2011 Nov Vistoso Tipster by Sun City Oro Valley Community Association

November 2011

Vistoso Tipster

www.suncity-vistoso.com

It’s More T han Living...It’s a Lifestyle! Special Study Session Thursday, November 3 2:30 PM, Auditorium Combined Study Session and Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, November 10, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache Association Committees.......... .4 Association News.................... .3 Café Specials....................... .11 Classified............................... .31 Clubs..................................... .14 Coming Events...................... .11 Extended Community............ .30 Feature.................................. .11 For Your Information.............. .13 Golf.......................................... .8 Hours of Operation.................. .2 Memoriam.............................. .14 Partnered Organizations....... .10 Thank You Corner................. .14 Town of Oro Valley................. .30 Workshops and Classes........ .13

Seasonal Fun...

Sun City Vistoso

Holiday Door Decorating Contest See page 10 for details.

Photo by Patrick Mulligan

Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc.

Vistoso Tipster

Administration Office...............825-3711 ext 120

Sun City Vistoso

Café Food Service to 3 PM only..........................825-3277

Published monthly by

Community Association, Inc. 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Oro Valley, AZ 85755 520-825-3711 suncity@suncity-vistoso.com www.suncity-vistoso.com

Board of Directors Debra Arrett, debra.arrett@gmail.com.........................................................................President Fred Bjorling, f-bjorling@northwestern.edu ...................................................... Vice President Janice Strassburg, jklcs55@gmail.com ........................................................................Secretary Ruth Gitzendanner, gitzcpa@comcast.net..................................................................Treasurer George Williams, newilliams77@msn.com ................................................................... Director Dick Brammell, dbrammell@corwinappraisal.com .................................................... Director Robert Hefner, rjh1458@gmail.com................................................................................ Director

Management Team

Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncity-vistoso.com..........................General Manager, 917-8080 Joe Byron, jbyron@suncity-vistoso.com.......................................... Café Manager, 917-8074 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncity-vistoso.com .......Assistant General Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncity-vistoso.com....... Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncity-vistoso.com..........................Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, proshop@suncity-vistoso.com............................... Golf Professional, 917-8053 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncity-vistoso.com........Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncity-vistoso.com.............................Facilities Sup., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncity-vistoso.com.................... Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncity-vistoso.com...................................... Controller, 917-8060

Support Team

Hours

Operation

Mon.-Fri......................................................................... 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Sun. and Mon. ........................................................................ 7 AM-3 PM Tue.-Sat. ................................................................................. 7 AM-4 PM Recording of daily Café specials...................................825-3711 ext 205 Reservations............................................................................. 825-3277

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

Mon.-Fri................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 9 AM-6 PM

Community Assistance - Loan Room

Telephone Reservations.....................917-8052 and 825-3711 ext 128 Monday, Wednesday and Friday .............................................. 8-9 AM Reservations and Pick Up, Cart Barn/Loan Room Tuesday and Thursday ............................................................. 8-9 AM

Community Services.......................10 AM-Noon Consumer Referral................................917-8079

Mon.-Fri. ............................................................................9:30-11:30 AM

Costume Closet Call for appointment.........818-3516 Desert Oasis..........................................825-0495 Facilities

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

Pool

Mon.-Fri.................................................................................... 9AM-5 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-5 PM Sun..................................................................................... 9 AM-4:30 PM Children’s Hours: daily ...........................................................Noon-4 PM Except Thu. and Sun........................................... Noon-1 PM and 3-4 PM

Gift Shop of Sun City............................917-8051

Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................. 9 AM-4 PM Sat. .................................................................................. 9 AM-12:30 PM

Library.................................... 917-8064

Jim Cundiff, jcundiff@suncity-vistoso.com......................... Community Services, 917-8058 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncity-vistoso.com.............................. Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Norma Meyers, nmeyers@suncity-vistoso.com...................................... Secretary, 917-8065 Kathy Newman, knewman@suncity-vistoso.com.................. Admin. Specialist, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncity-vistoso.com....Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, faccoord@suncity-vistoso.com.................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Social Hall Monitor........................................................................................................... 917-8066 Aquatic & Fitness Center Monitor...................................................................................917-8067

Posse................................. 449-0014 or 449-7970 Pro Shop................................................. 825-3110

Editor, Layout and Design: Chris Richard Advertising: Norma Meyers and Chris Richard Printing By: AlphaGraphics Tipster Editorial Committee

Social Hall..............................................917-8066

Tom Polley...........................................Chair Jacqueline Alger.......................... Member Harriet Diss................................... Member Arlene Douglas............................ Member Sally Evert...................................... Member Peggy Gardner............................. Member Glenda Gillespie........................... Member George Holthus............................ Member

Dale Knudson............................... Member Sharon Knudson.......................... Member Karen Koopmans......................... Member Barbara Martucci........................ Member Shirley Peterson........................... Member Marge Roetzel.............................. Member Del Salvaterra.............................. Member Mary Ann Stock........................... Member

If you would like to advertise in the Vistoso Tipster, please call 917-8065 for current rates and information. Sun City Vistoso Community Association provides this publication for informational purposes only and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for the statements made in this publication.

Mon.-Fri..................................................................... 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon Mon......................................................................................... 6 AM-1 PM Tue..................................................................................... 5:30 AM-4 PM Wed., and Thu.................................................................... 6:30 AM-4 PM Fri., Sat., Sun. ................................................................... 5:30 AM-4 PM Driving Range Sun., and Wed. .............................................. 6 AM-3 PM Driving Range All other days............................................. 5:30 AM-5 PM Golf Course Ranger...................................................................904-9336 Mon.-Fri................................................................................... 7 AM-9 PM Sat........................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 9 AM-6 PM

Aquatic & Fitness Center Facilities

917-8067

Daily........................................................................................ 5 AM-9 PM Sun.......................................................................................... 5 AM-9 PM

Pool

Mon.-Sat............................................................................. 5 AM-8:30 PM Sun..................................................................................... 5 AM-5:30 PM Children’s Hours.....................................................................11 AM-1 PM

Vistoso Center....................................... 825-3711 After-hours Emergencies......................825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. a broken irrigation head) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.

Association News From The Board of Directors

Our MISSION as the SCVCAI Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Vistoso as an active adult community. SCVCAI Board of Directors Newsletter A bimonthly newsletter by Director Janice Strassburg about the activities and items discussed by the BOD is available on ListServ. To sign up, go to www.suncityvistoso.com, hold your mouse over News and Info, click on In the Know, put in your email address and click on Submit button. Select any of the notifications you would like to receive and click on the Submit button. For those who do not have access to a computer, a copy is available for reading in the library. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCV library. Board meetings are open to residents. Do The Best For All by Dick Brammell As a resident of Sun City Vistoso, I look at the good things that have been done in the past few years to maintain and improve the community for all of its residents. Those projects don’t happen by accident but because a resident, a committee member, a staff person or a board member has brought forth an idea. As a result, the idea manifests itself into a study committee or an ad hoc committee, and sometimes the idea doesn’t develop traction because it may lack merit. In any case, some of those ideas are developed and brought forth to the board for consideration. I have been on the board for just a short time and have some experience with the previous board. I have learned that all board members want to do what is best for the entire community and not just for those ideas that they champion. If we only cared about those ideas that we want, I don’t believe some of the ideas would have become projects in the community. As a board member, I believe you need to think about everyone, not just yourself. I am sure that future board members will try to do what is best for all. I am looking forward to the rest of my term working with current and future board members.

Coffee and Conversation with the General Manager and a Board Member

Friday, October 14, 10 AM, Social Hall/Hopi Wednesday, October 26, 10 AM, Social Hall/Hopi An Informal Exchange of Information Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

Bob Mariani, General Manager

What Happened this Summer? by Bob Mariani

It’s a good time to review what transpired over the summer. One major project was the re-construction of the golf course bunkers. Overall, the bunker construction went well, but was challenged by the delivery of the wrong sand, mortar sand rather than bunker sand. This error caused some delay and additional work but in the end all was well and the finished product is better than what we expected. Along with this golf project, the tee-time reservation system and website were changed, I anticipate the golfers will find it easier and more pleasant to use. Additionally, new tee box markers are in the process of being installed. They were all paid for by sponsorship donations from resident golfers. When you visit Catalina Vista, you’ll notice new paint and flooring that gives the facility a fresh, updated look. The kitchen has new cabinets, counter top and paint. The outside of Catalina Vista also received several new plants to replace those that froze last winter, plus the parking lot was sealed and striped. The Desert Oasis parking lot has been resurfaced. The parking surface had deteriorated and was more than ready for this fully-funded and properly scheduled asset reserve project. There was no slowdown in the administration office. Aside from the day-to-day work plus the typical cleanup, catch-up and organization, one major project may have gone unnoticed by the membership. This project is the scanning of the 2488 lot files which will result in a paperless lot filing system, saving storage space, staff time and copy costs. Last but not least is the progress that was made on the Aquatic and Fitness Center Project. The Board assigned a sub-committee of the Properties Committee to conduct a search for an architect to design the project. After weekly meetings over a few months and a final presentation by three firms, the firm of Burns Wald-Hopkins Shambach (BWS) was selected. BWS will develop a schematic plan, renderings and a budget that is scheduled to be completed in December. The architectural firm will also participate in presenting the plans to the membership in January and February. Detailed information regarding the AFC project is available on the Association’s website at www.suncityvistoso.com. I encourage you to visit the website for constant updates on this project and a wide array of information.

Thanksgiving Holiday Facility Hours Friday, Thursday, November 24 Aquatic & Fitness Center.... 5 AM-5 PM November 25 & Saturday, Desert Oasis........................ Closed November 26 Catalina Vista...................... Closed Social Hall........................... Closed SCV Library......................... Closed Administration.................... Closed

SCV Library and Administration

will be Closed

New Resident Phone Directory Reminder

There is a monthly list of new residents with their address and phone numbers in the Members Only section on the Sun City Vistoso website. Go to www.suncity-vistoso.com. Hold your mouse over Residents and, a drop-down will appear. Scroll to Members Only and click on it. The Members Only Login page comes up. Put in your Username and Password. Click on the Login button. The Members Only page opens up. See Monthly New Phone Numbers click on the month you want to view. 3 corrections for 2011-2012 Community Directory Phone Books BIERBACH, Edward R. & Vera F. phone: 818-0485 COBLE, Cyndi home/cell: 609-5666 RABITO, Samuel T & Mary L phone: 488-7311 cell: 971-404-5994

Association Committees Committee meetings are open and all residents are welcome to attend. ARC Architectural Review Chair Susan Jakosa 609-6367, susanjakosa@gmail.com Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Are You Making an ARC Submittal? ARC meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays. Submittal deadline is Thursday noon prior to the meeting. When you get your submittal form at the Vistoso Center, you will receive a lot drawing and guidelines for form preparation. Please use the drawing provided and refer to the Development Standards and the CC&Rs regarding requirements pertaining to your request. A common problem with owner submittal forms is lack of a complete description of the proposed work. If needed, attach a separate sheet and fully describe the proposed work. Determine if an Oro Valley building permit is required. If so, attach it or state that it will be obtained prior to start of work. Your attendance at the ARC meeting when your submittal is reviewed is very helpful to answer any committee questions. Jim Cundiff will be happy to answer any questions regarding submittal requirements. Communication Committee Leslie Platt 520-818-1963

Last month we discussed the surveys and focus groups that the Communications Committee has conducted in order to gather information for the architects who are developing the preliminary design and cost estimate for the proposed Aquatics & Fitness Center (AFC). Responses were narrative and do not lend themselves to statistical analysis, but we wanted to share recurring themes with residents. Good Ideas for the AFC: 267 responses. 228 positive (provided ideas), 28 negative (do nothing), and 12 (cosmetic changes only). Most desired improvements: more space; more pleasing surroundings, cleanliness, air quality, better lighting, higher ceilings, better floorSun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

ing; addition of TVs/music; maximizing views/windows; more and better equipment. Ideas on Fitness and Wellness: 128 narrative responses quantifying participation and space requirements for exercise and dance groups, as well as telling us how residents define “fitness and wellness” - so that architects might have a better understanding of how residents would like to use the facility. Opportunities, Concerns and Challenges: 69 responses, 37 expressed support and concern for real estate values if the project is not done, 24 expressed opposition, citing cost concerns or satisfaction with the existing facility and six felt changes should be cosmetic. Challenges included passing the project, possible cost overruns, and finding ways to finance it. An additional survey and two focus groups are planned as we go to press. Community Assistance Committee Chair George Holthus 818-1042; Susie Klein 825-7535

Aluminum Can Donations: Put those aluminum cans to work for Sun City Vistoso. Deposit only empty, clean aluminum cans in the box outside the Social Hall kitchen. For safety reasons do not deposit unrinsed cans which attract bees and may become a hazard. In September we delivered 399 pounds of aluminum cans which netted the CAC $279.30. Fiscal year to date we have received a total of $939.96. CAC, which operates the Loan Room, offers equipment to help with medical procedures, visits from family, and get-togethers with neighbors and friends. Reserve the articles up to two months in advance for those holiday visits and planned surgeries. The Loan Room is located at the end of the Cart Barn and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM. Our telephone reservation system begins in November and will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8-9 AM. We have a new number (917-8052) in addition to the old number (825-3711 ex. 128). We are also available at other times for medical emergencies only and can be reached through the office. Please visit us to see what we have available or go to the website for a partial list.

