Sun City Oro Valley Tipster October 2022

Watercolor by Susan Libby

The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711 scovaz.com

Board of Directors

Email address for BOD members, GM & Assistant General Manager: directors@suncityorovalley.com

Ronna Heinig, scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com

President

Mike LaBarbera, mclabarb@aol.com Vice President

Rocky Gedrose, rockygscov@gmail.com Treasurer

Elaine Deeter, edeeterscov@gmail.com Secretary

Tim Kelley, tkelleyscov@gmail.com Director

Allan Mashburn, amashburnscov@gmail.com Director

Terry McFadden, tmcfadden2020@comcast.net Director

Management Team

Mark Wade, mwade@suncityorovalley.com ...................... General Manager, 520-917-8080

Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com ...Assistant General Manager, 520-917-8070

Janet Blackwell, jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com ....... Restaurant Manager, 520-825-3277

Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com .. Com. Area Maint. Supt., 520-917-8059

Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com . Director of Golf Maintenance, 520-917-8063

Rick Price, rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com ........................... Director of Golf, 520-917-8086

Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com

.................. Facilities Supt., 520-917-8078

Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com........................... Controller, 520-917-8060

Support Team

Aimee Bennett, scoroval@ciramail.com .................................. Covenants Coordinator, 520-917-8079

Monica Clark, mclark@suncityorovalley.com

.................... Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8082

Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com ..................................... Fitness Supervisor, 520-917-8073

Marsha Dean, mdean@suncityorovalley.com

................. Communications Coordinator, 520-917-8069

Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com................................. Human Resources, 520-917-8061

Angela Hong, ahong@suncityorovalley.com................................ Accounting Assistant, 520-917-8062

Jack Mooney, scoroval@ciramail.com

.................................. Conveyance Coordinator, 520-917-8087

Michelle Mooney, mmooney@suncityorovalley.com .......................................Librarian, 520-917-8083

Katy Mosier, scoroval@ciramail.com

.................................. Architectural Coordinator, 520-917-8058

Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com

........................ Administrative Coordinator, 520-917-8065

Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com

.......... Marketing & Tech. Coordinator, 520-917-8068

Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz, bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com .....Lifestyle Coordinator, 520-917-8077

Monitor - Activity Center (closed for renovation)

Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center

........................................................... 520-917-8066

................................................................................. 520-917-8067

Tipster Editorial Committee

Karla Erdahl Co-chair

Karen Koopmans Co-chair

Suzanne Stiles Secretary

Peggy Gardner Member

Deena Harris Member

Sandra Hallenbeck Member

Wanda Johnson Member

Mary Beth Livingston Member

Drew Ludwig Member

Barbara McNeill Member

Jane Moody Member

Nancy O’Hara Member

Lisa Schulz Member

Editor, Layout and Design: Marsha Dean

Advertising: Lisa Orach; Printing: Sundance Press

To advertise in the Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, call 520-917-8065 for information.

Sun City Oro Valley Community Association provides this publication for informational purposes only and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for the statements made in this publication.

Hours of Operation

Activity Center

520-917-8066

Closed for renovation Administration (In Welcome Center) ........... 520-825-3711 ext 120

Mon.-Fri.

7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center ..........................520-917-8067 Daily. 5 AM-9 PM

Pool Daily 5 AM-8:30 PM

Children’s Hours, daily 11 AM-1 PM

Catalina Vista .......................................... 520-825-8613

Mon.-Fri. 7 AM-9 PM

Sat. 9 AM-9 PM

Sun 9 AM-6 PM

Community Services

................................ 520-917-8065

Desert Oasis 520-825-0495

Mon.-Fri. .

7 AM-9 PM Sat. 9 AM-8 PM Sun. . 9 AM-5 PM

Pool Mon.-Fri..

................................................................................... 7 AM-8:30 PM Sat., . 9 AM-7:30 PM

Sun 9 AM-4:30 PM

Children’s Hours, daily except during water volleyball Noon-4 PM

Water volleyball Sun., Mon., Thu., 12:45-3 PM; Wed., 9:45 AM-Noon

Gift Shop of Sun City

................................ 520-917-8051

Mon.- Sat. 10 AM-1 PM

Golf Course Walking

Library

See website for current times

...................................................... 520-917-8064

Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat. 9 AM-Noon

Loan Room - Community Assistance

Loan Room at Cart Barn Hours: Tue. and Thu. only. 8-9 AM

Pro Shop 520-825-3110

Golf Info Line

Daily.

....................................... 520-825-0322

6 AM-5 PM

Driving Range hours 6 AM-one hour before dusk; Thu., 6 AM-3 PM

Restaurant and Lounge............................ 520-825-3277

Daily

7 AM-8 PM

Happy Hour Daily, 3-6 PM

Recording of daily Restaurant specials 520-825-3711 ext 205

Trash/Recycling Republic Services scov@republicservices.com

Pickup Mondays 6 AM-6 PM. Visit SCOV website Member Services > Trash Info for holiday schedule, recycling info and submittal form to report all issues.

After-Hours Emergencies

......................... 520-825-1161

If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.

Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster?

Go to the website: scovaz.com

Login >Member Services >This n That >Photo Release. Fill out the form and submit photos (two per form). Submit as many as you like.

Aquatic & Fitness Center

Abbreviation Legend

AFC

Sun City Oro Valley SCOV

Welcome Center Conference Room 1 WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2 WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3 WC3

Association News

From The Board of Directors

Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community.

All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.

Board of Directors

scov.ronna.heinig@gmail.com

Tips for Desert Living

by Ronna Heinig

The Sonoran Desert is certainly beautiful and green. Not Michigan green, but certainly not the dusty brown of Las Vegas, and it comes with a variety of unique critters.

First and foremost, if you own a kitty that was an outdoor cat, it is now an indoor cat. We have a prevalence of kitty and doggie predators. Bobcats and coyotes roam noncha lantly throughout our backyards. Fido’s Friends have a nice secure dog park for our canine family members, and the club provides snake aversion training as well.

Which brings me to snake season. Who would have guessed? Spring is when the rattlesnakes emerge from their dens and are particularly active. The black and white striped king snakes are my best friends. They eat rattlesnakes, and are constrictors, so no venom, just don’t pick them up.

Next we have javelinas that travel in large groups called squadrons. They are reminiscent of a pig but are not. The babies are adorable. They love the acorns that fall from oak trees, and they seem to have put my house on their preferred dining list.

Pack rats can be a problem. I’m not talking mice here. These guys can chew through the wiring in your car or RV causing mega dollars worth of damage. A little strobe light that can be purchased at the local hardware store and placed in your engine compartment will discourage these pests.

Mosquitoes and such aren’t much of a worry, but I would stay away from bees; you could get some pretty nasty stings. Tiny lizards are just plain cute, but difficult to catch if they sneak into your house when you open the door, so be on the lookout.

The termites here are ground termites, not flying ones. They build “straws” from your ceiling or create a dirt-like trail along a wall. A good exterminator solves this problem, and it doesn’t involve tenting your entire home.

You will want to keep your garage door closed to discour age critter visitors. Keep the fire department number handy, as they will relocate any rattlesnakes for you.

The critters of our beautiful Sonoran desert are unique, but

please remember that they are wild animals and we should not feed or disturb them. We should respect their space and learn to live in harmony with them.

General Manager - Mark Wade mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

Still Experiencing Some Disruptions

Perhaps you can remember pre-Covid when you could obtain parts just by going to the store. Everything was always in stock. If you wanted a part that was not a part of normal inventory, the store could order it for you and it would be at the store in less than a week. Even sooner if you put a rush on it and were willing to pay the expedited shipping. The provider of services always had plenty of labor available to provide for your needs, and wait times were usually within a few days to a few weeks.

My, how things have changed. Store shelves often are not full. We’ve learned once again how to make do with something other than what we went to the store to purchase. If we are required to order a part, odds are pretty good that we will have to wait quite a while for it, and once it comes in, we may still have to wait for workers to be available to install it.

Here at SCOV, we are very fortunate that we don’t have to wait very often for many of the services we need. There are, however, some services that we contract for that take longer than we would expect or longer than promised. I apologize for that. Our staff does its best to get vendors that provide goods and services as best they can, but sometimes they have difficulties with labor availability or supply chain, and are powerless to do anything about it. When this happens, we so appreciate your patience. You can be confident that our team members are doing the best they can to provide the products and services that you’ve come to expect.

What’s Inside

Association

On

Golf

Arts, Crafts

Continuing Education

Cultural & Social

Music 26

Sports

Travel

26

Partnered Organizations 30

Extended Community

Classifieds

Photo Scrapbook

30

It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle!

Flip Flops – Official Footwear SCOV’s Fun Brand Campaign

by Marsha Dean

Thissummer we began rolling out a few elements of a new fun brand campaign for SCOV. Our goal has been to add ele ments of fun and whimsy around the com munity and to our commu nication and marketing ma terials. The process started with the commissioning of a watercolor “map” of SCOV (reproduced on this Tipster cover) by local art ist, Susan Libby. The paint ing shows some of Sun City Oro Valley’s activities along with elements from our surroundings such as the Catalina Mountains and familiar wildlife. The origi nal painting will hang in the renovated Activity Center for all to enjoy. We’ve en joyed using elements from the painting and compan ion graphic icons also illus trated by Susan Libby.

The budget brochure in your annual dues mailing featured some of the new graph ics, and the golf rates brochure features the golfer from the painting. If you’ve been to the lounge in The Views Restaurant, you may have noticed that the formerly blank wall across from the bar has several new prints with wildlife and a pair of flip flops that we’re referring to as SCOV official footwear.

Seattle as the only city on the mile post. Turns out, that’s the most common hometown for SCOV residents. Who knew?

We want everyone to join in the fun. We’ll have a launch party for the brand campaign on Tues day, October 18, at Catalina Vista with dance music by our resident band, Total Recall. Come and cel ebrate the SCOV lifestyle with music, dancing and prizes. Attendees will receive a mini print of the SCOV map. To help everyone get ready, we have set up six selfie spots around the community. Look for the flip flops to show you where to stand, then take your picture. All the spots showcase views that reflect the beautiful setting where SCOV is located. The first ten people to find all six spots and submit their photos will receive a prize at the launch party. Details will be in “This Week in SCOV.”

We hope you enjoy this fun brand campaign. The timing is perfect as the renovated Ac tivity Center will open soon and residents will be able to resume activities and entertainment in the beautiful spaces.

Official Footwear

If you have recently wan dered past The Views Restaurant terrace, you may have no ticed the mile post that’s been erected near the grassy knoll. We hope you’ll stop and take a selfie at the post. The mountain backdrop is breathtaking, and we think it will be a good place to bring your visitors. We liked the post so much, we decided to have one painted inside the Welcome Center lobby. When you come by, check it out along with new SCOV merchandise such as tie dye t-shirts, hats, drinkware, note cards and stickers. We chose

About the artist: Susan Libby is a Southern Arizona na tive. With a love of bright colors and nature, Susan’s artwork encompasses the beauty and spontaneity of the outdoors. Inspired by wildlife and botanical scenes, her paintings portray gentle and often humorous images. Her work in cludes traditional watercolors as well as bright, vivid im ages with acrylic on wrap canvas with a style of their own. As an illustrator for many years, her love of depicting the natural world shows in her paintings. Susan’s work can be found in several galleries and gift shops around Tucson. www.susanlibbyart.com.

Stop by the Welcome Center and check out SCOV-branded merchandise, including tie-dye t-shirts

Sun City Forecast:

rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070

New Sports Reservation System

We are excited to announce a new sports reservation system available on our website. This will let residents reserve times for bocce, tennis, pickleball, Desert Oasis courts and AFC lap lanes. It will also let you know when the club is playing. This system can be found on multiple pages on the website including www.suncityorovalley.com > fitness and club pages where reservations are available. You can create an account in the new system now. On Sunday, October 9, you may begin making reservations for Sunday, October 16.

SignupGenius was a quick fix for our Covid needs, but it has many limitations behind the scenes. The end of life for SignupGenius for sports reservations in SCOV will be Satur day, October 15 (many clubs will continue to use it). So, create your new account today and get prepared to start making reservations. We hope this new feature will provide you more information about the amenities and their availability in the community. It might even inspire you to try out a new sport.

Lifestyle Coordinator - Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8077

I want to take a moment to introduce myself; I am the new Lifestyle Coordinator.

My name is Brenda, and I have been married for the past 14 years to a wonderful man named Steve, who served in the Navy for eight years. I have enjoyed working with se niors and veterans for the past 25 years and look forward to getting to know the residents of SCOV. After receiving my B.A. from Thomas Edison State College, I was accepted to the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, New York City. I re ceived an Art Therapy certificate and completed my intern ship in the Founding Hospital in SoHo New York. In realizing seniors need a better quality of life, I went back to school. For the next two years, I studied to be a Nationally Certified Activities Director through Alternative Solutions. It has been my privilege to design and implement structured activities to enhance the lives of active adults. I look forward to spending time with you and hearing all the things that make you smile. Thank you for your time and have a nice day.

of samples and brochures about materials and colors. If your project involves walls, fencing or gates, be sure to know where your property lines are located and obtain a sketch of each segment of the project from your vendor with all the dimensions. If your project will impact the property of your neighbor, get the needed permission letters.

