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, please contact Ester Leutenberg, who lost her son to suicide when he was 30 years old.

Vistoso Helpful Hands

For assistance call 520-447-0077

Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all-volunteer organization assisting SCOV residents who need help in a temporary crisis, or needy situation. We assist with caregiver relief, shut-in visiting, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping, yard care, paperwork organization, errands, meal preparation or picking up take-out meals from The Views Restaurant. We also have a resource file with referrals for longer term paid and volunteer assistance. Interested volunteers apply at the Welcome Center. You will be called back to provide information and answers to your questions.

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 4,500 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 to help them by joining our friendly Post. You can make a difference. 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.

Artists & Makers Studios

The Beauty of Being Here–The Art of Jennifer Clarke. Jennifer is a print maker, originally from England who works in the process of mezzotint. This process is known for its luxurious tones, and she uses this to capture the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Join us Saturday, May 13, Noon2 PM, 11061 N. Oracle Rd., to meet the artist and explore the gallery. See website for gallery hours www.artistsandmakersstudios.com.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The last DAR meeting of the season will be held on Thursday, May 11, 1 PM, Western National Parks Office, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Any woman who is descended from a person who supported the American Revolution is eligible for membership. DAR is a national service organization founded in 1890, with almost 200,000 active members worldwide.

Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona will present “Helping a Loved One With Mental Illness,” Sunday, May 21, 1-3 PM, or Monday, June 5, 6-8 PM, 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Come and learn how you can create a loving and caring relationship with your loved one who is living with mental illness. The same program will be presented both dates.

Square Dancing

Dancers are squaring up on Sundays from 7-9 PM in the SaddleBrooke area featuring plus level dancing. Couples and singles are welcome. Dress is casual. Nonmembers, $10 pp. For more information and location specifics, contact SCOV resident, Mary 402-415-7347 or mkspittler@ yahoo.com. Visit www.saddlebrookesquares.com for lesson information.

If you are leaving for the summer: be sure to cover or leave running any water feature in your yard to avoid stagnation and mosquitoes.