Conservation and Energy Committee Co-Chairs Beverly Browne 825-2921 and Ed Kennedy 825-3659 First and Third Tuesdays, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Tucson Electric Suspends Rooftop Solar Approvals Due to a huge surge in applications for leased residential solar PV systems, TEP exhausted its 2011 budget for “up front incentives” or rebates in early September, and has stopped taking new applications for all PV systems. If you have a contract for a system and have not received an approval notice from TEP, you should contact your lessor/installer and find out the status of your application. If your system is delayed in the queue for a 2012 rebate, it will have a different rebate than you contracted for, which may result in a different price. Remember a solar PV system changes the exterior appearance of a residence, and therefore must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Some installers may tell you this step doesn’t matter, but the AZ Solar Rights Law does give a homeowners association the right to establish “reasonable rules for placement and installation,” and homeowners who bypass the ARC can November 2011, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

be subject to fines. See the Community Services Coordinator and get the SCVAI guidelines. Consumer Referral Chair Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725 Desk Phone: 917-8079 Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, Social Hall

Here’s how to connect to the online list of our vendors: 1. On the Sun City Vistoso home page under the Residents drop-down menu, click on Members Only. 2. Log in with your user name and password. This is also the page where you can create a new account. 3. Click on Log In. 4. Click on the last blue line, Consumer Referral List. Finance and Budget Chair Tom Wakefield 647-1452 Third Monday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache Gift Shop Barbara Farr 818-2105 and Sharon Henderson 825-0722 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM Saturdays 9 AM-12:30 PM Meetings: Second Wednesday each month www.vistosogiftshop.com

This month a lot of exciting things are happening in the Gift Shop. Monday Madness is back. The second Monday morning of each month, consignors sell merchandise at a discount on tables in front of the Gift Shop. There are some good bargains to be had. The second Monday of this month is November 14. Artist of the month Deb Cofer. The Artist of the Month is Deb Cofer. Deb has a new line of beautiful copper jewelry. Our talented artist also works with yarn and makes lots of hand-made items for adults, as well as beautiful outfits for Barbie dolls. Wonderful gifts, for sure. See Coming Events for information on the Monday Madness Sale and our Holiday Open House on Thanksgiving weekend. Government Affairs Chair Hal Linton 825-2812, haling@comcast.net Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Image Committee Lauren Thompson 306-9750 Landscape Bob Cratty 825-0157 Third Wednesday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Like many nearby areas, we have a buffelgrass invasion. If you are not aware of how serious the problem can become, Google “buffelgrass” and watch the 10 minute YouTube video. The invasives group of the Landscape Committee inSun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

vites you to a Buffelgrass Walkabout Monday, November 14. You will hear about areas where it is growing and how to identify it. This will be about a one hour educational, not a work session. Wear your walking shoes. Meet at 9 AM November 14th in the parking lot behind the library. For any questions contact Don Marier at dmarier1@ comcast.net or Bob Cratty at 825-0157 Marketing and Publicity Tut Tustison 825-9431 Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Name Change Committee Chair Jon Olson 818-3705 First and Third Thursdays, 4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Yavapai namechange@gmail.com

The Name Change Committee will meet Thursdays November 3 and 17, 4:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago. Neighborhood Pride Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Sincerely We do not say thank you to the people around us often enough. Perhaps, as homeowners, we should say an occasional thank you to our neighbor who borders our personal property. If, when he has his own yard cleaned up by a landscaper, he includes part of yours which may have a problem caused by his foliage, it just might deserve a thank you. With Thanksgiving nearing, there is no better time to say thanks to the homeowners who keep their properties in compliance with the governing documents. Neighborhood Pride has been a viable and hardworking volunteer committee for six years this month, and the hard work and countless hours from our members have helped to make Sun City Vistoso a beautiful place. Walking or driving through our community, one can’t help but feel pride in living here and enjoying life as it’s meant to be. We sincerely thank you and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

Donate Your Aluminum Cans Put your empty aluminum cans to work for Sun City Vistoso. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Social Hall kitchen door. For safety reasons do not deposit unrinsed cans which attract bees and may become a hazard. The Community Assistance Committee uses the funds to purchase items for the Loan Room.

Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc.ASSOCIATION, INC. SUN CITY VISTOSO COMMUNITY Statement of Revenues & Expenses and the Results of Operations

Sep-11

Revenues: Annual H.O. Fees Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Café Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues Asset Reserve Contribution Capital Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues Expenses: Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint. Supplies & Expenses Net Operating Expenses Results of Operations

Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

$135,536

$137,688

Budget

234,903 12,440 54,303 5,697 36,082 2,448 17,840 363,713

$ 1,754,713 $ 40,430 $ 150,487 $ 14,440 $ 106,465 $ 5,790 $ 61,291 $ 2,133,616

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,754,713 34,210 194,119 11,950 95,300 3,000 55,272 2,148,564

$ $ $ $ $

(8,604) 355,109

$ (950,000) $ (100,000) $ (6,590) $ (39,472) $ 1,037,554

$ $ $ $ $

(950,000) (100,000) (6,000) (34,210) 1,058,354

$ $ $ $ $ $

201,351 16,505 79,293 7,428 98,124 402,701

$ 610,807 $ 49,091 245,176 $ $ 27,450 $ 265,952 $ 1,198,476

$ $ $ $ $ $

629,256 41,491 231,875 37,832 307,678 1,248,132

(47,592)

For the First 3 Months of the Fiscal Year 2011-12 2010-11 $94,802 $102,246 Pre-Paid Rounds 2011-12 2010-11 Resident Daily Rounds $9,443 $94,802$8,767 $102,246 Pre-Paid Rounds Public Resident Daily Rounds $26,675$8,767 Daily Rounds$31,291$9,443 Public Daily Rounds $31,291 $26,675 Totals $135,536 $137,688

Actual

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Golf Course Revenues & Rounds For the FirstCourse 3 MonthsRevenues of the Fiscal & Year Golf Rounds

Totals

3 Months 2011-12

(160,922)

(189,778)

Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses and the Results of Operations for the first 3 months of the 2011-12 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues and rounds from last year to the present year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncityvistoso.com. Select the Board Meeting and Financial Information page, scroll to the bottom and select the month’s financial reports you wish to view. There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year in the Library located at the Vistoso Center. If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance- Budget Committee meeting which will be held Monday, November 14, 1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityvistoso.com. Randy Trenary, Controller November 2011, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

Posse Chair Del Balston 825-9681, Vice-Chair John Njaa 825-5486 Meetings: First Tuesday, 3 PM, Social Hall/Hopi http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/committees/posse/

If it doesn’t look right call 911

Recently, a SCV resident noticed a vehicle going up and down our streets often stopping in front of homes. One of the vehicle’s occupants was observed taking notes. This looked susPosse Vice Chair John Njaa (left) awarding picious so the resident called 911, and the 20 year award to Richard Mueller. OVPD checked it out. This resident did the right thing. He followed OVPD’s recommendation: If it doesn’t look right, call 911. Another good neighbor crime prevention activity: When you see new phone books and newspapers accumulating on your neighbor’s driveway, move them out of sight so they can’t send the signal the occupant is away. Service Anniversaries

5 years: Peyton Davies, Chuck and Kathy Shenk Nick and Barbara Antrobus, Bev Browne 10 years: Helen Brumm, Sherwin and Karen Koopmans Ahmad Rafieyan 15 years: Steve Ferris, Paul and Jo Anne Blatt Posse $20 Weekly Drawing for Service

Sept. 5: Ross Stagnito, Sept. 12: Dennis and Sandra Reynolds Sept. 19: Brian O’Neill, Sept 26: Larry Wolf Properties Chair Steve Taillie 825-8804 Third Thursday, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui Realty Committee Chair Allan Jakosa 609-6367 Tuesdays, 10 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center/Conference Room Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)

The Strategic Planning Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month 1:30 PM, Yaqui Room in the Vistoso Center. Tipster Editorial Chair Tom Polley 818-9073 Anticipated Tipster delivery of the December issue is Wednesday, November 30. Tipster Editorial meeting Monday, November 14, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache. Sun City Vistoso Café News

The Café has a number of things going on this month for your dining pleasure. Starting Wednesday, November 16, 4:30-6:30 PM, the popular Endless Soup and Salad Dinner will be served for just $5.95 pp. No reservations needed. Gratuity will not be added to your bill, so please tip accordingly. Thursday, November 24, the Café will not be open for breakfast. We will do your cooking for Thanksgiving Dinner, $19.95 pp. There will be two seating times: 1 Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

PM or 3 PM. Reservations are required. Please call 825-3277. Gratuity will be added to your bill. See the Café section for the menu for this special meal. Tuesday, November 29, 3-5 PM, the Café will host a Wine Tasting Event with fresh bread, crackers, and cheeses with fresh fruit, $13.95 pp, limited seating, reservations required. Call 825-3277 to secure your spot in this unique event. Lastly, we are pleased to announce the return of Chef Dave’s Cooking Class, on Tuesday, November 15, 3-5 PM, $25 pp. See Coming Events section for the menu that the students are going to prepare and take home. Space is limited to ten students so make your reservations soon. This class is sure to fill up quickly. Robin Coulter, Assistant Manager Jobs in SCVCAI

One cannot watch the news without hearing a report on the job market. As the market has declined over the past few years, our job climate here at SCV has remained constant. Homeowner’s Associations are stable employers as a standard. SCV management plans its staff throughout the budget process and receives approval through the Finance-Budget Committee and Board. Management has consistently stayed within those set parameters during the year when positions become vacant. Currently employed are 54 full-time and 41 part-time individuals. As a staff member, I am very grateful to be employed by SCVCAI. Also, the many employees with longevity are a testament to the good working environment and the support employees receive from the Association. We wish to thank the Board and Association for their continued efforts on behalf of its staff. Pam Sarpalius, Programs/Facilities Director

Should we stop printing the Tipster and take down bulletin boards? Now that I have your attention, I would like to remind you how to find information about Association events and entertainment. In the past we put individual event flyers in the Tipster along with an article in the “Coming Events” section of the Tipster. This seemed costly, and it supplied you with double information. The October Tipster had a flyer with events listed for the next three months. I will continue this process of doing a quarterly flyer of events. I feel this provides you with basic information but it also reminds you to read the Tipster and check the bulletin boards in the event of any changes or new information. A great deal of time and effort is put forth every month to publish the Tipster. Remember to keep your Tipster all month so that you can refer to it for not just Association news, but club events and other information. September Housing Resale Information Resales

For the Month

YTD

2011

105

2010

3 Total sold in 2010 - 106

Carol Wittels, Library

The Library will be closed for the entire Thanksgiving holiday weekend, reopening on Monday, November 28. The Book Return located outside the Library will be locked at the end of business on Wednesday, November 23 and unlocked Monday morning, November 28. Please do not attempt to return any items to the library during this time regardless of the due date and do not leave any items at the Library outside door. If any residents choose not to follow this procedure, they will be held responsible for any losses incurred by the Library. Your cooperation is appreciated. Friends of the Library

A new year has begun and membership dues for the Friends of the Library are now up for renewal. Please continue to help us fund the Library and its programs, so we can provide some great events for your enjoyment. Stop by the Library to pick up a membership form. Unit # 3 5 6 6 7 8 15

Welcome New Neighbors Name From Cora Shively Lacey, WA Gail Schulstrom Edina, MN Jeffrey & Laurie Chikusa Casas Grande, AZ David & Robin McCleery Lincoln NE Gary & Marilyn Hensen Slinger, WI Jeffrey Puskas Marana, AZ Roger & Karin Hirsch Oro Valley, AZ Recreation and Fitness, Lonnie Davis New Sign-in Procedure for Lap Lanes

Starting November 1 we will have new sign-in sheets for the lap lanes. Enter the time and your name under the lane to be used. If all lanes are in use, enter your name under the waiting list. Cross your name off when a lane opens and enter the time and your name under the lane to be used. Thank you for your cooperation. Association-Sponsored Fitness: Purchase a punch card from the receptionist in the Administration Office, $12.50/10 classes. You may use this card for all Sun City Vistoso-sponsored fitness classes. It can also be used for your guests. There is a $2 drop-in charge if you do not have a punch card. Cardio Chair Aerobics: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:3011:30 AM, Catalina Vista. Sunrisers: Low-impact aerobics class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:15-8:15 AM, Auditorium. Sweat Stretch: Tuesday, Thursday, 7:30-9 AM, Auditorium. Water Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1011 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex) Pool. Zumba: Thursday, 5:15 PM, Auditorium. Personal Trainer: Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561 to make an appointment. Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex) and Desert Oasis: See Hours of Operation, page 2 of this Tipster. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

Tuesday, November 8, the Aquatic & Fitness Center pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, November 9, the Desert Oasis pool will close at 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and reopen the following morning at the regular time. Special Note from the Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex): Thursday, November 10, 1 PM, an orientation will be held on how to use the gym equipment. Space is limited, so stop in and sign up. See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073.

Golf Kim Griggs, Head Golf Professional

Now that overseeding is complete and the course has been marked, we are ready for another great season. Just a reminder that the driving range is open to the public. Range balls are $4 for a small basket (approximately 30 balls) and $6 for a large basket (approximately 60 balls). Lessons are available from me or Rick Sample. We are both PGA members; our rates are $45 for half-hour and $55 for 45 minutes. We also offer packages, so please call us for more information. Please stop by the Pro Shop and check out our new merchandise. A new product that we purchased is called Tin Cup and is a very unique way to mark your golf balls. We also have a sale table and sale rack with some of last year’s products at a reduced rate. Walkers, please abide by the walking signs that are provided for you. We want you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and at the same time be careful that you do not get hit by a golf ball. Finally, the Pro Shop will be closed on Thanksgiving at 1 PM. Happy Turkey day to all. Michael Kropf, Superintendent

The weather forecasters are predicting another La Niña winter for the desert southwest. This means the weather will be very similar to last winter with colder and drier conditions. This is a concern for golf courses because those conditions resulted in very poor transitions this last summer. The underlying Bermuda grass seemed to have a difficult time protecting itself during the extremely cold weather combined with the competition of the overseeded rye grass. The golf course had a very difficult time recovering from last winter’s cold weather, but due to the bunker renovation project the rye grass wasn’t eliminated as quickly as possible during the earlier part of the summer. In order to repair the inevitable bare areas next summer, the rye grass is going to be sprayed out quickly in middle to late May. If the weather forecasters are correct, the course will really need to be exposed as early as possible so the recovery process can begin. Last winter the course was not watered as heavily to provide firm playing conditions. Areas of greens and fairways that were constantly dry showed the largest November 2011, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

amounts of damage to the Bermuda grass from higher concentrations of salts due to the reclaimed water. This winter the dry areas will be monitored very closely. Wetting agents will be used more frequently to encourage water absorption, solid tine aerification will be increased to promote water infiltration, and hand watering to control how much water is being applied. The goal is to maintain good playing conditions and prevent further summer damage. Golf Advisory Payton Davies Chair 825-5352 First Wednesday, 2 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

Over the summer there were changes made to enhance your golfing experience. The bunkers have been rebuilt including reshaping, liners, drainage and new sand. Be patient. It will take time for the bunkers to firm up. You will notice that the hazards have been remarked and redefined to make them consistent around the course. Check with the pro shop staff with any questions about the rules and your playing options. You will soon see new tee marker signs with the new The Views Golf Course name and updated hole descriptions. As we start the new season, make sure that we all maintain the course properly. It is our responsibility to assist anyone not taking care of our course. Repair your ball marks and fill your divots (only in the fairway with sand/seed mix). Do not fill your divots in the rough. Remember to rake the new bunkers properly; the group behind you also wants a good lie. Men’s 18-Hole Golf Club Pres. Bob Farmer 818-1522 Membership Dick Boss 638-6644 Play: Wednesdays

Excitement is brewing for the new season. The Views Cup qualifying starts November 2 with a total of 21 weeks to earn your points for qualifying. Estimated payout will be $1,000. Start earning your points now toward qualifying for The Views Cup by playing Wednesday league. Rules and points earned will be posted every month. The President’s Cup will be played November 9 and 16. Hurry and sign up now. It’s not too early to find a partner for The Governor’s Cup which starts January 25. We have several new members already this year so introduce yourself and make them welcome. Talk to your friends and neighbors about joining your 18 Hole Men’s Club and invite them to play in our Wednesday event. Call Dick Boss, membership chairman, if you know of anyone interested in joining. Our next bash and general membership meeting will be held December 7. Tickets will be on sale in November on the Café patio prior to league play.