Be aware that expansions of the footprint of your home involve a more detailed process that can take additional time before an ARC decision is made. Check out Board Policy ARC-006, which is also found on the SCOV website at Mem bers > Documents > Board Policy.

Welcome New Neighbors – August

Unit # Name

ARC Submittals

Residents continue to make many improvements to their homes. Delays in getting qualified workers and materials have been frustrating. Submitting to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for approval of your project should not add any undue burden. If you need help with your submittal, please contact the Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier, and she will help you with any questions you have about the process.

The first and perhaps most important step: Please read the SCOV Development Standards so that you know what you are able to do to the exterior of your home prior to get ting quotes from vendors, etc. This is critical if you have any deadlines in mind. Check our SCOV website at Members > Documents > Development Standards. Paper copies are available at the Welcome Center.

Please be prepared by having made the decisions about a contractor, materials, colors, all dimensions, placement and any other specifics. Take pictures of the location where you want to make changes to the exterior of your home, pictures

From

5 Brett & Kirsten Spark Blaine, MN

6 Loretta Tschirgi Ranchester, WY

6 Vicentita Quintana & Jane Johnson Tucson, AZ

6B Gary & Sabine Hilmes Knoxville, AZ

8 Mark & Cathy Hillenbrand Sherwood, OR

10 Harley Lee & Lisa Lawless Jamestown, RI

12 Barbara Powers Chandler, AZ

53 Curt Riesberg Pasadena, CA

August Housing Resale Information

Resales

For the Month YTD

2022 8 128 2021 16 151

2021 Total Sold - 208

2022: Active Listings as of 8/31/2022 9 2021: Active Listings as of 8/31/2021 8

Source: MLSSAZ®

August 2022 Average Age of New Owners: 67.5

SCOV Library - Michelle Mooney

www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/library Online catalog: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/suncityorovalley mmooney@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8083

The Library welcomes local Tucson author Becky Master son. Nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Barry and CWA Gold Dagger awards, her crime novels transcend the genre with page turning twists and turns from a tough and cunning older investigator. Details for her presentation are in Coming Events on page 11.

A special thank you to all the residents who have donated puzzles to the Library. The puzzle wall has never looked bet ter with such a wide variety of scenes and sizes to choose from. Please help yourself to a puzzle, and then return it to the Library when you are finished. We are happy to reshelve these to keep the collection balanced.

Mark your calendars: the Tucson Festival of Books has set a date for their spring event, March 4 and 5 at the University of Arizona campus.

Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter

Community Services - Katy Mosier

Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY

Money MATTERS

Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations

Statement of Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations

2 Months 2022-2023

Aug ActualBudget

Revenues:

Annual H.O. Fees 364,213$ 728,430$ 728,430$

Golf Revenues 112,486$ 224,448$ 190,557$

Activities Revenues 4,614$ 9,424$ 11,670$

Restaurant Revenues 128,959$ 255,750$ 267,900$

Interest Income 18,002$ 30,262$ 2,000$

Other Income 356,731$ 775,944$ 683,990$

Gross Revenues 985,005$ 2,024,258$ 1,884,547$

Asset Reserve (61,506)$ (162,114)$ (162,000)$

Capital Fund (202,096)$ (462,081)$ (462,000)$

Contingency Fund (9,091)$ (9,091)$ $

Wash Fund Contribution -$ -$ -$

New Capital Acquisitions -$ (15,224)$ -$

Restricted Use Revenues (81,610)$ (104,417)$ (7,180)$

Net Operating Revenues 630,702$ 1,271,331$ 1,253,367$

Expenses:

Wages & Benefits 368,378$ 751,286$ 780,208$

Cost of Sales 73,327$ 139,543$ 132,280$

Utilities 62,791$ 249,447$ 252,657$

Repair & Maint. 6,712$ 12,387$ 21,700$

Supplies & Expenses 124,346$ 256,242$ 242,933$

Depreciation 115,000$ 230,000$ 230,000$

Total Expenses 750,554$ 1,638,905$ 1,659,778$

Restricted Fund Expenses (124,472)$ (239,581)$ (230,000)$

Net Operating Expenses 626,082$ 1,399,324$ 1,429,778$

Results of Operations 4,620$ (127,993)$ (176,411)$

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first two months of the 2022-2023 fiscal year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found on our website www.suncityorovalley.com. Log in after hovering over the Mem bers tab and selecting Financials. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements as well as the Annual Budget for the current Fiscal Year and a copy of the Annual Budget for the coming year.

If you are interested in more information regarding the community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance-Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, October 24, 1 PM, in Conference Room WC3 in the Welcome Center and via Zoom.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 520917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com.

Randy Trenary, Controller

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis

ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073

Importance of Core Strength

Many people may not realize how much our larger core muscles influence our everyday life. We have all done situps and push-ups, but there is more to exercising your core. The muscles in our abdomen, trunk and even pelvis need to be in harmony in order to achieve better balance and stabil ity, either on the field, court or for everyday activities. Many of the exercises that target our core do not require any type of specialized equipment. Doing something as simple as a “bridge” can strengthen muscles in the pelvic area. You can enhance strengthening by adding any type of resistance or weight. If you strengthen the muscles in your core, every thing from swimming, playing golf, or even bending over to tie your shoe will be easier. Strengthening your core can improve posture and minimize lower back pain. There are also many low-impact activities that target our core and are simple to do, even for beginners.

Special Note From the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)

Contact Lonnie Davis, AFC Coordinator, to discuss ques tions or concerns with the AFC. Hours of operation for the AFC and Desert Oasis are on page 2.

Tuesday, October 11, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the follow ing morning at the regular time.

Wednesday, October 12, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Tuesday, October 25, the AFC spa will be closed for clean ing until 1 PM.

Association Committees

Active Health

Chair Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com

Next meeting Mon., Nov 14, 3 PM, WC1

Active Health presentations resume in December with a great lineup of speakers on a variety of health and wellnessrelated topics. Until then, please join our community walking project, SCOV WALKS! Join other walkers any weekday all year-round. Start walking promptly at 7 AM from Desert Oa sis or Catalina Vista. Come with friends or meet new ones. Walk at your own pace. Suggested routes are two miles, but you can turn around at any point. Download a copy of the suggested walking route by following this link: bit.ly/ scovwalkmap.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory

Cliff Miller 5cliff15@gmail.com

First Wed., 11:15 AM, WC1

We will be starting our AFC meetings in October and invite residents who have ideas or concerns to email Cliff for a submittal form, at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Architectural Inspection Group

Conveyance Coordinator, Jack Mooney, 520-917-8087, scoroval@ciramail.com

Moving into your new home can be an exciting and stress ful time. With all the closing documents and SCOV governing documents, it can be a bit overwhelming. We understand. However, please take a moment to review those documents again and check to see if there were any unresolved HOA violations that need your attention. These violations don’t just go away after you move into your new home.

According to SCOV governing documents, homes with violations are to be inspected 30 days after you close. The individuals charged with that inspection process are volun teer members of the Architectural Inspection Group (AIG) who live in our community. They give their time and ability to ensure this community stays the treasure it is now.

If one of these AIG volunteers comes to re-inspect your property, please be kind and understand their key role in our community. If you need more time to correct something, please politely let them know or call the SCOV Conveyance Coordinator at 520-917-8087 to request an extension. We will do our best to help. We truly thank you for your coopera tion in our mission.

Architectural Review

Jim Cherry 612-805-5637 ARC@suncityorovalley.com Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM

Everyone has trash cans. Some store theirs in the garage and others have made investments in order to keep their cans on the side of their homes. Section 2.5 of the Develop ment Standards is pretty clear: “All Trash Containers must be covered and stored on a lot not visible from Neighboring Property or the street.” There are suggested materials that can be used to achieve this. If we can see your trash cans, then you have not invested enough to hide them.

It is not sufficient just to have them behind a gate, short piece of wall, a single bush or your primary AC unit. We all know the term, “Out of sight, out of mind.” If you can see blue, it’s time to consider an upgrade.

Artisan Center Renovation Task Force

See SCOV calendar for meeting dates, time and location

The Artisan Center Renovation Task Force meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month as needed. The SCOV website will have current agendas and minutes of meetings. An updated version of “A Discussion of the Existing and Future Facility Requirements for the Artisan Clubs of SCOV” is available on the SCOV website.

Community Directory

Chair Blythe Campbell 907-717-7546 scov.community.directory@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/members/services/directory

While the paper phone book is updated just once a year, the online directory is updated monthly. You can even ac cess the directory on your smartphone, which means you have a community directory in your pocket.

The directory is located in the non-public area of our website, so you need to log in to access it. Scroll down to the actual listings. There you will find the directory’s search box, which will display results as you type. To see additional columns, such as hometowns and emails, use the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the listings, or swipe left and right on your touchscreen.

Email addresses are not included in the paper book, but if you choose, you can add your email address(es) to the online directory. To update your listing in the directory, com plete the online form “Change your directory listing.”

Consumer Referral - Vendor List

Susanna Moran scovconsumerservices@gmail.com

The Vendor List is on the SCOV website. After logging in, go to Members > Member Services > Consumer Referral Vendor List.

During Activity Center renovation, the Vendor List also may be viewed at the monitor’s desk at Catalina Vista dur ing business hours. Please check the Vendor List often, as changes are made frequently.

Vendors should email Susanna Moran to inquire about ap plying to be on the Vendor List.

Finance-Budget

Quarterly Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.

Food and Beverage

Chair Bob Landis landisrc@gmail.com

Next meeting Thu., Oct. 6, 2 PM

The committee met on September 1 and discussed with Janet Blackwell, Restaurant Manager, issues facing The Views in preparation for residents returning from their sum mer break.

The restaurant is still operating with a profit, and commu nity support has been great during the summer, with much support on music nights. We plan to add a couple more music nights each month, and a new Coffee with a Cop is scheduled. Gratuities are still at a high level, and your regular continued support is appreciated by the restaurant staff. Grab your neighbor and take advantage of the best value breakfasts in Pima County. If you are a club officer, think about working out a social event where The Views can supply the lunch or refreshments. Finally, take notice of the restaurant artwork that periodically changes, thanks to Joan Kelley.

Friends of the Library

Co-Pres. Kari Dufur karidufur@gmail.com

Co-Pres. Carol Tombre mctombre@yahoo.com

Treas. and Membership Andrea Houston ahoust2@lsu.edu

Book lovers and Friends of the Library (FOL) members have so much to look forward to this fall and winter. The Li brary will be sponsoring author talks in October and Novem ber. We will have a new Great Reads in November, which will highlight some of the most interesting and best books published in the past year. FOL will sponsor a gift wrap event in December where, for a donation, you can put all those burdensome gift wrapping chores in our hands. The Library will sponsor several story times for visiting children between Christmas and New Year’s, and as always, we’ll have our ever-lively Book Bingo. Check Coming Events for details.

ON THE COVER

Sun City Oro Valley Map

Original watercolor painting by Susan Libby

The painting will hang in the renovated Activity Center

Gift Shop

Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker 970-691-7990 Gift Shop 520-917-8051

Shop hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop

Featured artists for Octo ber are Sharon Henderson and Trisha Bergen. Sharon makes photo cards for the shop with inspirational words or vers es. “I learned to knit very young and have baby blankets and dish cloths in the shop.”

Sharon also sews wine bottle cov ers and seatbelt covers as well as microwave bowl holders. “I enjoy working in the shop as it is a wonderful way of meet ing people and sharing how wonderful Sun City is.”

Many pathways led Trisha to glass fusing. She was raised in the Hudson Valley, majored in art in college and traveled the world. She settled for a long time in Taos, NM. Absorbed in glass fusing, she loves both the flexibility and the restrictions of warm glass. Every bit of glass is hand-cut, handshaped. “I layer and fire the glass in my kiln, working with it several times until I see what I love.”

Government Affairs

Chair Earl Vittitoe scovga@gmail.com Second Wed., 1 PM, WC1 www.suncityorovalley.com/committees/government-affairs/

On August 31 and September 8, the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) held two successful forums with the Oro Valley Police Department. The August 31 forum featured Po lice Chief Kara Riley, who made a presentation on the inner workings of the Oro Valley Police Department, the recruitment program and how the police work to keep Oro Valley and SCOV safe. She then took questions from the audience.

The September 8 informal forum, Coffee with a Cop, was held at The Views Restaurant from 8-9 AM. It provided res idents the opportunity to meet and have discussions with members of the police department and share their thoughts with the officers.

GAC plans on making Coffee with a Cop a regular event.

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Sharon Henderson (left) and Trisha Bergen

Holiday Lights

Chair Linda Bretz 603-459-4219 lindaebretz1@gmail.com

www.SCOVLites.com

Flower making workshops are finished, but work still con tinues for our 2022 Holiday Lights displays. We look forward to the new landscaping at the Activity Center to better define where this year’s lighting additions will be placed.

