Sun City Oro Valley Tipster November 2022

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

mclabarb@aol.com

Loyalty

by Mike LaBarbera

What is loyalty? Loyalty is a strong personal feeling of support, allegiance or faithfulness to a person, place or thing. Growing up, we didn’t realize it, but we were instilled with trust and loyalty in our family. Family was there to comfort us and talk with or confide in. We would help with chores, yard work, making dinner or giving family some of our paycheck to help make ends meet. We didn’t complain; we wanted to contribute.

We were loyal to our school by attending class daily, do ing homework, joining school teams and clubs and helping teachers with projects.

As we grew older, we became loyal to our employer by showing up to work on time and doing the jobs we were re quired to do. We were part of the team. We suggested ideas and followed directions to contribute to the business for a more productive workplace.

In the military, we were loyal to our unit, commander and country. Veterans know what that sense of loyalty means. We did and accepted things we didn’t like but knew it was important to complete the mission. Many of us made personal sacrifices out of loyalty.

Community loyalty is very similar and is founded upon com munal commitment. Many residents feel the personal motivation to perform unselfish service to encourage, assist, harmo nize and play in our wonderful sandbox. During the peak of winter, there are over 4,000 residents in SCOV. Residents vol unteer and contribute in many ways that demonstrate loyalty to our community. Over 10% of our residents have a passion for our way of life and want to make it better by volunteering in the Gift Shop and Library, collating the Tipster, delivering the SCOV directory, serving on one or more of the 140-plus club boards, one or more of the 20-plus SCOV committees or the Board of Directors. Without these resolute residents, SCOV would not be the thriving community we live in today. This is by no means blind loyalty but the strong personal desire to improve growth and well being, and pay back to our wonderful community.

General Manager - Mark Wade

mwade@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8080

Addressing the Rumor Mill

served the SCOV community for about six years now. Being in management it was not long before I realized that the rumor mill was alive and well. I’ve heard it said that if a rumor is repeated three times it becomes fact in the minds of those who have heard it, so they repeat it as well.

The source of the rumor mill may be verbal communica tions, snail mail, email, text or social media. Unfortunately, there is much misinformation spread through our rumor mill. The amount of misinformation seems to be increasing.

The Board of Directors and management want to do our part to dispel this misleading information. To help with this issue, the Board of Directors will be monitoring and keep ing track of false information they see in social media, texts, emails or any of the other sources. The Board will then ad dress these false statements from time to time in “This Week in SCOV.” In addition, we will address these items in our monthly Board of Director and General Manager chats.

May I suggest that before you pass along information that may be inaccurate or questionable, please check with me or a Board Member. You could also bring it up in a Board of Director and General Manager chat.

We are pretty much an open book, and you can ask just about anything. Let me add one disclaimer: we don’t talk about litigation or employees or anything that is legally pro tected including items on the agenda for executive sessions of the Board. Other than these legally protected items, you can ask, and if we know the answer, we’ll respond. If we don’t know the answer, we can get it for you. Hopefully you’ll like the answer but a warning that there may be times you won’t. All I can say is that you’ll get an honest answer.

The Board and I would like to inform you about things of interest as much as possible. The more informed you are, the less fodder there is to fan the flames of the rumor mill. Please feel free to take advantage and ask your questions. You might be surprised by the facts.

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SCOV Technology Club

by Drew Ludwig

How we got started.

You might say that SCOV folks have been inter ested in technology since the beginning. The Vistoso Computer Society (VCS) was started in 1990 with the goal of assisting members in using their computers. Ear ly meetings were held in the Artisan Center, but when the Association took over the Welcome Center in 2000, work be gan on creating a hands-on computer center. In December of 2002, VCS dedicated the Vistoso Computer Learning Cen ter, now called the Technology Lab. Equipment and software were purchased from club dues, along with grants from the Sun City Vistoso Foundation and member donations. We have recently changed our name to SCOV Technology Club to reflect the ever-expanding role technologies have in all our lives.

Where are we going?

As you are probably aware, technology has moved well beyond the desktop computer, and the club sees the need to help our members stay abreast of advances in the technology sphere.

But more broadly, our SCOV community needs a level of understanding to make use of the tech nology that benefits our lives. We realize that there are basic users, intermediate users, and advanced users, and we would like to serve all of them. The Technology Club has also been supporting other clubs in SCOV by expanding use of the Technology Lab, including use by the Photography and Genealogy Clubs and the Library (website training, business center and book re pair). And, we have recently added QR codes to our Tipster articles, so you can quickly access our website and sched ules. If you are unfamiliar with QR codes, we can teach you how to use them to access all kinds of information, such as restaurant menus.

What can you buy for $10? How about a year of tech support?

For the low cost of a club household membership ($10), you will have access to the club’s website, help desk, in-per-

son help sessions, and topical classes. There are no dumb questions. The answer may be simple or complex, but we have members with a broad range of experience. They can help you find information and hopefully a solution to your problem. And most importantly, many of you don’t want to understand how your device works, you just want to be able to use it.

Club members enjoy help sessions on your personal phone, tablet or laptop; classes structured for a diversity of skill levels and advice on replacement of devices. We can help you under stand how much capability you re ally need and how much money you should expect to spend.

Get involved.

We are welcom ing new members for the 2022-2023 season for only $10 per house hold.

We are always in need of folks to lead or assist in classes and an swer questions at help sessions.

And most of all, we need your ideas. Let us know how we can help you or someone you know who needs to be introduced to the Technology Club. Interest has already been expressed in help/training for:

• Conducting a basic or advanced search on the Internet.

• Downloading ebooks from the public library.

• Operating smart phones, smart TVs, smart cars, notso-smart personal assistants.

• Keeping your older devices working for you.

The future is not as far off as you think. If you are new to SCOV, come join us. If you have tech issues, come test us. If you just want to expand your horizons, we just might be the ticket to a new adventure.

We Can Talk to Your Devices so You Don’t Have To.

Peg Bushong teaches iPhone classes that are free and open to non-club members in the Technology Lab located in the Welcome Center

520-917-8070

What You, as a Homeowner, Can Do About Landscape Maintenance in the Common Areas

One of the beautiful aspects of our commu nity is the natural landscaping. As a resident of SCOV, you enjoy the 1,000 acres of Common Area land owned and cared for by the Association. The manager of our Common Area Maintenance (CAM) crew is Mary Kaye Cunningham. Mary has worked for the Association since the beginning of Del Webb days. CAM has many responsibilities with all this land to manage, with some exceptions, one of which is the common area that abuts homeowner lots.

There is a maintenance schedule where a five feet buffer is maintained behind homeowner lots on our common area. This schedule takes approximately one-and-a-half years for her staff to cover the estimated 10 miles of area.

If you want landscaping work done before the crew comes behind your lot, you can participate in the Pre-Qualified Landscaper program. This is a program of landscapers who have gone through a qualifying process that informs them of what work is allowed in our common areas. It is the responsi bility of the homeowner to interface with the Association and apply for the work to be done and to make sure the permit is properly displayed. If your favorite landscaper is not on the list, there is an application process for them to become qualified.

The scope of work that can be done, including trimming and removal of trees, may be found on our website under Members > Member Services > For Your Home. The appli cations need to be submitted to our Architectural Coordinator who is available during the work week from 9-11 AM in the Administration Office.

Another type of common area maintenance the Associa tion manages is for lots that qualify as a Golf Course View Lot. The lots that meet the qualification are listed in the De velopment Standards, Article 5, Appendix E and the scope of work provided is outlined in policy CAM-002. The services the Association provides behind these lots are opening the golf course view up to 50% including desert clean-up and trimming.

Please be aware of what this program provides and the guidelines you are required to follow. We all enjoy and ap preciate the beautiful landscaping of our natural desert sur roundings and our relationship between our homeowners and the Association.

Lifestyle Coordinator - Brenda Puzzele-Stoltz

bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com

520-917-8077

November is the time of year that people begin to go out in the cool weather and enjoy social activities. SCOV is hosting our own car show on Wednesday, November 9,12:30-3 PM, in the parking lot between Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and the ten nis courts. A local Tucson hot dog vendor will be selling hot dogs, Sonoran dogs, tacos, chips and drinks. If you would like to bring your car for viewing and a chance to win a prize, go to www.bit.ly/SCOVcarshow to register your car or email bpuzzele-stoltz@suncityorovalley.com. We hope to see you there.

Community Services - Katy Mosier

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

Revised Board Policy for Expansions

On September 27, 2022, the SCOV Board approved a revision to its policy ARC-006 Home Expansions and Patio Covers. The change has to do with neighbor communica tion of a proposed expansion (room addition and/or patio cover). Prior to the revision, any neighbor who was within 100 feet of a property line of the proposing lot would receive an emailed Notice of Neighbor Property Expansion. In many cases this measurement made no sense and caused confu sion. The revision now states that a notice will be sent to any neighbor owning a lot adjacent to the platted lot requesting an expansion.

If you are considering adding to your home with either of these projects, please familiarize yourself with this Board Policy which can be found on the SCOV website under Members > Documents > Board Policy ARC-006.

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which will be held Monday, January 23, 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

Back by popular demand, we will be holding our annual Southwest Book Sale. We have so many books on lo cal birdwatching, hiking, plants, ani mals, gardening, cooking as well as travel and restau rants. All revenue earned from this sale supports the purchase of new books for our Library. Dates for the sale will be in “This Week in SCOV.”

If you have been away and just returned to SCOV, please stop in and visit. We have added new shelf markers, new books and some new volunteers. We are here to help you find that perfect book.

Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis

ldavis@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8073

How Can I Prevent Injuries?