Men’s 9-Hole Golf Club Pres. David Chatterton 818-0404 Membership Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play: Thursday mornings

Arrival and check-in is one half-hour prior to our 8 AM start to allow the Pro Shop time to confirm/adjust pairings. This month’s meeting will be in the Social Hall/Navajo immediately following golf on November 17. It will be a Buddies Day so sign up your foursome on the computer. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

If you haven’t already, please pay your $45 dues. Put your Men’s 9 Hole Golf check in the club binder by November 17. Our club has 75 members and is still growing. We play creative games every week and everyone is welcome. If you would like to join or for more information, contact our membership chairman, Jack Saatkamp.

Sun City Vistoso Women’s Golf Club Pres. Mary Ellen Tovatt 818-6290 Membership Payton Davies 825-5352 Play: Tuesdays

This month is the beginning of the winter season of golf. We are all looking forward to playing The Views with bunkers and overseeding work completed. There are many events scheduled that we know you will enjoy. Your assistance is appreciated, so please volunteer and make this a banner year. The SCVWGC Christmas party is scheduled for December 6 in the Auditorium following golf. The cost of the luncheon is $16.50 and will feature marsala beef, wild mushroom potatoes, southern green beans, rolls and amaretto chocolate cake. It is being catered by Culinary Design. There is a green folder for your checks and a sign-up sheet in our white binder at the Pro Shop. The cut-off date is Thursday, December 1. We look forward to seeing everyone there for a fun start to the holiday season. New members are always welcome. SCVWGC runs on a calendar year and dues for those joining now are only $12 through December 31. For complete information contact Payton Davies.

Lady 9ers Pres. Ruth Bonfiglio 825-7794 Membership Linda Miller 818-2716 Play: Thursday mornings

We are all glad to be back playing and enjoying the new sand traps and the new grass. Please don’t forget to fix your divots and rake the traps. November 3 will be our fun day with meeting and refreshments after golf. Please sign up in the Pro Shop. We ask that you be there a half-hour early so that you can find out the pairings for the day and visit with new and returning ladies. Just a reminder that we do not play on Thanksgiving Day. If you would like to join us for a fun morning playing nine holes please call Linda Miller.

Sun City Vistoso Employee Recognition Employees who go above and beyond the call of duty are recognized with an On the Spot award. On the Spot awards received recently went to:

Ed Clark Maintenance Kat Newman Admin Norma Meyers Admin David Delgado Café Rick Sample Pro-Shop

Gilbert Marquez Maintenance Jane Ewing Activities Armando Rodriguez CAM Daniel Flores-Mendoza CAM

Partnered Organizations The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc. SCVCAI assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. AA Ned 407-6052 Mondays, 12:30 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Tuesdays, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis

Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it. Civic Association CASCVI (The Civic Association of Sun City Vistoso Inc.) is an advocate in consumer affairs. Established in 1994 as a volunteer resident group, we have successfully dealt with the Pima County Assessor and utility companies and conducted valuable investigations such as blue pipe and roofing problems. CASCVI provides an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCVCAI. We can be reached at cascvi@comcast.net or call Marty Abelson 825-3522

Residents who desire to be on our email list to receive, submit or share home maintenance information, consumer warnings and advisories, residential tax information and resident-related issues not covered by SCVAI should submit their email addresses to cascvi@comcast.net. Please note: we are non-political and are here to serve our fellow residents. Non-resident emails will not be accepted. You must be a SCVCAI homeowner. Emerge! Co-Pres. Coralyn Hoaglund 825-6801 and Betty Hansen 818-1779 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

The November meeting of Emerge! Center Against Domestic Violence will be a salad luncheon Tuesday, November 1, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo. Please note that on Tuesday, December 6 we will visit some Emerge! transition housing. There will be a short film and time allowed for questions and answers. We will then continue on to lunch. Tuesday, December 13, we will have our regularly scheduled meeting. Our auxiliary helps and supports Emerge! which is the main agency that provides shelter in Southern Arizona for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. We have a style show/luncheon every year to raise funds which are donated to Emerge!. We also collect donated items at our monthly meetings. In November we are asking for diapers sizes 4,5 and 6 and personal care items for women. We welcome all who are interested in joining our group and working with us. The crisis line at Emerge! to report domestic violence is 888-428-0101.

Sun City Vistoso Foundation The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation, a separate and independent organization from the Association, established in 1998, provides a means through which tax-deductible gifts may be channeled to support qualified health, cultural, educational and charitable needs of Sun City Vistoso and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, in stocks or by gifts-in-kind to the Foundation, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85755 Pres. Margie Golombek 825-2121

The Foundation’s mission is “to improve the quality of life for active adults in Sun City Vistoso and the surrounding areas” through a tax-deductible channel. The Foundation will be hosting a medical waste disposal event in November in the Social Hall lobby. See the For Your Information section for dates and times. In addition to unspecified donations, your donations can also recognize significant persons or events in the form of an honorarium or memorial. All donations make a positive difference in the quality of life in Sun City Vistoso and the surrounding community. Parkinson’s Support Payton Davies 825-5352 or bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Pima Exercise Mondays and Thursdays 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache

We are going to have a potluck dinner Sunday, November 6, 5 PM, at the Kiva Patio behind the Social Hall. It will be a casual get-together. Call Payton Davies to RSVP 825-5352. Dwayne Crook will speak at our support group meeting on November 16. He is Director of Rehab Services at Health South. He will give us ideas on items we can use to make life easier for people with Parkinson’s. Vistoso Helpful Hands

To get VHH help, dial 410-9498. When you hear the beep enter your phone number, followed by the # sign and hang up. We will call you back. New volunteers are always welcome. Applications are available at the Administration Office, located in the Vistoso Center.

SCV Holiday Door Decorating Contest

Entry forms are available at the Administration/Vistoso Center on Tuesday, November 15. All forms must be turned in by November 30, 3 PM, to the Administration Office. Only the front door will be judged. Doors must be ready by Wednesday, December 7.

Cash Prizes

First- $100, Second - $75, Third - $50 The judge is not a resident, nor an employee of SCV. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

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Feature

Vistoso Tipster History by Marge Roetzel, Tipster Editor

Chris Richard, Editor of the Vistoso Tipster, was asked by the Genealogy Club to research the historical records of the Tipster. What she discovered is very interesting and worthy of sharing with the readers. Del Webb broke ground in 1987 for SCV. The first resident-produced newsletter was published in July 1988. As the staff was planning the publication someone said, “I think it should give tips to the residents on what is going on here,” hence the name Vistoso Tipster. It was 11” x 17” single sheet, folded, black and white, printed in-house and delivered to the residents. Also in 1988, Del Webb introduced a four-color, six page, two-fold, newsletter called Vistoso Views. It was on glossy stock and did not please the residents as they complained it was too hard to read! The cover listed homes sold and number of residents. The December edition listed 440 homes sold and 770 residents. The name is rather ironic as we have just gone through a search to create a new name for our golf course, The Views Golf Club. By 1989 the Vistoso Tipster format began to resemble what we have today and was being professionally printed outside, still black and white with no advertising. The December cover showed homes sold as 598 and listed the population as 1,024. The Vistoso Tipster has continued to evolve to the professional-looking monthly publication we now enjoy, which runs from 36 pages in the summer to 48 pages in the winter. However, it remains true to the 1988 concept, to provide tips to the residents and has kept up with changing styles. It is printed on quality magazine stock and four color throughout. The best thing is that the publication is totally funded from the sale of advertising to pay for printing.

Tipster Flyer Collation

Help collate the Tipster. Once a month, residents are needed to insert flyers. Receive your Tipster early and share refreshments with us at the Auditorium. The work is usually performed on the last weekday of the month at approximately 11 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

Café Specials November Special Dinners Coupons may not be used for special dinners.

Wednesday, November 16, 4:30-6:30 PM Endless Soup and Salad Dinner, $5.95

Soups include: Creamy Tomato Basil, Fresh Vegetable and Red Chili Chicken. Tossed green salad and bread sticks. Dinners do not include beverages or dessert. No reservations needed. Gratuity will not be added to your bill. Thursday, November 24, Two seatings: 1 PM or 3 PM Thanksgiving Dinner, $19.95 pp

Your choice: Turkey or Ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll and butter. Dessert, choice of pumpkin or apple pie, and a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice will be included. Reservations are required. Please call 825-3277. Gratuity will be added to your bill. Tuesday, November 29, 3-5 PM Wine Tasting Event, $13.95

Try a variety of red and white wines served with brie cheese topped with chutney, fresh bread, cheese, crackers and fresh fruit. Limited seating to the first 80 people. Reservations are required by purchasing your event ticket in advance.

Coming Events Items included in this section must be open to all residents and either be an Association-sponsored or an annual club event of interest to the entire community. Special Events for Clubs See Club article for full details.

SCV Singles, dinner, Thu., Nov. 10, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Kactus Kickers, A Salute To The Veterans, Fri., Nov. 11, 6 PM, Auditorium Dinner ‘N Show, Sat., Nov. 12, Kings of Salsa, Centennial Hall, dine at Rigo’s Villanellas, Nov. Harvest Dance, Fri., Nov. 18, 6:30 PM Auditorium Sundancers, Special Caller Dance, Sat., Nov. 19, 7 PM, Auditorium SCV Singles, Happy Hour, Fri., Nov. 25, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo SCV Singers, Holiday Concert, Tue., Dec. 13, 7 PM, Auditorium Villanellas, New Years’ Eve Dance, Sat., Dec. 31, 8 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

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Coming Events Continues from page 11 Friday, November 4 WildHorsePass Casino FREE Bus Trip

Jump on the bus and have a great time at the WildHorsePass Casino. Although there is no charge for this trip, there are a limited number of seats. The bus will depart SCV 9 AM and depart from the Casino 4 PM. Each person will receive $10 to use at a slot machine. There will be one lucky winner, from a drawing, to receive a $15 lunch voucher. Get your tickets early. This trip was a big success in June.

Get ticket(s) from Coco or Pam, Administration, Two tickets pp.

Tuesday November 8, 10 AM Social Hall/Navajo Tucson Museum of Art Talks

The title of our next Art Talk is exceptionally long and asks the question: “Whom do you trust, TMA curators,TMA docents or Washington experts?” Come and hear what our docent, Susie Heintz, has to say. It should be interesting. Refreshments are served as usual. Contact Judy 825-2147. Friday, November 11

Veterans Day

Gather in the Auditorium on 11-11-11, 11 AM, to honor SCV Veterans. Oro Valley Mayor, Dr. Hiremath, will open the program with a brief welcome, followed by a program from the Oro Valley American Legion. Sunday, November 13, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo SW Historian Presents “Territorial Troubles”

As a tribute to the Arizona Centennial, the Vistoso Hiking Club offers our community a series of seven historical monthly presentations. Jan Cleere will speak on “Territorial Troubles: Larcena Pennington, Apache captive and Lozen, Apache warrior”. Jan is an award-winning author, historian and lecturer. She has written four books and numerous articles about the first settlers of the desert southwest. Her website is www.jancleere.com/. Monday, November 14, 9 AM-12:30 PM Gift Shop - Monday Madness

Don’t miss Monday Madness. It is a great time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Come down to the front of the Gift Shop and find great bargains. Monday, November 14, 9 AM Buffelgrass Walkabout

The Landscape Committee invites you to a Buffelgrass Walkabout on Monday, November 14, 9 AM, at the parking lot behind the Library. This will be about a one hour educational (not a work) meeting. You will hear about areas where it is growing and how to identify it. Wear your walking shoes. Tuesday, November 15, 3-5 PM, $25 pp David’s Cooking Class at SCV Café

Space is limited to 10 students. Students will prepare, cook and enjoy dinner for two (which you will take Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

home). The Café supplies all ingredients for your dinner. Menu for November’s class is chicken cordon bleu with a hollandaise sauce, saffron mashed potatoes, a fresh vegetable blend and a chocolate cream pie for dessert. The Cafe is accepting reservations for the cooking class. Payment due when your reservation is made. Tuesday, November 15 Holiday Door Decoration Contest

Pick up your entry form at the front desk at Administration to enter the contest starting Tuesday, November 15. Judging will take place in daytime hours, WednesdayFriday, December 7-9. First prize $100, second prize $75, and third prize $50. Remember, only your front door will be judged. Winners will be announced the week of December 12. Judges will not be SCV residents or staff. Wednesday, November 16 The Next Phase of Your Retirement Tour

Vistoso Helpful Hands sponsors another tour of The Fountains, independent and assisted living, for the next phase of your retirement. The bus leaves the Café parking lot at 10:30 AM sharp! A tour of the facilities is followed by a delicious lunch and a question and answer period, returning to Sun City Vistoso about 1:30 PM. For reservations and questions, call Barbara McNeill 825-0677. Monday, November 21, 1-3 PM, Auditorium Holiday Decorating

Twenty years ago, Frances Staley and a small group of singers celebrated the holiday season with a small tree, cookies and punch. The next year we had a bigger tree, tea sandwiches, and small choir. For fifteen years we decorated the Auditorium depending upon the theme of the show. Recently, new garlands were purchased to enhance the walls and two trees were added. Please help us decorate the Auditorium for the holidays this year. And a special thank you to the Garden Club who annually decorates the rest of the Social Hall. Friday, November 25 through Sunday November 27 Gift Shop’s Holiday Open House

The Holiday Open House is coming soon. The shop will be filled with the holiday spirit, wonderful gift ideas and fresh baked cookies. This is the time of the year when our latest creations make their appearance, but you can still find your favorites. We will be having a raffle. The raffle items can be seen in the middle window on the Aquatic & Fitness Center entrance side of the shop. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5; winners do not need to be present. The Open House will be Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, 9 AM-4 PM and Sunday, November 27, 1-4 PM. Start your holidays with us. Friday, December 2 Nordstrom Bus Trip

“Oh what fun it is to ride” a bus to Nordstrom for holiday shopping. Enjoy a luxury bus trip to spend time at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Shop, have lunch and enjoy the holiday decorations with friends and

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neighbors. There will be only one bus to this event.