Loan Room - Community Assistance

Chair Gay Russell

Third Thu., 3 PM, WC1 (currently not meeting)

Loan Room hours: Tue., Thu., 8-9 AM

www.suncityorovalley.com/members/services/loan-room/

The Loan Room is a free service available to all SCOV residents. We have short-term loans for medical equipment, tables and chairs, beds and many children’s items. Reserva tions may be made up to two months in advance of a need, either at the Loan Room or on our website. You need your SCOV card when you receive items. Our hours are 8-9 AM, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We ask that you bring whatever help you need to carry equipment to your car. Please do not leave equipment at the Loan Room outside of our open hours. We appreciate your patience during the summer while the air conditioner was not working, causing problems with some of our computers. Please come and see what we have available during our open hours.

Long Range Planning

Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net

Second and Fourth Wed., 10 AM

Oct. 12 on Zoom only, Oct. 26, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Room and Zoom

The purpose of our Committee is to develop and recom mend to the Board a rolling 5 to 10-year plan to maintain and further enhance the quality of life for current residents, while ensuring SCOV remains competitive in attracting additional active, involved people to our community. Committee docu ments are on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents.

Neighborhood Pride

Chair: Bill Bable

Questions 520-917-8079 scoroval@ciramail

First Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista

Posse

Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com

First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis

www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse

Fall is here and we welcome back our returning residents. You may be unaware that seasonal residents can serve on the Posse. We encourage you to join our list of dedicated volunteers. Helping keep our community safe is something we can all do. We have drivers if you don’t drive at night but are willing to go on patrols. We ask you for six hours a year (two 3-hour tours). We also have openings on the Posse board and these duties can be done remotely, if you’re a seasonal resident. We need your help. For more informa tion, call Posse Chair, Linda Simōn. Remember to close your garage doors in order to keep out the critters and other unwanted guests.

Properties

Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com

Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom

The Chalk Creek Wash is the largest wash in our commu nity. In the past, heavy storms caused damage to the wash and golf course in addition to threatening homes. As a re sult, a program was established to maintain the wash and minimize the threat from heavy storms. A key element to the ongoing maintenance of the wash is a series of inspections to determine the condition of the creek and identify potential threats to surrounding properties. The Properties Commit tee together with HOA staff will conduct an inspection during October. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.

Tipster Editorial

Co-chair Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com

Thank you so much for sending larger photos. We’re still getting a few that are too small, so remember that cell phone photos need to be downloaded as large or actual size. Don’t hesitate to contact Marsha Dean mdean@suncityorovalley. com if you have questions about submitting photos.

Be sure to submit a Tipster article every month, even if your information is the same as last month. That’s the only way we know what you want. Your information may be re moved because it hasn’t been updated.

The golf course is closed for overseeding through October 9. The driving range will be open, hitting on mats. Mats only will be used to allow the ryegrass to get established before we open for play on Monday, October 10. Please do not hit off the grass during this time, when it is closed, because it will damage the overseed germination and im pact density for the entire winter. A watering schedule will be posted explaining when the sprinklers will run throughout the day.

Before reopening for golf, we will host our annual 5k run/ walk event on Sunday, October 9. For more details and to register, go to www.theviewsgolfclub.com.

We will remain cart path only from October 10 through October 23.

Our fall rates begin Monday, October 10. Members’ and residents’ guests play at the resident guest’s daily rate when accompanied by a member or resident. Guest rate is based on the resident rate plus an additional $10 for 18 holes and $5 for nine holes. A cart fee will be applied for members or residents using a club cart during the fall, winter, and spring. Daily cart fees for 18 holes are $15 and $10 for nine holes pp.

Please contact the Pro Shop if we can assist you in book ing a starting time or if you have any questions.

Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.

Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086

Director of Golf Maintenance - Michael Kropf

scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063

The biggest event of October is opening following overseeding. Since the fairways were not overseeded last winter, all the fairways will be overseeded this year. The Bermuda grass is very healthy in the fairways, and will provide a good seedbed for ryegrass germi nation. This will allow for a lower ryegrass seed rate and require less water to establish a good stand of rye, as com pared to a normal overseed when the fairways usually have a thinner stand of Bermuda grass.

The driving range tee and most of the other tees will also be overseeded this year. Some tees transitioned with some bare areas that needed sod replacement this summer. These tees will not be overseeded to ensure a healthy grass next year, but will be painted when they start to go dormant. The paint used last winter provided good color on the nonoverseeded tees, the playability remained good and those tees were in much better condition this summer.

Areas that were originally going to be overseeded, but will be skipped again this year, are the aprons around the greens. When the new greens were built, the low mow areas around the greens were planted with soil-based sod. That is causing the Bermuda grass to remain wet and thin from the irrigation. These areas have been aerified and sand topdressed multiple times, but the Bermuda grass is still weak and wet. If these areas are overseeded, the Bermuda grass would die, requiring lots of repairs next summer. The aprons will be painted green when the grass goes dormant.

Golf Advisory

Chair Kevin Devaney 708-732-2943 SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com

Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3

The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club

Pres. Rocky Gedrose 770-331-8281 mgedrose1@gmail.com

Membership Dean Silverlock dsilverlock8@gmail.com

Play Wed. AM

Greetings golfers. It’s October and although the weather is cooling down, the golf with The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club isn’t. Fall is a great time to enjoy a round of golf in beautiful Southern Arizona. Our club is always looking for new members to join in the fun and friendly competition. If you’re interested in joining, step up to the tee and contact our membership chair, Dean Silverlock. He’ll be happy to get you headed down the middle of the fairway. This month’s helpful tip: Golf is the game you love to hate and hate to love :-) October 1-9 the course is closed for overseeding. The course reopens Monday, October 10.

October 12 - Step Aside Scramble

October 19 - 1-5, 2-4, 3-3 Better Ball

October 26 - Oh Crap Scramble

October 26 - First Bash of the fall season

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club

Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com

Play Thu. morning

The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com

VP/Membership Pattie Horning phorning13@gmail.com

League play Tue. mornings

Registration for The Views Wom en’s 18-Hole Golf League (TVWGC) will open on Mon day, October 3. To join, go directly to www.theviewgolfclub.com, select Join from the menu (top left corner of the screen), select Leagues, then se lect Women’s 18Hole League.

Registration fees: Annual dues $35 plus $2.25 processing fee, and AGA fee $35 (if paid before December 31). The Views registration page provides a link to the AGA site to pay your AGA fee.

Clockwise from top left: The Views Golf Course Hole #4, Darlene Lamb, Dee Ruelas, Susan Olson, Barbara Hall, Patti Thompson, Joann Breslin

A maximum handicap of 40 and a basic understanding of USGA rules is required. See our rules chair, Marty Blakely mblakelymaus@gmail.com for resources to improve your knowledge of golf rules.

Our vice president, Pattie Horning, will be managing the registration process. Pattie can assist you with questions re garding online registration.

Our first official play date and lunch meeting is Tuesday, November 1. We hope you will join us.

The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club

Pres. Marilyn Tyreman thunderlaw70@yahoo.com 520-548-4483

Membership Carol Johnson johncjj@frontier.com 425-343-7138

Play Thu. mornings

Golf season is starting soon so don’t miss this opportunity to join this fun, supportive women’s 9-hole league. We play on Thursday mornings, gather for a club meeting once a month and play in the invitationals of local women’s 9-hole leagues. Whether you’re a casual golfer or striv ing for greatness, come join the fun. Contact our membership chair for more information.

Club champions 2022

jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277

Skeeter Reynolds, Kitchen Manager sreynolds@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277

Hello everyone. Can you believe it’s October already? We have a lot happening here at The Views:

• Wine Try & Buy every second and fourth Monday.

• Oktoberfest specials.

• New menu.

• Chip & Putt is back on alternate Thursdays.

• Entertainment on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every third Monday. See website for information.

• Monthly Coffee with a Cop, date and time to be announced.

Please join us when you can. Your presence is greatly appreciated.

Coming Events

Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either sponsored by the Association or be an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Check the website and “This Week in SCOV” for current information.

Every Day, 3-6 PM

The Views Restaurant Happy Hour

Join us for happy hour food and drink specials.

Every Wednesday, 8 AM-Noon

Open Air Market

Don’t forget to drop by the market behind the Welcome Center between 8 AM and Noon. There may be new vendors each week. Shop in the convenience of our own community. Let’s keep this market going with your purchases.

Monday, October 10, 10 AM - Noon

Gift Shop Monday Madness Sale

Mark your calendars for bargains galore at our first Monday Madness sale of the season including jewelry, wood, fused glass, pottery, fabrics, cards, and much more. We set up in front of the Gift Shop. This is an easy and convenient way to shop while supporting your resident artists and local charities and to get a jump on your holiday gift shopping. We hope to see you.

Monday, October 17, 7:30 AM-1 PM

Walgreens Flu Shot Clinic

Annual flu shots will be administered at Catalina Vista/ Pusch Ridge and Mt. Kimball Rooms. Please bring your in surance card with you and a light snack if you’d like.

Community Foundation

Carol Johnson 425-343-7138 FoundationSCOV@gmail.com

Fourth Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis www.foundationscov.org

To paraphrase an old adage, “If you are good at pool, it is evidence of a misguided youth.” How ever, the Billiard Club members may take ex ception to this saying.

There are four pool tables in the Catalina Vista Billiard Room that are available to you, at no cost, whenever there is not scheduled play. With the help of your Foundation, the Bil liards Club purchased a video projector training system for one of the pool tables. This system projects various patterns onto the table. This will help new people learn to play, as well as help to improve the skills of those who have been playing for years.

Stop in and learn a new activity. Who knows, there may be a “hustler” in your future.

Wednesday, October 19, 3 PM

Book Bingo

Come have a wickedly fun time in the Welcome Center/ Room 3. The Friends of The Library (FOL) is sponsoring BOO, I mean, Book B-I-N-G-O every third Wednesday of the month, open to the whole community. This is regular Bingo with books as prizes, no literary knowledge needed. Your cash donation of $5 pp at the door will support the SCOV Library. Bring a beverage and nibbles. Practice shouting out, “BOO” this month. Use SignUpGenius on the FOL or Library page to reserve your spot or call Sherry Small 520308-5735.

Thursday, October 20, 2022 1 PM

Author Becky Masterman

Local Tucson author, Becky Masterman, will speak about her crime novels that quickly turned into a four book series. Her character, Brigid Quinn, a retired FBI agent, is flawed and stubborn, but someone you want on your side.

Saturday, October 29, 10 AM-2 PM

SCOV Charity Works Fall Accessories Boutique

Charity Works will host our annual Fall Accessories Boutique on Saturday, October 29, Catalina Vista. Gently used purses, shoes, sweaters, fashion tops, jackets, hats, scarves and jewelry will be available for purchase. A light lunch and snacks will be available for a donation. All net pro ceeds will benefit Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse. See our club article on page 18 for details on donating items.

Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment.

Janet Blackwell

Food & Beverage Management Team

Janet Blackwell, Restaurant Manager

Monday, October 31, 9

Tipster Collation

Every month, volunteer residents insert flyers into the Tipster. Join the fun and get a little bit of exercise at Catalina Vista. To sign up, email carolynlerchtipster@gmail.com. Thank you in advance.

Workshops and Classes

Association-Sponsored Fitness

Online advance registration is required for all classes at www. suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities. Check www. suncityorovalley.com for current information.

There is a $2 fee per class. Currently, punch passes must be purchased online: $20 for 10 classes or an annual pass for $300. You can register for classes and purchase passes at www.suncityorovalley.com/amenities-facilities/fitness.

Class descriptions may be found at www.suncityorovalley. com/amenities-facilities. Questions, call Lonnie 520-917-8073.

Aqua Zumba®: Tue., 1-2 PM, AFC Pool

Balance Class: Mon.,10:30-11:30 AM, AFC

Chair Balance Class: Fri., 10:30-11:30, DO

Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tue., Thu., 10:30-11:30 AM, Sat., 9-10 AM, CV

Core Conditioning: Resumes meeting in October

Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC

Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC Pool

Zumba® : Tue., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thu., 4-5 PM, AFC Personal trainer one-on-one training. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 for an appointment.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes

Learn to use this life-saving machine at a class offered Wednesday, October 26, 1:30 PM, WC1. Contact Lonnie Davis to make a reservation for this class 520-917-8073 or ldavis@suncityorovalley.com.

ILR/Samplers

Free Samplers take place on Thursdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista. Bring your SCOV membership card for building ac cess. For further information go to www.suncityilr.com.

