Tipster
May 2014
It’s More Than Living...It’s a Lifestyle!
www.scovaz.com
BOD Study Session Thursday, May 8, 9 AM, WC 3 BOD Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 9 AM, WC 3 Photo by Janie Johnson-Russell
The Tipster is published monthly by Sun City Oro Valley 565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520-825-3711
Note: email address for BOD members, General Manager & Assistant Manager is directors@suncityorovalley.com
Board of Directors Steve Knapp, sknappscv@gmail.com ...................................................................... President Don Coleman, captdonc@gmail.com................................................................. Vice President Cathy Hartrich, cathy.hartrich@gmail.com.............................................................. Secretary Susan Jakosa, susanjakosa@gmail.com................................................................... Treasurer Janice Fischer, fischer_janice@comcast.net..............................................................Director Richard Babin, richard.babin@gmail.com.................................................................Director Jon Olson, jboclo@comcast.net..................................................................................Director Management Team Bob Mariani, bmariani@suncityorovalley.com.............................General Manager, 917-8080 Robin Coulter, rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com .......................... Assistant Manager, 917-8070 Mary Cunningham, scvcam@suncityorovalley.com...............Com. Area Maint. Sup., 917-8059 Julie Foerster, jfoerster@suncityorovalley.com............................Human Resources, 917-8061 Kim Griggs, kgriggs@theviewsgolfclub.com.................................Golf Professional, 917-8053 Vince Hotz, vhotz@suncityorovalley.com.......................................... Café Manager, 917-8074 Michael Kropf, scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com..............Golf Course Superintendent, 917-8063 Ken Sandrock, ksandrock@suncityorovalley.com..............................Facilities Sup., 917-8078 Pam Sarpalius, psarpalius@suncityorovalley.com........................Program Director, 917-8077 Randy Trenary, rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com......................................Controller, 917-8060 Support Team Katy Mosier, kmosier@suncityorovalley.com...........................Community Services, 917-8058 Kate Cusumano, kcusumano@suncityorovalley.com ............................... Librarian, 917-8064 Lonnie Davis, ldavis@suncityorovalley.com................................Fitness Supervisor, 917-8073 Lisa Orach, lorach@suncityorovalley.com.............................. Accounting Assistant, 917-8062 Norma Meyers, nmeyers@suncityorovalley.com.......................................Secretary, 917-8065 Kathy Peabody, kpeabody@suncityorovalley.com........................ Admin. Specialist, 917-8068 Chris Richard, crichard@suncityorovalley.com............. Communications Coordinator, 917-8069 Coco Sullivan, csullivan@suncityorovalley.com......................Facilities Coordinator, 917-8072 Monitor - Activity Center.......................................................................................... 917-8066 Monitor - Aquatic & Fitness Center.............................................................................917-8067 Tipster Editorial Committee Lou Phillippi.................................. Co-Chair Karen Koopmans..............................Member Del Salvaterra............................... Co-Chair Barbara Martucci............................Member Arlene Douglas................................Member Judy Mercer.....................................Member Ann Fall...........................................Member Paul Mercer.....................................Member Vicki Futscher..................................Member Ann Owen........................................Member Peggy Gardner.................................Member Lynn Parker.....................................Member Diana Holmes..................Secretary/Member Laura Pigott....................................Member Sharon Knudson..............................Member Donna Sheehan...............................Member
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Hours of Operation
Activity Center........................................ 917-8066 Mon.-Fri............................................................................................ 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-9 PM Sun. ................................................................................................ 9 AM-6 PM
Administration Office................. 825-3711 ext 120 Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................ 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center........................ 917-8067 Facilities Daily ............................................................................................... 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
Café Food Service to 3 PM only.............................. 825-3277 Mon.-Sun..........................................................................................7 AM-6 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
Reservations and Pick Up, Cart Barn/Loan Room Tues. and Thurs. ......................................................................................8-9 AM
Consumer Referral.................................. 917-8079 Mon., Wed., & Fri. ......................................................................9:30-11:30 AM
Desert Oasis............................................ 825-0495 Facilities Mon.-Fri............................................................................................ 7 AM-9 PM Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-8 PM Sun. ................................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PM Pool Mon.-Fri. ................................................................................... 7 AM-8:30 PM Sat............................................................................................ 9 AM-7:30 PM Sun................................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PM Children’s Hours .................................................. Daily Noon-4 PM, 4-5:30 PM Except Sun., Mon. and Thurs. .......................................................... Noon-2 PM Water Vollyball Sun., Mon., and Thurs............................................... 2 PM-4 PM
Gift Shop of Sun City............................... 917-8051
Mon.-Fri. .......................................................................................... 9 AM-4 PM Sat............................................................................................ 9 AM-12:30 PM Golf Course Walking..................... Before 6 AM and After 6 PM
Library...................................................... 917-8064 Mon.-Fri............................................................................... 9 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM Sat................................................................................................... 9 AM-Noon
Pro Shop.................................................. 825-3110 Golf Info Line...................................................................................... 825-0322 Mon. ........................................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Tues. ................................................................................................ 9 AM-5 PM Wed. and Thurs. ................................................................................ 7 AM-5 PM Fri., Sat., and Sun. ....................................................................... 6:30 AM-5 PM Driving Range hours from October – April, closes ½ hour after the Pro Shop.
Welcome Center...................................... 825-3711 After-Hours Emergencies....................... 825-1161 If you encounter something in the common areas or golf course needing immediate attention (e.g. broken irrigation) and the Administration Office is closed, please report the issue to a building monitor. However, if a situation like this occurs after all the buildings are closed, please contact the emergency line.