Tickets on sale at Administration from Coco or Pam starting Monday, November 7, 8 AM. $24 pp.

Saturday , December 3 Jovert – “Santa Man and His Steel Drum Plan”

Jovert is back to fill the Auditorium with holiday music and fun. Get in the holiday mood and enjoy Tucson’s finest entertainment. This show always sells out fast since the music is geared to all ages. Bring your guests. Cabaret seating. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Tickets at Administration starting on Friday, November 4, $12 pp.

Workshops

and

Classes

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Classes

AED classes have resumed. The classes will now be held the fourth Wednesday at 1:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui with Lonnie Davis teaching. To attend, register by calling Lonnie at 825-3711 ext 136. You could save the life of a loved one or friend by taking this class. Sign up today for the November 23 class. Beginner Line Dance Classes

Sunliners Basic Beginner Line Dance Classes will begin in January. Check out our flyer! Gin Rummy

This year-round workshop is at George and Beverly Riley’s home. All skill levels are welcome. We practice playing, discuss the standardized game rules of Sun City Vistoso, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tactics. Couples and singles invited. No fee or dues. For times, call 818-0877. Institute of Learning in Retirement

Samplers, Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. Open to all, no sign-up needed. Nov. 3, Chin Newman, “Farewell My Beijing” Nov. 10, Bruce DeWald, “Adventures in Antarctica” Nov. 17, FBI - Evidence Response Team, CSI in Tucson Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Dec. 1, Sign-up for Winter ILR Classes Parkinson’s Exercise Classes

Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. $10/class or $50/ month Spouse or caretaker are welcome at every class. Call Ray Jerkins 219-3561. Tai Chi

Clinical research has proven the efficacy of Tai Chi as a preventive and rehabilitative therapeutic tool for a variety of health issues including balance, postural stability, musculoskeletal strength and flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, immune function and stress management. Tai Chi helps enhance self efficacy, quality of life and functional ability, endurance, fall prevention and reaction time in elderly persons. Thursdays, 1011:30 AM, Dance Studio. Call Jose 297-5362.

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For Your Information The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCVCAI assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein. AARP Drivers Safety Program (DSP)

Saturday, November 19, 9 AM-1 PM, Vistoso Center/Apache. Pre-registration is required. To register call Coco Sullivan 917-8072. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-AARP members. This classroom course, designed for older drivers, teaches defensive driving techniques, new laws and how to adjust your driving habits to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Many insurance companies provide a multi-year discount for completing this course (check with your agent). Preregistration is required. Dispose-A-Meds Program Comes To SCV

The OVPD (Oro Valley Police Dept.) and the Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation are sponsoring a Dispose-A-Meds Program in SCV, making it easier for our residents to dispose of unwanted medications. It is scheduled for the second Tuesday of every other month. November 8, 9-11 AM, Social Hall. At the last collection day in September, Sergeant Amy Graham of Oro Valley Police Dept. reported they filled a large jug with 17 pounds of pill type medications and a large bucket with medication liquids. Presidential Primary Voting

This is new this year. If you want to vote in the 2012 Republican Presidential Primary Election, you must be registered as a Republican. You cannot be registered as an Independent or Party Not Declared. To change your registration call Pima County Recorder at 740-4350 or call Payton Davies at 8255352. Sock Drive for Homeless Veterans

Our fifth Sock Drive benefiting Tucson’s homeless veterans begins Friday, November 11. The veterans staff appreciates the generosity of the SCV residents as we increased our donation each year. Besides buying socks many of you contributed money that was used to buy socks at a discount. You can help by contributing white tube socks or money and encouraging your club(s) to contribute. Bring your donation to the Veterans Day Program or place your contribution in the “Veterans Socks Box” at the Social Hall or Administration Office between Veterans Day and Thursday, December 15. Call Sandy and Hal Jasper, 818-1785 with questions.

Thank You Corner

Colored Pencil Club Peggy Webb 825-2731 or Betty Sarr 825-7801

This section allows residents to express thanks to the community. Articles should not exceed 50 words and should not contain thanks to specific persons.

Etching - Printmakers Vickie Von Elbe 825-1329 Fridays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art

My sincere appreciation to friends, staff and fellow Board members for all the help and kindness during my dad’s recent decline and passing. I lost both my parents over the summer and I take comfort in knowing they are in a better place together. Debra Arrett

Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesdays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art

Sometimes thank you does not seem enough. So many people helped to make this year’s Arts & Crafts Festival successful. We wish we could name each one individually. The Sun City Vistoso administration, participants, both Gift Shop members and residents, so many of our good friends that step up to help and, of course, our committee. Many visitors complimented us on the professionalism of the day. Without each one of you, it could not have happened. Don Jovag and Kathy Hrdy, Co-Chairs

Memoriam To record the passing of a current or former resident call 825-3711 ext 120 or complete a Tipster form located in the Administration Office. Sun City Vistoso submitters can choose to make their name and phone number available to provide information on contacting the former resident’s family. Resident

George Scarpulla 1 Joseph Salvo 1

September 24 October 17

Former Resident

Marjorie Homza 1 Clyde Black 1

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Clubs Aqua Tone Marcia Polley 818-9073 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 9 AM, Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex)/Pool. Art League Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296, Co-Presidents

Visit the Social Hall this month to view another great display. This month the Colored Pencil Club and the Etching and Printmakers Clubs will be showing their work.

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Our studio is humming, busy with new ideas and designs anxious to come to fruition. The Social Hall art show theme for December is People in Action and we’ll all be preparing a piece for entry. We invite all residents with an interest in fine art to join us. Our club is planning to add a Saturday class in mat cutting if there’s sufficient interest. Please call Melanie Hubert or Dave Dame 825-7430 if you wish to attend this class. Oil Painting - Art Made Easy Merle Broadbent 818-0098 Mondays, Wednesdays, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Art

If you have thought of trying oil painting, call Merle to find out how easy it is to join our group. Sculpture Gene Eckebrecht 825-2419 Mondays, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art

Although many of our artists have worked through the summer, October is the month that we have our full studio in operation. We are a teaching club and will instruct all newcomers to sculpt in clay and create pieces worthy of showing in your own home. Please join us and begin your new creative hobby with our friendly, knowledgeable group.

Watercolor John Ebert 818-1830 Registration Irma Franke 825-1198 irmawf@comcast.net Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art

Watercolor painters ask, “How can I use photos with my creative expressions?” Mel Stabin, who has written The Figure In Watercolor, gives some insight: “When we cannot paint people from life, you have three viable options; sketches, photographs, and memory. Although my preference is to use my sketches and memory for source materials, I do work from photographs, which can be useful when you want to capture the details of fleeting moments.” All are invited to join club members for painting. Arthritis Water Club President Dawn Simske 825-0907, Secretary Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center (formerly the Sports Complex) pool.

Come join us for gentle water exercise specifically designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help with range of motion and to relieve stiffness and pain. These exercises are great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, replaced hips and knees, etc. Our resident volunteer instructors, Dawn Simske and Helen Kirk, are Arthritis Foundation trained. Dues are $4/yr. Note time change.

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Astronomy Pres. Shirley Chorney 825-8502; papabama@comcast.net October-May Third Thursday of each month, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/astronomy/

The November 17 meeting of the SCV Astronomy Club will feature Fr. Paul Gabor, SJ, PhD from the Vatican Observatory Research Group. The title of his talk is Are We Alone in the Universe? an update on Astrobiology. Our regular Thursday afternoon video lectures are 4 PM in the Social/Hall/Kachina Lounge. They do not meet on club meeting days. The video lecturer is Alex Philippenko, Astronomy Dept., UC Berkeley. He has been voted best teacher three years in a row by UC Berkeley students. Come enjoy the fun. Our first Star Party of the year is Thursday, December 1, 6 PM and will be held behind the SCV Café. There will be telescopes for viewing, movies about astronomy and refreshments. Membership dues $12/family are now payable. Bible Study Men’s Bible Study Fred Gustin 825-7531, Bill Moeller 825-8695, Tuesdays, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista

We have been in our study for a month now so come join us in our study of the Gospel of John which contains the Golden Text of the Bible! Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716 or Pat Gustin 825-7531 September-April, Wednesdays, 8:45 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache

We are a group of women who share the love of the Lord and an interest in learning the Bible. We are women who care for and support one another and pray for families and friends. Our officers are Pres., Peggy Foster; VP, Patty Higgins; Sec., Linda Miller; Treas., Jan Gore. Bike Club - Vistoso Cyclists Don Piele 520-302-5321 Pres. Tom Meyer 612-791-1791 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Mountain View Plaza http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/cyclists/

The Vistoso Cyclists continue a program of scheduled rides at 8 AM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will hold our monthly breakfast ride on the last Wednesday, November 30. Billiards Ray Hicks 825-2214 Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards

Starting off this month with a reminder that league play will be on Tuesdays, November 1 and 15. Sunday, September 18 was this month’s billiard tournament and pot-luck dinner. The winners were: tied for first, Jack Leonard and Ray Hicks, third, Dale Sollin. Tuesday, September 27, was the regular 8-ball tournament with 12 players. The winners were: first. Ray Hicks; tie for second, Jim Cook and Clyde Cottrell. Clyde has been a member for about a year now and you will find him practicing in the mornings. Looks like the extra time is paying off and he looks ready to take on the more experienced players. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

Birders Group Marjorie Flory 825-4580 First Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/birders/

Birding at Ash Canyon B&B, near Sierra Vista, AZ.

All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our planning meetings November 4 and December 2. You must contact the group coordinator prior to Noon the day before the trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Vistoso Center 15 minutes before departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen, bird guidebook and money to pay your driver. Wed., Nov. 2, 7 AM Tubac-Anza Trail. Judy Carlson 818-1980. Bring money for lunch out. $10 carpool. Mon., Nov. 14, 7:30 AM Catalina State Park. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818-9488. $2 carpool. Wed., Nov. 30, 7:30 AM Green Valley Ponds. Marjorie Flory 825-4580. Bring lunch. $9 carpool. Fri., Dec. 9, 6:30 AM Gilbert Water Ranch. Shirley Piplani 825-8428. Bring lunch. $13 carpool. Bocce Pres. Dennis Reynolds 825-5674 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2 PM, Bocce Courts

Bocce play moves to days Wednesday, November 2, 2 PM. It will be wonderful to see all of our returning players. If night play was not your cup of tea join us for day play. Come 15 minutes before play and give the game a try, then stay and play. Book Clubs Book Club Lillian Vittenson 825-5522, Eileen Rotman 825-5434 First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Join us November 7 for a memorable journey. We’ll be Going Back to Bisbee with Richard Shelton as our driver, sharing in his observations, explanations and recollections, and learning a great deal about Arizona’s history as well as the author’s. Lillian Vittenson will lead our discussion of this special book. In December, we’ll explore Kate Walbert’s A Short History of Women, a collection of stories linking different generations of females. One obviously ardent admirer claims that “each chapter is like a slice of exquisite cake.” A list of readings for 2011-2012 is posted in the SCV library which has at least one copy of almost every selection.

Great Books Pres. Syrile Ellison 818-6521 October-April, First and third Wednesdays, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono

“Sin”, said Benjamin Franklin, “is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.” Perhaps he should have added: but only in the extreme. As we reviewed the sin of pride, we discovered that its possession can be both positive and negative. This month we may determine that envy is always corrosive as we explore the second deadly sin. November 2, Esther Goldman will lead our discussion of Roman Fever by Edith Wharton. November 16, Michelle Brislance will guide our examination of Smokers by Tobias Wolff. In December we may come to a better understanding of Anger as we take a close look at Rudyard Kipling’s Mary Postgate. If sin is not sufficient enticement, we also serve delectable refreshments. Please join us. The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler, containing all of this year’s great stories, is available from The Great Books Foundation, 1-800222-5870 or Amazon.com. Bowling - Pathfinders Don Andersen 825-1408 Mondays, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes

We are not an ACBL sanctioned club and do not award master points. Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres. Marilyn Smoler 818-7880 Mondays, 12 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

Our annual holiday luncheon will be held December 12, Social Hall/Navajo. Tickets $10 pp, are available for purchase during November at the regular meeting times. Everyone is welcome to come to this fun event! Join us each Monday for a very friendly game of bridge. New members and old are always welcome. Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Marilyn Smoler 818-7880 Wednesdays, Noon, Social Hall/Hopi

Join us for some enjoyable bridge. Doors open at noon on Wednesdays and play begins at 12:25 PM. Bring 50¢ (preferably 2 quarters). Annual dues $3 pp. Guests are welcome. The Bridge club luncheon will be held November 30.

Tickets will be on sale Wednesdays through November 23.

