Travel

POP Tennis Pres. Brian Goff 518-577-2022 bwgoff@outlook.com VP Warren Burda 520-308-1118 wpburda@gmail.com Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com Tue., Thu., Sat., 7:30-9:30 AM, Desert Oasis

Pat Norton accepting a donation to Seniors for Kids from POP Tennis Club treasurer, Jim Steinmetz

As summer weather arrives with seriously warm temps in the 90s, it’s best to get an early morning start on your exercise for the day. We have dropped our start times back to 7:30 AM to help accomplish that goal. If you no longer have the time for that second cup of coffee before playing POP Tennis, you’re forgiven if you miss a shot or two. Come on out to the courts and join in the fun. Counting points and calories is what we do to keep you in shape.

Racquetball Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780 VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178 Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court

Table Tennis Co-chairs Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com Megan Jacoby 949-697-4665 cobymeg@gmail.com Catalina Vista

Attendance has increased for table tennis while room availability has decreased. Many other clubs are now using rooms that were originally designated for table tennis. As a result, our schedule for play fluctuates considerably, and it is recommended that players call Catalina Vista at 520-8258613 for room availability the day they want to play.

Please note that Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 PM, are reserved for women only.

Tennis Pres. Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918, jabenshoof@msn.com Treas. Randy Harvey 402-990-7009 Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 8-10 AM, Bill Pitts 317-308-8155 Mixed tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 10 AM-Noon, Jen Garvin 520-400-4368 Ladies’ tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 AM-Noon, Chris Gerber 763-360-839 Jan Dunbar 815-766-0819 Mixed doubles socials, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

Tennis Club members gathered at the spring social last month. We celebrated and welcomed 30 new members to the SCOV Tennis Club who joined since the beginning of the tennis season this past year. Our growing tennis club outpaces the USTA impressive growth of tennis nationwide and is the biggest increase in two years. Welcome new members. A study by Medicareful living, found that senior tennis players “displayed high aerobic capacity, greater bone density, lower body fat, and more strength.” Another study found that “playing tennis may increase your life expectancy by nearly 10 years,” not to mention the health benefits of good company and fun. So dust off that racket and come join in the game. There is always room for more at any skill level. If you are interested in the great sport of tennis, or joining any one of the organized tennis groups, contact Jim Benshoof (listed above) for all available days and times. Wallyball Pres. Chris Baird 520-344-9170 cbaird0622@gmail.com VP Don Kahl 605-310-3270 kahl.don@gmail.com Treas. Janell Raty 530-401-2477 janell066@yahoo.com Game days, Tue., Fri., setup 12:45 PM, play 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Ct.

Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court with three to five players on a side. Players use the side walls to create angles, but the ball cannot hit the ceiling or the back wall of the opposing team. It is a terrific aerobic activity that tones muscles and improves coordination and balance.

Come join to see if this game is for you. Men and women are welcome, and tryouts are encouraged. We play on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1-3 PM. It’s great fun and we look forward to seeing you there. Water Volleyball Pres. Rich Winter 520-900-7542 Richwinmaui@gmail.com VP Pete Coy 360-739-4100 Petecoy@gmail.com Treas. John Lesko 248-231-0546 Azjl1946@gmail.com Recreational play Sun., Thu., 1-3 PM, Advanced play Mon. 1-3 PM, Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis pool

Recreational play is for anyone regardless of their ability. Some advanced players play on recreational days, but the pace is more casual so anyone can participate. Competitive play is for the more advanced players. The most important component for playing is laughter, laughing at each other or even ourselves when we miss an easy shot. If you are curious stop by, but bring your suit because you may be compelled to join the fun.

Day Trippers Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226 Membership Laura and Tom Held 520-447-5170 Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957 Third Sun., 1 PM, Catalina Vista

Notice: There will be no general meeting in May. Sun., May 8 – Sun., May 15: An amazing 8-day adventure covering five National Parks and Monument Valley. $2,445/dbl; $1,830/sgl. Arrive at 7 AM for 7:30 AM bus departure. Monitor: Laura Suchocki Wed., Jun. 1: Gaslight Theatre on Broadway to see the comedy/melodrama The Three Musketeers, with dinner included at Little Anthony’s Diner before the show. $76 pp. Bus leaves at 4 PM. Monitor: Lynn Krivitz Wed., Jun. 15: Trip to the Lavender Farm in Oracle. We will have the farm reserved for a private tour for us, with a box lunch provided by Patio Cafe in Oracle. Plants will be in bloom. $63 pp. Monitor: Wye Mace