Oct. 6: “Mountain Lions In Arizona,” Cheryl Shearer/Gordon Nuttall from the Mountain Lion Foundation

CANCELLED Oct. 13: “War in Ukraine: How Did We Get Here?” Ihor Kunasz, President of the Ukrainian Society of Tucson

Oct. 21 (Note Friday, not Thursday): “Jury Selection: Is It Random, Intuition or Science?” LaDonna Carlton, Trial Consultant/Founder in the field

Oct. 27: “Trends That Affect All Of Us!” Doyle Ranstrom, Financial Planner

Dec. 15: Kickoff event for Samplers and classes, as well as celebration of 20-year history of ILR

iPhone Classes

SCOV Technology Club will present classes for iPhone users in October and November. Any SCOV resident may attend without a fee. Please register for each class.

Class size limited to 20-25. Sign up is on the SCOV Technology Club website www.scovcomputer.com. Classes are held in the Technology Lab in the Welcome Center.

Wed., Oct. 12, 1-3 PM

iPhone: Protecting your privacy, avoid spam, scams, fake messages and email. Password management and iCloud keychain

Thu., Oct. 27, 1-3 PM iPhone: Exploring phone options Facetime, texting, scanning and biometrics. Your questions answered

Thurs., Nov. 10, 1-3 PM iPhone: Use your wallet–enabling cards and mobile payments. Digital financial tools.

Wed., Nov. 30, 1-3 PM iPhone: Quick response code and the Notes app. How to scan using notes. Your questions answered.

Parkinson’s Exercise Club

Classes are Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM. Call Ray Jerkins 520-907-2338 to make an appointment. Classes are held in the Welcome Center, WC3.

Smart House Class

The SCOV Technology Club offers a free class on Smart Home technology, Monday, October 17. 1-3 PM, Welcome Center/Technology Lab www.scovcomputer.com.

For Your Information

Costume Closet

The Costume Closet will offer expanded hours for the month of October to accommodate Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations. We will be open Wednesday, October 12, 9-10 AM, Mon day, October 17, 3-4 PM, and every Sat urday from 9-11 AM. Enter the Costume Closet by going through the Loan Room. Costume donations accepted. For ques tions, call or text Kate Cusumano 520437-2074.

Donations for Harry’s Island

Harry the great blue heron lost his safe fishing platform in the SCOV golf course pond when the old fountain base was replaced by a new working fountain. Resident art ist Sheryl Hester has found an Audubon Society-endorsed solu tion for Harry’s plight. Why not just anchor an old tire, you ask? A hy droponic floating island adds value by providing a safe, aes thetically pleasing living habitat for aquatic birds, shade and cover for fish, and a sustainable root system to pull nutrients from the water. The approved, donation-funded project will cost around $2,000. Mark Wade and Mike Kropf will oversee ongoing maintenance. Please bring checks made out to Sheryl Hester to the Welcome Center.

Investment Discussion Group

Economic/Investment Club forming. Looking for folks in terested in starting a discussion group focused on economic trends, monetary policy and investing in equity and fixedincome markets. If we get 20 participants, we can form an official SCOV club. This group will dissect investment ideas but will not pool invest as a group. The first meeting would be after November 1. If you are interested, email or call Bruce Goslovich bruce@goslovichfc.com 208-550 7943.

Memoriam

Residents

Sherry Linker 1 July 29

Fritz Fauser 1 August 14

Tom Polley 1 August 15

Joseph Matthies 1 August 31

Former Residents

Gene Taylor 1 August 12

Helen Gorski 1 August 20

Clubs

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Art League

Pres. Lee Sopwith 208-447-8282 leesoppy@gmail.com

Clay

Pres. John Grandner 240-271-9585; VP Barb Peterson 612-710-9421 www.scovclayclub.com

Our studio windows are full of beautiful creations. A bit of planning and coordination is needed to accomplish this dis play. Clay member, Barb Pe tersen, has volunteered for this task for the past two years. Barb commented, “I love showcasing all the talent we have in the club. And because we learn from each other, we have educational windows in our glaze studio where we share techniques.”

Featured this month is painter, Ann Gethen. “We have just returned to SCOV and are now year-round residents after selling our Colorado house. Now I need to use the studio at Catalina Vista more often. My easel is packed away and my drawing table needs a new home. I paint wood, weeds and wilderness. I love the textures I get with my painting knife and the weeds are watercolor botanicals which turned into a book: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers, An Artist’s Collection Now I need to start on cacti.

“St. Peter, I can’t come yet, I have one more picture to paint.” Always.

Bark Carving

Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com

Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

The Bark Carvers should get our winter sessions started by the middle of October, so come to the Artisan Center/ Lapidary Room on Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday morning and see what the cottonwood bark carvers are up to. If you think you might want to try cottonwood bark carv ing, the club has bark, tools and some instructions to get you started. If you are already carving bark, come by, carve with us and join the conversation.

Barb Petersen placing Jeryl Cundiff’s piece in the Clay Studio window

Knowing how each glaze may affect each type of clay (white, speckled buff, red, black and more) is critical when glazing. Barb concludes, “People here are very willing to share their expertise and knowledge.” Any member may contribute to the windows. Sign up sheets are available in both studios.

Join us for our monthly meeting on Thursday, October 6, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Clay Studio.

Colored Pencil Plus

Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282

Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

If you appreciate fine detail in art, our club may be just the group for you. We have colored pencil and scratchboard artists who will be happy to get you started. Basic drawing skills are helpful, but not essential. We hope you will join us.

Gourd Art

Kaaren Drent 520-818-2343 Nov.-May, Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

The dog days of summer are on their way out. It’s never too early to think about the upcoming holi days. Why not make unique gifts to give to friends and family? Sea sonal residents should be returning, and we always welcome newcomers to our gourd studio. Monitors can help you get started.

Japanese Flower Arranging

Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com

Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instruc tors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.

“Green Lake” by Ann Gethen

Patti Ullman’s holiday creations

Knit and Crochet

Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com

Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

If you have a knit or crochet project, or would like to learn, come join us. An ongoing group project is making cro cheted mats out of plastic shopping bags. You can partici pate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing the strips into plastic yarn (plarn) and/or crocheting them into mats.

If you wish to donate bags, please flatten clean Fry’s, Safeway or Walmart bags and stack them by color. You can then fold all the stacks over into one, no need to fasten them together. This effort on your part greatly streamlines the cut ting and crochet process. Please do not drop off newspaper bags as they do not work for this project.

Bags can be dropped into a basket on Jane Fairchild’s front porch any time at 1750 E. Crown Ridge Way. odelers

Modelers

Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com

Second Fri., 8:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers

Modelers often use commer cial kits as the basis for their work, either as is, modified, or blended with other kits, known as kit-bashing. Michael Fox wanted a build ing to represent the Nicollet Fur niture Company on his model railroad which is set in Minneapo lis in 1970. With no known pho tographs of this building, he chose a craftsman kit for a similar small factory. The challenge was to add details that would make it look like a 1970s specialized furniture company. New signage over the loading dock used letters from the craft supplier Etsy. A cyclone dust collector on the roof suggested sawdust. What to put on the billboard? An Internet search revealed popu lar decorating colors and photos of high style furniture from 1970. Microsoft Word did the rest. For fellowship and to en joy more model making, join us for our next monthly meeting Friday, October 14, 8:30 AM, Catalina Vista.

Open Studio Artists

Pres. Carol Nagel 520-825-3097 carolm93@comcast.net

Tues., Wed., Thu. and Sat. 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

This group is open to artists working in any medium and with any skill level. If you are a new resident visit the Art Studio to find a day and group of artists that best fits your artistic talent.

Pres., Ed Caine 425-760-7662

Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

The Vistoso Photo Club will have two meetings this month. Both will be at Catalina Vista, 6 PM. Wednesday, October 12, is a pre sentation on photog raphy. Wednesday, October 26, we will have our monthly photo competition. Visitors are invited to attend.

Sculpture

Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-991-9953

Mon., 9 AM-5 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio

The Sculpture Club meets on Mondays, Catalina Vista/ Art Studio. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about what we do, please stop by on Monday mornings or contact Laurie Lichaa.

Each month the Sculpture Club article men tions where our artwork is dis played within the community. Since there are resi dents that are not in the community year-round or do not visit all the community spac es, the picture shows the Sculpture pieces that are on display. The top two imag es in the picture are of display cases located in Catalina Vista. The sculpture pieces in these cases have been cre ated by current and previous club members. The bottom two images are pictures of sculptures displayed in the SCOV Li brary. Owl on the bottom left is a creation by Gene Eckebrecht and Reading Bear was created by Dale Foster.

Seniors for Kids

Co-Pres. Jean Sax 651-436-4243 jeanazmn@gmail.com Co-Pres. Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com Sewing/Crafting, Mon., 1-3 PM, Wed., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing Wooden toy making, various times, Artisan Center/Wood Shop

First Thu., 8-9 AM, Catalina Vista; no meetings May-Sep. SFK is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization

Our first fall business meeting is Thursday, October 6, 8 AM, Catalina Vista. We look forward to a successful year of giving and sharing during the holiday season. We will start planning for our holiday Adopt a Family and Kuddles for Kids.

Photo by Michael Fox

Vistoso Photo

Only in Arizona photo by Wayne Widener

We have triplets of this little guy, thanks to the handy work of Miriam Holleman, one of our newest members of SFK.

We do more than create toys. This year we donated food, hygiene items, household goods and ba sic needs for the TriCom munity area. Gift Shop sales and a sales table at the Arts and Crafts Festi val in the courtyard on Saturday, November 12, 9 AM-3 PM, help raise these funds. We have given monetary donations to Tu Nidito to support their volunteer programs of grief counseling. We sponsor the Kuddles for Kids proj ect (watch for more infor mation to come) that unites all of SCOV in collecting stuffed animals for AVIVA, Three Points, Mammoth and other places where children need a warm hand to hold. Join us at our next business meeting and become involved in our happy group.

Sewing

Thimblelenas

Sue Lane 520-971-8755 sklane6970@aol.com

Co-Treas. Phyllis Austin 805-341-5176, Pat Norton 480-993-8762

Times and calendar sign-up: www.bit.ly/thimblelena-signup

The groups under the Thimblelenas umbrella are master recyclers. We accept donations of fabric, thread and other sewing notions, yarn, bed sheets (never used to cover cac tus), t-shirts, as well as money. With these donated and purchased items, we are able to produce hundreds of baby quilts, tote bags, stuffed toys, crib sheets, pillow cases, sleep sacks, pajama sets and other items each year. These are given to several Southern Arizona charities involved with children in crisis. If you would like to make a donation or par ticipate in any of the clubs, contact one of the names listed in the heading above, or stop by the Sewing Room during any club time. If you are not a sewist, no problem, there are many other tasks.

For machine orientation or refresher, contact Lesley Mon roe at 509-947-5669. For monitor training, call Suzanne Stiles at 805-748-3206.

Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689

Mon. and Thu., 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing

Do you love to sew but don’t have any need for more clothes? There is always the opportunity to sew for charity here in SCOV. Casa Amigas sews simple patterns for sleep pants, sleep sacks and other items that we donate to various community organizations. Don’t worry about having to sew anything complicated. We’re in need of more people who like to sew once or twice a week. Come to the Sewing Room on Monday or Thursday morning and see what we do. It’s a chance to join a fun, loving group of women. What’s more satisfying than being with a group that loves doing things for others?

Cheer Bears

Pat Norton 480-993-8762 panpan9803@yahoo.com

Wed., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

We are still embroidering faces, sewing bodies, stuffing them with love, and filling the shelves for the next set to march out to new families. Noth ing has stopped us this year. Life is good and spirits are up.

We are back to our schedule to put all our love in the little bears we create and children love. Come join us to complete our task. Smiles to everyone. We have many adventures to talk about and laughter to share. We know you would really en joy the friendliness and relaxing times that abound from the Sewing Room as we whistle while we work.

Just a small sample of our cuties smiling at you.

This summer we have been sharing our creations with the SCOV community by selling a few bears a month at the Gift Shop. We will also be selling at the Seniors for Kids table at the Arts and Crafts Festival, November 12. Hope to see you there.

Machine Embroidery

Co-Leader Mary Jo Miller 701-641-3141, Co-Leader Sue Devaney 847-997-3989

Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 520-612-7379 4D Computer Training Debra Dirks 520-825-2248 www.facebook.com/groups/SCOVMachineEmb/ Third Tue., 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo. No meetings May-Sep.

The Machine Embroidery Club will meet Tuesday, October 18, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis. There will be a presentation by one of our talented members on making mylar magnets. We are looking forward to seeing everyone’s summer creations.

Pet Beds

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725 Tue., 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing

Can you snip fabric into tiny pieces? Our little furry friends need an extra touch of kindness while waiting for adoption at the Humane Society, so we create soft, comfy beds from fabric sewing scraps. We invite you to join us for a laid back afternoon, only two hours. If you are interested, come join us at 1 PM Tuesday afternoons or call Jan if you have questions. We look forward to seeing returning seasonal residents.

Quilters

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462

Second and Fourth Tue., 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

October will be a busy month for the quilters. Suzanne Stiles will be teaching how to create a Christmas tree wall hanging Thursday, October 20. There will be sign-ups and a sample at the Tuesday, October 11, meeting. Mary Rea will explain her Sun Prints class which will be in November. We will also have our fourth annual day retreat on Sunday, October 23, 9 AM-3 PM, Catalina Vista. It will be a potluck, so bring a dish to share. Drinks will be provided.