Please make your check payable to Ladies Wednesday Bridge in the amount of $11. Marathon Bridge June Jaeger 818-9564

The Marathon begins each year in October. If you’d like to join next year, call June Jaeger. Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 November through February sign-in at 8:45 for 9 AM play Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Desert Oasis/Zuni

The 2011-2012 season has begun. We opened the season with a get-to-know session October 17th. A free event, provided by our host lanes, Fiesta Bowl. It is our 24th year. The five person teams are mixed, requiring at least two of each gender. We are not sanctioned. The final league play and champion determination will be April 16th. On April 23rd there will be free bowling at Fiesta and an awards banquet scheduled at the Social Hall. There are definitely openings for substitutes and possibilities for memberships. We are a fun league. Even during the summer many members assemble at our regular time and bowl, to keep in touch and have fun. The picture shows some that have been enjoying fellowship and keeping in shape. Bridge Duplicate Bridge Pres., Ken Seeds 425-0212 Co-VPs, Virginia Houserman 825-3189 and Marilyn Collison 825-0959 Mondays, 6 PM, Social Hall/Papago; Fridays, 12:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Annual dues $8 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes before play is scheduled to start, as we may start a few minutes early. Bring exactly $1 pp for prize money each time you play. Residents may play twice before joining. Bring your membership card the first time you play. Renters, with an Association card, are welcome to join. Guests of residents may play only twice in a year. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

Winter hours begin this month. Note time change above. How can you pass up a deal like this? Double your fall fun by leading the way to the Desert Oasis as you mix with the Social Bridge Club. Be ye an Ace, a King, a Queen or just Jack, we bid you a welcome to deck our halls and play to your hearts content for a $6 pp annual fee after two free trials. Score with a cup of java as you find a partner and opponents who suit you. Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 Mondays and Wednesdays 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

We learn while we play. We welcome beginners and intermediate players. Just come in and enjoy an afternoon of bridge with your neighbors. Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres., George Holthus 818-1042 Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Papago

Registration starts at 6 PM; play begins at 6:30 PM sharp. Bring $1 pp for prize money. Annual dues are $5 pp. Come watch the new club officers in action. Bunco Joan 818-0862, Fern 825-8127 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

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Canasta CJ Barbee 825-5885, Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thursdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Join us for a friendly game of Canasta. You must be checked in by 6:10 PM when the doors promptly close. Please bring three quarters. Dues are $4 pp. You may play twice before joining this group. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our annual Christmas Party, Thursday, December 8. Desert Celtic Society Frank Maisch 825-8583 Friday, October 14, 6-7:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Ceramic Club Pres. Carney Lewis 825-0044 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM-12:30 PM, Tuesday Noon-3:30 PM Craft Complex/Ceramics

New winter hours are as posted above. All monitors are expected to attend the meeting Wednesday, November 2, 10 AM, Pouring Room. Katy Melcher will have a new technique party Thursday, November 3, 9 AM, Pouring Room. 2011-2012 dues are currently payable. Don’t forget the Cookie Exchange Wednesday, December 14, 10 AM-12 PM, Paint Room. A trip to Queen’s Creek Country Ceramics is being proposed. Check room for details. Have Christmas items ready for firing early in December so they will be available when you need them. Clay Club VP Joan Brown 825-5793 Meetings first Thursday, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Clay Studio

Information: Membership:

Computer Society (VCS) Paul Chorney 825-8502 chorneys@comcast.net Ron Craig 505-7411 doronrun@comcast.net Dave Johnson 825-6994, 2427 Nasturtium St., http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/computer/

The VCS general meeting, Monday, November 14, 1 PM, Auditorium, Michael Swanson will present the program Lions OS, Windows 8 and Keeping out of Trouble.

Graphics in Word 2007 For PC Users 1 session Wed., Nov. 9 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Sue Lane sklane6970@aol.com 520-971-8755 Creating Holiday Labels, Cards, and/or Newsletters Using PrintMaster 18 or Word 1 session Wed., Nov. 16 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Gay Russell gaymruss@comcast.net 520-825-5763 Mac’s Best Applications For Mac Users 3 sessions Thu., Nov. 3, 10 & 17 8-10 AM Ron Craig doronrun@comcast.net 903-421-6243 or 520-505-7411 (Must dial 520 in second number)

All classes and workshops require registration. Register directly with the instructors by phone or email. Instructor names and email addresses are listed on VCS website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/computer. Other sources of information are the club’s ListServ, the Tipster and SCV community calendar. Class schedules are also available outside the computer learning center. If you are not signed up for the ListServ, it is highly recommended you do so now. Membership dues $10/household starting July 1, 2011. No cash please, make checks payable to Vistoso Computer Society. Checks are accepted at the general meetings or by sending to the Membership Chair, Dave Johnson, 2427 Nasturtium Street, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Please notify Dave Johnson dpjohn@aol.com of any changes in email address or phone numbers. New member application forms are available outside the Learning Center. Membership is required for all classes except Beginning PC and includes Help Sessions and the right to join ListServ. To donate PC computer equipment, call Brian O’Neill 825-8586. Recycle used cartridges in the bin provided just outside the Computer Learning Center. The ListServ provides announcements, tips and computer help from other members. To subscribe, send an email request to Marian Horsley, marianhorsley@comcast.net and specify if you are interested in PC, Mac or both. Cribbage Club Robert Hines 825-2208 First and third Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

November Class Schedule Date Time Beginning PC for Windows 7 & Vista Plus XP 4 sessions Wed., Nov. 2, 9, 16, & 30 8-10 AM Dick Butler nanrich2@.juno.com 520-825-4664 Photoshop Elements 100 for PC & Mac Users 3 sessions Tue., Nov. 1, 8 & 15 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Patrick Mulligan trvlnmn@comcast.net 520-825-9977 Refining Resident Organization Websites For PC & Mac Users 3 sessions Thu., Nov. 3, 10 &17 10:15 AM-12:15 PM Paul Chorney chorneys@comcast.net 520-825-8502 Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly For PC Users-Hands On (Limited to 15) For Mac Users-Observers only 1 session Sat., Nov. 5 9-11 AM Dave Johnson dpjohn@aol.com 520-825-6994 Demystifying the Sun City Vistoso Website A Hands on Session For PC & Mac Users 1 session Mon., Nov. 21 1:30-3:30 PM Ann Owen annjo35@gmail.com 520-343-0335

Betty Sarr captured these roof-lounging bobcats one late afternoon. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

Dance Groups Ballroom - Vistoso Villanellas Pres. George Holthus 818-1042 Jan Buchel 825-6735 Dances: Third Friday, September- June, 7:30 PM, Auditorium

Our Harvest Dance is November 18, 7-10 PM, Auditorium. Social begins at 6:30 PM. Music by the THORsSOUNDS, one of our favorite bands. Members, invite your friends to join us for a night of enjoyable music and dancing.

Ticket prices are $15/member and $20/guest Ticket Sales Tuesday and Wednesday November 8 and 9, 8:30 – 10 AM, Social Hall

Dressy attire. Contact Connie Armstrong, Chuck Grabiel 544-7723. Please put the New Year’s Eve Dance, Saturday, December 31, 8 PM on your calendar. Live music by the THORsSOUNDS Trio. We provide a late snack and beverages at midnight. All residents are welcome. Ticket information will be in the December Tipster. Dancin’ Dynamos Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Classes meet in the Social Hall/Dance Studio

Classes begin Friday, November 4, 3 PM. Previous students are welcomed back! Our class needs new people. If you’d like to tap your feet, make rhythm and have fun, please join our class. Cloggers Instructor/Registrar Anne Wilson 297-0843 Tuesdays beginning in November Classes, Social Hall/Dance Studio

Cloggers, the wait is over! After a long, hot summer, clogging resumes this month. Class schedules are as follows: 9-10:30 AM Instruction begins at a basic level, progresses to intermediate and EZ advanced. You may come and dance and leave at the level you feel most comfortable. Fee: $4 for 1 hour, $5 for 1 1/2 hours. Questions? Contact Anne Wilson, or email: toetappin@aol.com.

Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Marietta Fowler 825-9162 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hula/

Aloha! Are you ready to learn a new dance and have fun while learning? Hula dancing is not strenuous but it gives you a good workout. Not sure if this is for you, why not try it out? Join us at the Dance Studio every Tuesday, 1-3 PM. Classes are free. Visit us at our website http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hula/. Questions, call or e-mail Del Salvaterra.

Tappers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Dancersize/Intermediate tap Fridays 3 PM Social Hall/Dance Studio

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Line Dancing - Sunliners President Nancy Montgomery 825-4788 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sunliners/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Open Line Dance Fri., Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 PM December Dance Party Sat., Dec. 10, 5:30-9 PM Basic Beginner Line Dance classes begin in January. Check out our flyer!

CLASSES:

Intermediate Continuing Beginner

PRACTICES:

Intermediate Transition Intermediate Continuing Beginner Intermediate

Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM Wed., 2-3 PM (Dance Studio) Thu.., 2:45-4 PM, Note: No Practice Nov. 3 Thu.., 4-5 PM, Note: No Practice Nov. 3 Sun., 11 AM to 12:30 PM (Dance Studio)

All classes, practice and dances, are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

Rock ‘N Roll Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582 Dances in the Auditorium http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/rocknroll/

Local merchants have donated prizes for our annual club fund raiser being held during the Sunday, December 11 free to members only holiday event. The 50/50 raffle will benefit YOTO (Youth on Their Own). YOTO supports the high school graduation and continued success of homeless youth by providing financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance. Canned goods will be collected for CCS food bank. What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Come celebrate with the Rock ‘N Roll Club and DJ Gus D’Oldie as he spins your favorite rock and roll tunes on Saturday, December 31, Auditorium. Check your emails, the Tipster and SCV bulletin boards for details. Club members save on ticket prices, get invited to the free holiday event and have first opportunity to buy tickets for our parties. Call Earl for an application.

Square Dancing - Sundancers Presidents John and Sandy Wilson 818-2368 wilsonj@msu.edu Caller Ron Markus Dances in Auditorium, Wednesdays, 7 PM website www.sundancersquarestucson.com

The October Welcome Back Dance officially kicked off our Winter Season of dancing and was a rousing success. This year we’ll have four special caller dances, the first is Saturday, November 19, 7 PM, with Jerry Junck calling and Ronnie and Bonnie Bonds cueing Round Dances starting 6:30 PM. Tickets are now on sale for all the dances. Plus lessons, to include a review of Mainstream, will begin Monday, November 7, 3 PM, with practice sessions Wednesdays, 3 PM. A new Mainstream class may also be offered beginning November 7, depending on the number of prospective students; contact John Wilson. For our round dancers, the Bonds have published their 2011-2012 Dance-a-Round schedule. Each of the levels will start during the week of November 7. Schedule details are available at Wednesday dances.

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Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers Pres./Membership Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com November-April, Dances, Second Friday, Practice Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM, Auditorium. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/kactus/

Kick up your heels and join in the fun when we have A Salute To The Veterans dance Friday, November 11, 6:30-9:30 PM, Auditorium. BYOB Social, 6 PM. Dance to the music of Beau Renfro and The Clear Country Band. Snacks, mixers and dessert provided.

Tickets $13 members; $16 non-members. Ticket sales: Wednesday, November 2, 9-11 AM; Friday, November 4, 1-3 PM; Monday, November 7, 9-11 AM, Social Hall. Tickets also available at the door. Ticket Contact: Donald Jovag 818-1078

Dance practice/lessons every Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium. Bring your friends and meet new ones. Dance lessons with Frank and Joan Morris, November 10. To view future dances, practice/lessons and ticket sales, go to http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ kactus/practice-sessions-dances.html. Still not sure what Country and Western dance is all about? Why not join us at our practice and dance lessons? Remember it’s free and fun. Residents and guests are welcome. Day Trippers Pres. George Tanner 818-1226 Membership Doris Dent 825-8009 Meeting/Activity Information, Second Friday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Navajo Sat., Nov. 19 Hale Theater, It’s a Wonderful Life Lunch on your own at Mt. Athos Restaurant. $52 pp. Monitors Kathy Garver 3449725 and George Tanner 818-1226. Sun., Dec. 4 Fort Huachuca Home Tour and Brunch. Meet the officers and their wives of Fort Huachuca and enjoy their 100 year old homes as you review their Christmas decorations from around the world. $56 pp includes brunch. Monitor Rita Samlin 825-8092. Sat., Dec. 17 Christmas Brunch at Catalina Vista, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. Christmas punch and lunch by Culinary Design, $15 pp. Full menu at next meeting. Monitor Grace Irby, 825-1394. Fri., Jan 13 Installation of new officers.

Democratic Club Pres. Ben Love 825-8064, bflove1@juno.com: VP Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 www.LD26dems.org

Our meeting will be on the subject of the federal budget, the speaker will be Andrea Witte, author of Connect the Dots. Dinner ’N Show Gay Russell 825-5763; Membership, Julie Balogh 818-1046 First Monday, 7:15 PM, Auditorium

General meeting: November 7. All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meeting as we prefer not to take cash.

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Dinner ‘N Show current schedule: Sat., Nov. 12 Kings of Salsa, Centennial Hall, UofA. Mexican buffet at Rigo’s. Bus, dinner, show, $55. Kathy Garver, 344-9725. Bus leaves at 5 PM. Sun., Dec. 4 Mannheim Steamroller, Centennial Hall, UofA. Bus and show, $80. Barbara Schmitt, 825-4249. Mon., Dec. 5 AZ Opry Holiday Show, Apache Junction. Bus, dinner, show, $49. Rachel Quigley, 825-4034. Mon., Dec. 19 My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m Home for the Holidays, Berger Theatre. Dinner at Carrabba’s. Bus, dinner, show, $70. Marilyn Schwartz, 825-9174.