Abbreviation Legend
Aquatic & Fitness Center............................................................. AFC Sun City Oro Valley................................................................... SCOV Welcome Center Conference Room 1........................................... WC1 Welcome Center Conference Room 2...........................................WC2 Welcome Center Conference Room 3...........................................WC3
Association News
From The Board of Directors Our MISSION as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community. All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.
Caring, Contributing and Communicating...
by Steve Knapp … are critical to the vitality and future of our shared community. And what you do personally counts greatly in helping keep SCOV such a wonderful place to live. Contributing often takes different forms at different phases during our time here, but we can always seek to establish a dialogue by being well informed and offer reasoned opinions. (The latter point is a constant objective of the Board and Committees.) The direction of SCOV comes from you. The Board of Directors Mission is “to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in SCOV as an active adult community.” It is you who elect Board members ... and thus support the many others who devote time and energy to committee work-where much of the real work gets done. Where do you find out what’s really going on? A neighbor may promote his or her opinions, but nothing beats personal fact-finding if something is important to you. In the 2013 survey, 79% of 1,935 owners said they were very or extremely satisfied with SCOV information sources available; 97% is the total adding those “moderately” satisfied. The Tipster is the single most often cited information source, but there’s much more. At www.suncityorovalley.com you can access the Calendar for location and time of future Board and Committee meetings (all are open) and past meeting minutes. You can learn what will be discussed at an upcoming Board meeting-- agendas and the same background pre-meeting packets provided to Directors are available online. Sign up for “In The Know” to receive many information emailings automatically, including the General Manager’s Weekly Report and an informal newsletter account of Board meetings (usually a day or two after a meeting). View Board minutes as well as all Committees’ membership names and minutes. Development of a refreshed web site is planned. Talk live with Directors personally before and during Study Sessions, and before and during Regular Board meetings. And also at General Manager/Director Coffees, usually held twice a month. Have a question, concern? You can direct an email (or drop off a letter at the Welcome Center) to a Committee Chair or individual Board member—or, to reach all Board
Association Committees...............5 Association News..........................3 The Café Specials........................12 Classified......................................32 Clubs............................................16
members plus the General and Assistant Managers simultaneously, address your communication to: Directors@suncityorovalley.com. General Manager - Bob Mariani
SCOV Fiscal Budget 2014-2015
This year the Budget process was very similar to past years. The first step in the process is to have the department managers develop their respective budgets. Once these draft budgets are complete, they are each reviewed and finetuned in meetings with the department manager, controller and general manager. While this process is taking place, clubs that use Association equipment are contacted to seek input for equipment replacement/repair needs, and meetings are held with staff and volunteers to determine the proposed golf rates. Once these steps have been completed, the Budget is submitted to the Finance and Budget Committee for several reviews then on to the Board for review and approval. One new improvement in the process this year was to require all department managers to submit their budgets electronically with more detail than in past years. This approach will provide more comprehensive information, and possibly more important, will provide a central accounting record for subsequent years that can be used by the department managers, controller, general manager, Finance and Budget Committee and the Board during the budget process. The conclusion of the Budget process this year was that a stable operating budget was developed which resulted in no increase in the annual dues related to the operating budget. However, to best assure long-term health of the Asset Reserve Fund, the annual allocation to the Fund was increased from $950,000 to $1,000,000. The need for this increase was reflected in the measurements used to reflect adequacy of the Fund. The manner in which the Fund is determined to be adequate is by cash flow analysis and percentage funded (acceptable level is generally deemed to be 70%). In addition to the increase to the Asset Reserve Fund allocation, a new Wash Fund was instituted for potential erosion mitigation. Initially this Fund will receive an annual allocation of $15,000. The Fund balance will be reviewed annually and the allocation adjusted based on need. The above noted increase to the Asset Reserve Fund and development of the new Wash Fund were the primary reasons that the annual dues will be increased for the next fiscal year from $1,600 to $1,620 or an increase of about 1.25%.
Coffee and Conversation with the General Manager
and a Board Member
An informal exchange of information.
Monday, May 19, 10 AM, Activity Center/Hopi
What’s Inside
Coming Events.............................13 Extended Community.................32 Feature.........................................12 For Your Information...................16 Golf...............................................10
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Hours of Operation.......................2 Memoriam...................................16 Partnered Organizations.............31 Sun City Vistoso Foundation.......12 Workshops and Classes...............13
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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle... in Sun City Oro Valley
The Art of the Possible
Photos by Steve Taillie, Barkcarving by Danny McIntyre
When the novelist George Eliot wrote, “It’s never too late to become what you might have been,” she could have been talking about residents of Sun City Oro Valley. Every day through the wide variety of clubs, individuals are discovering artistic abilities they never knew they possessed. A typical example is Danny McIntyre, whose newfound skills in barkcarving are surprising even to him. “I discovered it by happenstance one day while walking by a display case,” he says. Not having had any experience with similar crafts since his mandatory woodworking class in high school, he says, “I dropped by one of their meetings, and Ted Rydzewski, who runs the Barkcarvers Club, gave me an introduction.” Although McIntyre admits he never believed he had an “artist’s eye,” he is now able to visualize and carve tiny, detailed castles with help from others in the club. “Beginners are welcomed,” he says, “and they’ll even show you how to have an artist’s eye.” According to Rydzewski, the pieces are carved from the bark of cottonwood trees which have been dead for at least five years. He buys it for three to four dollars a pound and says it usually takes 12 to 14 hours to complete a medium-sized piece. “Everybody has their own technique once they develop their own skills,” he says. Barkcarver Laurie Lichaa, Sculpture Club Ted president, says it’s most imporRydzewski tant for beginners to feel welcome. “At my first meeting I was asked what they could do to make it an enjoyable experience for me, and I still continue that message today,” she says. She first saw the sculpture group at a Sun City Craft Fair where she learned that what looked like small bronze statues were actually made from polymer clay applied over a frame, baked for 2 hours in a regular oven and then finished with paint or patina. Having previously made jewelry from the same clay, she was eager to try. Now, Lichaa says, a radio plays oldies but goodies while members work on their projects. Occasional classes are available,