To avoid injuring yourself during exercise, don’t try to do too much too soon. Start with an activity that is fairly easy for you, such as walking. Do it for a few minutes a day, sev eral times a day. Slowly increase the amount of time and the intensity of the activity. For example, increase your walk ing time and speed over several weeks. Start every workout with a warm-up. This will make your muscles and joints more flexible. Spend 5 to 10 minutes doing some light stretching exercises and brisk walking. Do the same thing when you’re done exercising, until your heart rate returns to normal. Pay attention to your body. Stop exercising if you feel very out of breath, dizzy, faint, nauseous or if you feel pain. Seek medi cal attention if you have questions or think you have injured yourself seriously.

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, November 8, 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, November 9, the Desert Oasis pool will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time.

Tuesday, November 22, the AFC spa will be closed for cleaning 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

At our next meeting, we will brainstorm and explore new programming for the winter season. During the next five months, the Active Health Committee will bring current health-related presentations to our community to promote

an active and healthy lifestyle with a focus on what you can do yourself to promote your wellness. If you have heard a great speaker, or have suggestions on a topic that you would like to hear, please contact Rita Menet. All are welcome at our meetings.

Aquatic Fitness Center Advisory

Cliff Miller 5cliff15@gmail.com

First Wed., 11 AM, WC1

We invite residents with 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

Thinking about selling your home? Don’t forget about the SCOV required inspection.

All SCOV inspections look at only the exterior of the home and property for any violations of our governing covenants. There are three types of inspections available, and you may choose the one that fits your need. To request an inspection, go to the SCOV member webpage, select Member Services, and then select the Sell Your Home icon and complete and submit the short form.

The first inspection we offer is a courtesy inspection done at the seller’s request. This inspection is optional but has some advantages before you list your home. The Association inspector conducts the inspection and turns over the findings to you, the seller. Only you see the violations which allow you to correct any violations before listing.

The second inspection is the listing inspection. It is re quested by either the realtor or the seller at the time of listing and is good for 90 days. Once completed, a report of viola tions is sent to the realtor/seller. You may still have time to correct violations before entering escrow. When an offer is accepted, the violations are forwarded to the title company in a mandatory inspection compliance report.

The last inspection we do is called an escrow inspection and is completed if a listing inspection was not requested before an acceptance of an offer to sell. Violations found during this inspection are submitted directly to the title com pany, and the seller and buyer receive a copy of the report. All violations are negotiated between buyer and seller.

Each of these inspections provides you, the seller, with valuable information. However, you must have either a list ing or escrow inspection completed prior to the close of es crow. For further details, contact the Conveyance Coordina tor at the Welcome Center or call 520-917-8087.

Architectural Review

Jim Cherry 612-805-5637 ARC@suncityorovalley.com

Zoom meetings Second and Fourth Tue., 2 PM

The Master Declaration, Tract Declarations and Development Standards 2.18.C.4 provide a pretty clear direction for managing greenery within one’s yard. Besides weed control we have a duty to be neighborly and promote safety.

By example, within the Front Yard setback 3’6” is the maxi mum height of any bush/hedge. This keeps visibility between drivers and walkers within a measure of safety.

For side and backyards, the maximum height is six feet. This height keeps plants under control and mitigating scen ery visibility impairments for one’s neighbors. For some, managing neighbor visibility is even more critical. By exam ple, Unit 15 (Cirrus Hill Drive, Tumble Brook, Meteorite Trail, and half of Trade Winds Way) has a maximum three feet height for shrubbery that is within 15 feet of the backyard property line

This summer was another great growth year for our plants. Take the time to enjoy that growth while also showing neigh bor consideration.

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 Fu ture Facility Requirements for the Artisan Clubs of SCOV” is available on the SCOV website.

Community Directory

We are awaiting notification from the publisher of when we can expect delivery of the paper directories. When we have a date, we’ll put a notice in “This Week in SCOV” and ask for volunteers to help with the distribution to SCOV homes.

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.

The Finance and Budget Committee meetings are typi cally held quarterly. The meetings may also be attended via Zoom. The SCOV website provides the Zoom link. Additional meeting times are posted on the SCOV website as needed.

Food and Beverage

Chair Bob Landis landisrc@gmail.com

Next meeting Thu., Nov. 3, 3 PM, WC1

The Food and Beverage committee meets the first Thurs day of the month, 3-4 PM, WC1. The committee supports The Views Restaurant and is helping in the establishment of the new Bistro Coffee and Wine Bar at the renovated Activity Center. The committee is also looking into replacing the old popcorn machine that finally went kaput. The committee is working toward assuring the restaurant can maximize ser vice to the community.

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

Fall into many great books this autumn with our Friends of the Library (FOL) members-only event, Great Reads, Mon day, November 7, 10 AM, Catalina Vista. Pick up your ticket in the Library. Hear highlights of some of the most interesting and best books published in the past year.

FOL is the main source of funds for SCOV Library materi als. Your membership purchases the majority of books, mov ies and audio books. Tickets for the Home Tour in February

are available first to FOL members, who also receive entry to exclusive FOL events, and a discount on the bus ride to Tucson Festival of Books.

Membership is $15/sgl and $20/family through the Library. If you sign up as a new member in November, you get November and December free. Upcoming FOL and Library events: Library catalog class, holiday gift wrapping in midDecember, story times for visiting children the end of De cember and our ever popular monthly Book Bingo. Check Coming Events for details.

ON THE COVER

Fused glass plates by MaryAnne London

Photo by Joan Kelley Gift Shop

Co-Chairs Melanie Stinson 971-506-8655, Maxine Yunker 970-691-7990 Gift Shop 520-917-8051 Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 AM-4 PM, Sat. 10 AM-1 PM www.suncityorovalley.com/gift-shop

Featured artists are Elaine Deeter and Jan Bohe. Elaine started creating greeting cards for personal use, then began making cards to sell in our Gift Shop. She enjoys seeing people appreci ate her work and hearing how their friends and family are happy to re ceive a handmade card. She also makes gift bags and wine bags that are holiday related.

Elaine Deeter, left, and Jan Bohe, right

Jan Bohe makes canvas bags that hold plastic bags from the grocery store. They are totally hand-made. “I buy canvas by the yard, measure, cut, applique, paint and sew them. I have been making these for over 15 years. Each one is original with colorful designs, such as cats, particular breeds of dogs, fish, native designs and sunflowers,” said Jan. She also makes aprons for adults and children.

The Gift Shop sponsors the Arts and Crafts Festival Sat urday, November 12, 9 AM-3 PM, Artisan Center courtyard.

Government Affairs

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

General Election 2022 reminders: Election Day is Tues day, November 8. For those voting by mail, ballots should be mailed no later than Thursday, November 3.

If you missed the mail-in deadline, your ballot can be dropped off at any Pima County Vote Center before 7 PM on Election Day.

The last day for early voting is Friday, November 4.

Valley Tipster

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

Chair Meade Davis meadedavis11@gmail.com

Holiday Lights

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

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 to all SCOV residents, staffed by volunteers and open throughout the year. Our hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. We are located at the end of the Golf Cart Barn. We do not carry tools of any kind, but do have most medical items, children’s items, ta bles and chairs and several kinds of beds, all for short-term loans. Bring your SCOV card when you come in to borrow items or make reservations, which may be made up to two months in advance. You may also make reservations on our website. Please do not leave any items outside our doors or ask any SCOV employee to put items inside for you when we are not open. As our residents return, we will be busier, so reservations are recommended during this active season.

Long Range Planning

Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net

Second and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, 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 active and 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 248-231-2829, wcbcfp33@gmail.com

First Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista www.suncityorovalley.com/members/committees/neighborhood-pride

Following is a brief summary of how Neighborhood Pride Committee (NPC) performs the duties outlined in the com mittee charter:

The community is divided into seven sections. Seven teams of two members tour those sections to identify noncompliance of the standards established in the Master Dec laration and Development Standards.

If the first team identifies a home in noncompliance, a sec ond team of two members reviews the property. Only if all four committee members agree is a Courtesy Notice sent to the homeowner.

Currently, this process is spread over two months. Be ginning this month, NPC will tour every other month. The dates NPC will tour in 2023 are on the NPC web page. This month’s dates are: November 3-13: Team 1 identifies prop erties in noncompliance. November 14-23: Team 2 reviews only properties identified by Team 1. Courtesy Notices are sent following Team 2 tour.

Nominating

Give Back to Your Community

Would you enjoy giving back to your community by serv ing on our Board of Directors? As you know, the soundness and quality of our community depends on good volunteer

Board members.

Your Association is seeking potential candidates for the Board of Directors. The March 2023 vote will be to fill two director positions, serving three-year terms. According to our Bylaws (5.1) there are two ways to become a candidate for the Board of Directors, through nomination or through petition.

Through nomination (prior to December 22): If you would be interested in being considered by the Nominating Committee (or to suggest others) please fill out a Statement of Interest available from the Administration office.

Through petition (prior to January 1): If you would like to be placed on the ballot through the petition process, you must be a member in good standing with a written certification of eligibility from the General Manager and complete a petition with signatures of 25 Association members in good stand ing. A copy of the petition is available from the Administration office. Once the petition is received, the General Manager will certify eligibility.

Thank you for your consideration in running for the SCOV Board of Directors or for providing names of individuals you feel would make excellent Board members.

Posse

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

First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse

Welcome back to our seasonal residents. For our year round resident Posse volunteers, thank you for your dedi cation to patrolling our community, especially during the summer months. If you’re a seasonal resident and know a year-round resident Posse volunteer, please thank them. Seasonal residents are encouraged to join, while you’re back enjoying our wonderful community. You will also be al lowing our year-round residents a respite. We ask you to serve a minimum of two shifts a year, three hours a shift. Remember, we’re helping keep our community safe, and whether you’re a year-round resident or seasonal, this helps us all. For more information, call Linda Simōn.

Properties

Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com

Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom

The mission of the Properties Committee is to make rec ommendations to the Board of Directors and the staff re garding the condition and recommended improvements to SCOV facilities. Ongoing activities include inspections of SCOV buildings and facilities, inspection of Chalk Creek and monitoring of the SCOV solar systems. Intermittent activities include utility usage studies and projects requested by the Board, the staff or as deemed appropriate by the committee. 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

A reminder to submit your Tipster articles by the eighth of the month. Upcoming holidays affect our production sched ules, so on-time submissions are greatly appreciated.