Note: Buses leave on time from behind Vistoso Center. Time posted is when the bus leaves the parking lot. Discussions Groups Great Decisions Jim Huffer 825-8743 September-Mid-January, Jack Evert 818-3068 Late January-early May Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo

Jim Huffer, moderator: Continuing in the fall series of meetings, we will present TruTV videos from Jesse Ventura. On November 9, the subjects are: Police State and Great Lakes. On November 23, the subjects are: Secret Societies and Manchurian Candidate. Jack Evert, moderator: topics for the 2012 season: Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, Mexico, cyber security, exit from Afghanistan and Iraq, state of the oceans, Indonesia, energy geopolitics. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 25, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/Navajo brown-bag luncheon format. Dog Club - Fido’s Friends

Pres. Marge Gustafson 760-989-1745 Membership Elaine Deeter 825-5388

Whether you are a member of Fido’s Friends or want to join the club, please attend our meeting Thursday, November 17, 2 PM, Social Hall/Hopi. We will have a social time with refreshments, during which you will be able to brag about your dog, bring a picture to share. During our meeting we will talk about: creating play date groups for dogs who like to play in small groups only, scheduling toad aversion training in the spring, and dog Christmas pictures.

Energetic Exercise Karen Caldwell 825-5231 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:25-9:30 AM, Auditorium

Let’s give thanks for all the opportunities we have here in SCV to stay fit and enjoy life! Come to our classes for a vigorous and beneficial aerobic and cardio workout. Professional instructor Sally Martinez provides a variety of sessions to keep your muscles strong, joints limber, body flexible and balance secure. New members are always warmly welcomed – men and women! Your get-acquainted class is free. Current members: Please pay your annual $3 dues. Class tickets are a bargain: Only $30 for 12 classes.

Euchre Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 395-1205 (May-October) Mondays, meet 5:45 PM, play 6 PM, Catalina Vista

Looking for a fast-paced game? Come play euchre. It’s similar to pinochle but simpler, more exciting and more fun. Euchre is easy to learn but not always easy to win. Play with a new partner every eight hands for only 50¢/night. All levels of players are welcome. Financial Strategies Jim Huffer 825-8743 First and third Tuesdays, 9 AM, Social Hall/Hopi

We will meet November 1 and 15 in an informal open session to discuss a potpourri of topics, beginning with a discussion of recent market action and trends. We bring our own investment ideas to the meeting and research them together, using one of the commercially available programs.

Vistoso Native American Flute Circle Peggy Webb 825-2731, Information; Ed Pendrys 825-7151 First Sunday, 3 PM, Catalina Vista/Tohono

Researchers tell us one way to keep our minds alert is to learn a new musical instrument. Our club offers you the opportunity to learn to play the Native American flute. It is an easy instrument to play. You don’t need to know how to read music. Only five basic notes are needed to get started. Come join us.

Garden Club Pres. Vicki Gushwa 825-2413 Meeting second Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

On Wednesday, November 9 come join our Garden Club Birthday Party with guest speaker, Jim Arkoosh. Jim is a Master Gardener and will speak on Winterizing Your Garden. We also have a special tour and lunch at Tohono Chul Park planned for Thursday, November 17. Sign-up at the regular meeting. Park admission and lunch costs to be announced. Mark your calendar to help decorate the Social Hall for Christmas on Monday, November 28, 9 AM. We’ll provide a catered lunch afterward. Gardening tip: We should see deciduous trees turning color this month and the temperatures are cooling. Many trees and plants start to go dormant. Don’t worry if bougainvillea turns yellow or light green, this is normal. Don’t prune trees yet. Pick citrus as they ripen and as you need them. Citrus keeps for a long time on the tree. Cut back watering frequencies.

Genealogy Club Pres. Michael Carroll 818-0556 Ancestral Research Barbara Krecklow 825-4695 October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Social Hall/Navajo www.scvgs.org

Chris Seggerman is our guest speaker for November. He has worked at the Genealogy Collection of the Arizona State Library in Phoenix since 2007. His topic is using newspapers for research. Newspapers do not only contain birth and marriage announcements. They Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

also describe the ebb and flow of your ancestor’s daily life. They may even provide photographs. Our beginners class starts Friday, January 8 and runs for 8 weeks. Limited enrollment, so sign up soon. The fee is $15 pp. Call Barbara Krecklow 825-4695. Dues for 2012 may also be paid at this meeting. Dues are $15 pp or $25/household. Make your checks payable to SCVGS. Call Ken Jordan 818-9545. Gin Rummy George Riley 818-0877 Mondays, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec

We play team games by drawing cards for partners with no choice of teammates or tables. There are no dues or fees for this club. Games are comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley.

Gun Club Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282, VP Kermit Brindle 825-2426, kermitrb@yahoo.com Meeting Second Wednesday, October-May, 2 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Club does not meet June-September

The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. In fact, you do not even need to own a gun or have any experience with firearms to come to meetings. We especially invite women, who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection with or without a gun, to attend. People are frequently interested in learning the laws and regulations about carrying a gun and what is required to obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit. Club members are encouraged to bring any new or interesting guns/accessories to the meeting for people to see or any guns they want to sell/trade. For safety, any gun brought to the meeting needs to be unloaded and have a trigger lock or plastic strip lock. At some meetings we have guest speakers from law enforcement or other gun related organizations. You are invited to come to a meeting and see if our club activities would interest you. Club members often shoot on Thursday afternoons (Oct.-May) and Thursday mornings (JuneSept.) at Pima Pistol Range. Hand and Foot Bonnie Arneson 229-1084 Sundays, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis

Come join us for a fun afternoon of Hand and Foot. If you have never played, it is very similar to Canasta and easy to learn. Please bring three quarters and be able to stay until 4 PM. You may play one time before joining. Dues $5 pp. Havurah

Co Pres. Shirley Chorney 825-8502, Corinne Kulick 825-7673 Corresponding Sec. Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Third Monday, 7 PM Catalina Vista http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/havurah/

Last month Havurah members welcomed in the new year. We are a welcoming group that shares an interest in Jewish culture. We center many of our activities

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around special foods and socializing. Members are reminded to wear their nametags to all events and bring non-perishable food items to general meetings and brunches for Catalina Community Services. Upcoming activities include: Bagel Brunch, Sunday, November 6, 10:30 AM, Auditorium, tickets $10 pp; contact Addie or Jim Ford, 825-4038 by November 1 Fun With Yiddish, Wednesday, November 9, 7 PM, Social Hall/Navajo (more about laughter than language) Chanukah Party and General Meeting, Monday, December 19, 7 PM, Catalina Vista Candle Lighting, Tuesday, December 20, 5 PM, Social Hall Lobby

Annual dues, $10 pp payable by check only, are collected at general meetings or mail to Treasurer Bernie Greenapple, 1832 E. Anza Way.

Hiking Club Dave Fraser 818-2434, or dajufraz@aol.com for New Member Orientation Hike information. http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hiking

The Hiking club luau-style fall picnic is on Friday, November 18, 11:30 AM, Social Hall/ Kiva Patio, catered lunch by A Little Taste of Aloha. Awards and entertainment will follow. Wear your Hawaiian shirts while hiking in the morning. Details for the hikes and the registration form will be in the November/December newsletter, the club’s website www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/hiking, and forwarded email messages. See Coming Events for the November presentation by Jan Cleere; part of the Arizona Centennial Historical Series on Sunday, November 13, 2 PM, Social Hall/ Navajo. The club is responsible for cleaning three washes. We do them twice a year. The next one, Honeybee Canyon, will be on Tuesday, November 29. Please check the Hiking Club newsletter for details.

ate the many people who make the ILR possible as a volunteer organization especially those ILR members listed in the heading above. Investment Club - VIP Dick Cook 825-9302 First Monday, 12:30 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui vistosoVIP.blogspot.com

VIP will be holding their final meeting this month terminating the club. There will be a discussion of forming a club to discuss investing. If you might be interested visit our last meeting and share your ideas. Japanese Flower Arranging Club Donald Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver81@msn.com October-May Second and fourth Mondays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

Fall classes in Japanese flower arranging are beginning. Learn at your own pace to make creative arrangements using flowers and branch materials. Class leaders, Don Marier and Doris Oliver, are both certified teachers. Karate Club Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Classes: Wednesdays, 9 AM-Noon, Social Hall/Dance Studio

Mah Jongg Pres. Eileen Sevy 825-5695; Sec. Sonny Kaye 825-8546 Thursdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Business meeting, first Thursday

Horseshoes Jack Howatt 825-1583, Ray Coleman 825-2789, Ron Knudson 825-9307 Tuesdays and Thursdays October Through April, 2 PM, Catalina Vista

ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement Pres. Jane Arndorfer, janearndorfer@comcast.net VP Lei Bammel, leibammel@earthlink.net Curriculum: Sharyn Rafieyan, srafieyan@comcast.net Registration: Milt Damlich, mdamilch@aol.com Samplers and Short Subjects: Wendy Baumann, bruno39w@aol.com Rowena Hardinger, lhhrlh@aol.com http://SunCityILR.com

The eighteenth semester of the ILR is well underway with 12 classes drawing 440 attendees. Perhaps you aren’t aware of the ILR and the great opportunities for learning right here in Sun City Vistoso. If you’re wondering what we do, come to our weekly Sampler lecture Thursdays, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista. See the Workshops and Classes section in this Tipster for each week’s topic and check out our website http://SunCityILR.com for ongoing information. If you have an idea for a course, know someone whose knowledge should be widely shared or want to help out the ILR as a volunteer, call Sharyn Rafieyan. We appreciSun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

Tipster Article Writers’ Class

Do you write a monthly Tipster article for your Club or Committee? Have you attended a training session? Three classes are coming in the next three months: Monday, December 5, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache Thursday, January 5, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache Thursday, February 2, 9 AM, Vistoso Center/Apache All Tipster writers must attend one class. To sign-up for a class go to www.suncity-vistoso. com and hold your mouse over News & Info and scroll down to Events. Click on the Tipster Writers’ Classes to fill out a class form. Sleepy bobcat photo by Lee Bassett

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Mexican Train Dominoes Pres. Judy Rigby 638-8800 Membership Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and fourth Saturdays, 6 PM, Catalina Vista

New members are always welcome. Join us on November 12 and 26 and we will help you learn how to play.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10 for the annual holiday potluck. Eating will start at 5 PM with Mexican Train Dominoes following at 6 PM. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass to serve 8 to 10 people. Those with a last name beginning A-D bring a salad or vegetable, E-M a main dish, N-R an appetizer, and S-Z a dessert. Bread, coffee, and table service will be provided. Members may wish to BYOB. This party is for members only, so come and join the club in November so you can get in on the fun in December! Refreshments are provided at each regular session by various club members. Servers are still needed for March through June. Call Nancy Mason 825-7015 or Ann Fall 825-0115 if you have not signed up previously.

impact those who utilize it, and it’s benefits/limitations. Lynda works with women who are focused on prevention and who utilize thermal imaging to empower them in their decision making regarding breast and overall health and wellness. The power point presentation is quite engaging and Lynda uses images to demonstrate appropriate use of digital infrared thermal. Next meeting is Friday, December 16 (note date change) 3:15-4:45 PM. Dr. DeeAnn Saber, Naturopathic Medical Doctor. Topic: Does what we eat really matter? Basics in food nutrition with emphasis on genetically modified foods. Women’s Pan (Panguingue) Ena Mindel 818-7780 Mondays, Fridays, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis Wednesdays, 9 AM-1 PM, Desert Oasis

Pan (Panguingue) is a fun and interesting card game. Stop in to watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena. Vistoso Photo Club Pres. Laura Hackenbrock 825-3606 Meeting second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista http//www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoclub

Modelers Club Pres. Dave Sarther 825-3767, sartgerdj@aol.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pima http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/modelers

We will meet on Friday, November 11, at 8 AM for coffee and donuts with the business meeting at 9 AM. The Modelers club is a group that enjoys building, collecting and talking about all kinds of models from RC planes, boats, trains, cars and almost anything worth building or collecting. Bring yourself, a neighbor, a guest and a favorite project or model you are working on or have completed. After our regular business meeting we continue with the actual hands-on modeling portion of the meeting through lunchtime. We encourage members to present modeling projects they are working on and demonstrate their modeling techniques to fellow modelers during the hands-on portion of our gatherings. At the end of the business meeting we have show and tell. We periodically have guest speakers and take field trips. Everyone is welcome. Natural Health and Wellness Club Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Third Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/healthwellness

Come join others who are interested in natural approaches to health and wellness. The November 16 meeting will feature Lynda Witt, Certified Clinical Thermographer. Note time change 3:15-4:45 PM. Yearly dues are $5 pp, first meeting free. Topic: Understanding Breast Thermography. Participants will learn: history of breast thermography, why thermography is useful, how this technology can positively Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

VPC photographers during a still photography instructional meeting. Photo by Laura Hackenbrock. Tuesday, November 8, 1-2 PM, Catalina Vista Photo club board meeting. Open to all members. Tuesday, November 8, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista Photo Lab Instruction. Wednesday, November 9, Catalina Vista Photo competition meeting: Assignment for the competition is “Open”. The judge for the open competition is Eddie Arreola.

The winners for the September open Intermediate level competition were: Mary Hackenbrock, Harvey Gardner, Eileen Sevy, Phyllis Reynolds, Rose Julian and Phoebe Olmsted. Dues of $20.00 for the year’s competitions are due and must be paid to enter the competitions. Please pay your dues to the club treasurer, Clare Scarpulla. The competition rules for this year 2011 can be found on the clubs website at http://www.suncity-vistoso. com/clubs/photoclub/submissionguidelines.html. Guests are always welcome. Come and join us.

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Photo Workshop Club David Smoler 818-7880, david.of.oro@gmail.com First Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Social Hall/Hopi, October-April http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/photoworkshop/

The Photo Workshop Club emphasizes education and the sharing of experience in both photographic composition and technical skill. All sessions offer a wide range of techniques that can be applied regardless of equipment and skill level. November 2 Topic: Exploring Composition: No matter what type of camera you use, the techniques of shooting pleasing pictures are the same. This month we explore and demonstrate aspects of composition that you will find easy to reproduce. You will see examples of rules and learn when to follow them and when they can be broken. December 7 Topic: More Composition, Turning Memory Pictures into Art: A review of the most basic elements of composition. The subject and backgrounds. Patterns. Drawing the eye into the image. Cropping. Horizontal and vertical formats. High-key and low-key images. Color or black and white?