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but support is always offered, especially to new members. “It’s absolutely amazing what these people make, and most of them have had no experience whatsoever,” she says. For Faith and Don Heitmann, the Silversmith and Lapidary Club turned out to be the perfect bonding experience. “We’re rockhounds from Idaho,” says Faith, “but the silversmithing is new.” Since moving to Sun City in October 2013, the pair has already designed and crafted several pieces of original silver jewelry embellished with highly polished stones. Even though the Heitmanns practice their jewelry-making skills together, they’ve each discovered an individual perk. Because of Don’s experience and expertise, he’s been asked to maintain the intricate lapidary equipment in the studio which is similar to that he had been using in Idaho. Faith has created her own “signature” gift which she enjoys giving to friends as a souvenir – a wine bottle stopper topped with hand-cut and polished stones. Jan Thomas is another resident whom art has taken in a new direction. After retiring from her education career in Casper, Wyoming, she was searching for a new passion to replace her longtime hobby of downhill skiing. “In 2008 I just started drawing by myself,” she says. “Then I tried watercolor for a while, but I felt I never got that good with it.” After relocating and seeing what members of the Colored Pencil Club were doing, Thomas says she knew she had found the perfect pastime. “Art is very new for me, but I tend to be a detail-oriented person. Colored pencil is an exBarkcarver tremely slow medium John and typically very detailed.” Johnston Another aspect Thomas says she appreciates is convenience. “It’s such a transportable medium,” she says, adding that she often takes her art materials along when she travels. Although reluctant to part with her original artwork, Thomas has taken another step forward. She now has her drawings scanned, reduced and printed on greeting cards which are for sale in the Sun City Gift Shop. Summing up her own artistic experience as well as that of many others, Thomas concludes, “Sun City is a world of opportunity.”
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HELP NEEDED
Volunteer Today! This Help Needed section is for the purpose of listing volunteer help wanted ads for various Association Committees .
Needed: Tipster Editor Looking for a year-round owner/resident. Have good spelling and grammar skills with previous experience editing or teaching English. Call Lou Phillippi 638-6957 or email lnphillippi@yahoo.com or contact Del Salvaterra 834-5146 or email dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Active Health Committee seeks new members. Do you have an interest in exercise, nutrition and ways to keep ourselves healthy and SCOV an active community? Why not volunteer for the Active Health Committee? Applications are available in the Welcome Center. Neighborhood Pride needs you. Do you take pride in living in our beautiful community? Do you have about 3-4 hours a month to devote to serving on the committee? Owning a golf cart is not necessary but is much appreciated. If you are interested and would like to join us, or if you have any questions, call Tempe Johnson 825-6994 or Katy Mosier, Staff Liaison, 917-8058.
Association Committees Committee meetings are open and all residents are welcome to attend. Active Health
www.scovaz.com/committees/activehealth/ Architectural Review
Sandy Lawyer 847-826-2640 selawyer@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, WC1
As you know, May is the month of change in SCOV. This month we say goodbye to two of our committee members as their terms have ended. We would like to thank Don Stewart, our former Chairman, and Karen Koch for all of their work and countless hours that they gave to the ARC. Jim Cundiff, our Community Services representative we work so closely with, will be leaving us, and we are welcoming Katy Mosier in his place. The Development Standards have been reviewed and changes are being recommended. Stay tuned. Once the changes have been approved by the Board, they will be highlighted for you, and new copies made available via the SCOV website or hardcopy in the Welcome Center. Rest assured we will still be here to help and assist you any way we can. Communication
Chair Janice Strassburg 818-7793 janicestrassburg@gmail.com No meetings until September www.scovaz.com/committees/communications/index.html
Even though the header will stay the same for now, our meetings are cancelled until September, however you can still convey your ideas to me or the Board. One resident expressed thoughts on nonresidents as members of our SCOV clubs. What are your thoughts on that aspect of the community? The numbers are growing since the Board decreed that 20% of a club membership could be nonresidents. I am interested in your feelings. Call or send me an email.
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Community Assistance
Chair Gay Russell 825-5763 Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC1
Aluminum Can Donations: Put those aluminum cans to work for SCOV. Deposit empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen. For safety reasons, do not deposit unrinsed cans which can attract bees and may become a hazard. Profits fund the equipment for the Loan Room. Please continue to save your aluminum cans because this supports our Loan Room, providing a way to purchase new equipment as needed. On April 8, we delivered 360 pounds of aluminum cans for which we received $212.40. This brings our year-todate total to $1,899.80. The Loan Room continues to be open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 AM throughout the summer. You will no longer be able to make telephone reservations beginning May 1 until the Telephone Committee begins again in November, but you can always reserve the items you need by coming to the Loan Room. We hope to see you for medical needs, cots and rollaways, tables and chairs and some children’s items. Please feel free to visit us when we are open to see what we have available. Consumer Referral
Co-Chairs Don and Pat Pomeroy 825-1725 Desk Phone 917-8079 Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:30-11:30 AM, Activity Center
Connect to our online list of vendors. 1. On the home page www.suncityorovalley.com 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
Third Monday, 1 PM, WC3
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26
AFC.........................................................5 AM-7 PM AFC Pool................................................ 5 AM-7 PM Activity Center.......................................11AM-9 PM Desert Oasis.............................................9 AM-4PM Catalina Vista.................................................. Closed Welcome Center/Administration/Library....... Closed
Pass Holder Benefits This month all The Views Golf Club Annual Pass Holders receive
League Play Hot Dog Day Tues., Wed. or Thurs. Not a Pass Holder?