Our mystery block will continue with steps one and two sent via email. Our beginning quilt class will continue, resulting in a nine patch sampler.

Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts

Coni Arseneau 217-398-1416 coniarseneau@gmail.com

Carrie Wiley 360-734-5952 ecwiley@gmail.com

Tue., 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovhookers.weebly.com

The Tapestry Hooking and Fiber Arts group meets Tues day mornings throughout the year. If you are interested in our group, stop by the Sewing Room on Tuesday between 9-11 AM. The group provides materials and instruction for those interested in learning hooking. People involved in other arts using fiber are invited and encouraged to join our group.

Coni Arse neau is in the process of cre ating a set of “mug rugs” us ing a variety of materials. This picture of her project was chosen to illus trate the use of two different materials that are variegated in color. On the left, Coni used wool strips from the variegated material for the background. The right picture illustrates the use of a var iegated yarn for the background. As you can see, the use of variegated colors in a background helps to create depth and interest to the design.

Show ‘n Share Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com

Every Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista

Silversmith and Lapidary

Pres. Rich Rozehnal 520-638-6368 rozehnal@comcast.net

Shop hours: Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri., 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM, when monitors available. Next member meeting, Mon., Oct. 3, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Lapidary Room

Turquoise has been prized as a rare and valuable gem and an ornamental stone for thousands of years. In the Old World it was thought to be a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune and worn around the neck and wrist as protection. Here in the American Southwest, it is a favorite of Native American artisans crafting jewelry along with sterling silver settings. Our club members enjoy cutting, shaping and polishing uncut turquoise, crafting a sterling silver set ting and producing a fine piece of jewelry. Other stones commonly used are agate, malachite, lapis, coral and mother of pearl. Come by our shop and see our lapidary and silversmithers crafting tur quoise and other fine jewelry.

Ric Raynor’s assortment of turquoise stones in the different stages of beginning to completion of a fine gem

Stained/Fused Glass

Daniel Stasi 815-762-3636 scovglassclub@gmail.com

Studio Manager Ellen Jordano 763-807-0184 elleninplymouth@gmail.com

Open to members 8 AM-9 PM www.scovglassclub.weebly.com

It’s almost impossible to believe that Coko has been a member of our club for only three months when you see the pictured artwork. She had no previous experience with glass before joining the club in May. Coko brings from San Di ego a fascinating past. She was a performing musician with an all girl band for 15 years. Hopefully, we’ll be hear ing her perform at The Views Restaurant in the near future. Also, working with native plants in San Diego, Coko be came a master gardener. She has been a visual artist for most of her life and loves working in the mixed media arena with wood (she is a Woodworking Club member), clay, textiles and paint. Coko’s future goal is to teach paint ing in our community. Her website is www.cokobrown.com. We encourage you to visit our studio, where you will meet many skilled and gifted artists.

There is boldness and beauty in this piece designed and created by Coko Brown

Join our Facebook group Sun City Oro Valley

October 2022, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

Show ʼn Share members gathered during the summer months creating and sharing crafts for use all year long. A passion for creating cards and gifts is a common thread and members enjoy the bond of appreciation for handmade crafts.

Wood Carving

Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com

Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

Carving sessions should restart by the middle of October. Come to the Artisan Center/Lapidary Room on Saturday morning to meet some wood carvers and see what projects we are working on. If you think you might be interested in wood carving, we can help you get started with some bass wood, some tools, a project and basic instructions. If you are already a wood carver, bring your tools and a project and join the conversation.

Woodworking

Pres. Gary Casner 303-880-4120 gcasner1@comcast.net

VP Karen Curry 708-822-3057 kindheart77@att.net

Next meeting Thu., Oct., 27, 9 AM, Wood Shop

www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

The Wood Shop is starting to hum with activity as our seasonal members begin filtering back into town. For many SCOV residents, the Wood Shop is their happy place, in large part because of our talented and skilled shop monitors. Larry Brophy is the head Wood Shop monitor and the fea tured woodworker of the month.

Larry creates functional art. He’s the creator of gnat caps, the wine glass protector that keeps bugs out of your glass. His latest functional art cre ations are his Romeo and Juliet cutting boards created from domestic and exotic hardwoods. Not only useful as cutting and charcuterie boards, an acrylic wall hanger keeps them handy and off the kitchen counter.

A new member orientation is held at the Wood Shop the first Wednesday of each month, 4 PM. Call Bill Nor ton 480-980-5493 for further instructions. For questions or more information, visit the website or call an officer.

Continuing Education

Astronomy

Pres. Allan Mashburn 435-219-0042 scovastronomy@gmail.com

Wed., 7 PM, Catalina Vista, Oct.-Apr.

www.scovastronomy.weebly.com

The Astronomy Club’s first meeting is Wednesday, October 19, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vista. Our meetings will be the third Wednesday of the month, 7 PM, Catalina Vista.

The club received wonderful news last month. The SCOV Foundation awarded the club a grant to purchase a tele scope system with a mounted camera. The camera projects telescope images to a monitor for viewing celestial objects. Multiple people can enjoy the celestial object at the same time, rather than one at a time through an eye piece, plus the image will be in color. This grant will greatly enhance our star party experience. Thank you to Bob Jorgenson and Ed Ja coby for submitting the grant request and a special thank

you

to the Sun City Vistoso

Foundation for awarding the grant.

Be prepared at the first meeting to fi nalize an officers’ slate. Please con sider support ing the club’s future by volun teering for one of the open po sitions.

Bible Studies

Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586

Oct.-May, Tue., 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball

The Men’s Bible Study Group will resume meeting Tues day, October 4, 7:15 AM, Catalina Vista. Many of the group meet for breakfast and fellowship immediately following, at The Views Restaurant. Please plan to join us.

Women’s Bible Study

Pres. Elaine Farmer 253-318-0018 elaineruth@gmail.com

Sec. Faith Heitmann 208-750-5886 quincie51@gmail.com Oct.-May, Wed., 8:50 AM, WC3

Hello ladies of SCOV. We pray you are all doing well, those who stayed here over the summer, and those return ing to our beautiful community. Wednesday, October 5, we will begin our new study entitled “Portraits of Strength: The Women of the Judges.” The format will be the same, a work book and a video in class. Here is a synopsis: “This study explores the unique lives of the women of the Judges: Debo rah, Jael, Ruth, Naomi, and Hannah. Each woman had her own personality of strength in faith, character and hope. In a time when everyone did what was right in their own eyes, these women looked to the Lord and found their strength in Him. They show us every woman has a place to play in the kingdom of God.” Call Elaine if you have any questions. See you Wednesday.

Genealogy

Pres. Holly Gibson 303-548-1299 ghgibson@live.com

General meetings Oct.-May, Third Mon., 1 PM, Catalina Vista

www.scvgs.org

The Genealogy Club will meet Monday, October 17, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. The program is entitled “The 1950 Census” and will be presented by Amy Urman. If you are a member of the Genealogy Club, plan to attend. Let’s have a big turnout for our first meeting. If you aren’t a member, you may pay your dues at the meeting and they will apply through December, 2023. Guests are welcome to attend our monthly meetings to check out the advantages of our club.

The Genealogy Lab has access to the 1950 Census on Ancestry.com and you are able to do your research on either a PC or MAC. Remember to bring a flash drive, so you can download all of your great finds. Members of the Genealogy Club may access the lab and library anytime the Welcome Center is open.

Romeo and Juliet boards attached to the side of a refrigerator

Orion Nebula taken with the same telescope system as the club’s new system. Photo by member Ed Pastore

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 an opportunity for discussions of chal lenging ideas. We read selections from the anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation. The topics and genres vary, but the conversation is always thoughtful and lively.

We’ll start our new season Wednesday, October 5, with Chaucer’s The Pardoner’s Tale. On October 19, the reading will be An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, by philosopher David Hume. It’s fall, and time to get our brain cells working.

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

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement

Pres. Mary Lee Fitzgerald fitzgerald.marylee@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com

Samplers are free to all residents, no ticket needed. Just walk in. Weekly Samplers begin in October, Thursday af ternoons at 2 PM at Catalina Vista. See Workshops and Classes on page 12 for the October presentations. Note: The October 13 presentation is cancelled due to Catalina Vista being closed for parking lot paving. Additionally, the third week presentation is a one-time change from Thurs day to Friday, October 21. The presenter is SCOV resident, LaDonna Carlton. The October 27 presentation is by SCOV resident, Doyle Ranstrom.

Natural Health and Wellness

Sherokee Ilse 520-818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com

Third Wed., 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovwellness.com

Build up immunity and strengthen body, mind, spirit. Learn simple qi-gong and breema exercises to enhance your wellbeing. Many can be done in a chair. Wear relaxed clothing. Immune boosting tips will also be discussed as we head into the cold and flu season.

Bring topic ideas to help us determine this year’s speakers and $3 dues (our year starts in November), in an envelope with your name, email, phone number and address on the outside.

Poets Corner

Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net

Mon., 10 AM-Noon, WC1, Zoom meetings first Mon. of the month

Georgia Douglas Johnson (1880-1966) has been considered the foremost female poet of the Harlem Renaissance, mostly due to her mentoring of younger writers. Her poetry is in the public domain and the following example may seem old-fashioned in form, but the tone, language and emotional impact of “Lost Illusions” display both her talent and her despair. As a widow for roughly 40 years, she accepted jobs in other than her chosen fields (writing, teaching) to support herself.

“Oh, for the veils of my far away youth, / Shielding my heart from the blaze of the truth, Why did I stray from their shelter and grow / Into the sadness that follows—to know!

“Impotent atom with desolate gaze / Threading the tumult of hazardous ways—Oh, for the veils, for the veils of my youth / Veils that hung low o’er the blaze of the truth!”

While pain and sadness are nearly inescapable as we age, poetry can put them in perspective.

SCOV Technology Club

Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314

Technology Club help desk 520-989-9314 scovtech@gmail.com www.scovcomputer.com

Welcome to tomorrow from the SCOV tech nerds. Have you ever woken up in the morning and wished the coffee could start brewing while you were still sleeping? Chances are you got out of bed, turned on the coffee and waited impatiently until its brewed. Have you ever laid in bed at night and wondered if the garage door was closed? If so, you had to go and check before the javelina or rattlesnakes found it open.

Our world is filled with those little annoyances that touch our lives. If you are interested in finding out a new approach to these inconveniences, maybe you should try home au tomation. It’s not as difficult as you may think. There are a myriad of solutions in today’s technical environment, like Al exa and Google Home. If we piqued your interest, try one of our Smart Home classes which can be found on the SCOV Technology Club web page class schedule. See Workshops and Classes on page 12.

Cultural & Social

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. See the Emerge website for a list of needed items: www.emergecenter.org.

Our Fall Accessories Boutique will be Saturday, October 29, 10 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista. A light lunch, sweets and wine will be available for a donation. Net proceeds from this event benefit Emerge.

Donations of gently used purses, jackets, sweaters, fashion tops, shoes, hats and scarves and jewelry are being ac cepted. We will have donation boxes for these items avail able the first two weeks of October at Desert Oasis, the AFC and Catalina Vista or contact these individuals: jewelry: Elaine Deeter 209-985-6663 or Vicki Gushwa 701-367-3298; purses: Linda Wilkes 520-395-2370; shoes: Kathy Hrdy 520825-4723; fashion tops: Jan Fischer 520-825-2401; hats and scarves: Chris Curtis 585-203-7824; jackets: Debbie Francis 402-216-4227; sweaters: Kathy Patterson 616-350-6443.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 8, 9 AM, WC3.

See Democratic Club

Richard Kopp 520-342-6633 richardkopp@mac.com

Sat., Oct. 8, 1 PM, Zoom

On Saturday, October 8, 1 PM, we will hear from Sandra Kennedy and Lauren Kuby, Democratic candidates for the AZ Corporate Commission. Anyone interested in attending can contact Francine Saccio at ftsaccio@gmail.com for the Zoom link information.

Dog Club - Fido’s Friends

Pres. Mary Murck 612-205-0084

Membership Marion Olson 520-839-2273

Club email: scovff@gmail.com www.scovff.weebly.com

At higher elevations, the fall season is marked by the changing of the aspen leaves. In SCOV, the fall season is marked by the return of the seasonal residents (those of us that escape the heat of summer). Returning residents and their dogs can look forward to seeing all of the improve ments to the K-9 Korral that the club completed over the summer and seeing all of our two and four legged friends that we missed.

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

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

October is membership renewal month. You will receive in formation on your membership for 2022-2023 and an invita tion to our kick-off dinner on Monday, November 14. This will be a catered event with a western BBQ theme. We hope to see you there. The Prepare and Share Dinner Club provides a social evening of member-prepared cooking and eating on a monthly basis from December through March. Monthly din ner themes are selected by a vote of the membership, and the theme carries through all courses. This is a great way to get to know your SCOV neighbors who enjoy cooking and eating. If you have interest in our club or just have questions, please contact one of the officers shown above.