Chair Lou Gard Mon., 1 PM, WC2

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

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

Our annual Welcome Back Fiesta Club Fit ting Day with our famous barbeque is Friday, November 4, 9 AM-3 PM, at the driving range. Golf equipment from Srixon, Cleveland, XXIO, Callaway and Cobra, and footwear and other vendors will be available, all with special discounted pricing.

Our men’s and women’s golf club clubs are in full swing. For information about any of the clubs, go to www.theviews golfclub.com > join > leagues to get further information.

Visit the Pro Shop or our website for more information about participating in fun activities like Chip & Putt, Yappy Hour, clinics and club fitting days. Every Friday and Satur day, we have the Barbeque Grille at the Turn between the ninth green and the tenth tee from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM.

The annual Pro-Member Invitational is Monday, November 21. We invite one professional and an amateur from another golf club to join two of our members or residents. For more information and registration, check with the Pro Shop.

If you have any questions, contact the Pro Shop and look for an email for the monthly “Tee to Green” newsletter for further updates. Happy Thanksgiving.

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

The first part of November is when the golf course has dried up from the water used dur ing overseeding. The ground is firm enough to allow the golf carts off the paths and onto the fairways. Cart traffic has been controlled the last few years using a system of blue stakes to direct golf carts on and off the paths. This would be a good time to refresh everyone on the rules associated with the blue stake gates to help minimize confusion.

Each hole will have a set of blue stakes at the start of the hole and at the end of the hole. These are “gates” where golf carts will pass through to both leave and return to the cart path. Once the cart leaves the path through the gate it will drive straight to the fairway. The cart will remain in the fairway until it reaches the other end of the fairway where it will leave through the exit gate. However, if driving the rest of the fairway is unnecessary, then exit at any time 90 degrees straight to the cart path.

One big change this year is to holes #2 and #9. Those holes suffer considerable turf damage from carts each win ter, so the traffic control needs to change. Now there will be designated areas where carts will be allowed. Carts will not be allowed to drive the length of these two fairways any more. Hopefully, this will cause a smaller area of damage and protect the rest of the hole.

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

Welcome back to all our winter friends and neighbors. Hope y’all had a safe and fun summer. The course has re opened after this year’s overseeding and is in excellent con dition. We’re looking forward to another winter of great play and friendly competition at The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club. Feel like you’re missing out? Come and join us; we’re always looking for new members. If you’re interested, please contact our membership chairman Dean Silverlock and he’ll get you squared away. This month’s helpful tip: “Playing in tournament events isn’t stressful, stress is playing for ten dollars when you only have five.” –Lee Trevino.

November 2 - The President’s Cup, Round 1

November 2 - Individual Low Net (non-President’s Cup)

November 5 - The President’s Cup, Round 2

November 9 - The President’s Cup, Round 3

November 9 - Individual Stableford (non-President’s Cup)

November 16 - Turkey Shootout

November 23 - Individual Stableford

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club

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

Play Thu. morning

Hello everyone and welcome to the 2022-2023 Men’s Nine-Hole season. We are looking forward to a great season. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: the first Burger Bash and league meeting Thursday, November 10; a league meeting and Burger Bash on February 9; our annual three-day club championship March 9, 16 and 23; and our final meeting, burger bash and awards ceremony April 6. We are also going to SaddleBrooke for the first part of Home and Away February 8 and SaddleBrooke comes to The Views March 2.

For now, our meetings and burger bashes will be on the grassy area next to The Views Restaurant as we did last year. We hope to be able to go back inside the new Audito rium by our last meeting in April.

If you are sitting on the fence wondering about joining the Nine-Hole league, jump off and come join us. Joining is easy to do and can be done from the comfort of your home. You will need a handicap, so be sure to join the Arizona Golf As sociation and start getting those scores in.

We play Thursday mornings with a shotgun start and a $4 ante, so we are usually finished by mid-to late morning.

Good fun and only one or two of us take golf seriously.

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

It’s November and that means the start of the 2022-2023 win ter golf season. While we were playing summer golf, our tourna ment chair, Bar bara Hall, was busy planning our winter calendar of events. We can look forward to weekly

Oro Valley Tipster

Barbara Hall, tournament chair (left) and Yvette Schulz, social chair (right)

games to challenge all aspects of the golf game.

This season’s schedule has something for everyone. There are games where golfers will play with others with similar handicaps and days that are flighted or random. There are events to sharpen the competitor in you, such as the President’s Cup, State Medallion and Club Champion ship. There are fun team competitions like the Solheim Cup, Generations Challenge and Member Guest Day. There are stroke play and match play events.

And don’t forget about the monthly meeting/luncheons on the first Tuesday of each month, where we come together to plan future events, clarify and learn about golf rules and socialize.

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 has begun, so don’t miss the opportunity to join this fun and 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 striving for great ness, come join the fun. Contact our membership chair for more information.

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

Painting by Carol Nagle Joan Kelley photo

Food & Beverage Management Team

Janet Blackwell, Restaurant Manager

jblackwell@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277

Skeeter Reynolds, Kitchen Manager

sreynolds@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277

Our season has begun, and we have been busy lately; .

We hope you’ll join us for Thanksgiving. We’ll be open 7 AM-5 PM, serving breakfast from 7-10:30 AM and Thanksgiving dinner from 11 AM-5 PM. This year we are of fering three entrees (turkey, beef or fish) with all the trim mings. Exact menu and prices will be available soon. We will have three dinner seatings: 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM. The menu will be available on the website.

Thanksgiving reservations will be accepted by telephone only, starting Monday, November 7. Please provide your name, phone number, the number of people in your party and the desired time. A few tables will be available for walkins. Please understand that we will make our best effort to accommodate you; however, we cannot guarantee table preferences at this time. We look forward to serving you and making your Thanksgiving a memorable experience.

Community Foundation

Your Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign kicks off in Novem ber. A big thank you to all who generously donated last year and in prior years. This year, thanks to the commitment of a group of anonymous donors and current board members, all new and in creased gifts will be doubled up to $10,000! This means if you donated $100 in 2021-2022 and increased your gift to $250, $150 will qualify for the match. If you have not previously sup ported the Foundation, please consider joining the hundreds of your friends and fellow SCOV residents in supporting our Foundation. The Foundation’s support for SCOV clubs and community organizations enhances our quality of life and that of the surrounding community. When you receive the Foundation’s written request, please be generous.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Join Us for Board of Director & General Manager Chat with Residents

November

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.

Wednesday, November 9, 12:30-3 PM

SCOV Car Show

You could win a prize for displaying your car or stroll around to view your neighbors’ cars on display in the parking lot be tween Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and the tennis courts. Hot dogs and tacos available for purchase. See Lifestyle Coordinator article on page 5 for more information and how to sign up.

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

Janet Blackwell

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

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

SCOV’s signature fountain is just one of the many projects funded by the Community Foundation

Saturday, November 12, 9 AM-3PM

SCOV Arts and Crafts Festival

Our festival will be held outdoors in the Artisan Center breezeway. You and your friends will find over 50 resident artists, each with their unique creations including jewelry, pottery, wood art, pillows, glass art, fine art, wall hangings, sewing creations, outdoor art and so much more. Many items support Casa Amigas and Seniors for Kids, organiza tions directly helping local children. You’ll find outstanding quality, great prices and a fabulous raffle with over 50 items from participating artists. The Views Restaurant is offering a $5 festival lunch special with three options. Donations will be accepted for IMPACT Food Bank. Thank you for shopping locally and supporting your resident artists.

Wednesday, November 16, 10 AM

Author Lynn Downey

Lynn Downey will talk about her new book American Dude Ranch. Lynn is an independent writer, archivist and histori an. Come to Catalina Vista and learn about how dude ranch ing has influenced everything from clothing to cooking, and how dude ranches adapted to changing times and vacation trends.

Wednesday, November 16, 3 PM

Book Bingo

The holidays are fast approaching but you still need to take a break and have some fun. Come join the Friends of The Library (FOL) in WC3 for Book Bingo. 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. Use SignUpGenius on the FOL or Library page to reserve your spot or call Sherry Small 520-308-5735.

Thursday, November 17, 1 PM

Library Catalog Class

Sign up for hands-on learning in the SCOV Technology Lab for the Library’s online catalog system. Learn how to search, reserve and browse new items in our community Library. Space is limited, please sign up in the Library.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 25, 26, 27

SCOV Gift Shop Holiday Open House

Enjoy post-Thanksgiving shopping in the comfort of your own neighborhood and support your resident artists who have created new and unique holiday gifts. The tree is decorated with one-of-a-kind ornaments, and you will find wonderful gifts for everyone on your list. Our holiday raffle supports IMPACT Food Bank. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-1PM.

Tuesday, November 29, 1 PM

Tucson Museum Art Talk

Our popular Art Talks resume with Jan Weidenhammer discussing “80 Years of Caldecott Awards” in WC3. Talks are free and open to all SCOV residents.

Wednesday, November 30, 9 AM

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.

Thursday, December 1, 9 AM

Seniors for Kids Toy Display

The SCOV community is invited to stop by WC3 to see the magnificent display of items made by SCOV elves for needy children throughout the past year. Delivery sleighs depart at 9:30 AM, so be there on time to see the toys.

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

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: Wed. 3 PM, AFC Sweat Stretch: Tue., Thu., 7:30-9 AM, AFC Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 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

There will not be a class in November. Contact Lonnie Davis to make a reservation for a future class. 520-917-8073 or ldavis@suncityorovalley.com. Classes are usually offered monthly.

Ballroom Dance Classes

All are welcome to join free beginner classes on Mondays, November 7, 14 and 21, 4:30-5:30 PM, AFC 1&2. We will be teaching swing and rumba. These dances are used with many genres of music including rock & roll, country-western and contemporary pop. Sign up for lessons on Wednesday, November 2, 4:30 PM, AFC 1&2, or call Sara at 717-977-1963.

