Cultural & Social

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

SCOV Technology Club Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314 Technology Club help desk 520-989-9314 scovtech@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com

Today, computing is rapidly changing from desktop and laptops computers to tablets and phones. The Windows environment is being replaced with the iOS of Apple phones and iPads, or the Android OS on Android devices. Through these personal devices, the world quickly connects. Now lights, security systems, music, lectures and TV are being accessed through these new devices with more being added daily. Are you ready for the new world? If not, we’re here to help.

Dues for 2022-2023 are $10/household, payable on our website. For your dues, your club offers product advice, help sessions, phone/tablet support, individual assistance and classes. We also offer YouTube assistance, Alexa support, navigating healthcare sites and general email and texting communication. We welcome suggestions for classes.

Computer help is available to members by calling the help desk number 520-329-7661. We provide this option, so we can match a Help Desk Assistant to your specific problem. This information can also be found on the Technology Club website.

Do you know what the seemingly funny square thing (QR code) in the header above is about? Stay tuned. See Democratic Club Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com No meeting in July

With the Arizona primaries approaching rapidly, the Democratic Club is counting on all members to vote in the election on August 2. To gather strength and fortitude for the push ahead, the Democratic Club board has decided to not hold a meeting in July. Saturday, August 13, we hope that everyone turns out to discuss the results of the primary and plan for the general election in November by joining the meeting on Zoom. We hope to see you there.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends Club email: scovff@gmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com, Facebook: www.bit.ly/FidosFacebook Next membership meeting: Nov. 17 Social meetups at the K-9 Korral in mornings and evenings

Although there are no fireworks in SCOV, many of us are spending our summers in other locations. Please try to keep your dog away from fireworks if possible. Since fireworks may trigger the flight-or-fight reaction, make sure your dog has ID tags with your phone number. If you are at home, leave the TV or radio on to help mask the sound of the fireworks. If your dog is highly sensitive, consider a Thundershirt or calming supplements. Have a safe and fun July 4th.

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

Havurah David/Marilyn Smoler 520-818-7880 www.havurahscov.org

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. Debbie Francis 402-216-4227 dejfrancis71@gmail.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 and IMPACT of Southern Arizona Food Bank. We do not meet during the summer, but you may continue to support Emerge by going to their website www.emergecenter.org for information regarding in-kind and monetary donations.

We will be collecting donations all summer for our Accessories Boutique on October 29. To donate items, contact the following individuals: Jewelry, Elaine Deeter, 209-9856663 or Vicki Gushwa, 701-367-3298; purses: Linda Wilkes, 520-395-2370; shoes: Kathy Hrdy, 520-825-4723; hats and scarves, Chris Curtis, 585-203-7824; fashion tops, Jan Fischer, 520-825-2401; fashion jackets, Debbie Francis, 402-216-4227; and sweaters, Kathy Patterson, 616-3506443.

We will provide updates regarding boutique donation locations and events in the monthly Tipster article, the weekly “This Week in SCOV” email and the SCOV Facebook page throughout the summer.

We hope you are enjoying the summer months. Our annual summer movie night is Saturday, August 6, Catalina Vista. We promise an enjoyable evening with refreshments. Keep checking our website, havurahscov.org, for further details. Stay cool, stay happy, stay well.

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, Tuesdays, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room. The summer format is shorter and includes discussion of a mindfulness reading, 30 minutes silent sitting meditation and ends with a brief loving-kindness 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 Bonnie, Sue or Linda.

Prepare & Share - Dining Pres: Dorothy Leonard 781-929-5067 dleonard@hbs.edu VP Charlene Meyers 808-937-2178 macrolady.arizona@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

The Prepare and Share Dinner Club provides an enjoyable social evening, monthly, from fall through spring. Get to know some of your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking and eating interesting food. The monthly meals are based on themes voted on by the membership. Photos of some of the dinners are available on the Prepare and Share website.

Summer activities included a recent potluck and a planned ice cream social scheduled for July. The club has scheduled the fall kick-off dinner for the 2022-2023 season on November 14. For more information, contact a club officer.

Republican Club Pres. Marilyn Rego 520-575-4022 mmrego@centurylink.net Second Mon., 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball (no Jul. or Aug. meeting) scovrepublicanclub@gmail.com

We are waiting until after the primary election to have our next meeting on Monday, September 12.

The last day to register for the primary is July 5. Early ballots will be sent out July 6. When you have completed filling out your ballot, be advised to not put it in the mail if possible, instead bring it to the SCOV Voting Center at Catalina Vista on election day, August 2.

Best wishes for an enjoyable summer.

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

We are an informal club, created to give unpartnered singles a chance to meet other singles and have fun together. Our first official club year ended in May, so we will not be scheduling events outside SCOV until the fall. However, we hope to continue happy hour gatherings at The Views Restaurant throughout the summer. Become a member to be informed of upcoming events.

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

We welcome guests. First time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. On Thursday, July 14, the Olive Garden will provide dinner for us at Desert Oasis. We will be served Caesar salad, lasagna and dessert surprise. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour is at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. The Glory Lamb group will entertain us, presenting several dances from around the globe. The July 20 lunch site will be announced at dinner. Friday, July 29, we celebrate happy hour at Desert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. Social hour is at 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment to be announced. For further information please contact Eleanor Mishur 520818-3374.

Ticket sales Fri., Jul. 1, 10-11 AM, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets are $20 pp and happy hour tickets are $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

New England Club

Walter Swap 520 262-1500 wswap@tufts.edu

Our spring pizza party was a big success, so we hope you can attend our fall social on Thursday, September 29, 4 - 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Room. Details will follow in the August and September Tipsters. Come enjoy good food and good New England company.

Wisconsin Club

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

Our club’s next annual party is tentatively scheduled on March 11, Activity Center. We are seeking energetic volunteers willing to share their fresh ideas and talents with our planning committee. It’s a great way to meet new people and enjoy the camaraderie we have established. It is vital that we recruit more volunteers if we want to keep the Wisconsin Club alive. Contact Anne.

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

The Theatre Club is taking the summer off. Before we ended our season last May, a group of club members, along with singers from the Kactus Krooners, traveled to the Fairwinds retirement community to entertain the residents with some comedy and singing acts. Many of our past thespians reside there and all the residents enjoyed us bringing the “theatre” to them. Have a great summer; see you in September.

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

Club meetings are monthly from October to May. Monthly guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of veteran organizations, VA compensation and entitlements. Club activities and relevant issues are sent by email.

Join us Wednesday, July 6, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, at The Views Restaurant for a meet and greet happy hour.

Our current membership is over 290 veterans. Thank you, SCOV, for your generous donations to the needy veterans during the May clothing drive. Donations are made to the Tucson Women’s Warriors and Veterans Gospel Rescue Mission.

If you have an unserviceable U.S. flag, leave it wrapped inconspicuously in a newspaper or brown bag at 2145 E. Bighorn Mountain Dr.

Please submit orders for Phase 2 of the Legacy Walkway by getting a form at the SCOV Library or email Mike LaBarbera for a Legacy Brick order form.

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