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Money
SUN CITY ORO VALLEY
Statementof of Revenues Revenues and Expenses and ofof Operations Statement & Expenses and the theResults Results Operations
MATTERS
9 Months 2013-14 Mar-14 Annual H.O. Fees Special Assessment Capital Contribution Fee Golf Revenues Activities Revenues Café Revenues Interest Income Other Income Gross Revenues
Actual
Budget
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
244,233 33,570 158,487 19,348 73,953 1,612 30,174 561,377
$ 3,248,101 $ 184 $ 199,910 $ 924,562 $ 129,273 $ 447,408 $ 16,191 $ 272,149 $ 5,237,778
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
3,248,101 131,200 937,774 112,048 418,800 8,500 174,191 5,030,614
Asset Reserve Contribution Capital Fund Contribution New Capital Acquisitions Restricted Use Revenues Net Operating Revenues Wages & Benefits Cost of Sales Utilities Repair & Maint. Supplies & Expenses Depreciation Total Expenses
$ $ $ $ $
(10,416) (40,067) 510,894
$ (950,000) $ (100,000) $ (111,507) $ (285,254) $ 3,791,017
$ $ $ $ $
(950,000) (100,000) (93,800) (131,200) 3,755,614
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
238,941 40,452 42,605 10,239 89,812 90,000 512,049
$ 1,968,497 $ 267,156 $ 577,316 $ 129,995 $ 760,133 $ 810,000 $ 4,513,097
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
2,023,384 261,725 608,427 89,088 745,101 810,000 4,537,725
Restricted Fund Expenses Net Operating Expenses
$ $
(92,198) 419,851
$ (869,730) $ 3,643,367
$ $
(810,000) 3,727,725
$
91,043
$
$
Results of Operations
147,650
27,889
the current year. A copy of the report in greater detail can be found at our website, www.suncityorovalley.com. Hold your cursor over Association, and when the drop-down apFor First 5 the Months of the Fiscal Year For thethe First 9 Months of the Fiscal Year For First 6 Months of the Fiscal Year For the First 9 Months of the Fiscal Year pears, choose Financial Strength. At this page you will find the monthly Financial Statements and the Annual Budget. 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13 2012-13 There are also copies of the monthly Financial Statements $249,381 $309,666 $248,665 $307,909 $563,955 Pre-Paid Rounds Pre-Paid Rounds Pre-Paid Rounds $563,955$550,430 $550,430and a copy of the Annual Budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal Pre-Paid Rounds Resident Daily Rounds $24,091 $32,837 $31,731 $40,287 Resident Daily Rounds $52,853 $73,563 Resident Daily Rounds Resident Daily Rounds $52,853 $73,563year in the Library located in the Welcome Center. Public Daily Rounds $95,015 $117,667 $86,176 $103,741 Public Daily Rounds $226,022 $191,056 Public Daily Rounds Public Daily Rounds $226,022 $191,056 If you are interested in more information regarding the Community’s finances, we encourage you to attend the Finance and Budget Committee meeting which will be held Totals $368,487 $460,170 $366,572 $451,937 Totals $842,830 $815,049 Totals Totals $842,830 $815,049Monday, May 19, 1 PM, WC3. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at Above is a summary of the Revenues and Expenses 917-8060, or email me at rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com. and the Results of Operations for the first nine months Randy Trenary, Controller of the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Also included this month is a chart comparing golf revenues from last year to
Golf Course Revenues Golf Course Revenues Golf Course Revenues Golf Course Revenues
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Gift Shop
Co-Chairs Julie Holtry 825-4473 Elaine Deeter 825-5388 Gift Shop 917-8051 Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM- 4 PM; Saturday 9 AM-12:30 PM Meeting Second Wednesday, 9 AM, WC1 www.orovalleygiftshop.com Jinnie Wilson
Julie Holtry
Artists of the month are Julie Holtry and Jinnie Wilson. Julie specializes in jewelry made out of fused glass. She especially enjoys using dichroic glass, with its properties of refracting light in all directions, lending a shimmering quality to her pieces. Her most popular items are dragonflies and flower bursts. She also makes greeting cards from lovely Chinese brush paintings by her mother. Jinnie has created thousands of angels over the years, making her our angel lady. Her items can be used for gift embellishments, small dolls, as thank-yous or hostess gifts. Made out of glass jars, wooden heads, cloth, buttons, small findings, feathers and beads, each is unique and delightful, just waiting to bring a smile to a special person. Visit us soon for a breath of spring offerings, and watch for a revamping of the gift shop by late summer. Government Affairs
Second Wednesday, 1:30 PM, WC1
The Government Affairs Committee will not hold a meeting in May. Marketing and Publicity
Fourth Thursday, 3 PM, WC1 Neighborhood Pride
Chair Tempe Johnson 825-6994 Third Tuesday, 2 PM, WC3 It’s On the Way
Summer is on the way, and we bid farewell to those who leave our community for the upcoming hot months ahead. Remember to have someone look after your home and yard while you are gone, even if it is only for part of the summer. A messy yard is an indication that you are gone and puts your home and belongings in a possible unsafe situation. During our summer monsoon season, weeds grow in abundance and need to be removed as quickly as possible. With the upcoming summer storms, there are times when it’s necessary to reach homeowners due to roof tile damage and/or trees down. Don’t forget to leave your summer ad-
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dress and phone number with Administration should someone need to contact you. Have a wonderful summer knowing that your community and home here will look just as nice when you return as when you left. Posse
Chair Robert Hefner 825-4825 First Tuesday, 3 PM, Activity Center/Hopi www.scovaz.com/committees/posse/
Posse members who patrol our community five or more times per year are referred to as Frequent Flyers. A breakfast was held March 27 to honor this year’s Frequent Flyers at which Oro Valley Police Department Chief Daniel Sharp presented a certificate of appreciation to each Frequent Flyer for their contribution to the safety of our community and of Oro Valley. There were 87 Posse members who patrolled our neighborhoods five or more times in 2013, several of whom served on ten or more patrols. These and all Posse members deserve a word of thanks for all they do to help keep SCOV the safest community in Oro Valley and Oro Valley one of the ten safest towns in the United States. Wouldn’t you like to become part of this worthwhile organization? Just twelve hours a year of your time is all we ask. Properties
Third Thursday, 9 AM, WC1 Strategic Projects
October- April, Third Thursday, 3 PM, WC2 Tipster Editorial
Co-Chairs Lou Phillippi 638-6957 lnphillippi@yahoo.com Del Salvaterra 834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com www.suncityorovalley.com/news/-newsletter.html
New to the Tipster is our abbreviation box on page two. We will be using these abbreviations throughout the magazine to make it consistent and streamline some building and room names we use repeatedly. Please take a moment to take a look at it on the lower right side of page two. The next month Tipster Editorial Committee meeting is Thursday, June 12, 9 AM, WC1.
