Cultural & Social

Genealogy Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com General meetings Oct.-May, Mon., 1 PM www.scvgs.org

Sun City Genealogy Society will hold our final in-person meeting on Monday, May 16, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. Please check the website for addition information about the meeting.

Exciting news for all genealogists: The National Genealogical Society (NGS) will hold their annual conference in Sacramento, California, from May 24 - 28, 2022. There will be three methods to attend the conference: in-person, online at home and on demand at home. Check out the NGS website at www.ngsgenealogy.org for information about registering for this conference.

More good news: the National Archives released the 1950 U.S. Census on April 1. The census is currently being indexed and will be available to club members on Ancestry and FamilySearch in the genealogy lab in the upcoming months. Check out where your family lived in 1950. 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

Our club provides a twice-a-month opportunity for discussions of challenging ideas using the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation. The topics and genres vary widely, but the conversation is always thoughtful and lively. We meet twice a month, October through April, and will start a new volume, Great Conversations 3, in the fall.

Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, please contact Barbara or Maryfaith.

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is returning to in-person classes for its fall term beginning in October. A long-time favorite, and co-founder of ILR, Gene Bammel is scheduled to teach “Philosophers Speak of God: From Plato to Whitehead.” ILR has the largest membership of all SCOV clubs and will celebrate its 20th anniversary in January 2023. Thanks to the creative leadership of the Bammels, the Myersons and so many more volunteers, ILR delivers an impressive array of adult learning opportunities here in Sun City. Information on registration, membership and ways to become involved can be found on the ILR website.

Natural Health and Wellness Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wed., Nov.-Apr. or May www.scovwellness.com

Poets Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10 AM-Noon, WC1, Zoom meetings first Mon. of the month

Metaphor is a figure of speech that allows poets to embellish their writing by creating vivid images that transcend literal meanings. Metaphors tend to activate imagination and broaden the reader’s understanding of what the writer wishes to convey. “Playing with Metaphor” is an excellent example of club member Christa Lubatkin’s skillful use of this device to describe a real or imaginary couple (this poem was previously published in “The Write Launch”):

His eyes were sunshine / my eyes pooling rain drops together we were morningdew / moonbeams searching the dark the torch of peace in the night / cascades of wisteria in purple and white we were yoke and withers / trotting together to unseen commands we reveled in each other’s goodness / costumed for the ball of our lives god and goddess frolicking/parting waters weathering fire and ice

Our present plan is to continue Zooming our meetings throughout the summer, enabling those who change locations to participate. Newcomers are always welcome to receive an invitation.

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Paul Sherwood 520-329-7661 paulgsherwood@gmail.com Technology Club help desk 520-329-7661 scovtech@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com

SCOV Charity Works Pres. Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443 1969kal@comcast.net VP Joyce Shaw 425-765-1415 jwshaw29@gmail.com Finance Kathie Fogle 360-710-8927 kauaikath@yahoo.com Sec. Lynn Parker 936-293-0304 Lynnquilts@outlook.com Donations Kathy Hrdy 520-262-5477 jkhrd2@aol.com Meetings second Tue., 9-10:30 AM, WC3

Our club benefits Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse and IMPACT of Southern Arizona Food Bank. We do not meet during the summer, but you may go to the Emerge website (www.emergecenter.org) for information regarding in-kind and monetary donations.

The club plans to host our Accessories Boutique this Fall at Catalina Vista on October 29. We will be asking for donations of gently used jewelry, purses, hats, shoes, fashion jackets and sweaters.

Our monthly meetings resume September 13, 9 AM, WC3. We will regularly update information about meetings, boutique donation locations and events in the monthly Tipster club article, the weekly “This Week In SCOV” and SCOV Facebook page.

See Democratic Club Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com Next meeting, Sat., May 28, 1 PM, Catalina Vista

Celebrate our democracy. Come join our Democratic Club in-person meeting and celebration on Saturday, May 28, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista. Iced tea and finger foods will be offered. BYOB.

We have invited as our special guests, the Democratic candidates for the Arizona Legislature from our new Legislative District 17. This is our opportunity to talk with them perhaps for the first time: Mike Nickerson, running for the AZ Senate, and Dana Allmond and Brian Radford, for the AZ House. Please wear a name tag and bring your card or fob to enter the building. We encourage you to wear your mask unless eating or drinking. RSVP to patbrown630@gmail. com by May 18.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Membership Chairs: Peggy Perkins 650-279-0347 peggyandpups@comcast.net Marion Olson 623-229-9313 me_olson@hotmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com Facebook: www.bit.ly/FidosFacebook Next membership meeting: TBD Social meetups at the K-9 Korral in mornings and evenings

Allan Keller, Chic Garner, Mary Murck, Marion Olson, Bertha Medina, Carol Tombre, Franci Buenger, Peggy Perkins.

This is a month for “Thank You” and “Welcome Aboard.” Thank you goes to the outgoing Fido’s Friends board members, Chic Garner and Carol Tombre. Chic served as president and co-president over the years and is instrumental on getting many improvements completed at the K-9 Korral. Carol has served on the board as treasurer and co-membership positions for several years and has really kept this club on track with her commitment to getting things done. We welcome three new board members: Pres., Mary Murck; CoSec., Bertha Medina and Co-Membership/Treas., Marion Olson. Thank you all for stepping forward.

One final special thank you goes out to Rick Price and his staff at the Views Golf Club. They put on the Yappy Hour that our dogs and owners enjoy so much. It is a good time to meet other dog owners in SCOV that don’t necessarily use the dog park. Check “This Week In SCOV” for when these events are scheduled.