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

Our Monday, October 10, meeting will be held at the Wel come Center/Room 3, due to the closure of Catalina Vista for parking lot resurfacing. Our speakers are Jeff Utsch and Mona Gibson, candidates for Amphi School Board. Also, the very important Corporation Commission candidate, Nick My ers, will speak, informing us of energy and utility prices that this office regulates.

Tana Wyrick will be starting Constitution classes Monday, October 17.

True refinement seeks simplicity

We are getting ready for the 2022-2023 Garden Club year. Because of the Activity Center re modeling, we will meet at Catalina Vista. The gener al meeting will happen on most second Saturdays of the month, from 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Our first meeting is Saturday, Oc tober 8. We will hear from a fellow resident, Eric Meyners. He will tell us his experiences of redoing his yard and what plants are now approved by the Association, and the resulting challenges and rewards. Come join us for an interesting talk.

Havurah

David/Marilyn Smoler 520-818-7880

www.havurahscov.org

Havurah will hold a Yom Kippur Break the Fast dairy buffet on Wednesday, October 5, 6 PM, Catalina Vista. There is still time to purchase tickets.

Our book group returns with the discussion of Invisible City, by Julia Dahl, Wednesday, October 12, 3:30 PM, on Zoom. It is a murder mystery in which the lead character searches for the killer as well as clues to her own heritage.

Our club made a generous donation to help a local family of six through the Mitzvah Magic campaign, sponsored by the Jewish Federation. We are so pleased to have been able to contribute to this worthwhile cause.

Check our website for further details about the above events. 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

Please attend our meeting. Everyone is welcome and en couraged to bring a friend.

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

Singles Clubs

Active Solos Club

Club leader Leslie Fisher 520-955-4258 leslieafisher@yahoo.com www.scovsolos.com

As October arrives, the Active Solos Club is gearing up for another successful year. In addition to our happy hour gatherings the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Views Restaurant, we are planning other events. All unpartnered singles are welcome to get to know us and make friends. Come as a guest Tuesday, October 25, 4-6 PM, The Views Restaurant, or contact Leslie to be added to our member ship mailing list, where you will find out about other upcom ing events.

Spurge Reminder

Please remove spurge from your yards. Spurge is a creeping, lowgrowing weed that is often found in the cracks of driveways and the gaps between the sidewalk and street. It also grows abundantly in river rock.

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 activi ties. Thursday, October 13, Desert Oasis, Catalina In ternational Caterers will pro vide an Octoberfest meal including bratwurst and more. Social hour, 5:30 PM, followed by dinner, 6 PM. Bring your own beverage. Entertainment provided by The Bouncing Czechs. Fri day, October 28, is happy hour at Desert Oasis. Bring your own beverage. Social hour, 5:30 PM, followed by a light din ner, 6 PM. Entertainment to be determined. For further infor mation contact Eleanor Mishur 520-818-3374.

Ticket sales Fri., Oct. 7, 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

We meet Monday, October 24, 7 PM, Catalina Vista. Come early for chat-time. Maurice “Mo” Goldman will speak to us about his role as an immigration lawyer. The timeline will cover from his family and the Holocaust up to and especially including his help for the people of Mexico, Cuba and Af ghanistan. If joining the SCC, dues are $10 pp. Jane Moody will collect the dues. Make checks out to the Spanish Cul tural Club. Bring your own drinks, and wear your name tags.

States Wisconsin Club

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

Our club’s next annual party is tentatively scheduled on Saturday, March 11, Activity Center. We are seeking ener getic 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.

Unit Party

Unit 3

Linda Bretz 520-668-4832 lindaebretz1@gmail.com

Chalk Creek Drive will welcome old friends and neighbors on Halloween, Monday, October 31, 4-6 PM, with potluck surprises offered by attendees served at the base of some of our driveways. Unit 3 neighbors are welcome. Pre-registration is required: email lindaelain@comcast.net. See our SCOV Unit 3 Facebook page for details.

Sun City Variety Theatre

Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167

Sep.-Apr., Third Thu., 10 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

Welcome club members and all the wannabe thespians out there. We will have our first meeting of the new season Thursday, Oc tober 20, 10:30 AM, Desert Oasis. If you are not a club member, but have an interest in theatre, either performing, working backstage, being part of the technical crew, making props or sewing costumes, please join us.

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

If you are a veteran, please join us at a meeting for camaraderie and infor mation. Club meetings are monthly from October to May. Guest speakers cov er a range of topics to inform club members of vet eran organizations, VA compensation and more. Our October guest speaker is Shaun Pfund, from the Missing in America Project, unclaimed veterans recovery program. Club activi ties and relevant issues are sent by email. Our current mem bership is over 300 veterans.

Join us Wednesday, October 5, at The Views Restaurant for meet-and-greet happy hour, 3:30-4:30 PM.

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

Submit orders for Phase 2 of the Legacy Walkway by get ting a Legacy Brick order form at the Library or request one from Mike LaBarbera at mclabarb@aol.com.

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

WAG OV’s mission is to promote positive, progressive political change on issues affecting women and families.

Dance

Ballroom - SC Starlight

Sara Harney 717-977-1963 scovstarlightdance@gmail.com www.scstarlightdanceclub.wixsite.com/scstarlightdance

Join us at our next dance Saturday, October 15, 5:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. A 30 minute lesson begins at 5:30 PM with the dance at 6 PM. Music will be by DJ Doug. Dance to music by Bruno Mars, Olivia Newton John, Bee Gees and other classics. Tickets are $20/cpl for members, $25/cpl,

Lunch at Carlotta’s in Catalina

nonmembers. Find ticket information on our website or call Sara Harney.

All are welcome to join us for lessons Wednesdays, November 2, 9 and 16. Learn sequences in the tango, and rumba from 5-6:30 PM, AFC 1 & 2. Afterwards, several cou ples make it an evening at The Views Restaurant. Sign up for lessons Wednesday November 2, 4-5 PM, AFC 1 & 2, or call Sara.

Folk Dance

Pres. Siva Raven 505-469-7505 sivaraven@gmail.com

Fri., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studios 1 & 2 www.scovFD.club

Folk dancing is a wonderful way to exercise both your body and mind while socializing in the company of a warm and welcoming group. We encourage everyone who is ful ly vaccinated and boosted to join us and tour the world in music and dance. We review each dance prior to dancing, keeping in mind that the only mistake you can make is to not have fun. No experience and no partner required. Bo nus: no meetings, no minutes, no dues; just dance, dance, dance. There is even a club website which lists each week’s dances, along with a video link to each dance, for those who like to watch or review dances at home.

Please give it a try. Come and see. Check out the website or call Raven.

Line - Sunliners

Pres. Judy Widener 760-687-6377 judywidener@gmail.com

Membership Karen Reich 520-403-2764 ktrfam123@gmail.com scsunliners@gmail.com; www.scovsunliners.wixsite.com/sunliners

The October schedule below is for current members, and updates can be found on our website. If you have not tried line dancing, but are interested in learning more, we offer In troduction to Line Dancing classes every year. The classes teach basic steps and terminology, and you’ll learn some fun line dances. We will be offering a class for new dancers in 2023, and we will keep you posted with Tipster articles, notices in “This Week In SCOV” and on the SCOV Facebook page.

October dance sessions are in AFC 1 & 2, as follows (no hard sole shoes):

Wednesday Classes

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Intermediate

12:45-1:45 PM Beginner

Saturday Practices

9-10 AM Intermediate

10:15-11:15 AM Beginner

11:30 AM- 12:30 PM Transition to Beginner

Sunday Practice

4-5 PM

Transition to Intermediate

Future events: Social, Saturday, October 8, 5:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista, members and guests welcome. Cost $5 pp.

Board meeting, Wednesday October 5, 2:30 PM, via Zoom. All members are welcome.

Rock ‘N Roll

Pres. Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Membership Chair Jon Russell scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Our Halloween dance featuring The Rave promises to be delightfully spooky with a waxing moon and starry skies. Join us Thursday, October 27, 6:30-9 PM, in the golf cart parking lot behind The Views Restaurant. Gates open at 6 PM. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes.

Tickets go on sale Tue., Oct. 18, 8 AM for members; 9 AM for nonmembers, Desert Oasis lobby. $10 pp for members and $15 pp for nonmembers

Western - Kactus Kickers

Co-Pres. Bob and Sue Newman 989-859-8408 cell/text bobnsigrid@icloud.com

Membership Marci Gutierrez 520-204-7039 cell/text marci.gutierrez57@gmail.com

Dance Classes: Nancy Klucking 360-961-6963 cell/text Nancy.Klucking@gmail.com

Information KKscov@gmail.com

Dancing to music from Whiskey River Dogs

We had a good dance season from October 2021 to May 2022, with some off-site dances and our on-site dances at Catalina Vista. Our 2022-2023 season will start Friday, Oc tober 28, with a dance at Catalina Vista. We are planning to hold a refresher class or two in the fall. Stay tuned for details or send an email to KKSCOV@gmail.com. There are also dance opportunities at SaddleBrooke Ranch. An email went out in late August with the flyer for the September dances at SaddleBrooke Ranch. We danced there twice this summer. They have a good dance floor.

One of our favorite bands, Clear Country, is playing every Tuesday night at the Outlaw Saloon from 6-10 PM. It’s a good chance to go and practice your two-step dancing.

For Kactus Kickers members, continue to check the Tip ster and your email for information about upcoming dances and the fall dance schedule.

Exercise

Aqua Tone

Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 cell irmel5596@gmail.com

Marcia Polley 520-818-9073

Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 AM, AFC/Pool

Aqua Tone is a toning water workout that incorporates a variety of rhythmic body movements. This aquatic exercise class enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endur ance.

We meet at the AFC pool. There is no fee to join the club or the class. The teachers are club member volunteers. Partici pants should be able to do a basic swim stroke. Items used in the class are buoys, boards, noodles, balls and a fitness band. Most items are available at the pool. We assign an ex perienced member to a newcomer to help learn the various movements. We enjoy a great workout in a fun class.

Arthritis Water

Pres. Jane Krabbeler jkrabbeler@gmail.com

VP Norma Waters normawaters1@hotmail.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 PM, AFC/Pool

October 1, we change our meeting time to 1 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the AFC pool. We meet if the air temperature is 77 degrees or higher. Our club per forms gentle water exercises approved by the Arthritis Foun dation to help with range of motion. It’s great for those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced joints, etc. Our bodies need to keep moving and this is a safe, fun way to stay fit.

If you are a paid member and unable to join us, you may contact the club officers for modified copies of our exercises to perform safely at home. Our members are fun, accepting, and will welcome you. We hear “I came for the exercise and love all the friends I’ve found.”

Our annual dues are $5 pp. Your first class is free. Please consider joining us; your body will thank you. You will be glad you did.

Energetic Exercise

Maria Tomlinson maria.tomlinson1@gmail.com

Mon. and Wed., 8-9 AM, AFC Studio Fri., 7:45-8:45 AM, Catalina Vista

Energetic Exercise offers a lively and beneficial aero bic, strength and balance workout. Professional instructor Sally Martinez leads a variety of one-hour sessions set to a background of happy classic pop tunes. Exercisers are encouraged to move at their own pace and fitness levels. SCOV residents can join the club for $3 per year, and then purchase a 12-class punch card for $30. Reservations for classes are made through Sign-UpGenius, so exercisers know in advance when space is available within the current attendance limits. Dress is exercise casual with sport shoes required. Energetic Exercise is fun, social and energetic. Email for further information or for help signing up. We hope you will join us.

Fitness Swim

Contact: Dave Goodman goodman@sfu.ca No formal workouts scheduled until Nov.

The Fitness Swim Club allows swimmers to participate in a group swim workout. We generally swim 2,400 to 3,000 yards per workout, mostly freestyle. Some do more, a few less.

Workouts are suitable for master swimmers, triathletes and those who would just like to participate in swim work

outs. Please ensure you have medical clearance to partici pate in vigorous physical activity prior to joining. We wel come new members.

Pilates

Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com

Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio

Fall is finally here and it’s time to think about avoiding all the holiday stress by exercising. On Monday and Thursday, professional instructors come to SCOV and teach a Joseph Pilates core strengthening mat class. Pilates workouts are not just sets of simple exercises. Your abdominal muscles, back, hips, arms and more are strengthened and toned, leading to improved posture, flexibility, strength and bal ance. The one hour classes include warm-up stretches and total body workouts. The classes are designed for seniors, so all movements can be modified for different levels of per formance. The cost is $8/class and annual club dues are $20 pp. Stop by and watch one of our classes. Call Mary.

Sunrisers Exercise

Joyce Wisbey 520-825-5425 bwisbey90@msn.com

Shirley Dubansky 520-975-4100

Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:45-7:45 AM, AFC/Studio 1 & 2

Are you awake early and want to improve your stamina and strength? Come join us for an hour of aerobic and weight exercise, all while standing. There is no fee to join the club or the class. Bring your weights and drinking water. We hope to see you there.

