members at all levels are welcome. These round robins are for fun and are a great way to learn.

Both men and women can participate in round robins, but Wednesdays from 10 am-noon are reserved for women-only play. Please contact Mona Connoy mjconnoy@gmail.com if you want to join the women.

The Billiards Room is reserved for members only, Monday-Friday, noon-4 pm.

Birders Group

Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com

www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Next meeting: Fri., Mar. 29, 4 pm, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The Bewick’s Wren, pronounced like the car, is an occasional visitor to SCOV. One of seven species of wren in Arizona, it is just one of two that can be found in SCOV. A western bird, other than the Plains, its range ticks just into British Columbia.

We are a 110-plus member, activity-oriented group and all SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips to learn more about the birds here in Arizona (we carpool). Below is a list of upcoming field trips. If you are interested in going on any of these, be sure to contact the trip coordinator for details at least three days in advance and ask Peggy (above) to be added to our mailing list.

Thu., Apr. 4, Tubac-Tumacacori, Nancy Bern, lanbern@hotmail.com

Thu., Apr. 11, Oracle SP-Peppersauce, Scott Grundy, sgrundy55ply@gmail.com

Wed., Apr. 17, San Pedro House, Sandy Mason, sandymason08@aol.com

Mon., Apr. 22, Mt. Lemmon, Mag Blacker, magnhco@gmail.com

Thu., May 2, Madera Canyon, Steve Holmes, steve.holmes45@comcast.net

Bocce

Co-Pres. Jon Russell, jondrussell6@gmail.com; Mike Miesen, mikemiesen@gmail.com

VP Ginny Howes, kandghowes@comcast.net

www.scovbocce.weebly.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 2-4 pm, Bocce Courts

Bocce is an easy game to learn and can be played by almost anyone. Newcomers are always welcome and may play once without joining the club. Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time. Space is limited to 32 players with members given priority. Annual dues are $5 pp.

Gun Club

Pres. Joe Noll 229-894-0412 janoll41@aol.com

Second Wed., Oct.-Apr., 2-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The SCOV Gun Club stresses safety and education on proper handling of all firearms: pistols, rifles and shotguns.

Discussions this year include cleaning and lubrication of pistols; basic function and operation; target and defense shooting; position and sight picture; ballistics, muzzle energy and basic reloading procedures. Speakers include certified firearms trainers, veterans and those with legal backgrounds.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend, regardless of experience.

Hiking

Pres. Jacob O’Neill jakemponeill@gmail.com

Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

Warmer weather is coming to our beautiful Sonoran Desert so expect the hikes to start earlier to avoid the heat of the day. The warmer weather also means that snakes will be active so be on the lookout and be safe. Whether you want to hike for a couple of hours or enjoy an all-day experience, the hiking club has a hike for you.

Spring picnic mileage awardees

Our annual spring picnic was held at Catalina State Park on February 27. While enjoying a picnic lunch, 35 members were awarded patches for miles hiked. Byron Wolffing and Ernie Quevedo earned the highest award by hiking 2,500 miles which is the equivalent of hiking from Tucson to

Steve Holmes photo

Burlington VT.

If you would like to join this active group, the instructions are on the hiking club website.

Horseshoes

Ron Knudson 520-825-9307, cell 520-250-4183 for info

Tue., Thu., Oct.-Apr., 2 pm; May-Sep, 8 am

The Pits at Catalina Vista

How about a fun time in the great outdoors? Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at the horseshoe pits. Horseshoes are available, or bring your own. No fees or membership required. Just come and have fun. Everyone is welcome, first-timers or old-timers.

Pickleball

Pres. Michael Voellinger eer26003@gmail.com

First VP/Orientation and Training A.J. Leane ajleane@gmail.com

Registration is on the website: www.scovpb.org

March brought another round of the popular skill building clinics. Soon, members will start leaving for the summer. Players of all levels have opportunities to play throughout the day including beginner, transitional, casual, competitive, league, and tournament. There are Round Robins for casual as well as competitive players. You must be a member of the Pickleball Club to participate in club activities. The court schedule and registration are on the website. Zero Zero Two.