You are encouraged to bring your camera, follow along and participate. Do you have some new pictures to share at the this meeting? Please email them, or bring a print, thumbdrive or CD to the meeting. Tell us how and where you shot and processed them. This is NOT a competition. There are no fees or dues. For technical details or to be included in our emails, please contact david. of.oro@gmail.com. Pickleball Club Pres. Ted Hood 818-2281, Sec. Judy Cornelius 818-6610, Treas. Jack Welch 395-1205 Hours: Refer to posting at Pickleball Courts scvpickleball.ning.com

Two Wisconsin residents, Judy Cornelius and Liz Lewcock won medals in the WI Senior Olympics. Let us know if anyone else participated or won any medals this summer. Please see the board at the courts for the Rules of Rotation we are trying out. Fall/Winter hours are 7-11 AM and 3-5 PM Open play for members only. All other hours are reserved time for members or non-members. Please reserve times at the fitness center. Dues again will be $5 for the coming year. Remit a check to Treasurer Jack Welch any time from January 1 - 31, 2012. We will again be using sign-in sheets at the courts. This is to keep a record of how many members and guests are using the facility. Pilates Barbara McNeill 825-0677 Mondays, 3 PM, Dance Studio; Thursdays, 1:30 PM, Dance Studio

We still have room in Thursday’s class with Jenny leading us through a great workout. For only $8 a session, you will be amazed how great you will feel with a stronger core and more flexibility. Come check us out! Call for more details.

Pinochle Clarence and Doris Shaub 818-0762 Play Wednesdays, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni

Come join a fun group. We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Skills rusty? We’ll get you up to speed quickly. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday of each month is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. Poker

Ladies Poker J ane Habbershaw 825-2635 First and third Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec

Ladies Poker is back in full swing. We are happy to say that we have new players that we as a club are enjoying very much. We look forward to additional new members. Come visit and check us out. We will help in learning new games.

Men’s Friday Poker George Rose 520-303-2019 tucsonroses@live.com Fridays, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis

Playing poker with your neighbors can be most enjoyable. We play high-only FiveDraw, Five Card Stud, Seven Card Stud, Omaha, Texas Hold’em and Iron Cross Criss Cross. No dues. Bring your own refreshments. The dealer will ante for all players, which gives him control of the game. The cards speak for themselves. Absolute requirements are to leave politics and religion at the front door and come with the intention of having three hours of enjoyable, no hassle, understandable poker. Men’s Poker Angelo Cammiso 825-5716 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-9:30 PM, Desert Oasis Prepare & Share Dining Club Pres. Don Cesario 825-3184 Friday, November 11

The Prepare & Share Dining Club (formerly Gourmet Club) will kick off its season with a catered dinner Friday, November 11, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo. We will celebrate the amazing, once a century, date of 11/11/11 and Veterans Day. The menu includes assorted appetizers, chicken marsala with mushrooms, orzo pasta, vegetable salad, homemade foccacia and cheese cake with strawberries and blueberries. Bring your own beverages. Send $21 pp to JoAnne McPherson, 1845 E. Somnolent Way by Friday, November 4. Make checks out to SCV Prepare & Share Dining Club. We invite anyone who would like to check us out for possible membership to join us. We are a group of people, singles and couples, who love to eat and want to explore cooking different foods in our own home environments.

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Sun City Vistoso Quilters Carol Guibert 818-0441 carol-gordon@live.com September-May Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Aztec http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html

We have again been invited to SaddleBrooke for their challenge luncheon on Thursday, November 3, 10 AM. We’ll gather at Desert Oasis by 9:30 AM. The following day, Friday, November 4 will be our own challenge luncheon, 11 AM, Social Hall/Navajo. Holiday ornaments out of a control fabric were the challenge. They will all be displayed at our annual quilt show. Ralene Smith is teaching a Stack N Whack class, Tuesday mornings, November 8 and 15 in the Sewing Room. There will be no afternoon meeting on November 8. November 17 there will be a field trip to Casa Grande Quilt Show, Kokopelli Quilts, leaving Desert Oasis at 9 AM.

Racquetball Al Burdi 818-3516 Open Mixed Doubles: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8-11 AM

We play hard and we play fast. Some play a little slower but we all get out there and play. It’s good exercise and teaches us eye/hand/feet coordination. We’re a salty old group that’s been together for more than a decade. If you enjoy an invigorating game of racquetball, come join us. RV Club - Sundowners Member information: Marge Allen 825-3095 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/sundowners/ October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Social Hall/Papago

Planned trips to Chula Vista/San Diego and Pismo Beach are scheduled for November. Possible trips to Lake Havasu, Colorado, as well as shorter trips are in the discussion stage. Bring your ideas to the November meeting. Republican Club Pres. Alex Bissett 825-7763 Membership Glenda McCormick 818-1051 Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium www.scvrc1.org

This months guest speaker will be Emil Franzi, writer for the Explorer Newspaper. Emil always provides lively commentary on the current issues facing us. You will also have the opportunity of hearing from candidates running for local and state offices. We look forward to seeing everyone November 15. Guests are welcome. St. Philip’s Support Group Kirk Kuykendall 825-1693, kksctsn@comcast.net

Our next meeting will be Saturday, November 12, Social Hall/Navajo, 5-7 PM. This will be our buffet dinner. Entrees and beverages will be provided. Members will be asked to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. A donation will be collected to help defray expenses.

Scandinavian Heritage Club

Save the date. Annual Smorgasbord is Saturday, February 11. Please plan to prepare and share a Scandinavian dish. More information to follow next month. We can always use new ideas. Call Sharon Knudson 818-6788

Scrabble Bill Wallace 818-6747 Play: Fridays, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Zuni Seniors for Kids Jean Sax 818-2410 First Thursday, 8 AM, Desert Oasis/Aztec, September - May,

Seniors For Kids are preparing for the Annual Toy Distribution, Thursday, December 1, 8-10 AM, Social Hall/Apache. As members get back in the swing of production, all sorts of toys will be sewed and built to be given to needy kids in the area. As soon as the 2011 distribution is over, members begin sewing, sawing and nailing for the 2012 distribution. If you are interested in finding out what we do, as well as what toys you could make or build, join us at a meeting listed above. Work can be done in a group setting, usually the Shop or Sewing Room, or at home.

Sewing - Thimblelenas Patty Phillips 591-6599 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/

The November election of officers will be held, Friday, November 11, 1 PM. Are you a new member who needs training for the sewing machines? Sign up at the message center in the sewing room for Friday, November 18; call Patty Phillips 591-6599. Now collecting $10 dues for 2012 year (January-December). Thimblelenas consists of six sewing groups: Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Casa Amigas, Machine Embroidery, Trauma Teddies, Pet Beds and Seniors for Kids. Casa Amigas Elizabeth Stewart 825-0963 Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html

Love to sew? Packaged quilt kits are available in the Sewing Room to make at home. They couldn’t be any simpler to create. Sheets are needed to reshape for cribs if you find extras in your linen closet to donate. While Thimblelenas is no longer affiliated with Project Linus, we are still a drop-off point for knitted and crocheted blankets. These blankets are donated to the Catalina Resource Center, Casa de Los Ninos, and Veterans Administration’s Comfort Cart and distributed to those who can use these treasures. Please bring completed blankets and/or donated yarn to the Sewing Room in the Craft Center. Machine Embroidery Sharon Randall 818-2791 Sally DeWald 825-6731 Third Thursday, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html

There will be no November meeting.

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Pet Beds Leader Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing Room http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html

If you are looking for a worthy volunteer job that doesn’t require a lot of time and deep thinking, the Pet Beds group is the one to join. These pet beds, which are given to the Humane Society, look like big stuffed washable and dryable pillowcases . We will always need your washable fabric cuttings and poly-fill donations. If you are sewing, save the leftovers and bring them to the sewing room marked Pet Beds or call Jan Bohe. Trauma Teddies Bonnie Johnson 825-3874 October-April, Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, Craft Complex/Sewing http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/thimblelenas/teddies.html

It’s time again to start sewing Trauma Bears for Christmas giving at the Catalina Resource Center and for the children’s cancer ward at the hospital. We cut out, sew and stuff, to make the bears, start to finish.

come and join us as we celebrate this special time of the year. All the singers are volunteers who love music and the joy of singing with others. Sun City Vistoso Singles Pres. Evelyn Thomson 825-7435; VP Al Piarowski 825-0654; Sec. Esther Dethman 825-9516; Treas. James Moore 825-2333 Dinner Meetings, Second Thursday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo Happy Hour, Last Friday, 5:30 PM, Social Hall/Navajo

Singles dinner is Thursday, November 10, 5:30 PM. Culinary Design will prepare turkey for us, with the usual trimmings and green beans with sweet potatoes. Pumpkin pie for dessert. After dinner the Street Minstrels will entertain us with their music. Happy Hour this month is Friday, November 25, 5:30 PM. There will be a light meal and entertainment. All events, as usual, are in the Social Hall/Navajo.

Dinner tickets are $17 pp and Happy Hour tickets are $7 pp Ticket sales: Thursday, November 3, 10 AM-Noon and Friday, November 4, 1-2 PM. For late comers Tuesday, November 22, 10-11 AM.

Sheepshead Pres. Bill Allen 825-3095 Tuesdays, 10 AM, Desert Oasis

Sheepshead is a Midwest card game that probably originated in Germany. We play three, four and five handed versions, depending on attendance, with a 32 card deck. If you would like to learn to play or hone your skills, we can teach you.

Show ‘N Share Barbara Richards 825-3635 Fridays, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Tohono

Making beautiful greeting cards with stamps on colorful card stock or using silk or metallic thread to embroider patterns on cards is exciting. Try the Iris Fold for a new twist. Knitting baby blankets for charity with donated yarn with a friendly group of like-minded ladies will renew your knitting skills. So limber up your fingers and find out what you will need to begin. No fees. Silversmith and Lapidary Pres. Bob Peoples 818-3349 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-4 PM, Friday, 9 AM-Noon

Our shop is getting busy again. We are so happy to have our Sage of Silver, Keith Staley, working with us again after a very long illness. Welcome back, Keith! Our first beginner’s class was held on October 11-13. We are planning to have another one in a few months so come in to sign-up before our class fills up. We normally take only 6-8 students, so don’t lose out on this wonderful opportunity to learn a wonderful old and esteemed form of artistry. Please visit our silversmith shop to see the new items for sale in our windows.

Sun City Vistoso Singers Pres. Jim Macke 825-7056 Director Don Hess Rehearsals : Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium

Spanish Cultural Gary Lerch 818-3319 Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista

Monday, November 28, we will be presenting a discussion by author Mary Ellen Barnes and her friend, Victor Chacon. Mary Ellen will be sharing insights and information about two of her books. The Road to Mount Lemmon: A Father, A Family, and the Making of Summerhaven, pays homage to her father, Tony Zimmerman, and other pioneers of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona. Teresa and the Cowboy: Un Cuento de Amor Tucsonenses, traces the tribulations of Teresa Velarde and her suitor, Jack O’Brien. It is set in territorial Tucson in 1891, and is based on extensive historic research. Yearly dues are $10 pp and can be paid in cash or check made out to the Spanish Cultural Club. Come early for refreshments. Stained/Fused Glass Club Steve Taillie, 825-8804, cell 869-2441 Wye Mace, 825-8738 (fused glass) Fusing: Sundays, 6-8 PM, Tuesdays, 9-11 AM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Stained Glass: Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1-4 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed Open Studio: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-5 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed

If you have been thinking about learning the techniques of stained glass, this is the time to come in and get acquainted. For information, contact Steve Taille. Due to a class in copper/foiling, the Craft Complex/ Tumbleweed will be closed the mornings of November 1-4. A second copper/foiling class will be run December 5-9. These classes will meet in our studio 9 AM-Noon. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. Mark your calendars for the next club meeting Wednesday, December 7, 1 PM, Craft Complex/Tumbleweed. We will also be looking forward to the Club’s Christmas party to be held Sunday, December 11, 11:30 AM-3:30 PM, Social Hall. We welcome your ideas and input.

Rehearsals are underway for our Tuesday, December 13, 7 PM, Holiday Concert. We hope everyone will Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

State Minnesota State

Mark these dates on your calendar. A planning committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 3 PM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui. If you wish to assist with the planning or have ideas to share, please come. The Minnesota Party will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Senior Olympics Swim Team Gordon Gillin 825-8261

Regular swim team members: women and men, and new swimmers it’s time to gear up your workouts. Tucson meet is in January. No Sierra Vista meet again this year! Then Green Valley is in March and possibly meets to be held in both Phoenix and Yuma in 2012. We plan swim clinics for starts, turns, and technique in December and January with our coaches, Joe Bolze, Gordon Gillin, Dave Goodman and Greg Nelson. See the December Tipster for dates and times. Our team always welcomes new swimmers. Contact Gordon Gillin for information and to be placed on our roster. We swim and compete for fitness, fun and pride!