Tai Chi

Co-chairs Alice Hutchison 520-329-8090 ahutchison87@gmail.com

Cynthia Chaffee 520-342-6437 cynthiachaffee@mac.com

Thu., 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1

Tai chi resumes Thursday, October 6, when masters Jose Hernandez Herrera and Donna Drazenovich begin the fall 10-week class series. Beginners are welcome and should contact Alice for further details.

Tai chi is a fun and challenging way to improve one’s strength and balance and to remain vibrant and independent. Our masterful instructors will insure that this 10-week class is a rewarding experience.

Yoga

Pres. Jan Wholey 520-638-7088 suncityyoga2018@gmail.com

Welcome back to those of you who have been gone for the summer. The Yoga Club is offering four classes each week in October. Maria returns beginning Oc tober 7. Bring your mat and $10 to each class.

Tuesdays, 10:45 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Torrey)

Thursdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis (Torrey)

Thursdays, 10:45 AM, Desert Oasis, chair yoga (Torrey)

Fridays, 8:15 AM, AFC Studios 1 & 2 (Maria)

Games Bridge

Duplicate Bridge

Pres. Dave Hablewitz 520-989-0486 hkrisdave@opusnet.com

Wed., 6 PM; Fri., 12:30 PM, Desert Oasis

During Activity Center construction, we are using differ ent sites and days. These changes are for the foreseeable

future. We will try to keep you informed of any changes. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.

Ladies Monday Social Bridge

Anita Gayheart 360-949-3452 and2@olypen.com

Mon., 12:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Come for a friendly game of bridge. Renew those old friendships and meet new friends.

Marathon Bridge

Pres. Owen Reese 360-972-0401 owenreese@orcalink.com

Find a partner and join our club. We will play once a month (your choice of date), October through April, in your resi dence or your opponents’ home. There is a onetime entry/ prize fee of $15 pp. Call or email Owen Reese for further information or to join.

Mixed Social Bridge

Pres. Don Wheeler 520-334-7578 don8359@gmail.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

The Mixed Social Bridge Club plays contract bridge in an informal, relaxed and fun environment. We want everyone who comes to sit at a table and play bridge. If needed, we will make a table of three or have a player float from table to table. We start promptly at 8:30 AM; come a few minutes early to socialize and find a partner. We have coffee, and members often bring goodies. We also have online games using Trickstercards.com. Please join us. We welcome new players.

Partners Tuesday Night Bridge

Pres. Larry Parks, VP Janelle Parks, Sec. Louise Fraser 520-825-9592 Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Please join us to play friendly bridge on Tuesday eve nings. Our group is pleasant and helpful. Bring a partner and $1 each to put into the pot. There are winners every time we play. Please arrive by 5:45 PM, and we promise you an enjoyable evening. We finish at 8:30 PM. Call Louise if you have any questions.

Practice Bridge

Pres. Robert Carlson 612-850-9005, Barbara Fransdal 520-310-7549

Mon. and Wed., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play for fun, to refresh old skills and develop new ones. Sometimes we even keep score. We learn from each other.

Bunco

Fern Strandskov 520-825-8127

Fourth Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Please join us. There is a $2 entrance fee, which is divided among the winners. We promise you a fun afternoon. Mark your calendar and give it a try. Hope to see you there.

Chess

VP John Bechard bechard.john@gmail.com

Mon., 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

The SCOV Chess Club is planning a fall tournament to be gin in October. Newcomers are always welcome at our regu lar meetings any Monday afternoon at Catalina Vista. Stop by for a casual game and information on the tournament.

Cribbage

Pres. Salvador Hernandez 281-883-2986

First and Third Thu., 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

We look forward to seeing you. New members are wel come. Come join the fun.

Euchre

Chris Auclair 585-309-9065

Mon., 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis

If you would enjoy playing this friendly card game, please bring $1 to Desert Oasis on Mondays at 5:30 PM.

Five Crowns

Pat Hansen or Fern Strandskov ferndean@aol.com

Sat., 4:30 and 5:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo www.scov5crowns.weebly.com

Five Crowns is a fun and easy game to play (see website for short video). Players usually play 1-3 games, depending on what time they arrive. Players are randomly assigned to tables, and each game normally takes one hour. For each game you play, you need to bring 12 dimes and one quarter. So if you plan to play three games, bring 36 dimes and three quarters. New players are always welcome.

Gin Rummy

Bob Segebrecht or Sue Lilja 802-236-0150

Sat., 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

Please feel free to call Sue if you have any questions or suggestions.

Mah Jongg

Casual Mah Jongg

Judee Wickersham, 520-989-3254

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tue., 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis

Come and play on Tuesdays for a casual, fun game.

Thursday Mah Jongg

Joyce Unger 520-825-8069

Thu., 1 PM, Desert Oasis

We have had an amazing and well attended summer. Plans are underway for the fall, so come and play and get in on the planning.

Women’s Pan (Panguingue)

Claudia Case 206-579-6500

Mon., Fri., 12:30-4 PM, Wed., 9 AM-12:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

If you enjoy a challenge, come in and observe our game of Pan (Panguingue). It’s a fun and interesting game. We would love to have you join us.

Pinochle

Dave Flatness 425-443-3708

Wed., 5:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo

We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring $1 for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty, we can get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $5 pp.

Poker Dealer’s Choice Poker

Steve Dirks 520-429-3303 stevenkdirks@gmail.com

Tue., 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Our game is open to all SCOV residents. Games: Texas hold’em, crazy pineapple, Omaha, seven-card stud, criss cross, slide-rule and a couple of five-card draw variations. The dealer antes 25¢. All games are high-low except for Tex as hold’em and crazy pineapple, which are high only. Stakes are 25¢ for the early round of bets and 50¢ for the last two rounds.

Contact Steve Dirks for a Word document with the full club rules and a detailed description of the games.

Men’s Friday Poker

David Dellinger 480-620-5519 davidjdeljan@aol.com

Fri., 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro

Friday Poker plays every Friday evening at Desert Oasis. We play easygoing poker with low stakes. Games are high only, five-card draw, five-card stud, seven-card stud, Texas holdʼem, Omaha and criss cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. Cards provided. Dealer antes 5¢ per player and chooses the game. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the door and enjoy three hours of nohassle, understandable poker. We welcome new players. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters.

Call David if you would like to review rules of play before your first game. Please show up at 5:30 PM, so we can start playing by 5:45 PM.

Scrabble

Jan Fischer 520-825-2401 fischer_janice@comcast.net

Fri., 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis

Join us to meet new people and spend a couple of hours socializing and being challenged to increase vocabulary. Scrabble is one of the most misunderstood games ever invented. Mention playing Scrabble to anyone and the re sponse will be “I do not spell well.” This is pretty much a standard response; however, SCOV Scrabble Club has the accepted and official Scrabble Dictionaries and word sheets in order for anyone to check their spelling of a word and the meaning. Also, we have two- and four-letter sheets in order to confirm the spelling of a word.

None of the members of the Scrabble Club are considered sharks. We simply enjoy spending an afternoon with friends and meeting new people and exercising our brains.

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” –Martin Luther King

Sheepshead - Schafkopf

Jeff Rusch 920-202-0007 jffrusch@yahoo.com

Tue., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis

Schafkopf, better known as Sheepshead, is a card game most commonly played in Wisconsin and surrounding midwest states. If you are interested in joining us, contact Jeff.

Music

Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) Kactus Krooners

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

Mon., 10:30 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista Patio (Desert Oasis/Saguaro if bad weather). Check with Mike or the weekly email

This fun, mixed, a cappella Barbershop chorus has been taking a rest during the summer months but will be starting up again on Monday, November 7. Watch the November Tip ster for details. Meanwhile, get together with some friends and just keep singing. And put Monday mornings at 10:30 AM on your calendars.

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.

We trust that everyone had a healthy, happy summer and is looking forward to the start of our 2022-2023 drumming ses sions.

There will be a few changes this year. A slight change of time; we will meet at 2-3:30 PM. The pro gram will start with some hands-on individual instruction, a virtual program and drum along. There will be some drums available for newcomers to use. Come join us at 2 PM at Colleen’s home 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

The Different Drummers Women’s Circle provides a com munity drum circle for anyone wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African djembe drums, handheld Native American frame drums and other small percus sion. 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 en ergize minds and bodies, strengthen community bonds, re lease stress and celebrate life.

Early Music Recorder Ensemble

Joyce Minks 520-825-0642 minkster42@comcast.net

Mon., 3 PM, Mike and Kathy Moyer’s home, 1637 E. Crown Ridge Way

Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or im prove your skills? Would you like to play with a group? So prano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies we create together. Music is provided and instru ments are available; just one hour every Monday. Learners and visitors welcome. Following a summer rest, we plan to resume on Monday, November 7, and make music together again. See the November Tipster for details.

Sun City Singers

Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com

Pres. Bob Westendorf rwestendorf@live.com

Tue., 6:30 PM, starting Sep. 20, Catalina Vista

We rehearse every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. We welcome new members. If you love to sing, come join us. Annual dues are $10 pp, payable on January 1.

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

Our club meets Tuesdays, 10 AM, Desert Oasis. Begin ners classes start October 11, 9:15 AM. Shake off the dust, tune up the strings and be ready to sing and strum.

Sports

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists

Pres. Ron Wheeler 801-791-2903 ourwildplaces@gmail.com

VP Scott Schlapkohl 970-846-1951 sschlapkohl@msn.com

Membership Fred Finney 520-297-2485 fvfinney@comcast.net

www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Vistoso Cyclists membership is only $15/year, hard to be lieve, given we are one of the best cycling clubs for seniors in the nation. Aside from the rides, our members enjoy our very useful website, including a searchable member direc tory, club classifieds, online ride schedule, cycling resources and more.

We offer several hundred scheduled rides year-round, among four different ride subgroups, from 20 to 60+ miles, to cafe destinations within Tucson and nearby towns, utilizing both pathways and roadways. Occasional away rides are of fered as well. Our cafe stops offer coffee and conversation, greatly enjoyed by our members.

The club has e-bike, mountain biking and Women on Wheels subgroups. There’s also our monthly club newslet ter email.

All schedules can be found within the excellent member area of our website. We also host social events and sup port both the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank and Wheels for Kids. For more information or to join, visit our website.

Miles, smiles and tailwinds.

Billiards

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

Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

New members are always welcome. The club dues are only $5 pp.

Our weekly activities include two round-robin tourna ments on Mondays, 2-4 PM, and Thursdays, 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 ev eryone 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.

We have a traveling team that plays six other communities on the second Saturday of each month.

A new weekly 1-15 eight-ball round robin activity has start ed on Tuesdays. Just show up before 1:30 PM.

Birders Group

Peggy Smith 520-344-0991 pdsaz@aol.com

Fri., Oct. 28, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Black-headed grosbeaks are being seen around SCOV more often than in past years. They are not extremely com mon, but they are certainly here and easy to spot. Mainly a western bird ranging from northern Mexico to lower British Columbia in the summer, its large beak hints of its main diet of seeds, but it will eat insects too.

We are a 100-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. Below is a list of upcoming field trips. If you are interested in going on any of these, be sure to contact the trip coordinator for details at least three days in advance and ask Peggy (above) to be added to our mailing list.

Tuesday, October 11, 6:30 AM, $3, Crooked Tree Golf Course, Peggy Smith, pdsaz@aol.com

Wednesday, October 19, 6 AM, $14, Patagonia, Steve Holmes, steve.holmes45@comcast.net

Thursday, October 27, 7 AM, $11, Canoa Ranch, Judy Mercer, cjudygo07@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 9, 7 AM, $6, Aqua Caliente Park, Sandy Mason, sandymason08@aol.com

Bocce

Pres. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net

VP Jim Steinmetz vintner731@gmail.com

www.scovbocce.weebly.com

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

Bocce is a fun, easy-to-learn activity that people of all ages and abilities enjoy. No experience is required, and any one who can pick up and roll a ball can play. Newcomers are always welcome and may play once without joining the club. Annual dues are just $5 pp, and a membership form is on the club website under club info. Please arrive at least 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. Winter hours of 2-4 PM will begin November 1.

Gun Club

Bill Snead 425-246-8100 wgsnead@gmail.com Meetings suspended until further notice

Steve Holmes photo

Hiking

Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com

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

Pickleball

Pres. Tony Masterjohn tmasterjohn15@gmail.com

VP Training Doug Brown wizisland@comcast.net

Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org

Jane Lutz, a long-time Pickleball Club member moved to Splendido with her sister in September. She joined the club in 2009 when the club started and there were only two courts. She plays regularly with the competitive group.

