Music

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners

Mike Moyer 520-308-8881 mmoyerpp@gmail.com

Mon., 10 am-noon, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear and feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this fun mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just two hours every Monday morning. It's a great way to start each week. Music is provided and visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers, the more the merrier. Come join in song.

Different Drummers Women’s Circle

Zona Boss 520-638-6644, Colleen Hoffman 520-825-8393

Wed., 2-3:30 pm, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr. On hiatus

We are looking forward to resuming our sessions in late September. Date, time and location will be in the September Tipster

Our sessions start with some hands-on individual instruction, a virtual program and drum along. There will be some drums available for newcomers' use.

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a community drum circle for anyone wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African djembe drums, handheld Native American frame drums and other small percussion instruments. Drums and instruments are provided for guests.

Join us to drum, laugh and meet new friends. People worldwide for centuries have used group drumming to energize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, release stress and celebrate life.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble

Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minksjoy42@comcast.net

Mon., 3:30 pm, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Do you have a recorder (the musical instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a fun group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available. Just one hour every Monday. Learners and visitors welcome. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers

Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com

Pres. Bob Westendorf rewestendorf@live.com

Tue., 6:30-8:30 pm, Activity Center/Kiva

The Sun City Singers are currently on summer vacation, but we are looking forward to our next season. We perform at least two concerts each year, one during the holidays and the other in the spring. We are a community chorus, with no audition required.

Do you love to sing? Come join us. On Tuesday, September 12, we will resume rehearsals from 6:30-8:30 pm, in the Activity Center/Kiva. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact our director, Don Hess.

Ukulele - Sun City Strummers

Pres. John Sand 520-308-5883 jocher_sand@hotmail.com

Musical Director Don Bong

Tue., 10-11:30 am, Desert Oasis/Saguaro www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele

Guitar players: come play and join in the fun. We have a good time playing oldies but goodies. The baritone ukulele is easy for guitar players. We have loaner ukuleles. Join us Tuesdays at Desert Oasis.

Sports

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists

Treas. Roger Paluska 970-368-0124 rcpalu@gmail.com

Sec.-Sherri Rutman 763-443-9379 srutman100@aol.com www.vistosocyclists.org

Cycling renews us. Getting outside in the clean air, taking in the incredible mountain views and biking with friends are some of the reasons we choose to live here. Oro Valley is one of the greatest biking destinations in the country. Wide streets, gorgeous bike paths, clean air and desert beauty draw cyclists from all over the country.

Cycling here is a dream come true for members of the Sun City Vistoso Cycling Club (VCC). With over 250 members and organized group rides four days per week, there’s a ride for everyone.

We support three local charitable organizations: Wheels for Kids, El Grupo and the Interfaith Community Food Bank. VCC volunteers build or repair and deliver over 400 bikes to kids in the Tucson area every year through the Wheels for Kids (WFK) program. WFK’s 40 volunteers have delivered over 4,600 bikes to charities such as Boys and Girls Club, Casa de los Niños and More Than a Bed. New volunteers are welcome.

For more information or to join, please visit our website. Ride. Have fun. Be safe.

Billiards

Pres. Robert Dufur 503-312-0809 robertdufur@outlook.com

Mon.-Fri., noon-4 pm, Catalina Vista/Billiards

New members are always welcome. Annual dues are $5. Our weekly activities are round robins on Mondays (straight 8-ball) 2-4 pm, Tuesdays (“One-Fifteen” 8-ball) 1:15-4 pm, and Thursdays (straight 8-ball) 10 am-noon. All members at all levels are welcome. These round robins are for fun only (not for money). Based on the number of players that show up, we will have a rotation set up, so everyone plays every round. Wednesdays from 10 am-noon are reserved for the women’s division.

The Billiards Room is reserved for members only, Monday-Friday, noon-4 pm. Stop by and play a game or two.

Birders Group

Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Little birds that reside in SCOV yearround, verdins like nectar and small insects and will often visit hummingbird feeders. Other than southern Nevada, these desert birds are only found in states bordering Mexico. Look closely and you will see a red patch on its shoulder. The red is more noticeable on the male and its sweet song is easily recognizable. Verdins build surprisingly large nests with openings at the bottom. Want to learn more?