Secure Access Update Your membership cards are now needed to gain access into Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Please carry your card with you. If you’d like it to be punched and receive a free lanyard, please come to the Administration Office. Do not punch your cards yourselves as there are only two safe zones on the card in which it may be punched. Punching in another area may result in the card being damaged.
Key Fobs If you would like a key fob for use with the secure access system, they are available at the Welcome Center Office for $10. It’s not a substitute for your card. The fob will provide you access to the Catalina Vista, Desert Oasis and Aquatic & Fitness Center. It will not work at the library.
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Assistant Manager - Robin Coulter
May 2014 Annual Mailing
May is the month the annual mailing occurs. If you leave for the summer, please make sure you come into the Administration Office and make the front office staff aware of the address to which your mailing should be sent. Additionally, you may need to contact the Post Office. If you created a forwarding order with the Post Office and it’s over a year old, it will not work. Make sure the Post Office has your correct mailing information on file. In this year’s mailing there will be a report on the financial position of the Association from the current fiscal year and for the coming year. It will include the budget for the 20142015 year and a report from the Treasurer, Dick Brammel. The General Manager will provide you with information about the Association including the options for dues payments. What’s important to remember is that there is a coupon that needs to accompany your check. We have a checkprocessing service that is especially helpful; please send the coupon and your check to the PO Box in Phoenix. There will also be information on conducting estate sales within the Association. Along the lines of communication, there will be information on how to sign up for the In the Know and Members Only sections of the website. Be looking for the great programs being offered at our golf course. If you love to be outside and active, consider signing up for a class, taking a private lesson or hitting a bucket of balls at the driving range. There are special events, like the Hit and Giggle, that are lots of fun and sell out quickly, so sign up in the Pro Shop for the next event. There are four golf clubs at The Views Golf Course (men and women’s 9-hole and 18-hole) and they have a great time filled with activity and socializing. Get involved in one of these clubs. There are special discounts for first-time pass purchasers. See the flyer for details. Programs/Facilities Director - Pam Sarpalius In March it was my turn to give a staff manager’s report. I was asked by many to print it in my column in the Tipster:
Do you see the magic in SCOV?
“Each morning I arrive to work early and I see the magic happen. The maintenance crew is loading their carts with supplies to handle any problems or to repair scheduled items. The Café crew is in the Café greeting hungry residents at 7 AM as food trucks are arriving at a scheduled time to drop off food. The Pro Shop is getting ready for the day and people are calling in for tee times. Golf course and Common Area Maintenance workers have arrived at pre-dawn hours to maintain the beauty of the course and common area maintenance. The monitors are in place to handle the needs of facilities from uncovering the pools, basic cleaning and to setting up rooms for residents’ use. Residents are walking into the Welcome Center for information regarding painting, making changes to their home and buying event and exercise tickets. Residents are going to the library or come in to get a magazine. Accounting is reconciling all previous day cash coming into the community from the Café, Pro Shop and Gift Shop and making sure all the bills are paid. The Tipster is being planned for next month and everyone is turning in articles. The facility director has made sure that everyone is scheduled into the correct room for a meeting, event or exercise. Managers are starting to get ready for the 30 projects that are planned for summer.
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These are just a few of the magical things that happen each day. SCOV in my opinion, as both a staff member and as a resident, is that SCOV is like a well-oiled machine and it’s like watching a symphony play. In an orchestra everyone must do a part to create beautiful music. That’s what happens in SCOV because everyone is doing their job and that makes that makes the magic happen.” Community Services - Katy Mosier
Office open 10 AM-Noon, Monday-Friday, Welcome Center 917-8058 kmosier@suncityorovalley.com SCOV Library - Kate Cusumano
Follow Kate’s blog: scovlibrary.wordpress.com
Stop by and see the books and videos showcased on our new end display shelves. The topic of the display changes every two or three weeks. New in fiction we now have The Target (Baldacci), Field of Prey (Sandford) and The Other Story (de Rosnay). In nonfiction you can check out A Call to Action (Jimmy Carter) and Not Cool (Gutfeld). Orphan Train (Kline) and The Boys in the Boat (Brown) which are now available in audiobooks. New acquisitions in Large Print are now shelved separately to make it easier to see what’s new in that format. In video, Philomena and Boardwalk Empire Season 3 have finally arrived. So much entertainment awaits you in the Library! There has been a rash of SCOV Library items being returned to the Oro Valley Public Library (and vice versa). Please remember to check the markings on your books and movies before returning them. Friends of the Library The SCOV Friends of the Library is a membership organization whose purpose is to support the library by promoting use of its services and developing and providing financial support. Annual dues are $10 for an individual or $15 for a household. Forms are at the library. A volunteer will be happy to help you. These monies help to purchase books, Large Print books, audiobooks, videos and ongoing supplies needed for the library to run efficiently. No monies are received to purchase books or videos. We appreciate your patronage.
