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The smart phone class in April brought out an unexpectedly large number of residents. In order to supply you with better information for your particular phone, we will be having smaller classes in the Technology Lab that are geared for the make of phone that you have, either an iPhone or Android. Please look for times and dates for these events in “This Week In SCOV.” Your patience is always appreciated.

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

Making Changes to Your Home

Many of our residents have already left or are leaving to go to greener pastures for the summer. We wish you safe travels.

Whether you have gone or are intending to go away for any extended time, please make arrangements with a landscaping service to arrange for monthly service to monitor overgrowth, weeds, spent wildflowers, dead plantings, etc. It is the owners’ responsibility to maintain their yards whether here or elsewhere. Please do not rely on a neighbor or a Courtesy Notice from the Association to let you know if things look really bad. If we get a heavy monsoon, weeds will be prolific, and plantings will grow exponentially. Be proactive and schedule regular maintenance while you are gone so that those who remain here during the hotter weather can enjoy our beautiful neighborhood looking as it should. Thank you for your consideration.

Welcome New Neighbors – March

Unit # Name From

1 Paul & Jane Orndorff 3 Kristie Atwood 4 Greg & Deborah Linder 5 Murray Rex & Marilyn Arrowsmith 5 Cynthia Kelly 5 Ray & Ann Adams 6 Blythe & Robert Campbell 8 Steve & Linda Short 9 Mark & Marie Eberly 9 Gary & Joanne Rowley 10 Richard Auerbach 12 Richard & Diane Kasson 12 Edward & Constance Magnusen 12 Kurt & Jennifer Grimm 17 Michael & Patricia Woodell 17 Michael & Linda Villemure 17 Joe & Jan Polach 18 Mark & Susan Grasman

St. Cloud, MN Tucson, AZ Vancouver, WA Tucson, AZ Longmont, CO Tucson, AZ Anchorage, AK Port Angeles, WA Centennial, CO Parker, CO Clinton, MT St. Petersburg, FL Tucson, AZ Conifer, CO Edmonds, WA Ocala, FL Spooner, WI Warminster, PA

March Housing Resale Information Resales For the Month YTD 2022 19 46 2021 31 57 2021 Total Sold - 208

2022: Active Listings as of 3/31/2022............................7 2021: Active Listings as of 3/31/2021............................5

Source: MLSSAZ®

March 2022 Average Age of New Owners: 68 Javelina mother and baby. Photo by Sheryl Hester

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

I attended the Tucson Festival of Books for the first time. It was an amazing experience.

Former Sun City librarian, Kate Cusumano, reviewed several new books that were presented at the festival. You can locate these books in our Library by typing in “Tucson Festival of Books 2022” in the search bar of our Webopac system. The last book on Kate’s list will be released on May 3 and added to our collection. If you are interested in previous festival books available in our Library, these can be searched using the same procedure and simply changing the date.

The Library is adding a new historical fiction series, After Dunkirk, by author Lee Jackson. From the beaches of Dunkirk to the codebreakers of Bletchley Park, the After Dunkirk series is a panoramic tale of war, love, courage, sacrifice and betrayal. A family scattered across Europe, doing their duty for king and country while war rages. Books 1-3 will be available in early May. Book 4 will be released in June. Stop by the Library and check out this new series.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073

How Much Sunscreen Should I Use, and How Often Should I Apply It?

Use enough sunscreen to generously coat all skin that will be not be covered by clothing. Ask yourself, “Will my face, ears, arms or hands be covered by clothing?” If not, apply sunscreen. Most people only apply 25-50 percent of the recommended amount of sunscreen. Follow the guideline of “one ounce, enough to fill a shot glass,” which dermatologists consider the amount needed to cover the exposed areas of the body. Adjust the amount of sunscreen applied depending on your body size. Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes before going outdoors. Skin cancer also can form on the lips. To protect your lips, apply a lip balm or lipstick that contains sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Reapply sunscreen approximately every two hours, or after swimming or sweating, according to the directions on the bottle Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)

Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss questions or concerns with the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.

Tuesday, May 10, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, May 11, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Tuesday, May 24, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning until 1 PM.