We are a 110-plus member, activity-oriented group, and all SCOV residents are invited to join us on our field trips to learn more about the birds here in Arizona (we carpool). If you are interested in joining us, be sure to ask Peggy (above) to be added to our mailing list so we can keep you up-to-date on the trips, which tend to be ad hoc as the monsoons approach and we rest during our summer hiatus.

Bocce

Pres. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net

VP Ginny Howes, kandghowes@comcast.net www.scovbocce.weebly.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-9 pm, Bocce Courts

Hot days of summer are here, but the evenings are pleasant and made for bocce. Come join us under the lights. You just need to be able to pick up the ball and roll it. Annual dues are $5. A membership form is on the club website under Club Info. Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time and pick up a wooden stick from the starter. Space limits each session to the first 32 players, with members given priority. Courts are open to only Bocce Club League play Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7-9 pm. We’ve started having a social hour on the Kiva Patio after bocce play on Wednesdays around 9 pm. BYOB.

To see what times are open for general play and reserve a court, please check the Court Reservation system on Sun City’s website at https://suncityorovalley.com/book-court-la.

Gun Club

Pres. Joe Noll 229-894-0412 janoll41@aol.com

Second Wed., Oct.-Apr., 2-4 pm, Activity Center/Hopi

The Gun Club stresses safety and education in the enjoyment, handling and collecting of firearms and all the shooting sports. All are welcome.

Hiking

Pres. Jacob O’Neill jakemponeill@gmail.com

Scheduled hikes are posted on the website www.scovhiking.org

Hikes continue through the summer, just not as often and earlier to escape some of the heat. Visit the website and click on Hike Schedules to see what hikes are scheduled. Bring more water than you think you will need, salty snacks and maybe a cooling neck towel and an electrolyte drink. Avoid overexertion and take frequent breaks in shaded areas to allow your body to cool down. Apply plenty of sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat. Be alert to your body’s signals of fatigue and/ or overheating. Stay safe and enjoy getting out on the trail.

Horseshoes

Ron Knudson 520-825-9307, cell 520-250-4183 for info

Tue., Thu., Oct.-Apr., 2 pm; May-Sep, 8 am

The Pits at Catalina Vista

How about a fun time in the great outdoors? Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at the horseshoe pits. Horseshoes are available or bring your own. No fees or membership required. Just come and have fun. Everyone is welcome, firsttimers or old-timers.

Pickleball

Pres. Michael Voellinger eer26003@gmail.com

VP-Orientation Linda Dolsberry Ldolsberry@gmail.com

Registration can be found on the website: www.scovpb.org

It’s hot out and many residents have left town, but the fun continues at the pickleball courts. Players of all levels have opportunities to play throughout the day. In fact, there is now plenty of open court time to try out the ball machine or work on skills and drills with a basket of balls. The schedule can be found on the club website. You must be a member of the Pickleball Club to participate in club activities. Zero zero two.

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POP Tennis

Pres. Brian Goff 518-719-6224 bwgoff@outlook.com

VP Warren Burda 520-308-1118 wpburda@gmail.com

Treas. Jim Steinmetz 440-552-6173 vintner731@gmail.com

Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-9 am, Desert Oasis

Monsoon rains have been rare so far this summer, but they are a necessary and welcome part of living in Arizona. They also drop the temps from triple-digits back into the double-digits, where getting outdoor exercise is so much easier and more pleasant. We hope you’ll dodge the raindrops when they come and meet us out on the DO courts for some early morning play. If you’ve never played, stop over and we’ll show you how it’s done.

Racquetball

Pres. Mike Middleton 508-954-4581

Mon.-Fri., 8-11 am, AFC/Racquetball Court

Table Tennis

Co-Pres. Dorothy Filip dotfilip520@gmail.com

Co-Pres. John Smith jdsaz@aol.com

Tue., women 1:30 pm; all play 3-5 pm

Thu., all play 4:30-8 pm; Sat., all play 9 am-noon

Sun., all play 1-3 pm. All play is at Catalina Vista

What can you do for fun on a steamy August afternoon? Think about coming to Table Tennis (aka ping pong). In the comfort of Catalina Vista, you can find easy activity or vigorous competition. You can exercise eye-hand coordination, motor speed and concentration in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. All are welcome, whether you have never played or have super skills. Just come on in, club paddles and balls are waiting for you. Just remember to wear good sport shoes. You can join friendly club members playing in the first hours of each session. Or, if you’re inviting a gaggle of family and friends, you may like the later hours of any time slot. Welcome to this indoor sport that will feel great no matter how hot it gets outside.