Attention SCOV Photographers Enter the SCOV Community Phone Directory Photo Contest
We are looking for an award-winning photo to grace the cover of our next edition of the Community Phone Directory. Submit your favorite Sun City Oro Valley photograph of the community by Saturday, June 21 to crichard@suncityorovalley.com. May 2014, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster
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The Café News I’m so happy to be your new Food and Beverage Director and look forward to a long, successful relationship with you. It’s been a long and interesting road to get here. I was raised around restaurants. My father’s best friends were all incredible chefs and great people who were always kind to me. My family owned a steakhouse in Vince Hotz, SCOV Santa Barbara when I was a kid durFood & Beverage Director ing which time I was taught to respect food and found out early that the kitchen was a great milieu for creative expression. My family moved to Portland, Oregon when I was a teenager. This is where I began my professional endeavors in the industry learning about seafood while cooking for McCormick’s for a few years. After high school, I attended the School of Fine Arts at Boston University and S.U.N.Y. at New Paltz, both for acting. I moved back to Portland for three years and cooked for a couple of excellent Italian restaurants where I learned the importance of simple recipes built around quality, local ingredients. In 1986, I moved to Seattle due to the great restaurant and music scenes. This was before the age of Food Network and the Celebrity Chef and I decided to move to the front of the house where I became a food server in fine dining. This led to an interest in wine and spirits and, being in the Northwest, there were plenty of opportunities to learn about the outstanding wines of the area. I became a bar manager at the Yankee Grill where I was afforded the opportunity to create craft cocktails and continue my education in wine, beer and liquor. After 21 years in the Seattle drizzle, my wife and I decided it was time to find some sunshine. We chose Tucson and moved here eight years ago. I became the bar manager at Oro Valley Country Club where I was able to create a successful wine and spirits program including some outstanding wine dinners featuring Arizona wineries. Ironically, I won an award for the highest sales of Washington wines in Arizona. The prize was a trip for two to Seattle to attend the Grand Wine Tasting. I later became the general manager at Zona 78 on Tanque Verde. While there, the restaurant consistently won awards for the best of Tucson in multiple categories. Here, I continued to build relationships with local winemakers, brewmasters, farmers and ranchers, always striving to create menus that utilized as much quality, local ingredients as possible. Last year, I was the Food and Beverage Manager at the Sheraton on Grant. This position gave me the opportunity to work closely with large banquet functions. The restaurant in the hotel, Fire and Spice, had wonderful Sonoran cuisine and the chef was the runner up in the Iron Chef Tucson 2013. That leads us to the present. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here at Sun City Oro Valley. There are some great things in the future here, and I will be utilizing my skills and my local relationships to elevate the experience in the café and all food and beverage operations. There is already a very good staff on hand, and this can only help us transition to greater heights. I look forward to meeting you all. If you have suggestions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to talk with me. I love the feedback.
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We have two dinners planned for The Café in May: Friday, May 16, Candle light Dinner and on Wednesday, May 21, Endless Soup & Salad. See The Café section in this Tipster for menu, times and cost details on these special dinners. We will have a Happy Hour this month Friday, May 2, 4-7 PM. The Café’s Drink of the Month: Mojito, $4 each. The Café is offering you a chance to receive a free breakfast or lunch if you turn in a comment card. Monthly comment cards are randomly drawn for the free meal. The March winners are Grace Olson, Liz McElroy, Nancy Bennett, Nancy Phillippi and Tom Conto. Congratulations and bon appétit. March 1-31 Housing Resale Information Resales 2014 2013 Source TARMLS®
For the Month 19 28 Total sold in 2013 - 215
YTD 46 56
Average age of new owners: 68
Welcome New Neighbors Unit # Name From 1 Noreen & Larry Best Davenport, IA 1 Rachel & Kendon Birchard Deerfiled, IL 1 Shannon & Lawrence Johnson Lakeville, MN 2 Carolyn & Ronald Ancell Tucson, AZ 2 Gregory Vernon Eloy, AZ 3 Candace & Harry Finkelston Madison, WI 3 Joan & George Richards Oro Valley, AZ 5 Rhonda Slack Tucson, AZ 6 Julie McCoy Buckley, WA 6 William & Caroline McKee Bend, OR 7 Carol & Robert Fouch Keller, TX 9 Gain & William Von Fabrice Tucson, AZ 10 Michael & Maryfaith Fox Oro Valley, AZ 11A Kenneth & Maralyn Ray Bend, OR 12 Mary & Kenneth Riemersma Escondido, CA 13 Robert & Lucille Lewandowski New Brighton, MN 15 R. Carol Karluk Mill Hall, PA 15 Susan & Thomas Canby Clarksville, MD 18A Shirley DeVries Auburn, WA
Get In
the Know Keep Informed You can sign up for Sun City Oro Valley Listserv to receive emails giving you information on a continuing basis. Go to www.scovaz.com. Hold your mouse over News and Info., a drop down appears; scroll down to In the Know Sign Up, click on it and a page opens. Put your email address in and click Submit. A form opens, fill out the form and check the boxes on the information you want to receive. Then click on the Sign Up button. -
This Week in SCOV It’s a weekly communication piece by the General Manager to update the community on what is happening that week. Available via In the Know email or by hard copy at locations around the community and posted on the Bulletin Boards.
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Recreation and Fitness - Lonnie Davis
Do I Need Different Types of Exercise?