ILR/Samplers

Free Samplers take place on Thursdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista (no Samplers in November). Bring your SCOV mem bership card for building access. For further information go to www.suncityilr.com. Dec. 15: Kickoff event for Samplers and classes, as well as celebration of 20-year history of ILR

Valley Tipster

Clay garden stakes by Jen Garvin Joan Kelley photo

iPhone Classes

SCOV Technology Club will present classes for iPhone us ers in November. Any SCOV resident may attend without a fee. Please register individually. Class size limited to 20-25. Sign up on the SCOV Technol ogy Club website www.scovcomputer.com. Classes are held in the Technology Lab in the Welcome Center.

Thu., 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.

For Your Information

Costume Closet

The Costume Closet will be open Saturday, November 5, from 9-10 AM, for the return of Halloween costumes. It will also be open for our regular fall/winter hours of second Wednesdays, 9-10 AM, and third Mondays, 3-4 PM. Enter the Costume Closet by going through the Loan Room. This service is free, with donations welcome to help with maintain ing our collection. Donations of costumes are also accepted. For questions, call or text Kate Cusumano 520-437-2074.

Hydroponic Island Goal Reached

Thank you to all who donated to the fund to purchase a hydro ponic island for our resident great blue heron, called “Harry” by many residents. The campaign raised enough for the purchase of two islands. Thank you Sheryl Hester for researching and spearheading the effort.

Tucson Museum of Art Talks

After a hiatus for the pandemic, TMA Art Talks are back the fourth Tuesday of each month, October-April, 1 PM, WC3. Please join us for these exciting presentations by docents from the Tucson Museum of Art. See Coming Events page 12 for the November 29 presentation. Contact Helen and Bob Jennette 585-818-6332 jennette.05@comcast.net.

Clubs

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Art League

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

The Art League is anticipating the first exhibition of resi dent art planned for the reopening of the SCOV Activity Cen ter. This will be an opportunity for all interested residents to consider joining in to decorate rooms and halls with their ar tistic endeavors. This display will remain in place for a threemonth period with fine art, clay, wood, photographs, glass, small weavings and other fabrics able to be mounted with the existing system. There will be opportunities for 3D work as well. Details regarding dates and times for installation will be announced. A big thanks to the Community Foundation for granting funds to expand the hanging system to be used in this new and renewed space.

Bark Carving

Bob Ash 520-282-3688 SCOVCarvers@gmail.com Tue., 1-4 PM, Thu., 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Lapidary

The Bark Carvers have resumed winter carving sessions, so come to the Artisan Center/Lapidary Room on Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday morning and see what the cot tonwood bark carvers are doing. If you think you might want to try cottonwood bark carving, the club has bark, tools and some instruction to get you started. If you are already doing carving bark, come by, carve with us and join the conversa tion.

Clay

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

Saturday, November 12, marks the date of the annual Sun City Arts and Crafts Festival. This well-attended and muchloved event features quality crafts from our own SCOV arti sans. Many potters and their individual styles will be repre sented. The festival is held in the Artisan Courtyard from 9 AM to 3 PM. Come see what we have to offer.

And members, save the date for our annual Clay Club holiday party on Sunday, December 11, 5:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Sign-up for this event will be available in the Clay Studio later in November.

Susan Taylor holding a bouquet of her beautiful “Muffin Head” flowers

What do we do in Clay Club? Join us for our general meet ing on Thursday, November 3, to find the answer to all your questions. New business will include discussion of classes for all skill levels. Those wish ing to join Clay Club should sign the interest list in the Clay Studio. Orientation is manda tory to participate.

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.

Scratchboard

Gourd Art

Kaaren Drent 520-818-2343

Nov.-May, Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room

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

Come and have fun with us

Fall is here and seasonal residents are returning. The gourders will undoubtedly pick up where they left off, having fun while they learn new tech niques and cre ate their own masterpieces. Newcomers are more than welcome to join us, and there is always someone available to 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.

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 cro chet project, or would like to learn, come join us. An on going group project is making crocheted mats out of plastic shop ping bags. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing the

Photo by Tom Prall

The Modelers Club will have our Thanksgiving Open House Fri day, November 25, 10 AM-2 PM, Artisan Center/ Modelers Room. Freight and pas senger trains will be running on our large model rail road which fea tures many new additions. There will also be a small railroad that our younger visitors can operate themselves (or with a little help from parents and grandparents). Model cars and ships will be on dis play with airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Bring your guests, young and old. And mark your calendars for our up coming open houses at Christmas, New Year’s and spring break.

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

Welcome back summer travelers. It is time to return to the Art Studio. Instead of working all alone at home, why not join other artists in the Art Studio? There have been a few requests to restart the printmakers group. So far eight residents have signed up to join the group. If you are interested sign the sheet in the Art Studio now or contact Carol Nagel by email.

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

Vistoso Tipster,

2022, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

Judy Mercer (left) and Kathy Cowsert work on plastic mats for Tucson’s homeless people

(Left) earrings by Robin Kahn (Below) necklace by Trisha Bergen Joan Kelley photos

Vistoso Photo

Pres. Ed Caine 425-760-7662

Club information www.vistosophotoclub.weebly.com

Photographers of all levels, from beginner to pro, are welcome to attend our meetings. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 9, 6 PM, Catalina Vista.

by the men and women who create in the Wood Shop. Another group who helps us is Wheels for Kids, which grew from Seniors for Kids (SFK). They supply rebuilt bicycles to needy children in the area. SFK really appreciates the past support.

Sculpture

Pres. Laurie Lichaa 520-991-9953

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

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

The picture is a beginning and finished piece that Coni Arseneau re cently completed. She started the project in Aleda Haug’s sculpture class in spring 2022.

Thank you, Aleda, for all the coaching and teaching that you provide for our club. Thanks to Laurie Lichaa for being the ongoing president of the club and all the tasks that you complete as part of that position. Gene Eckebrecht plays an integral role in the club as treasurer. Not only does he main tain the club finances, he also purchases all materials for the club. Thank you, Allan Mashburn, for the use of your truck and assistance with the purchase of acetylene used when brazing.

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 was October 6, where we started planning our holiday Adopt-a-Family and Kuddles for Kids. Last spring we had a work day organized by Dick Minch where we cut, drilled, routed, sanded and painted small cars. We get cradles, treasure boxes and many more things made

SFK Santa’s helpers at work

SFK will have a sales table at the Arts and Crafts Festival in the courtyard Saturday, November 12, 9 AM-3 PM. We spon sor the Kuddles for Kids project that unites all of SCOV in collecting stuffed animals for AVIVA, Three Points, Mammoth and other places.

The toy distribution will be held Thursday, December 1, 9 AM, WC3 (see Coming Events on page 12). The entire com munity is invited to attend.

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

You know fall is here by the colors everywhere in the Sew ing Room. We would like to reiterate how we use this shared space. Everyone must be:

• Current on HOA resident or renter status.

• Current on Thimblelenas dues ($5/year).

• On record as having received room orientation (Leslie Monroe 509-947-5669).

• On record as having had orientation on the machine(s) they wish to use.

• Either be trained as a monitor (Suzanne Stiles 805748-3206) or a monitor must be in the room the entire time the room is being used.

These requirements are to keep everyone safe and protect our SCOV club status. Contact the numbers above with any questions. The holidays will soon be upon us. Hope to see you and your projects soon. Reminder: New board member election will be held at the annual meeting. See the Decem ber Tipster for time and place.

Casa Amigas

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689

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

Whenever we receive a donation of polyester fabric that’s not suitable for clothing that we sew, we are able to use it to make long skirts for Somali girls to wear. These girls are used to wearing long colorful skirts in their native home. We’ve made several simple skirts for the Amphi School Dis trict clothing bank, and they have been well received.

Giraffe at Sunset by David Korzendorfer

Whenever you are ready to clean out your fabric stash or know of someone who is, please consider bringing it all to the Sewing Room. The different clubs of Thimblelenas use all different types of fabrics, so don’t think fabric has to be cotton to donate. We will sort through the fabric and notions you donate and determine which club could use what. If we are unable to use the fabric, we will donate it to the Golden Goose. Thanks to all who have donated in the past. Please do not leave donations outside the Sewing Room door. Bring donations by when the room is open.

Cheer Bears

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

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

We are embroidering faces, sewing bodies, stuffing them with love and filling the shelves for the next set to march out to new families.

This summer, we began sharing our creations with the SCOV community by selling a few bears a month at the Gift Shop. We will also have bears at the Seniors for Kids table at the Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, 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.

We hope to see you Tuesday, November 15, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis. There will be a presentation on Free Standing Lace by Kathy Kellner and Pat Norton. Something new is a Tip of the Month. Remember to bring your wrapped white elephant gift to the December meeting.

New members are always welcome. Come and see what we are all about.

Pet Beds

Jan Bohe 520-825-9725

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

It gives me a good feeling when my van is full of pet beds we made here to distribute to the Humane Society of South ern Arizona. The workers at the Humane Society are always glad to help bring them into the facility and grateful for the beds for their to-be-adopted dogs and cats.

Last week I took in 30 pet beds. If you haven’t seen how nice they are and how cheerful everybody is that makes them, I invite you to come to the Sewing Room any Tuesday afternoon. If you would like to join us, the dues for Thimbele nas are only $5 for the year. See you there.

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

Carol Guibert 520-404-1462

Quilters

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

Our Tuesday, November 8, meeting will feature Mary Rea. She will demo her botanical sun prints with specially treated fabric that will be provided. Wednesday, November 9, will be our annual challenge luncheon with SaddleBrooke quilters joining us. It will be a potluck luncheon 11 AM, Catalina Vista/ Pusch Ridge Room. Our challenge this year was to make a small wall hanging using multiple shades of one color. Penny Burroughs will provide help to anyone who is making their mystery quilt in the Sewing Room. She will also demo another of our beginner blocks, a one-half square triangle block. There will not be a meeting on November 22 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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 Tuesdays 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.