POP Tennis

Pres. Sharon Kennedy 206-786-4211 Kennesk@comcast.net

VP Kevin Harney 717-404-4936 kfharneylpc@pa.net

Tres. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com

Tue., Thurs., Sat., 8:30-10:30 am; Advanced Play Fri.,8:30-10:30 am

Ladies Group Wed., 2-4 pm, Desert Oasis

April may be the best month for POP Tennis at Desert Oasis courts. Paddles are available for beginners, who are always welcome. Fast-moving doubles play and lots of laughs guaranteed. For more information, stop by DO courts on above times/days or call Kevin Harney.

Racquetball

Pres. Kim West 520-343-0662

VP James Hansen 520-490-0547

Sec./Treas. Gary Henson 262-573-6605

Mon., Wed., Fri., 7:30-9:30 am, AFC/Racquetball Court

We are enjoying hot and heavy action on the court these days, and a number of players follow this with coffee and socializing with spouses/partners at The Bistro.

Anyone who’s ever played the game or would like to give it a go, come join us. We have players at all levels. Spare rackets are in the storage room; just be sure to bring goggles. You don’t have to actually play to be a club member; become one just to take part in our festivities. We have great cama-

raderie. In addition to racquetball, we’ve gotten together to play pickleball, bocce ball and table tennis. This spring we resurrected our racquetball/pickleball beer league, where we get together to play pickleball, followed by happy hour at The Views Restaurant. If interested in joining, contact our treasurer, Gary Henson. Dues are only $5 annually.

Table Tennis

Co-Pres. Pat Norkooli pattynork@gmail.com

Co-Pres./Treas. Ursula Jarvis ukjarvis@comcast.net

Tue., women 1:30 pm; all play 3-5 pm

Thu., all play 4:30-8 pm; Sat., Two sessions, all play 9-10:30 am, 10:30-noon Sun., all play 1-3 pm. All play is at Catalina Vista

Tennis

Pres. Mark Lankes mjlankes@yahoo.com

For a schedule of club play and membership, go to www.scovtennis.com Congratulations to all winners in the Women’s Doubles Tournament. The support at these events is evident by the huge turnout. The spring social and meeting is Saturday, April 6, Catalina Vista. Enjoy a barbeque potluck while reminiscing about our winter season and voting on a club logo for shirts, signs, etc. Make your reservation on the club website. Join us for Wednesday Nite Lites on April 10 and April 24 at 5 pm. Bring a snack to share and beverage of your choice.

Check our website for the for all of your tennis club needs and schedule of play.

Wallyball

Co-Pres. Don Kahl, 605-310-3270 kahl.don@gmail.com

Co-Pres. Gene Ostrowski 571-246-2171 gene.ostrowski74@gmail.com

VP Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird@gmail.com

Treas. Deb Ostrowski 571-246-2117 mizdj11@aol.com

Competitive play Tues. and Fri., 12:45-3 pm Wallyball/Racquetball Court

Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court. With three to five players on each side, it is fast, fun and a great workout that tones muscles and improves coordination. Players use the walls to create angles on shots but cannot use the ceiling or back wall of the opposing team.

We welcome new members, both men and women. Come see if the game is for you.

Linda Dolsberry, left, and Nancy Vander Ark execute a skillful and high speed switch of court positions to reach a tricky lob shot

Fun competitive play

Water Volleyball

Pres. Dick (Paco) Munson 520-225-9080 DMunson47@gmail.com

VP Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 Craftylady838@aol.com

VP Pete Coy 360-739-4100 Petecoy@gmail.com

Treas. Tim Murphy 845-519-8881 TMurphy@fallenwoods.com

Recreational play Sun. and Thu., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis pool

Competitive play Mon. and Wed., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis pool

Travel

Day Trippers

Chair Frank Krivitz scovdaytrippers@gmail.com

520-820-6138

Membership Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 llphillippi@yahoo.com

Second Fri., 9 am, Activity Center/Native American Rooms

Thu., Apr. 4: Casa Grande Ruins /Queen Creek Olive Mill. Visit the Casa Grande Ruins then on lunch at the Queens Creek Olive Mill where you will learn all about olive production. Cost $87 pp. Monitor: Diane Lester, 520-2522385.

RV Club - Sundowners

Pres. Eric Wiley 360-510-1641 w.eric.wiley@gmail.com

VP Bob Whipple 608-469-7690 rjwhip@yahoo.com

Website: https://sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org

Meetings second Mon., 9 am, Catalina Vista

The club’s final social event of the spring season is our annual Catalina State Park Cookout and Overnight scheduled for Tuesday, April 9. The Club will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. The cookout begins at 4 pm with a social hour. There is a campfire with live musical entertainment after the meal. Some members will be dry camping overnight at the site, you are welcome to join. Please sign up online and select a side dish to contribute.