Table Tennis Co-Chairs: Les Berlot 818-6463; Bill McCarthy 825-8833 http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/tabletennis/

We have play at all levels of ability. The best time for new members is Saturdays, 10 AM, Catalina Vista. If you want to play anytime with your visitors or grandchildren, call the monitor at Catalina Vista 825-8613. If the room is free, they will set up a table for you. Paddles and balls are available. Table Tennis hours of club play, Catalina Vista: Women Tue. 1:30-3:30 PM Men/Advanced Women Tue., Thu. 5-8 PM Men’s Recreational Wed., Fri. 4-6 PM Men/Advanced Women Thu. 5-8 PM Open Club Play Fri. 6-8 PM Clinic by Appointment Sat. 9-10 AM Open Club Play Sat. 10 AM-Noon Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Thursdays, 9-11AM, Craft Complex/Ceramics

We are always happy to enroll new members or have residents interested in rug hooking come see us. Tennis Women: Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8-Noon Men: Jan Fritz 818-9683 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8-Noon Mixed Doubles: Lue Satterfield 825-4709 Sundays, 1-3 PM

Join us Sunday afternoon, November 6, for our mixed doubles play at 1 PM followed by a pizza party on the patio at 3 PM. Cost $5 pp. Watch for a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Our fall general meeting and social will occur Thursday, November 17, 3 PM, Social Hall/ Navajo. Dues of $7 will be collected. The new slate of officers will be presented. Following the meeting we will have our social on the patio. The Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday, DeSun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

cember 17, 6 PM, Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the November social and later from any board member. We are still looking for someone to help prepare the Tennis Club membership booklet. Please call Larry Hoaglund, President, 825-6801 if you are willing to help us. Theatrical Club - SRO (Standing Room Only) Pres. Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 VP Joe Guenther 825-7703

The House is Still Dark! Have you noticed that the ceiling on the stage has been painted black? That should help with lighting. In January we will start working on our 2013 Show. Travelogue Jim Huffer 825-8743 Third Monday, 7:30 PM, September-May, Social Hall/Navajo

At our November 21 meeting, open to everyone, we will show: 1) Rome, the Eternal City, and 2) Pompeii, a Perfect Snapshot of a Roman City, presented personally by Gordon McCall, a local Oro Valley resident. Rome is known as the “eternal city” because of its nearly 2,000 year history and its importance as the hub and capitol of the Roman Empire. In this program we will do a guided walk of Rome’s classic and most important sites, followed by an in-depth exploration of the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Museum. The Pompeii program will launch the 4-part program “A Passage to the Amazon”, Rome to Manaus, Brazil. We begin this 3-continent, 6,000 mile journey in Pompeii, Italy, a Roman city suddenly smothered by Mt. Vesuvius ash and pumice in the first century AD and preserved and lost for nearly 1,700 years. You will walk the streets and marvel at this excavated perfect snapshot of the Roman Empire’s architecture, art, society, and culture. Subsequent parts, including Sicily, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, and the Amazon, will be presented in the December, January and February meetings. Ukulele Club - Sun City Vistoso Strummers Pres., Jean James 520-648-1118 jmjaloha@aol.com Tuesdays, 10 AM-11 AM Classes, Desert Oasis/Aztec Fridays Noon, Dance Studio, Jam sessions http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/ukulele/

Tuesday, November 1 begins the club’s second year. We look forward to another season of enjoyment of learning and entertaining others with this friendly little instrument. Tuesday, November 8, 10 AM, special guest James from the Folk Shop will discuss the topic: Care and Feeding of your Ukulele. Tuesday, November 15, 10 AM, special guest Larry Miller, with the Woodworkers club, will show us his beautiful hand made ukuleles and explain how he did it.

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Unit Parties Unit 7 Dinner Party

Meet and Greet Party! Visit with friends and meet new neighbors at your annual Unit 7 dinner party on Saturday, November 12, 5 PM, Auditorium.

Ticket sales in the Social Hall 9-11 AM on Tuesday, November 1, and Friday, November 4. Tickets $20 pp

Menu includes tossed salad, roast sirloin tip, BBQ chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans almandine, cherry pie, and decaf coffee. A vegetarian option (stir fry) is available by advance reservation. Beverages, including wine and beer, are provided; or BYOB. If you can help or have questions, call Judy Potter 825-9714. See you there! Unit 11 Potluck Dinner

As you start working on your 2012 calendar, be sure to include the annual potluck dinner on Friday, March 2, 5:30-8:30 PM, Catalina Vista Club rooms. If you live in Unit 11 and haven’t been to one of our dinners, come check us out. You’ll certainly meet all your neighbors there. The cost is only $5 pp, plus you bring a vegetable dish, a salad or a dessert to share with others. Unit 17 Party and Holiday Food Drive

Join your neighbors from Unit 17, The Flowerpots, as they gather for a luncheon Saturday, November 19, Noon, Catalina Vista. Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert, and a food donation for the Catalina Community Services Food Bank. Let’s share our good company while filling a vehicle with food for our community food bank. RSVP by Sunday, November 13 via email to ken. almer@yahoo.com or call Jan & Ken Almer 818-2504. If you would like to help with the set-up, drinks or main course, please attend the planning meeting on Monday, November 14, 10 AM at the Almers’ home, 14010 N Alyssum Way. Wallyball and Water Volleyball President, Marlene Lawrence 638-6536, mlml@bendbroadband.com Vice-President, Bill Sarmir 825-8815 Treasurer, Judy Rigby 638-8800, rigby_judy@yahoo.com Wallyball: Tues., and Fri., 1-3 PM, Aquatic & Fitness Center(formerly the Sports Complex)/Racquetball Court Water Volleyball: Sundays and Thursdays, 1-3 PM, Desert Oasis Pool

The holiday get-together will be a pot luck this year Friday, December 9, 6 PM, Desert Oasis. If you are interested in serving on the planning and decorating committee for the event, please contact one of the officers as soon as possible. New officers will be elected at the party; dues for 2012 will also be collected. Woodworkers Don Jovag 818-1078 Weekdays, 9 AM-4 PM, Craft Complex/Wood Shop http://www.suncity-vistoso.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html

Our next business meeting will be Wednesday, November 16, Desert Oasis/Aztec. We will be discussing machine tool replacement options. Plan to attend. It is not too early to be thinking about our Holiday Party, Wednesday, December 7, Desert Oasis/Zuni. Remember that seating is limited so sign up in the woodshop early. You may also sign up for the party at the November business meeting. We always need monitors. Sign up for the wood shop. Writers Club Adrian Korpel 818-0544 First Wednesday, Noon-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Pima

The Writers Club is the umbrella organization of writers and poets. Writers of all kinds (memoirs, essays, short stories, screen plays, novels, etc.) get together for reading and discussing their work the first Wednesday of each month. This is a relatively small group, making for friendly and leisurely brown-bag lunch meetings around noon. For more information, contact Adrian Korpel. Poets’ Corner Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 Mondays, 9:30-11:30 AM, Vistoso Center/Yaqui

Carl Sandburg describes poetry as “the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits”. A good poem, according to Robert Graves, is “one that makes complete sense; and says all it has to say memorably and economically, and has been written for no other than poetic reasons.” To achieve Sandburg’s synthesis using Graves’ measures of a good poem would surely be a worthy goal for any poet. Perhaps we can only hope for progress or improvement as we meet to critique our work, but we are a welcoming group that offers encouragement along with suggestions, nor are we sparing with praise. Yoga Pres. Jewel Prendeville 520-395-1356 Mondays, 8:30-10 AM, Social Hall/Papago Tuesdays, 10:30 AM-Noon, Vistoso Center/Apache Thursdays, 7-8:15 PM, Social Hall/Dance Studio

Yoga offers health benefits by enabling you to develop your flexibility, strength and balance. Come try one of the classes. Beginners are always welcome. Yearly dues are $2 pp and each class is $7 pp.

Enjoy FREE Wifi at These SCV WiFi Locations:

Members of Water Volleyball traveled to Heritage Highlands in late September for several games and a cookout.

A special thank you to the Wallyball players for sponsoring the Wallyball Bash October 14. A great time was had by all who attended. Sun City Vistoso Tipster, November 2011

•SCV Café •Social Hall •Vistoso Center/Library

Town

Oro Valley

Community Days - Author/Book Day

Saturday, November 5, 9 AM, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. This Community Days event will feature authors and illustrators and other interesting activities to be enjoyed by adults and children. Leading Ladies of Literature and Gentlemen Friends

Thursday, November 3, 10 AM, Library Meeting Room, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. A discussion presented by Marion Doane, “Leading Ladies of Literature and a Few Gentlemen Friends.” Pick up handout at Library before event. Topic: Rudyard Kipling.

Extended Community AAUW (American Association of University Women)

The Tucson Jazz Institute All Star Combo performs Saturday, November 5, 3 PM, Auditorium, benefitting the AAUW Pima Community College Scholarship Fund. Tickets, $25 pp, includes wine and cheese reception at 2:15 PM. Call 544-4168 or 297-6215 for reservations. Tickets also available at door. The Arizona Choir - Sunday, November 13, 2:30 PM

A Vista Fine Arts presentation at Vista Methodist Church, 3001 Miravista Lane, Catalina. The concert is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken. Conducted by Dr. Bruce Chamberlain, Director of Choral Activities at University of Arizona. Christian Women’s Vital Connection Luncheon

What’s Brewing for Friday, November 18 at 11:30 AM? Ellie Bunn’s delightful teapot collection will be seen with an explanation of its’ history. Ellie’s talk will capture moments of her many professions. Program and lunch is $15 inclusive, SaddleBrooke Vistas Dining Room. Call Mary Ann for RSVP at 818-1919. Bring an item for the local food bank. Great Prostate Cancer Challenge - 5/10k run/walk

Join Arizona Institute of Urology for the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge - 5/10k run/walk, Sunday, December 4. Registration from 7:15-8:15 AM; race starts 8:30 AM, Oro Valley Marketplace. A community event to create awareness about prostate cancer, to raise funds for prostate cancer research and free local prostate cancer screenings.

Pianist Jose Solórzano Recital November 20

“Night of Rhapsody – Dawn of Joy” will be the theme of a piano recital presented by Jose Solórzano, Sunday, November 20, 3 PM, Oro Valley United Church of Christ, 1401 East El Conquistador Way. Tickets $15 pp by calling (520) 825-2856, or available at the door. Pima County Gardening Demonstrations

The following free presentations will be given Fridays, 1 PM, Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr., in the Public Meeting Room.

Nov. 4 November garden tasks for cool season vegetables Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day - No talk Nov. 18 Preparing for cold temperatures Special Thanks Giving Service

Please attend our special Thanks Giving Service, Sunday, November 20, 5-6 PM, Vistoso Community Church. This service will be an hour of testimony, special music, and opportunities for giving thanks the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day. Vistoso Community Church is located at 1200 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., right next to the Fire Station. You are also invited to our regular service Sundays 9:30 AM and Wednesdays 7 PM.

On October 27 the employees listed below were honored for their years of service to Sun City Vistoso: Mary Kay Cunningham Norma Meyers

CAM Admin

25 years 25 years

Doug Healy

Activities 15 years

Benjamin Bessent Barry Bessent Frank Krivitz Grace Lightly

GCLM GCLM Activities Activities

5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years

Theresa Berlin Ana CorneJo Christine Gatlin Dylan Gatlin Joseph Gonzalez Bob Mariani Chris Richard Armando Rodriguez

Café Café Café Café Café Admin Admin CAM

3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years

NARFE Chapter 1874 Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet Monday, November 21. Lunch starts at 11:30 AM, Denny’s, 5000 N Oracle Rd. The meeting is Noon1 PM. The speaker will talk about the tenth anniversary 9/11 memorial in New York City. Contact Valerie Davis at 520/908-0774 for more information. Bobcat photo by Lee Bassett Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011

November 2011, Sun City Vistoso Tipster

Classified The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc. SCVCAI assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.

BR=Bedroom; BA=Bath; N/S=No Smoking; N/P=No Pets; W/D=Washer and Dryer; LR=Living Room; DR=Dining Room; AZRM=Arizona Room; Fireplace= FP; Stainless Steel= S/S Classified Advertising, $10/ad

FOR RENT: MT. View home in SCV. Avail thru December 2011 and April 2012. 2 BR, 2 BA, split floor plan. Huge, very private backyard with covered patio, backs to desert. 2-car garage. DVR, barbeque, W/D, + more! SW Décor. N/S; N/P. 2350 E. Gerbera Way. E-photos available (623)308-4135; stanchris1985@hotmail.com FOR RENT: 2011-2012 multi-month vacation home rental. Newly furnished with great mt. views. 2 BR 2BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for Sun City Vistoso families and friends. Rentals throughout the year or long term. Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 520-825-0232. Photos available via email. FOR RENT: Interior designed by a professional. SCV home on Rock Springs Lane. Beautiful furniture, equipped kitchen, linens and W/D. Mountain views, large backyard, newly painted, 1418 sq. ft. 2 BR 2BA plus office. Available December 2011-May 2012, NS, NP. Call Della or Ron 520-575-5550 or dellaron@earthlink.net. FOR RENT: Spacious, 2BR/2BA home with split floor plan. High ceilings, light and bright, new paint, carpet, appliances and furnishings throughout. Fully fenced yard, quiet neighborhood with great view of the Catalinas. Available November-January, please contact Dwight 503-560-8007 for more information. FOR RENT: Enjoy our spacious 2 BR 2 BA home with magnificent mountain views and beautiful, private patio with gas grill for al fresco dining. Recently furnished in Southwest style, our home is sparkling clean and has everything you need for a perfect getaway, or a place to stay while searching for your own retirement home, including a separate office and complimentary WiFi. For photos and more details call Tom and Barbara at 414-445-0268 (Wisconsin).

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FOR RENT: Enjoy this beautifully decorated and furnished 2 BR 2BA home with gorgeous modern kitchen with granite counter tops. Relax in the Arizona room or grill on the covered patio with the most spectacular mountain views in Rancho Vistoso. Available monthly or yearly. Call Barb @ 1-847-401-9494 FOR RENT 2BR 2BA Montera split plan. Mt. view. N/S. Short term furnished or long term. Contact Rick 515-9750433. FOR RENT 2 BR/2 BA Sun City Vistoso home available December and January. Open Crescent floor plan. Private south facing patio with mt. views. Free WIFI, cable, phone. December $2300 January $2500. Call Roe and Dee at 520-638-5725 or email erlandsons@charter.net. FOR RENT: Immaculate, lovely home, bright open floor plan, in SCV, 2 BR/2BA, 1714 sq. ft., custom walk-in closet, 18” tile throughout. Tastefully furnished, upgraded appliances. Large, very private enclosed garden and courtyard with fountain, mountain views. Superb amenities: pools, golf, tennis and fitness center in walking distance. N/P, N/S. Available December 2011 through January 2012: multi month minimum. Please call for more information on this well maintained home. Lori at 408-891-7026 or Jackie at 520-444-5937. VACATION RENTAL: Perhaps the best views in Sun City Vistoso! 1730 sq. ft. home, 2BR/2BA, large AZRM, LR, DR, FP. Fully furnished and equipped. Beautiful private oversized backyard, water feature and stunning views of mountains, city lights and sunsets. Cable, Internet and utilities included. N/S. Available November and December, 2011. Call 424-350-1300. FOR LEASE: 3BR, 2BA, pet friendly, unfurnished freestanding home. Newly remodeled, fireplace, W/D, wired for high speed Internet/cable, including separate office. Large lot, fully fenced and beautifully landscaped. Large two car garage with storage cabinets. Avail Nov. 15, 2011. Call 520-237-6123. 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. 529-2984.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

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