One of the questions that a beginning rug hooker will ask is, “How much fabric do I need?” The answer depends on the cut of wool that one plans on using. The cut is the width of the strips of wool. If you are using a 3-cut (the smallest width), one would need three times the area that will be covered with a particular wool color. For a 4-cut it would be four times the area and 6-cut it would be six times the area.

Show ‘n Share

Leader Deb Wehrung 267-377-6760 debwehrung@gmail.com

Every Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista

Jule Gill moved to SCOV in 1994 and is an original member of Show ʼn Share. Over the years she has made and sold steering wheel cov ers and t-shirts for the Gift Shop. Jule enjoys painting landscapes and portraits in oil. Another of her favor ite pastimes has been gardening. She con tinues to create cards and knit. Jule has knit blankets for each of her seven great grandchildren.

Join us with your craft or come to learn something new. We are happy to provide encouragement or to help you acquire a new hobby.

Jule Gill displays one of her knit blankets

Tipster,

Oro Valley Tipster

(Left) embroidered tote by Pam Curry (Below) fused glass tray by Charlene Meyers Joan Kelley photos

Silversmith and Lapidary

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

Shop hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-4 PM

Next member meeting, Mon., Nov. 7, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Lapidary Room

The shop was very active last summer with the year-round resident members. We are looking forward to the return of seasonal members. Any resident may stop by the shop and sign up for new member classes.

This month we feature long-time member, Elaine Woods. Elaine says retirement here in SCOV has brought many wonderful benefits. She shared, “In 2008, I walked into the silversmith shop and began my journey cre ating many one-of-akind pieces. Over the years, I have taught beginner silver to new members. The silver shop has become a great place to share our work and energize each other. I have done chain mail, lost wax and Mata Ortiz pottery creations and most recently, overlay pendant.” Come by our shop and see her beautiful work in the window.

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

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

(Left) wood vase by Ran Nathe (Below) wood items by Ken Rosburg

Joan Kelley photos

Wood Carving

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

Sat., 9-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary

The wood carvers have resumed Saturday morning carv ing sessions, so come to the Artisan Center/Lapidary Room on Saturday mornings 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 basswood, some tools, a project and some basic in struction. 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., Dec. 6, 9 AM, Wood Shop www.scovwoodworkingclub.com

The Wood Shop is again in full swing as our seasonal members return to SCOV. They’ve been treated to many positive changes in the form of newly-installed equipment, keeping the SCOV Woodworking Club one of the finest com munity woodworking shops in Arizona.

Deb Wehrung is ready to strike a tune with her winsome fused glass instrument.

In 2017, when Deb and her husband were planning a move to SCOV, she was very excited to learn that our Artisan Center included a Stained/ Fused Glass Club. Previously, Deb never worked with glass but had a pleasant experi ence attending a fused glass party in Pennsyl vania. She joined the club immediately, and has assumed an inte gral role in the studio. She loves the social interaction and the friendliness of mem bers. Deb enjoys the experimentation that glass presents and rarely creates the same item twice. She’s quite the ingenious artist. We are most grateful for all that Deb accomplishes within our club. Deb is also a leader of Show ʼn Share, a guide for our Hiking Club and the unit leader for 18A.

Monitors are on duty Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Come visit us. We know you will have a pleasant experience.

This month’s featured wood worker is Bob Watson. Bob is a 10-year resi dent of SCOV and Wood Shop monitor. Bob has been a docent for the Reid Park Zoo for many years and supports the zoo’s annual October ZOOcson fundraising auction raising funds for the expan sion and operation of the zoo. This year many woodworkers contributed items to ZOOcson for their annual auction on behalf of the SCOV Woodworking Club.

Donations to ZOOcson from the SCOV Woodworking Club

A new member orientation is held at the Wood Shop the first Wednesday of each month at 4 PM. Call Bill Norton at 480-980-5493 for further instructions. For questions or more information, please visit the website or call an officer.

Elaine Woods’ latest beautiful jewelry

Continuing Education

Astronomy

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

Third Wed., 7 PM, Catalina Vista, Oct.-Apr. www.scovastronomy.weebly.com

The Astronomy Club’s next meet ing is Wednesday, November 16, 7-9 PM, Catalina Vis ta. Future meetings will be the third Wednesday of the month at 7 PM, Catalina Vista.

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 meet twice a month. In November, we will explore an essay by Shelley, “A Defense of Poetry,” and an intriguing short story by Balzac. Both are likely to stimulate thoughts about the nature and purpose of art.

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

James Webb Space Telescope provide an excellent photograph of the seldom seen rings of Neptune.

NASA released this photograph September 21, 2022

This month we welcome Saman tha Moruzzi, a graduate student at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Her presentation is titled “Planet Wars: A New Horizon(s) and Pluto Strikes Back.” NASA’S New Horizons mission was a fly-by of Pluto; it yielded information on a unique geologic feature on Pluto.

Please be prepared at the meeting to vote on an officers’ slate. Please consider supporting the club’s future by volun teering as positions on the board become open.

Bible Studies

Men’s Bible Study

Jerry Anderson 520-638-6586

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

Guests are welcome at our Tuesday morning meetings. Many of the group meet for breakfast and fellowship imme diately following at The Views Restaurant.

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

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, November 21, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. The program for the meeting concerns records preservation and will be presented by Sara Cochran. If you are a member of the Genealogy Club, please plan to attend and learn what you are missing in or ganizing and preserving your family’s history. 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 learn more about our club.

The Genealogy Lab has subscriptions to many of the most popular genealogy websites 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.

The fall term of in-person classes began in October with Jim Williams’ five-week course on “The Waking Giant: Amer ica from 1815 to 1850” registering a full capacity class of 42. Three more in-person classes kick off the first week in November: “The United States in a New Geopolitical World” taught by Don Sheppherd, “A Random Walk Through Early Music” taught by Garry Buck and “The Dust Bowl” taught by Mike Curran. On our website are descriptions of the fall courses and video previews by the instructors. Registra tion has officially ended, but it is possible there could be a few spots open for late registrants. The two Learning on the Move (LOM) excursions are fully booked.

Put Thursday, December 15, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista, on your calendar for previews of the winter courses that be gin in February, Sampler topics and three more Learning on the Move events. Samplers are open to all SCOV residents; ILR membership is not required, but all other courses and the LOM trips require ILR membership. LOM events carry a $15 fee; all other courses are $10. You can register on the spot that afternoon and assure yourself a seat in the winter classes of your choice. Bring your checkbook.

Natural Health and Wellness

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

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

The topic for this month’s meeting is “When the finish line is near: a conversation with a hospice nurse on creating a graceful goodbye for your loved one” presented by Megan Grace, nurse coach and Reiki practitioner. It will include a frank and open discussion on topics such as Medicare re quirements and options for hospice, medication discussion, how to identify when the end is near and how to be present when a loved one is near the end. While not an easy topic, knowledge is critical to help families navigate the end stage of life with essential information well before it is needed.

Poets Corner

Sharyn Rafieyan 520-331-1092 srafieyan@comcast.net Mon., 10 AM-Noon, WC1, Zoom meetings first Mon. of the month

Adelaide Crapsey (1878-1915) is credited with the cre ation of the five-line cinquaine form of poetry. This season ally appropriate example demonstrates how perfectly her poetry makes the most of the form’s brevity:

Oro Valley Tipster

Listen…

Night

With faint dry sound, Like steps of passing ghosts, The leaves, frost-crisp’d, break from the trees And fall.”

We encourage experimenting with different poetic forms and styles and always welcome new members willing to share their personal poetic voices.

We will continue meeting via Zoom until December 5, when we return to the Welcome Center.

SCOV Technology Club

Pres. Leo Belardinelli 520-989-9314

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

For those of you that would like a “tech” refresher, the Technology Club offers classes and help of all types. There are iPhone and Android classes, smart home classes and Windows help sessions. New classes will be offered on how the Internet and mobile phones work. To find out what you may be interested in, go to our website and, in a brown bar stretching across the page, click on the words Class Sched ules. The result will be a calendar of all the classes for the month. If you click on that class, a dialog box will appear indicating the date and time. If you decide you want to take a class, click on the words Register Here and a new registra tion box will appear. Please fill out the information requested and click Submit.

See you in class.

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, which helps victims of domestic abuse throughout Tucson and the surrounding area. We also support IMPACT of Southern Arizona food bank by collecting food at our monthly meetings. Donations to both organizations are tak en at our monthly meetings. For a list of donations needed by Emerge, go to www.emergecenter.org.

Our Accessories Boutique on Saturday, October 29 was a huge success thanks to all the donors and people that worked the boutique. Net proceeds from this event go to Emerge.

We hope to be able to participate in the Emerge Holiday House in December. More information will be available at our November meeting.

We welcome new members and hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 9 AM, WC3.

See Democratic Club

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

Sat., Nov. 12, 4 PM, Pat and Dave’s home

The next SCOV Democratic Club meeting will be a social gathering in the backyard of Pat and Dave Brown on Satur day, November 12, 4 PM. The meeting will be a celebration

of Democratic election wins, and we’ll also plan for 2023.

Come join the fun and enjoy some hors d’oeurves while visiting with your Democratic friends.

New officers are needed for the club to continue next year, so bring your best self to volunteer to be a part of this ener getic, convivial group that makes your club function.

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

Next meeting Thu., Nov. 17, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge

We are excited to an nounce that the Fido’s Friends Dog Club mem bership meetings are starting again Thursday, November 17, 1 PM. Please note the time change from previous meetings. All members and prospective members are invited. Our guest speaker is Tom Crowley with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Tom will intro duce us to Rocky and explain the difference between service dogs, emotional support dogs and therapy dogs, and the role that therapy dogs play in the community. Club members will receive an email meeting reminder with more information about the Alliance and an agenda of the presentation.