Thu., May 16: Gaslight Theatre-Broadway. Join us for a hilarious evening when the Gaslight presents “Harley’s Angels.” Dinner at Little Anthony’s. Cost $88 pp. Monitor: Frank Krivitz, 520820-6138.

The Gadsden Hotel, Douglas, Arizona

Sun., Jun. 16: Father’s Day pizza party. Join us in the Auditorium for pizza, salad and dessert. Entertainment by Chuck Moses. Doors open 11:30 am for a short, general meeting. Cost $15 pp. Monitor: Lynn Krixitz,520-820-6138.

Partnered Organizations

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor, support, assume responsibility or liability for the information.

AA

Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Tue., 7 pm, Desert Oasis

This group has resumed regular meetings.

Parkinson’s Support

Payton Davies 520-401-7275 bpwdavies@gmail.com

Third Wed., 10:30 am-noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Katie’s Korner 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley

People with Parkinson’s Disease as well as caregivers and/or family are welcome.

Survivors of a Loved One Who Died by Suicide

Ester Leutenberg ester36@gmail.com 520-444-8529

Individual encounters offered

There is nothing as helpful as talking to another person who has lost a close loved one who died by suicide. If you wish to share the experience and feelings of your loss, contact Ester Leutenberg, who lost her son to suicide when he was 30 years old.

A wonderful evening around the campfire at Catalina State Park after the 2023 cookout meal

Vistoso Helpful Hands

For assistance call 520-447-0077

Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

We have updated our volunteer help-needed categories to include computer/digital/printer help, including online banking and password set up. Our volunteers can handle routine requests based on their personal experience. We have a separate resource file with paid services for more complicated digital issues.

We are an all-volunteer organization providing short-term help to residents in needy/temporary crisis situations. We assist with caregiver relief/shut-in visiting, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping/yard care, paperwork organization, errands, computer/digital help and meal pick up from The Views Restaurant. For help call: 520-447-0077. If we are not available, leave a message with your name/phone number. We will call you back.

Wheels for Kids

Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Do you remember your first bike? Wheels for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tucson area. To date, we have donated 4,600 bikes to local nonprofits, who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

Extended Community

Al-Anon

Al-Anon helps friends and families of problem drinkers. www.so-az-alanon.org 520-323-2229.

American Legion Oro Valley Post 132

We are local veterans making a difference in the lives of veterans and service members in need. Help us help them, by joining our friendly post. You, too, can make a difference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. Contact: Steve Didio, 520-219-9997 or ovpost132@gmail.com We meet the third Thursday, 6:30 pm, September-June, Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley.

Catalina State Park

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Catalinas Community Chorus

Catalinas Community Chorus presents "Moments Remembered," a fun program of music and memories, on Sunday, April 7, 3 pm, Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane (at 15000 N. Oracle Rd.) Enjoy a delightful trip down Memory Lane, with a lively blend of old and new tunes and jingles from the past. Tickets, $20 at the door, $15 in advance. For information, visit www.catalinascommunitychorus.org or contact 520-3036474 ccchorusaz@gmail.com.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The El Presidio Chapter, NSDAR, will gather for High Tea, Thursday, April 11, at the home of a member. This will be an opportunity for members to enjoy some social time and get to know the newly elected officers. Contact Laurel 520-5482840 for details.

Any woman who is descended from a person who supported the American Revolution is eligible for membership in DAR. If you are not sure you have such an ancestor we an help.

League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson

Check our website for upcoming Voter Informational Forums, www.lwvtucson.org. League of Women Voters, Office 520-327-7652, Monday-Friday, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, league@lwvtucson.com.

Oro Valley Historical Society

The OV Historical Society will hold a panel discussion on the “Founding of Oro Valley,” Monday, April 8, 2 pm, Oro Valley Library. Several leaders who were involved in OV’s government in the 1970s will discuss the founding of the town. The event is free and open to the public.

Oro Valley Theatre Company

Don’t miss out on the final show of our 2023-2024 season. Blithe Spirit is one of Noel Coward’s most enduring plays. This “improbable farce” was a smashing success when it first opened in London and ran for 1,997 performances. The show will be held at the Gaslight Music Hall from April 1821. You can purchase your tickets by calling 520-529-1000 or visit our website at www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com for more information. FYI: One of the cast members lives in SCOV, and she would love to see you in the audience.

SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club

Come join the fun Sundays, 6-8 pm, in SaddleBrooke, featuring Plus level dancing. Singles and couples are welcomed. Dress is casual. Guests $10 pp. For more information and location specifics, contact SCOV resident, Mary Klootwyk 402-415-7347 mkspittler@yahoo.com. Don’t square dance? See www.saddlebrookesquares.com for lesson information.

Board of Directors Meetings

Thursday, April 11, 9 am

Classifieds

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service. Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month.

WANTED TO RENT: Michigan couple looking to rent a two or three BR home in Sun City for Feb. and Mar., 2025. Dates are somewhat flexible if necessary. Please contact Leanne Frazier at leannesfrazier@gmail.com or text message at 906-322-7774. References available.

WANTED TO RENT: Jan.-Mar., 2025. We are an active couple hoping to join your fun community. We love pickleball, golf, crafts and people. We are homeowners, N/S, N/P, tidy, quiet and will take good care of your home. Please call Michelle 541-490-5134 or email michellepetersen1@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Rentals available beginning May 2024. 2 BR/2 BA. One is on the golf course with a spectacular view and formal dining and living rooms. The other is 2 BR/2 BA with a den; this home is available seasonally or long term. Call Jan 636-357-8817 for more details.

FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft. Silvercreek model, 2 BR/2 BA. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fan in every room. Fully furnished, king in primary, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes all utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard. N/S, N/P. Email dixie476@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706 for availability.

FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA 1,570 sq ft fully furnished, tastefully decorated two-car garage home with large backyard and view. All utilities, cable TV, wifi, W?D, office with computer and printer. N/S, N/P, $1,800/mo. (May-Sep.) 520-825-4640.

FOR RENT: Windsor model with mountain views. Available Apr./May 2024. N/S, N/P, call 603-493-0898.

FOR RENT: SW style, 2 BR/2 BA expanded SilverCreek model, 1,674 sq. ft. Tile/ carpet, kiva FP, S/S, fully furnished, king in primary, queen in guest, DR, office, all utilities included, smart TV, WiFi, BBQ, covered Ramada, W\D, enclosed yard with citrus trees and rose garden. Beautiful partial view of the Catalinas. N/S, N/P. Kathyp638@gmail.com or call Kathy 435-790-4481 for price/availability.

FOR RENT: Amazing rental available beginning Mar. 15, 2024. Flexible on dates, one month minimum rental. Fully furnished, 1,575 sq. ft., 2 BR/2 BA, Silver Creek model. Less than half mile to Aquatic & Fitness Center. Backs to desert wash. King in master. Includes essential utilities and WiFi. N/S, N/P. Contact Paul at 571-2443760 or email at paseve@msn.com

FOR RENT: Huge beautiful and private backyard with panoramic views of the Catalina mountains in a fully furnished 1900+ sq. ft. home on 0.4 acre lot in SCOV. 2 BR, 3 BA, and large office with wall bed off the master bedroom suite. Available: April 1-30, 2025 for $3,600 monthly rent. WiFi, basic cable and all utilities included. Contact Jasemine for photos or additional information at Jasemine.chambers@gmail. com or 301-221-0261.

HOUSE WATCH: Jay’s Home Watch with TLC, “I’ll watch your home when you’re not.” I will check on your home regularly, water indoor plants, bring in mail, newspapers and packages, contact your handy person, landscaper, irrigation person, etc., if needed and take care of any emergencies that arise. I will email you with an update each time I visit your home. Jay Leutenberg, all-year resident. Call 520-444-8529, email jayleu35@gmail.com.

PET CARE: When you’re not home, I will make sure your pets are cared for and well loved. My services include dog walking, boarding of dogs and cat care. I am able to administer medications if needed. Suzanne Batten, 253-310-2693, email: suzbatten@gmail.com.

BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.

Linda S. Tucker, Attorney

Wills • Probate • Trusts

Free Half Hour Consultation

Phone or Office

520-257-1166

1846 E. Innovation Park Drive

Oro Valley, AZ 85755

lindatuckerlaw@hotmail.com

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Senior Home Placement Advisory Services

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Assisted Living

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Personalized services to help you make the best decisions for your loved one at no cost to you.

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