Catalina State Park

Camaraderie, new friend ships, healthy exercise and appreciation of our beauti ful Sonoran desert are the hallmarks of our club. For over 30 years, our experi enced volun teer guides have offered hikes in some of the most scenic mountain and desert landscapes in Arizona. Our 300-plus members enjoy hikes of all levels: nature walks, short treks, medium difficulty hikes and more strenu ous hikes. Whether you want to hike for a couple of hours or venture out for an all-day experience to a new location, we have a hike for you.

We celebrate our accomplishments with an annual wine and cheese party that includes election of club officers. At spring and fall picnics, we award patches of miles earned. Join us for our fall picnic, following hikes on Tuesday, No vember 1, Catalina State Park.

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 Tues days and Thursdays at the horseshoe pits. Horseshoes are available or bring your own. No fees or membership re quired. Just come and have fun. Everyone is welcome; first timers or old timers.

Mini Golf

Cindy Silverlock 707-537-5911 scovminigolf@gmail.com

Tue., 3:30 PM, Oct.-Apr. (except 2nd Tue., Jan.-Apr.)

www.scovminigolfclub.com

The Mini Golf Club objective is to promote the use and enjoyment of the mini-golf course for socialization, with an emphasis on providing an outdoor activity for those unable to play more active sports. Annual dues are $5 pp.

We are a club that promotes fun and socialization. We do not keep score, but we do offer prizes for holes-in-one. We have a basket of prizes at each game for a hole-in-one win ner, with quarterly prizes for the person who has the most holes-in-one.

Jane served on the Pickleball board and has run the men tor program the last couple of years. We will miss her. She is sorry she will be leaving, be cause she will not be playing pickleball on the courts and will miss her fellow players.

Jane Lutz was presented with a certificate of appreciation

She thanks everyone for all the friendships and fun she ex perienced during her time in SCOV. We would like to thank Jane for her hard work and dedication to make the Pickleball Club a better place. Good luck and hope to see you again.

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

October may very well be Ar izona’s nicest month with temps in the 80s and low humidity. It’s also the month when many seasonal resi dents return, so you’ll want to have your POP

Tennis skills at their best. It’s time to get back out on the courts and get some good exercise with lots of laughs. See you at the Desert Oasis.

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 520-825-8613 for room availability the day they want to play.

Tennis

Pres. Jim Benshoof 612-799-5918 jabenshoof@msn.com

Treas. Randy Harvey 402-990-7009

Men’s tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 7-9 AM, Bill Pitts 317-308-8155

Mixed tennis, Tue., Thu., Sat., 9-11 AM, Jen Garvin 520-400-4368

Women’s Tennis/Mixed Tennis, Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-9 AM, Chris Gerber 763-360-839, Jan Dunbar 815-766-0819

Mixed doubles socials, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

The Women’s Tennis Interclub League representing SCOV, is organized with the help of USTA and provides women (and men) an opportunity to play, host and have fun with tennis players across Tucson. If interested, contact Jan Dunbar. Fall also means a return to club-organized tennis tournaments.

Travel

Day Trippers

Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226

Membership Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957

Third Sun., 1 PM, Catalina Vista

Plan to attend our next general meeting on Sunday, Oc tober 16, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. We’ll be talking about many upcoming events and trips. Be sure to bring your checkbook, your nametag and calendar to sign up.

Fri., Oct. 21: Tombstone, AZ, for Helldorado Days. Lunch on your own. Bus leaves from behind Welcome Center, 8 AM, $40 pp. Cut off is Oct. 11. Monitor: Jan Fischer 520-825-2401

Wed., Nov. 16: Sabino Canyon, includes shuttle and entry fee. We’ll have lunch at Teaspoons. Bus leaves 8 AM from in front of tennis courts, $87. Cut off is Nov. 6. Monitor: Wye Mace 520-982-5647

Sun., Dec. 18: Christmas luncheon with catered meal and entertainment immediately following our general meeting, Catalina Vista

Big crowds gather for the finals of the “135” Tennis Tournament 2022. Come join the fun

The club organizes a women’s doubles, men’s doubles and a fun 135 tournament where the combined age of the mixed doubles partners must be 135 or over. Dates for these tourna ments and registration information will be post ed in the 2023 tennis roster by the tennis courts and the bulletin board located outside Court #1. Glenn Morse will continue tennis lessons. More information to follow. If you would like to join, contact Jim Benshoof.

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 and it’s great fun.

Come visit to see if this game is for you. Both men and women are welcome, and tryouts are encouraged. We look forward to seeing you.

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, Wed., 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis pool

The Water Volleyball group can’t be stopped. When the Desert Oasis pool is closed for repairs, the water volleyball players move to dry land. The indoor racquetball court is ide al for play when the pool is closed, or it is too cold for play in the pool. Either way, it is fun with loads of laughter. If you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, you will be welcomed by the existing members and encouraged to play. Give us a try, you won’t be sorry.

Future plans: Casino trip: January 2023

Railway Museum in Chandler Tubac Festival: February 2023 Pima County Courthouse Palm Springs Mystery trip

Blessing of the Vineyard: April 22, 2023

Sedona/Cottonwood, including Verde Valley train

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, Oct. 10 at WC3

Our next scheduled meeting is Monday, October 10, 9 AM. Due to a closure of Catalina Vista, our October meeting will be in the Welcome Center/Conference Room 3. Subsequent meetings will return to Catalina Vista on the second Monday of each month.

This is our first meeting for the 2022-2023 season. If you are a newcomer to SCOV and have an RV, we would enjoy having you as a guest at this first meeting. Members, please join us as we will be discussing fall 2022 and spring 2023 trips. Visit our website to sign up or sign up at the meeting for the future trips.

Lithium batteries for an RV is a hot topic. There will be a short video comparing the performance of lithium batteries to lead-acid batteries.

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. Due to Covid-19, some groups are not currently meeting. See website for up-to-date information and confirm with the organization’s leader.

AA Kevin D. 708-732-2943 kjd728@aol.com, Meetings suspended until further notice

Cancer Support

Contact: Rita Menet 920-659-1428 rita.menet@gmail.com

Meetings suspended until further notice

We are seeking a new leader to facilitate our Cancer Support Group. No professional facilitator experience is re quired, just a passion for those who are affected by cancer. Meetings include an exchange of information and discussion among those who have cancer, are survivors of cancer and their family and caregivers. Meeting day and time are open to change. This support group facilitator can be a seasonal resident. If interested, please contact Rita Menet.

Caregivers’ Support

Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016

Contact Ester Leutenberg for date and time of meeting

This group can support anyone caring for a parent, partner, child, sibling, friend or any other loved one. Allowing those to share with other open-minded people in a safe environment is key for this group.

Cognitive Loss & Brain Health Support Group

Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639

First and Third Wed., 4:15 PM, Catalina Vista

Whether you are a caregiver, a person with mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to sup port one another. We share new ideas on the advancement of research and personal experience to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. This sup port group will provide a safe and confidential space to share ideas and personal experiences. This vital support group has grown and is now meeting twice a month.

Diabetes Support Circle

Contact: Bill Bable wcbcfp33@gmail.com 520-639-8845

First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Meetings begin again Monday, October 3.

Grief Recovery and Support

Pari Foster 520-283-7662

Third Thu., 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon

Good news: Our Grief Support Group is starting again on Thursday, October 20. Grief may be from the loss of a loved one, a pet, a career, etc. No matter what the cause of grief and loss, support by a group can be a key to recovery and resolution. If you are feeling ill for any reason on the day the group meets, please refrain from attending. We will welcome you at our next meeting. Questions or concerns, call Pari.

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. We have guest speakers and discuss topics of interest.

Support Group for the Visually Impaired

Judi Peterson 815-222-4754

Raven 505-469-7505, sivaraven@gmail.com

Fourth Thu., 3:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Please join us on Thursday, October 27, as we come to gether for mutual support and resource sharing in a posi tive environment. We welcome people who are blind and/ or visually impaired. Interested, supportive persons are also welcome. Come or call Judi Peterson or Raven for more information.

Vistoso Helpful Hands

For assistance call 520-447-0077

Chair Barb McNeill bjmac68@gmail.com

Welcome to the eight new volunteers who joined our ranks this month.

Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who require temporary assistance (three weeks or 12 visits) during a crisis or needy situation. We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman services, light housekeeping/yard care, paperwork organization, run errands and can pick up a take-out meal from The Views Restaurant. We also have referrals for longer-term paid assistance.

For help call 520-447-0077. If we are not available, leave a message with your name and 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 re habbed bicycles to children and families in need in the Tuc son area. To date, we have donated 3,000 bikes to local non profits 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, too, can make a dif

ference. Your membership also adds to our collective voice on important issues. 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.

Catalina State Park

Enjoy Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park on the first Saturday of the month.

• Saturday, October 1, 5 PM, Mother Cody Band, eclectic mix of folk, rock country and blues.

• Saturday, November 5, 4 PM, Austin Owen, Latin music, British pop, R&B, country western songs from the 60s.

All-day admission to the park is $7 per vehicle, and the concert is included with park admission.

Fellowship for Social Justice

Save the date for the “I’m Not Biased: You Are” forum, a two-part forum brought to you by the Fellowship for Social Justice, a local community organization.

• Wednesday, October 26, “Consciously Addressing Unconscious Bias”

• Wednesday, November 9, “Moving Forward Together”

Both sessions will be from 6-8 PM, SaddleBrooke Moun tain View Ballroom, 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd.

Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church

• Thursday, October 20, 1:30 PM, A Celebration of Poetry. Award-winning poet Janet Rives will present a poetry read ing. Rives is the author of two poetry collections.

• Sunday, October 30, 10 AM, everyone is invited to cel ebrate the 25th anniversary of Mountain Shadows Pres byterian Church, a congregation centered in Christ, caring for community. Worship, lunch and music by the Oro Valley Jazz Band.

The church is located at 14240 N. Oracle Road at Moun tainaire Drive, 520-825-7858, mspcoffice@gmail.com, www.mountainshadowschurch.org.

Square Dancing

SaddleBrooke Squares Club dances are Sundays, 6-8 PM, nonmember $10 pp.

Never square danced? The SaddleBrooke Squares are of fering a free first lesson at their Give Us A Whirl on Thursday, October 13, 7 PM; square dance lessons will then continue on Thursdays. All are welcome, dress is casual. SaddleBrooke, MountainView Clubhouse Ballroom, 38759 S. MountainView Blvd., SaddleBrooke, AZ. www.saddlebrookesquares.com.

Contact SCOV residents Karen and Mike, 520-904-9627 kmduellman@gmail.com for more information.

Classifieds

The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the infor mation contained therein.

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; BBQ=Barbecue; N/S=No Smok ing; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; FR=Family Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; FP=Fireplace; S/S=Stainless Steel; WiFi=Wireless Internet Service. Classified Advertising $10/ad • Deadline 10th of the Month.

HELP WANTED: Mortgage loan officers. Able to make your own schedule, work from office or home. Must already be licensed. Call Peoples Mortgage, 520-400-4458, voted one of best places to work.

WANTED TO RENT: I am looking for a home to rent for one month anytime between Jan. and Apr. 2023. Please contact Tom Klingberg, 630-222-2912 or email twotango47@att.net.

FOR RENT: N/S, N/P, 2 BR/2 BA fully furnished. Available from Oct. 2022 through all of 2023. For pricing and pictures, call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2022@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Popular expanded 1,573 sq. ft. Silvercreek model, 2 BR/2 BA. Open floor plan with tile and carpet, ceiling fan in every room. Fully furnished, king in master, queen in guest, reclining couch in living room, smart TV. Includes all utilities, WiFi, cable, W/D, BBQ on covered patio with ceiling fan. Fully enclosed back yard. N/S, N/P. Email dixie476@gmail.com or call 636-544-1706 for availability through Nov. 15, 2022.

HOUSE WATCH: Jay’s Home Watch with TLC, “I’ll watch your home when you’re not.” I will check on your home regularly, water indoor plants, bring in mail, newspa pers and packages, contact your handy person, landscaper, irrigation person, etc., if needed and take care of any emergencies that arise. I will email you with an update each time I visit your home. Jay Leutenberg, all-year resident. Call 520-818-0016, email jayleu35@gmail.com.

ACUPUNCTURE HOUSE CALLS: Reasonable rates for SCOV residents by Dr. Lisa Swanson, DAIM, L.Ac. Treating pain and digestive dysfunctions, health coaching with longevity practices, and more. Doctor of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner 858-750-8868.

PET CARE: When you’re not home, I will make sure your pets are cared for and well loved. My services include dog walking, boarding of dogs and cat care. I am able to administer medications if needed. Suzanne Batten, 253-310-2693, email: suzbatten@gmail.com.

PICK UP AND DRIVER AVAILABLE for local hauling. Reasonable rates. Call Roger at 503-473-1611.

BUYING: A curious collector would like to buy watches, old photos, war relics, 19th and 20th century family and estate items, antiques, jewelry, coins, silver and much more. Anything unusual or nostalgic. I like to look and love to buy. Exceptional prices paid. 520-529-2984.

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Barrel cactus on Honeybee mountain bike trail. Photo by Tom Yunker

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