Different types of exercise benefits health in different ways: Aerobic activities like running, biking and swimming strengthen your heart and increase your endurance. Strength training like weight lifting or resistance training builds muscle and bone mass, improves balance and prevents falls. It’s one of the best counters to frailty in old age. Flexibility exercises like stretching and yoga help prevent injury, enhance range of motion, reduce stiffness and limit aches and pains. At first, just focus on getting any kind of exercise, whatever it may be. As exercising becomes your habit, try adding variety. If you keep at it, the benefits of exercise will begin to pay off.
Association-Sponsored Fitness Classes
Purchase a fitness punch card from the Administration Office/Welcome Center, $15/10 classes. You may use this card for all SCOV 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.
Special Note from the AFC
An orientation on how to use the gym equipment will be held every Thursday at 1 PM. Stop in and sign up. See Lonnie Davis or call 917-8073.
Aqua Zumba® Cardio Chair Aerobics Sunrisers Sweat Stretch Water Aerobics Zumba® Personal Trainer
Tues., 1-2 PM, AFC/Pool Tues., Thurs., 10:30-11:30 AM, Catalina Vista Low-impact aerobics class Mon., Wed., Fri., 7:15-8:15 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Tues., Thurs., 7:30-9 AM, AFC/Studio 1 Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 AM, AFC/Pool Tues., 9:15-10:10 AM, Thurs., 5:30-6:30 PM, AFC/Studio 1 One-on-one training. Call Ray Jerkins 2193561 for an appointment
Tuesday, May 13, the AFC pool and spa will be closed for cleaning and shock treatment. It will reopen the following morning at the regular time. Wednesday, May 14, the Desert Oasis pool will close at 7 AM for cleaning and shock treatment and will reopen the following morning at the regular time. For times the AFC pool and Desert Oasis pool are open, see the Hours of Operation, page two of this Tipster.
TRX Introductory Seminar AFC/Studio1, Friday, May16, Noon, by Ray Jerkins Sign up for small group TRX beginner classes after the presentation.
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Golf
Head Golf Professional - Kim Griggs
www.theviewsgolfclub.com In an effort to get more residents interested in golf, Rick Sample and I have been offering Golf Schools. Most classes have been full and our next class will begin Saturday, May 10; it will be an intermediate class. Please go to our website for more information. Beginning in May, our schedule will change for tee times. Please adjust your walking and riding schedules accordingly. Here are the changes:
Mon., Tee Time Day Tee times: 7 AM-5 PM Tues., 7:30 AM Shotgun, Golf Course Maintenance (No Golf after 12:30 PM) Wed. Men’s Club Shotgun 7:30 AM, Tee Times 9:30 AM- 5 PM (Beginning on May 14) Thurs., 9 Hole Clubs (Same 9) at 7:30 AM Shotgun, Tee times 8:45 AM-5 PM (Beginning on May 15) Fri., Sat. and Sun. They will remain tee time days 7 AM-5 PM. Golf Course Walking Times Before 6 AM; after 6 PM Please stop by the golf shop and pick up a divot news letter to keep you advised of any possible changes, or visit our website.
Superintendent - Michael Kropf May is typically the time of the year that the winter golfing season ends and the summer season begins. The temperatures become warmer, and golf course maintenance gets very busy. This year the summer is going to be extra busy with the normal maintenance as well as several significant projects. During the month of May, the fairways will be aerified and top-dressed to begin the transition back to the Bermuda grass. Thin areas will be sprigged the same as every year, so by July the fairways will be in good condition again. As mentioned last month, the greens are also going to be transitioned chemically in May to remove Poa Annua weeds. Another large project in May will be the wash on the left side of hole #5 which will be dredged to re-establish the correct depth. This will help protect the fairways and tees during monsoons in July. In August, the pond next to the pump station is going to be drained for repairs. There is a layer of silt at the bottom of the pond that is being pulled into our irrigation system every time it waters. This silt is damaging the pumps, sprinkler heads, and also contaminating our traps. A wall will be built around the intake pipe to prevent this silt from entering the system. Summers are always busy, but this one is going to be even busier.
Garage Doors
If you have a new garage door, remember it must be painted either the main body color or one of the trim colors of your house.
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The Views Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club
Golf Advisory
Chair Howard Schulz 825-0797 First Wednesday, 2 PM, WC3
Peg and Jerry Bushong at Hit and Giggles.
Tournament play peaked last month with club championships and member guest events. It is encouraging to see new club members. Congratulations to all involved for the success of the Hit and Giggle outings which filled the course with players, laughter and golf. Scorecards will be updated for next year, as combo tee choices will be added for golfers. We also plan to have handicap recommendations for use with each set of tees, along with an updated course map for newcomers. We have started a list of simple improvements that can be done to enhance playability and enjoyment at The Views. Talk to your clubs with any ideas. Special thanks to Mike and crew for the excellent condition of the course. Work will begin soon to remove winter grasses. The greens will be done first, with the fairways following later. Please try to keep your carts out of any wet areas. The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club
Pres. Gary Graber 818-2993 Membership Jerry Bushong 818-2513 Play Wednesday
Congratulations are in order to our 2014 Champion, Howard Schulz; coming in second in the gross category was Preston Sheriff. In the net category Denny Garren came in first, and Doug Kimble took second. Also to be congratulated are the flight winners in the Views Cup. All participants who qualified went home with cash in their pockets. April saw the end of our tournament season with the playing of the Member/Guest, Crown Jewel, event. Kudos to Don Andersen, Gary Graber, the organizing committee and all who contributed to the success of this tournament. Congratulations to our newly-elected board members: Vern Barr, John Cook and David Hablewitz. Also, a “thankyou” to our outgoing board members: Gary Graber, Mike Gardner, and Tom Porter. As many of you will be heading in different directions soon, we wish you safe travel and a good summer. See you folks in the fall.
