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This summer was another great growth year for our plants. Take the time to enjoy that growth while also showing neighbor 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 Future Facility Requirements for the Artisan Clubs of SCOV” is available on the SCOV website.

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

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 during business hours. Please check the Vendor List often, as changes are made frequently.

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

Finance-Budget Chair Meade Davis meadedavis11@gmail.com Quarterly Zoom meetings on Mondays. Check SCOV calendar for dates and times.

The Finance and Budget Committee meetings are typically 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 Thursday 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 service 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, Monday, 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 materials. Your membership purchases the majority of books, movies 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 December and our ever popular monthly Book Bingo. Check Coming Events for details.

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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

Elaine Deeter, left, and Jan Bohe, right

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 appreciate her work and hearing how their friends and family are happy to receive a handmade card. She also makes gift bags and wine bags that are holiday related.

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 Saturday, 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 Tuesday, 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.

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, tables 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 recommend 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 documents 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 committee 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 Declaration and Development Standards.

If the first team identifies a home in noncompliance, a second 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. Beginning 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 properties in noncompliance. November 14-23: Team 2 reviews only properties identified by Team 1. Courtesy Notices are sent following Team 2 tour.

Chair Lou Gard Mon., 1 PM, WC2 Nominating

Give Back to Your Community

Would you enjoy giving back to your community by serving on our Board of Directors? As you know, the soundness and quality of our community depends on good volunteer Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, November 2022

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 standing. 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 dedication 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 allowing 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 recommendations to the Board of Directors and the staff regarding 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 schedules, so on-time submissions are greatly appreciated.