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

Come join us on Satur day, November 12, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista, for a presentation by SCOV resi dent, Jeryl Cundiff. Jeryl is a Master Gardener from Colorado and a pottery art ist. She has lived in SCOV since 2014. During her time in SCOV, she has been asked by friends and neighbors to help improve their yards. She has developed some ideas about SCOV yard design and care that she will share with us.

Havurah

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

Hard to believe it’s November already. Havurah welcomes back community and club members who spent the summer in cooler climates. Ramping up our fall and winter program ming, our book club will meet on Zoom on Wednesday, No vember 9, 3:30 PM, to discuss Those Who Are Saved, by Alexis Landau.

This novel tells about French Jewish parents desperately trying to find the daughter they gave to another family for safekeeping during WWII. On Monday, November 21, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista, there will be a general meeting of inter est to all. Check our website for further details. Come join us; you don’t have to be Jewish, and we guarantee a fun time. And have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

Mindfulness Meditation Club

Sec. Sue Harrington sueellenharrington@gmail.com

Pres. Linda Bold lindabold6@gmail.com

Tues., 3 PM, Catalina Vista

Mindfulness Meditation Club continues to meet in person weekly at 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio/patio (weather permitting). The fall/winter format is 15 minutes sharing of a mindful reading followed by 25 minutes silent sitting medita tion, 10 minutes silent walking meditation and 25 minutes sitting meditation. We encourage everyone to come regard less of their experience or schedule. It is completely accept able to come or leave quietly at any time. We welcome all to come and steep themselves in the insights that come from the stillness of silent meditation. For more information, you may arrive a few minutes early to ask those who regularly attend or email Sue or Linda.

Prepare & Share - Dining

Pres: Dorothy Leonard 781-929-5067 dleonard@hbs.edu

VP Charlene Meyers 808-937-2178 macrolady.arizona@gmail.com www.scovprepareandshare.weebly.com

The Prepare and Share Dinner Club will kick off its 20222023 season with a catered dinner on Monday, November 14, featuring a good old fashioned western barbecue. During this event, we’ll announce the dinner themes selected by members for the four months of December through March. All information on membership renewal was included in the October mailing you recently received. The Prepare and Share Dinner Club provides a social evening of cooking (and eating) once a month from December through March. If you have interest in joining us for the 2022-2023 season, 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

The Republican Club will meet Monday, November 14, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball. We will have lots to dis cuss following the General Election. Our speaker will be an nounced in “This Week in SCOV“ a week before the meeting. Our meetings are open, so everyone is welcome to attend.

Scandinavian Heritage Club

Sigrid Flatness 425-213-6689 sigridkf@gmail.com

Save the date. The Scandinavian dinner will be held on Saturday, February 25, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Room. Ticket information and further updates to come.

Singles Clubs

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

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

Ceramic platter by Mary Murck

Joan Kelley photo

Sun City Singles

Pres. Anthony Delprete 520-989-0120

Ticket Sales Gail Brandt 520-825-7480

Dinner meeting second Thu., 5:30 PM; happy hour last Fri., 5:30 PM

We welcome guests. First-time visitors may purchase a ticket to one of our activities. On Thursday, November 10, The Views Restaurant will provide dinner for us at Desert Oasis. We will be served beef bourguignon, mashed pota toes, chef’s choice vegetable and dessert. Social hour will be at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. Bring your own favorite beverage. Entertainment will be provided by David Prouty. On Friday, November 25, we will celebrate happy hour at Desert Oasis. Bring your own favorite beverage. So cial hour will be at 5:30 PM, followed by a light dinner at 6 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Raymond Santoro. For further information, contact Eleanor Mishur 520-8183374.

Ticket sales Fri., Nov. 4, 10-11 AM, Desert Oasis. Dinner tickets are $20 pp; 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

The meeting on Monday, November 28, will feature many pictures and stories of the trip to Oaxaca for Dia de los Muer tos (Day of the Dead). It will give you a chance to think about maybe going next year. Dues are $10 pp for October to April. Bring your own drinks and come early to chat.

States Wisconsin Club

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

Our club’s annual party is tentatively scheduled in the Ac tivity Center for Saturday, March 11, 2023. We are seeking energetic volunteers willing to share their fresh ideas and talents with our planning committee. It’s a great way to meet new people and enjoy the camaraderie we have established. It is vital that we recruit more volunteers if we want to keep the Wisconsin Club alive. Our first meeting is Monday, No vember 7, 3 PM, WC1.

Sun City Variety Theatre

Membership contact: Karen Alexander 909-379-8167

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

The stage lights are slowly coming up. We are hoping to have a show this spring and are working on an exciting play/ musical. Auditions will start in late November or December. If you are inter

ested in being part of the play, whether it be an actor or be hind the scenes support, please join the club. We have very reasonable yearly dues of $5. Please join us at our next meeting Thursday, November 17, 10:30 AM, Desert Oasis.

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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 information. Club meetings are monthly from October to May. Guest speakers cover a range of topics to inform club members of veteran organiza tions, VA compensation and more. November guest speaker is Judge Michael Pollard, Tucson Veteran Court. Club ac tivities and relevant issues are sent by email. Our current membership is over 300 veterans.

Join us on Wednesday, November 2, at The Views Restaurant for a meet and greet happy hour, 3:30-4:30 PM. This month we are collecting non-perishable food for the VA Hos pital pantry. Deliver to Mike LaBarbera’s address below be fore November 15.

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

Please submit orders for Phase 2 of the Legacy Walkway by getting a form at the Library, or email Mike LaBarbera at mclabarb@aol.com for a Legacy Brick order form. Deadline is December 1.

Women’s Action Group of Oro Valley (WAG OV)

Facilitator Anne Munoz 253-905-7747 queenanne9@yahoo.com

Kris Sigford 612-747-0487

First Fri., 11 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt.

WAG OV’s mission is to

families.

See Workshops and Classes on page 12 for information about free

classes on Mondays, November 7, 14 and 21.

Please join us at our membership meeting and dance on Saturday, November 19, 5:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista. Music will be by Joe Bourne. Tickets are $50/cpl, members, $60/ cpl, nonmembers. Find ticket information on our website.

We are having intermediate lessons on Wednesdays, No vember 2, 9 and 16. Learn sequences in the tango and rum ba on Wednesdays from 5-6 PM, AFC 1 & 2. Open practice will follow from 6-7 PM. Afterwards, many couples make it an evening at The Views Restaurant.

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 November 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 Introduction to Line Dancing classes every year. The classes teach basic steps and terminology, and you’ll learn some fun line dances. We will offer a class for new dancers in 2023 and will keep you posted with Tipster articles, no tices in “This Week in SCOV” and on the SCOV Facebook page.

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

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Intermediate

12:45 PM-1:45 PM Beginner Saturday Practices

9-10 AM Intermediate

10:15 AM-11:15 AM Beginner

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Basic Sunday Practice 4-5 PM

Improver

Future events: Fun Friday, November 4, 6-8:30 PM, AFC; members and guest are welcome. Board meeting November 2, 2:30 PM, via Zoom. All members are welcome.

Rock ‘N Roll

Membership Chair Jon Russell scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Our Halloween Monster Mash dance under a waxing moon was another huge success with lots of fun and cre ative costumes. Thank you to our band, The Rave, for great music and for being our costume contest judges, and con gratulations to our contest winners.

November is an off month for our club, and we regret that we won’t be able to hold a New Year’s Eve dance due to weather. Our next dance will be in our freshly updated Auditorium, and we’ll update you on our upcoming dance sched ule in the near future. In the meantime, rock on.

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

October meet and greet at The Views Restaurant

Pres. Renee Steinmetz scovrandrclub@gmail.com

Ceramic tray by Elise Collin Joan Kelley photo

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

We had our first dance of the season on October 28 at Catalina Vista with the Whis key Riverdogs band. Our next dance will be Friday, November 18, Catalina Vista, with the Clear Coun try band. You can sign up by sending an email to kkscov@ gmail.com and stating that you wish to attend the dance.

In addition, we have a dance refresher class on Sunday, November 6, and Wednesday, November 16, Catalina Vista. If you wish to attend, send an email to kkscov@gmail.com.

There also are dance opportunities at SaddleBrooke Ranch. We have attended several; they have a nice dance floor. Their next Country-Western dance is Friday, Novem ber 4.

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, also continue to check the Tipster and your email for information about upcoming danc es and the fall dance schedule. Look for updates and send any questions to Nancy.Klucking@gmail.com or KKSCOV@ gmail.com

Exercise

Aqua Tone

Irmel Wheeler 520-334-0957 irmel5596@gmail.com Marcia Polley 520-818-9073

Tue., Thu., Sat., 10 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

Our fun group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Fri day at the AFC pool at 1 PM. We meet when the air tem

perature is 77 degrees or higher. Our club performs gentle water exercises approved by the Arthritis Foundation 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 you may perform safely at home. Our members are fun, ac cepting and will welcome you. We hear, “I came for the exer cise and love all the friends I’ve found.”

Please consider joining us; our annual dues are only $5. Your first class is free. Believe us when we say 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 an amazing aerobic, strength and balance workout. Experienced instructor, Sally Martinez, leads the one-hour sessions set to a background of happy, classic pop tunes. Exercisers move at their own pace and fitness levels. SCOV residents join the club for only $3 per year and then purchase a 12-class punch card for $30. Dress is exercise casual with sport shoes required. Occasional equipment such as weights, ball, or band is optional. Energetic Exercise has been called the best exercise class ever. Email for further information on how to sign up. Hope to see you there.

Fitness Swim

Contact: Dave Goodman 520-812-1056 goodman@sfu.ca

Tue., Thu., Sat., 8-9 AM, AFC pool

The Fitness Swim Club will start in earnest in November. While most members are motivated recreational swimmers, we also include nationally ranked master swimmers, triath letes, former club and university swimmers. The group gen erally goes about 2,400 yards, though some do more, a few do less.