Garden Club Co-Pres. Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com Co-Pres. Peggy Knapp 520-825-0664 pegnap@gmail.com VP Charlotte Herbert 541-580-6289 charlotte.h12@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/scov-garden-club/home

May recommendations for gardeners: • Adjust your drip-irrigation timer to meet plant needs in warmer weather. • Apply regular watering to fruit-producing plants such as citrus. • Fertilize container flowers, roses and citrus late in the month. • Prepare beds for monsoon vegetable gardening. • Remove fading cool-season annuals and replace with warm-season growers. • Keep your compost pile moist and turn it weekly. • A container garden using five-gallon tubs is a good option for keeping a small garden. Enjoy your summer. Our next meeting will be in October. Havurah David/Marilyn Smoler 520-818-7880 www.havurahscov.org

This month our community will bid goodbye to many of our winter visitors. We wish you all a happy and healthy summer, and look forward to seeing you again in the fall.

Havurah’s new board of directors is busy planning an exciting 2022-2023 season of events for our members. Continue to check our website periodically for updates in programming. The Book Group will soon choose our selections for the coming season. Our last book of this season, The Last Jew, by Noah Gordon, will be discussed on Zoom, Tuesday, May 10, 3:30 PM. Our club will show the movie Everything is Illuminated, Monday, May 16, 6 PM, Catalina Vista. Come join us.

Mindfulness Meditation Club Summer contact Bonnie Grant-Baird BJGRANTB77@gmail.com Pres. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com Sec. Sue Harrington sueellenharrington@gmail.com Tues., 3 PM, Catalina Vista

Mindfulness Meditation Club continues to meet weekly through the summer, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room. The format is 20 minutes discussion of mindfulness reading, 25 minutes silent sitting meditation, 10 minutes silent walking meditation and 25 minutes silent sitting meditation. We encourage everyone to come regardless of their experience or schedule. It is completely acceptable to come or leave quietly at any time based on your need. We welcome all to come and steep themselves in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation.

For more information, you may arrive a few minutes early to ask those who regularly attend or email Sue or Linda.

Prepare & Share - Dining Pres. Debbie Kotlarek 262-899-5810 dlkotlarek@gmail.com VP Charlene Meyers 808-937-2178 macrolady.arizona@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

One course in the Seafood Feast at Bob and Charlotte’s home

This club provides an enjoyable social evening monthly during fall and spring, to get to know your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking (and eating) interesting food. Our four dinners in members’ homes (December - March) provide relaxing fun as we explore various cuisines (e.g. German, Indian, South American) or get creative with more ambiguous themes, such as Color. The March theme was Seafood Feast (see photo; many additional mouth-watering photos are on the website). Since everyone brings part of the shared meal, the hosts can be spared huge effort. Each dining group decides how to translate the month’s theme into menus. We also have catered events and an occasional summer potluck. We’ll email our members about this coming summer. Questions or suggestions? Please contact a club officer. Republican Club Pres. Marilyn Rego 520-575-4022 mmrego@centurylink.net Second Mon., 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball scovrepublicanclub@gmail.com

Scandinavian Heritage Club Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Singles Clubs

Active Solos Club

Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com or Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069, janemail11@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com

Active Solos relax at Westward Look after the Foothills Art Walk in April

Spring is here, and Active Solos Club members have been enjoying a variety of outdoor events. We are an informal club, created to give unpartnered singles a chance to meet other singles and have fun together. We meet monthly on The Views Restaurant terrace for happy hour and socializing. If you are an unpartnered single, contact Jane or Leslie to become a member.

Sun City Singles

Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120 Ticket Sales Gail Brandt 520-825-7480 Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM

Singles Club wine tasting in Sedona

We welcome guests. First time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. On Thursday, May 12, The Views Restaurant will provide dinner for us at Desert Oasis Recreation Center. We will be served citrus-marinated chicken, herbed rice, calabacitas (mixed veggies) and dessert. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour will be at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Rene Taylor, jazz and golden oldies vocalist. On Friday, May 27, we will celebrate happy hour at Desert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour will be at 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by David Prouty. For further information, please contact Eleanor Mishur 520-818-3374.

Ticket sales Fri., May 6, 10-11 AM, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets, $20 pp and happy hour tickets, $10 pp. Checks only please, payable to Sun City Singles Spanish Cultural Club (SCC) Gary/Carolyn Lerch 520-818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net Oct., Nov., Jan.-Mar., Apr. (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta) Fourth Mon., 7 PM, Catalina Vista States

Wisconsin Club

Anne Rusch 920-202-0008, annerusch@yahoo.com

Wisconsinites were happy to be “Back Together Again” at the club’s annual party on Sunday, April 3. They enjoyed a delicious luncheon and danced the afternoon away to the music of Chuck Moses. A good time was had by all.

Our committee is seeking energetic volunteers to share their ideas and talents in planning next year’s party. Contact Anne.

Sun City Variety Theatre Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167 Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

The lights are dimmed until our return in September. Thank you to all our SCOV friends and neighbors for attending our performance. Your enthusiasm made our blood, sweat and tears all worth it.

Checklist for Leaving in the Summer

3 Let the Association know how you can be reached. 3 To stop delivery of the Explorer call 520-797-4384. 3 Fill out a Dark House form with the Oro Valley Police

Department to have your home checked. 3 Schedule a landscaper to address monsoon weeds and yard upkeep while you are away. 3 Close your garage door and turn off power to your garage door opener. 3 Put lights on a timer. Place motion sensors with lights in the front and back of your home. 3 Be sure your house address numbers are visible from the street.