Tennis

Pres. Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918

Open Group Tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30-10:30 am

Chris Gerber 763-360-8393 Jan Dunbar 815-766-0819

Open Group Tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 8-10 am, Mark Lankes 315-450-1676

Open Group Tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 10 am-noon, Jen Garvin 520-400-4368

Players enjoy the new Joola table received through a SCOV Foundation grant

The heat is on and monsoons loom, but tennis plays on. Summer hours continue Monday through Saturday starting at 6 am. Hardy players are out in good numbers on several courts. Come join at any time, all are welcome. Look for adjusted time schedules as the fall season approaches and the normal schedule above resumes.

Tennis rolls on

Wallyball

Pres. Rich Hoskins 520-222-5339 Richscotthoskins@gmail.com

VP Tom Cooksey 503-753-5737 tdcooksey@msn.com

Treas. Janell Raty 530-401-2477 janello66@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 each side. It is fast, fun, and a great workout that tones muscles and improves coordination. Players use the walls to create angles on shots but cannot use the ceiling or back wall of the opposing team.

We welcome new members, both men and women. Come see if the game is for you.

Water Volleyball

Pres. Pete Coy Petecoy@gmail.com 360-739-4100

VP Karen Alexander Karenandbrian2001@yahoo.com

VP Barb Satterly 520-825-8965 Craftylady838@aol.com

Treas. John Lesko 248-231-0546 azjl1946@gmail.com

Recreational play Thu., Sun., 1-3 pm, Desert Oasis pool

Advanced play Mon. 1-3 pm, Wed. 10 am-noon, Desert Oasis pool

It is all about the fun and laughter. Players keep coming back because they have fun, laugh at their own shots and the shots of others, and cheer when someone makes a great one. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or looking for a way to become more active, this game may be for you. Come by and watch, but bring your suit because you may feel like you want to join in the fun. We welcome new folks who are just checking to see if this game might interest them.

Travel

Day Trippers

Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226

Membership Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957

Second Fri., 9 am, Activity Center/Native American Rooms

New events are always being planned. Be sure to bring your checkbook to the meeting.

Thu., Aug. 17: Tucson Museum of Art. Lunch at the Cafe a la C’Art. Cost: $68 pp, includes entry, lunch, bus, tax and tip. Cut off date is Aug. 7. Monitor: Laura Suchocki, 520-612-7226.

Fri., Sep. 1- Sun., Sep. 3: Cottonwood, AZ. Wine tastings in Old Town; Verde Canyon evening wine train; dinner and show at Blazin’ M Ranch; Copper Museum; Montezuma Castle National Monument; buffet at Cliff Casino. Cost: $1,232/dbl ($616 pp), $758/sgl. Final payment due at Aug. meeting. Monitor: Pam Divis, 630-339-6864.

Future plans:

Oct. 27: Dolly Steamboat

Nov.: Cosanti Bells site, Paradise Valley AZ

Dec. 17: Christmas luncheon

RV Club - Sundowners

Pres. Eric Wiley 360-510-1641 w.eric.wiley@gmail.com

VP Bob Whipple 608-469-7690 rjwhip@yahoo.com

Website: https://sundownersrvclub.wildapricot.org

Meetings second Mon., 9 am, Catalina Vista

Our next meeting is Monday, October 9, 9 am, Catalina Vista. If you are a newcomer to SCOV and have an RV, please join us as a guest.

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 group, assisting SCOV residents who need help in a temporary crisis/needy situation.

We also have an extensive pay and no-pay services referral list, which includes independent/assisting living finders, home care services, transportation options, hospice services, independent/assisted living homes and miscellaneous services such as handyman, respite services, lock box installation, veteran’s referral services, attorneys, house cleaning and house sitting/watch services. We just added two new technicians, one paid and a volunteer who can assist at your home with digital device issues.

Call 520-447-0077 for volunteer help or referrals. If we are not available, leave your name/number. We will call you back.

Wheels for Kids

Tom Terfehr 520-789-7243 www.azwfk.org

Too hot in Sun City? Visit the Ice Cave near Milan, NM. During the club’s May trip, members learned the temperature is never above 31 degrees inside the cave.

During the October meeting, plans will be finalized for the Route 66 trip which is scheduled for October 30 through November 3. Space is still available for this trip. Please sign up online during the summer. Enjoy your summer and stay safe.