New members are welcome. Please ensure you have medical clearance to participate in a vigorous workout. Swimmers are reminded to socialize quietly after a workout so as not to disrupt the next group of pool users.

Pilates

Mary Ayers 520-638-7916 scov.pilates@gmail.com Mon., 3 PM, Thu., 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio

The SCOV Pilates Club offers group mat classes Mon days, 3-4 PM, and Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 PM, AFC Studios 1 & 2. Each person is striving to increase core strength. The core muscles are deep abdominal and back muscles that help you stabilize your pelvis and spine. Each class begins with warm-up exercises. These Pilates exercises result in benefits that can’t be beat: better balance (fewer falls), more flexibility (joints move again), increased muscle tone (you’re stronger) and more energy and well-being. The instructors oversee us at all times and have modifications for the most strenuous exercises for anyone with limitations. The cost is $8 cash per class, and annual club dues will be $20 pp in January. Call Mary with questions. Bracelets by Maxine Yunker

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Line dancing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom

Joan Kelley photo

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 wanting to improve your stam ina 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

The fall 10 weeks of tai chi is in full session. The series is taught by Shihan Jose Hernandez-Rivera, a fifth degree black belt in karate. Assisting him is Sensei Donna Drazonovich, a second degree black belt in karate.

The next series of classes begins January 5. All are wel come, including beginners. If you are interested in improving your balance and core strength, contact Alice Hutchison for further information.

Yoga

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

The Yoga Club offers three classes each week, and we invite everyone to join us. Bring your mat and $10 to each class. All additional props are provided.

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

Thursdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis (Torrey)

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

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 residence or your opponents’ home. There is a one-time 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 Chess Club’s Fall Classic tournament has begun and continues throughout November. The competition is keen. Newcomers, beginner chess players and just curious visi tors are always welcome at our Monday meetings, even while our tournament is in progress. Chess lessons are also available on request.

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.

Don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival

Saturday, November 12, Artisan Center Courtyard

Painting by Caryl Thornton Joan Kelley photo

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.

Ready to play. Come and join us

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 one to three games, depending on the time they arrive. Players are randomly as signed 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 of play. 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

At one time or another, we have all walked into a room and wondered why we were there. According to scientists, our minds tend to age along with our bodies, and time can be a thief of memory. A recent article in Readers Digest states: “Playing all sorts of brain games at home for fun boosts memory, thinking speed, and other mental skills, accord ing to a 2016 United Kingdom review of 19 studies.” Some studies have identified the game of Scrabble as one of the most effective games for improving cognitive abilities and increasing memory. The North American Scrabble Players Association, established in 2009, is a community of clubs of avid home players and has recognized Scrabble as one of the best for increasing brain power.

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

Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear and feel and learn what it’s like to blend

Tipster,

2022, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this fun mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song for just 1½ hours every Monday morning. Great way to start each week. Music is provided. SCOV visitors welcome. There is strength in numbers, the more the merrier.

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.

Remember the change of meeting time, 2-3:30 PM. Program will start with some hands-on individual in struction, a virtual program and drum along. There will be some drums available for newcomer use. Come join us at 2 PM, Colleen’s home, 2338 E. Montrose Canyon Dr.

The Different Drummers Wom en’s Circle provides a community drum circle for anyone wanting to connect with others through hand drumming using African djembe drums, hand-held Native American frame drums and other small percussion. 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 in a fun group? So prano, alto, tenor, bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. Music is provided and instruments are available, just one hour every Monday. Learners and visitors welcome. We’re back in action again. Let’s make beautiful music together.

Sun City Singers

Director Don Hess ddhess@yahoo.com

Pres. Bob Westendorf rwestendorf@live.com

Tue., 6:30 PM, 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

If no one loves you, we will. If no one cares, we do. Come and sing and play with us. Beginner class is from 9:15-9:45 AM. Regular group from 10-11:30 AM at Desert Oasis. Loan

er ukes are available. We need a big group for opening day in January, come help us get ready.

Sports

Bike - Vistoso Cyclists

Pres. Scott Schlapkohl 970-846-1951 schlapkohl@msn.com

VP Lisa Lawless 401-239-6758 lisa.lawless@gmail.com www.vistosocyclists.wildapricot.org

Vistoso Cyclists membership is only $15/year, which is hard to believe, given we are one of the best cy cling clubs for seniors in the nation. Aside from the rides, our members enjoy our very useful website, including a search able member directory, club classifieds, online ride sched ule, 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, which are greatly enjoyed by our members.

The club has e-bike, mountain biking and Women on Wheels subgroups. There’s also our monthly club newsletter 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 started on Tuesdays. Just show up before 1:30 PM.

Birders Group

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

Fourth Fri, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio (no Nov. meeting) www.scovbirding.wix.com/birdersgroup

Brown-headed cowbirds have long been considered a pariah within the birding community be cause of their tendency to depos it their eggs in other bird’s nests. Their young are hatched by the host bird, and because they are often larger than the legitimate offspring, it often results in the loss of the host’s brood. There are two species of cowbirds in Arizona, but the brown-head

Steve Holmes photo

ed, found in all 48 states, is the only one to be seen in SCOV. It is often seen hanging out with other blackbirds.

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.

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

• Wednesday, November 16, 6 AM, Parker Canyon Lake, Mike Welch, mjwelch244@gmail.com

• Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 AM, Gilbert Water Ranch, Max Haegele, 43avocet@gmail.com

• Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 AM, Christopher Columbus Park, Nancy Bern, lanbern@hotmail.com

Bocce

Pres. Gail Parson gailscov@comcast.net

www.scovbocce.weebly.com

Mon., Wed., Fri., 2-4 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, and a membership form is on the club website under Club Info. Please arrive at least 15 min utes 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 begin November 1, 2-4 PM.

Gun Club

The Hiking Club just completed a successful hiking trip to Silver City, New Mexico, with approximately 48 hikers at tending. It was a great way to enjoy spending time with fel low hikers, develop new friendships, engage in healthy exer cise, and appreciate the beautiful Silver City surrounding area. The week began with a self-guided trip up to the Gila Cliff Dwellings where we were able to walk up to and through Mogollon ruins and caves. This was followed by three days of hike leader led hikes at various levels of difficulty and length. Some hikes were in the forest, others went to petro

glyphs and all included beautiful vistas. There were also sev eral docent-led tours of various projects and exhibits in Sil ver City.

New member orientation hike is scheduled Thursday, November 3. Please check our website for this month’s hikes.

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.

Pickleball

Pres. Tony Masterjohn tmasterjohn15@gmail.com VP Training Doug Brown wizisland@comcast.net Sun.-Sat., 8 AM-9 PM www.scovpb.org

The Oro Valley Youth Advisory Council (YAC) was established in 2012 to provide youth a voice in town govern ment and chan nel their passions to enhance their community. YAC consists of 25 students from all five area high schools. One of the group’s goals is to bridge the gap between youth and seniors in Oro Valley. These included various visits to senior centers and sharing their stories.

Oro Valley youth learning the game of pickleball

The YAC already works with SCOV by offering knowledge in technology to the community. The group thought it would be a great opportunity to expand their relationships with the senior community by getting together with the SCOV Pickleball Club to learn more about the game and building relation ships with each other. There were 15 youths who participated in the learning session on September 23. All seemed to enjoy the game and look forward to the next lesson.

Vistoso Tipster,

2022, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster

VP Jim Steinmetz vintner731@gmail.com

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

Hiking

Pres. Georgene Porter gvporter@live.com

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

Gila Cliff Dwellings. Photo by Susan Sedlacek

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

With Thanks giving quickly approaching, this is a good time to focus on getting some exercise and losing a few pounds. The tempera tures are cooler and most sea sonal residents

have returned, so grab your POP Tennis paddle and hit the courts. POP Tennis is easy to learn and hard not to love. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 AM, Desert Oasis courts.

Racquetball

Pres. Jerry Moss 360-772-0780

VP Brent Stewart 210-324-0178

Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-11 AM, AFC/Racquetball Court

Table Tennis

Pat Norkooli 719-650-9787 patricia.norkooli@live.com

Megan Jacoby 949-697-4665 cobymeg@gmail.com

Tue. 1:30 PM, Thu. 3:30 PM, Sat. 9 AM, Catalina Vista

Table tennis (aka ping pong) is a fun, gently competitive sport that yields a surprisingly energetic workout. Interested players of all skill levels are welcome. Play is usually sin gles, but doubles play could happen. Call ahead to check for schedule changes. A meeting for members and poten tial members will be held Saturday, November 5, 10:30 AM, Catalina Vista, for election of officers and general discus sion. Please come.

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 763-360-8393, Jan Dunbar 815-766-0819

Mixed doubles socials, Susan Hernandez 310-433-7474

Tennis is in full swing on the courts. Organized club play, individ ual matches, as well as the women’s interclub tennis team are enjoy ing cooler weather and great competition at ev ery level. Welcome to all new Tennis Club mem bers. Don’t miss the women’s Turkey Trot round robin and social, Wednesday, November 16, 9 AM. Play some

tennis with friends and stay for good food and fun. You’ll find the sign-up sheet for this event on the tennis board outside court #1. Keep an eye on that board for more tournaments and socials in the coming months.

Tennis lessons provided by our resident premier tennis player, Glenn Morse, will continue this year for those that are beginners or wanting tips on their current game. Thank you, Glenn. If you are interested in becoming a tennis club member, please contact Jim Benshoof.

Wallyball

Pres. Chris Baird 520-272-7089 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 each side. It is a fast-moving sport that strengthens muscles, improves coordination and bal ance, and is just a lot of fun. Players use the walls to create angles but cannot use the ceiling or hit the back wall of the opposing team.

Both men and women are welcome. Come see if the game is for you. We have a great group of players and always welcome newcomers. Our year-end party is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, where we will elect a new slate of officers for 2023.

Water Volleyball

Pres. Pete Coy 360-739-4100 petecoy@gmail.com VP Rich WInter 520-900-7542 richwinmaui@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

This is the time of year when the seasonal residents re turn, and we have many folks show up for rousing games with loads of laughter. We welcome new members and those who are just checking us out. Come by and watch, but bring your suit, because you may be compelled to join in the fun. When the group is large, we expand the playing court so more folks can play at once. Even if the outside temperature is a little chilly, the pool is warm and inviting, and after you start playing, you will probably forget about the cooler air.

Travel Day Trippers

Chair Laura Suchocki 520-612-7226

Membership Nancy and Lou Phillippi 520-638-6957

Third Sun., 1 PM, Catalina Vista

Welcome back to those of you who leave us for the sum mer. Plan to attend our next general meeting, Sunday, No vember 20, 1 PM, Catalina Vista. We’ll be talking about many upcoming events and trips. Be sure to bring your checkbook, name tag and calendar to sign up.

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 pp. Cut off is Nov. 6. Monitor: Wye Mace 520-982-5647

SCOV’s Women’s Interclub Tennis team practices drills for their upcoming matches

Sun., Dec. 18: Christmas luncheon, Catalina Vista. Doors open at Noon with a toast. General meeting at 12:30 PM, immediately followed by lunch catered by Catalina Caterers. BYOB, lemonade and iced tea provided. Entertainment by Chuck Moses, attendance prizes. $30 pp. Sign up at meeting. Cut off date is Dec. 8. Monitor: Lynn Krivitz 520-825-7689

Tue., Jan. 17: Free casino trip to Desert Diamond Casino on Valencia. Limit of 40 people. Casino will provide two 20 passenger shuttle buses for us. Each new player will receive $20 in free play (with sign up) plus $5 towards lunch. Current players card holders will receive $5 for food. Deadline to register: Jan. 3. Monitor: Nancy O’Hara 847-207-7115

Future plans:

Railway Museum in Chandler: February/March 2023

Tubac Festival: February 2023

Blessing of the Vineyard: April 22, 2023

Sedona/Cottonwood: Verde Valley Train

Mt. Lemmon

Mystery trip

Pima County Courthouse

Palm Springs

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, WC3

Our next scheduled meeting is Monday, Novem ber 14, 9 AM, Catalina Vista. Future meetings will be held on the second Monday each month at Catalina Vista.

The club’s first social event, the ever-popular Chili Fest is scheduled for Sunday, November 13, Noon3 PM, Catalina Vista. Sign-up and select your food contribution to the Chili Fest on the website. The dates for the holiday party and the St. Patrick’s Day celebration are set: December 17 and March 19, re spectively. The date for our Catalina cookout and overnight is set for Tuesday, April 11.

If you are a newcomer to SCOV and have an RV, we would enjoy having you as a guest at our next meeting.

Partnered Organizations

Kevin

Brain Health Action Group

Joan Partridge 505-920-7005

Starting Wed., Jan. 11, 4 PM, Catalina Vista

This action group will start in January. It will follow the work and recommendations of Dr. Dale Bredesen, The End of Al zheimer’s Program. These diet and lifestyle recommenda tions plus careful medical evaluation have prevented, and many times reversed, cognitive decline, even in individuals with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s Disease. The group will focus on the “Bredesen Seven–Nutrition, Exercise/ Movement, Sleep, Stress, Stimulation and Supplements,” as outlined in the book by Dr. Bredesen. The purpose of this ac tion group is to help one another make lasting changes that will positively influence cognitive health. Consider attending the first informational meeting Friday, December 16, 2 PM, Catalina Vista.

Cancer Support

Contact: Rita Menet rita.menet@gmail.com

Meetings suspended until further notice

We are currently looking for a person to facilitate this group. If interested, please email Rita.

Caregiver Support Group

Ester Leutenberg 520-818-0016

Contact Ester Leutenberg for date and time of meeting

The Caregiver Support Group can benefit anyone caring for a parent, partner, child, sibling, friend or any other lovedone. Allowing those to share with other open-minded people in a safe environment is key for this group.

Cognitive Loss & Memory Support Group

Cecelia Ortiz 661-972-2639

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

Whether you are a caregiver, a person with subjective or mild cognitive loss, or at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, our mission is to support one another by sharing new ideas through the advancement of research and personal experi ence. We will discuss the many challenges associated with cognitive loss with open hearts and open dialog. This sup port group will provide a safe and confidential space to share ideas and personal experiences.

Diabetes Support Circle

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

First Mon., 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista

Meetings continue Monday, November 7.

Grief Support

Pari Foster 520-283-7662

First and Third Fri., 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room

Grief comes from many reasons. It 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 recov ery 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, contact 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 visited the General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit, CA, during the RV Club trip to Carson City, NV in May

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

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this month we’ll meet on Thursday, November 17, 3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Room. Join us 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

Thanks to Vistoso Helpful Hands volunteers for your help with the on-site SCOV/Walgreen’s flu shot clinic held Octo ber 17. We are a healthier, safe community because of you.

Vistoso Helpful Hands is an all-volunteer organization helping SCOV residents who find themselves needing tem porary assistance, (three weeks or 12 visits.) We provide caregiver relief, transportation, animal care, handyman ser vices, light housekeeping and yard care, paperwork orga nization, run errands and can pick up a take-out meal from The Views Restaurant. We also have referrals for longerterm paid assistance.

For help call 520-447-0077. If the dispatcher is not avail able, 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 nonprofits who then distribute the bikes to their clients. Some of our partner organizations include Refugee Focus, Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Children’s Advocacy Center, Casa de los Niños, Ronald McDonald House and Youth On Their Own. Wheels for Kids is an all-volunteer effort, and we are always happy to welcome new people to our team. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website or call Tom Terfehr. Help kids experience the same joy you had when you got your first bike.

Youth on Their Own

Charlotte Landis landiscf@gmail.com, 703-307-7551

Youth on Their Own (YOTO) is working hard this holiday season to make sure YOTO youth have the resources they need to stay in school and graduate from high school. Giving Tuesday, November 29, all donations made to YOTO will be matched up to $10,000 by Tucson Electric Power. YOTO is a qualifying charitable organization for the Arizona Tax Credit (QCO Code: 20365). If you pay state taxes, you can make a gift of up to $400 per person or $800 per couple. Double the impact of your gift this holiday season. Visit www.yoto.org.

Monetary donations will be accepted at Catalina Vista Thursday, November 17, 1-3 PM, and Friday, November 18, 9 AM-Noon. Make checks payable to YOTO and note Match ing Funds Giving Tuesday on the memo line.

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.

Catalinas Community Chorus

Catalinas Community Chorus presents “A Star Spangled Salute to Veterans” on Sunday, November 13, 3 PM, Res urrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. 1st. Ave., Oro Valley. While honoring all veterans, the program features music honoring veterans who served in the Vietnam conflict and includes a video presentation narrated by Guy Atchley. Tick ets $20 at the door, $15 in advance. For information,contact www.catalinascommunitychorus.org, ccchorusaz@gmail. com or 520-303-6474.

Catalina State Park

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

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

• Saturday, December 2, 3 PM, Kevin from KT Klassics with classic rock music.

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

Next Stage Theatre Southwest

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City, a New York Times Critics’ Pick by Halley Fei ffer and directed by Mark Klugheit, November 19-December 4, Temple of Music and Art Caberet Theater. For tickets and information, 520-907-7209 www.facebook.com/NextStage TheatreSouthwest. Preview night tickets on Friday, November 18, benefit Arizona Oncology Foundation.

Oro Valley Historical Society

SCOV resident Jim Williams will present a talk on the “History of Honey Bee Canyon” at the Oro Valley Library on Monday, November 14, 2 PM. The program is sponsored by the Oro Valley Historical Society and is free and open to the public.

Oro Valley Theatre Company

Oro Valley Theatre Company is proud to present Death trap written by Ira Levin and directed by Gene Abravaya. This popular thriller offers plenty of twists and turns. Perfor mances will be held at the Gaslight Music Hall, just a few blocks away, on November 9, 13 and 20. You can purchase tickets by calling 520-529-1000, or visit our website at www. orovalleytheatrecompany.com for more information.

Santa Catalina Catholic Church

Mental Health Ministry presents “Coping with Depression.” Come join us at Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N. Oracle Rd. The same program will be presented twice, so feel free to attend the one that’s convenient: Sunday, No vember 13, 1-3 PM, in the Santa Catalina Parish Hall or Monday, November 21, 6-8 PM, in the Mesquite Room.

Square Dancing

Dancers are squaring up at MountainView Clubhouse Ballroom, 38759 S. MountainView Blvd., SaddleBrooke, AZ. www.saddlebrookesquares.com. Club dances are Sundays, 7-9 PM, nonmember $10 pp. All are welcome, dress is casual. 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.

FOR RENT: N/S, N/P, 2 BR/2 BA fully furnished. Available from Nov. 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.

FOR RENT: Nicely decorated and fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA home with open floor plan. East facing patio, mountain view, beautiful yard. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 car garage. Includes WiFi and HDTV. Available Dec. 1-30, 2022. Seasonal monthly rates, one month minimum. Call 303-408-1983 for information and pictures. Sorry, no pets.

FOR RENT: $3,200/mo., 2 BR/2 BA furnished, 1,300 sq. ft. Available month of Dec. 2022. All utilities and WiFi included, 65” and 55” smart streaming TVs. King master, queen guest. Enlarged private back patio with propane grill. W/D, fully fenced back yard. Golf Cart included. N/S. $150 cleaning fee. One well-behaved dog (less than 50lb.), $150 pet fee. Call 405-204-8921.

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, newspapers 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.

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.

NEED CASH Rent your golf cart on a monthly basis. Call Cynthia 401-741-4537.

EMERGENCY LOCKBOX: Used by the Golder Ranch Fire District first responders. For purchase at cost and free installation, please call SCOV resident Darrel Cornelius 608-320-9175.

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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