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Pres. Sherwin Koopmans 818-6337 Membership Jack Saatkamp 825-4376 Play Thursday
The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club held its annual end of the season Golf Club Tournament over four Thursdays beginning March 27 through April 17. Names of the winners were not available at press time. The final day of scheduled league play was April 24 followed by a meeting, tournament awards, burger bash and the announcement of new officers who begin their duties on May 1. During the past season, several members volunteered each Tuesday filling divots on the fairways and repairing ball marks on the greens. An appreciation breakfast was held April 8 and was enjoyed by all. A special thanks goes to Hugh Madson for organizing and keeping this project going. The club invites all men who enjoy the game of golf to join our club. Please call the membership chair listed above. Golf Quote of the Month: “When you start driving your ball down the middle, you meet a different class of people.” Phil Harris The Views Women’s Golf Club
Pres. Yvette Schulz 825-0797 Membership Nancy Larson 952-212-3151 Play Tuesday
Thank you to the board and committee chairs for all their help in making this a successful golf season. 2014-2015 officers are: Pres., Yvette Schulz; VP, Barb McNeill; Sec., Bonnie Svarstad; Treas., Peg Bushong and Handicap Chair, Diane Dugan. Our President’s Cup winners are: first place Debbie Allen; second place, Chie Masaki; third place, Margie Wischer and fourth place Tamara Sanderson. Congratulations to all. After three match play events our Solheim Cup has finished. It was a hard-fought battle but the Sisters came out victorious over the Slicers. Check our bulletin board for the results of the Club Championship. Summer League begins May 6 with a 8 AM shotgun. To participate please sign up in our binder in the Pro Shop. The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club
Pres. Terrie Juba 818-6553 Membership Kate Young 248-0030 Play Thursday
The Club Championship and State Medallion Tournament are complete. The winners will be announced at the May 1 luncheon. Thank you to Mary Barr for coordinating all the wonderful luncheons this season. Officers for the 20142015 are: Pres., Cindy Zwick; VP, Beth Allen; Treas., Pattie Horning; Sec., Pam LaBrie; AWGA Rep., Wendy Bertacchini. The start time for club play is 7:30 AM beginning May 1. Be sure to check in a half hour early. Terrie Juba and Mary Barr will be in charge of the Summer Fun Days. Sign up at the May meeting or in the Pro Shop for summer play.
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Make ‘Em Laugh Two years ago most of the dance clubs joined together to put on a show called Movin’ and Groovin’ to give our residents an idea of the types of dancing available at SCOV. The presidents of each participating dance club voted to give all of our net proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. The total amount was $1,972. This year’s performance was no different in that the four people involved in producing the show (Joan Morris, Barbara Satterly, Paul Kimball, and Carol Wyatt) all voted to send the net proceeds once again to the Wounded Warrior Project. This year’s donation will be over $5,000. DVDs of the show are still selling, so the amount keeps growing. This show, Make ‘Em Laugh, was great fun from the moment rehearsals started until the cast party on March 29. We created and cheered each other on, laughed at our silly skits, made great new friends, and did it all for such a worthy cause. We thank all who gave their time, energy and expertise to produce and act in this show. And we especially thank our fellow SCOV residents for coming to see us, even on the big Arizona basketball game night.
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 SCOV and surrounding areas. Gifts may be made at any time by check, stocks or giftsin-kind to the Foundation, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85755. Pres. Steve Taillie 825-8804 www.scovaz.com/clubs/foundation The Foundation mission is to improve the quality of life for active adults in SCOV and the surrounding areas through tax-deductible channels. The Foundation is made up of SCOV residents serving three-year terms without compensation. Please visit our website.
Help Collate the Tipster
Once a month residents are needed to insert flyers in the Auditorium. The work is usually performed on the last weekday of the month at approximately 10:45 AM. Call Dave or Tempe Johnson 825-6994.
The Café
May Special Dinners
Coupons may not be used for dinners.
Candlelight Dinner $16.99 pp
Friday May 16, Two Seating Times: 5 and 7 PM Your choice of roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary roasted red potatoes, broccoli and roll with butter, or lemon-parmesan tilapia with mushroom risotto and asparagus. An 18% gratuity will be added to your bill. Reservations are required 825-3277.
Endless Soup and Salad $8.49 pp
Wednesday May 21, 4:30-6:30 PM Your choice of soups: broccoli cheddar and garden vegetable. Salad bar will also include fresh cucumbers and sunflower seeds. No reservations are required.
Happy Hour
Friday, May 2, 4-7 PM $1 off all drinks. $5.99 Appetizers: mini burger sliders, barbecue bacon, cheese, Drink of the Month: mushrooms, Hawaiian Mojito chicken wings with Made with light rum, fresh choice of sauce; fresh spinach artichoke dip mint, club soda, lime juice served with fresh and simple syrup. $ bread; chips and salsa; potato skins served with dipping sauce or smoked salmon pesto cream cheese wrapped spindles. $10 Chefs board: Italian dried salami, herb cream cheese, smoked gouda, havarti dill, mixed nuts and fresh croustinis.
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Coming Events
Items included in this section must be open to all residents and be either an Association-sponsored or an annual club event of interest to the entire community.
Special Events for Clubs See club articles for full details. Day Trippers, Folklore at Ramsey Canyon, AZ, Sat., May 3, Open To Non-Members Dinner ‘N Show, 9 To 5: The Musical, Sat., May 3, Hale Center Sun City Singles, Golf, Sun. May 4, The Views Golf Club Sun City Singles, Dinner, Thurs. , May 8, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Kactus Kickers, Burger and Boots Dance, Friday, May 9, 5:45 PM Rock ‘N Roll, Dance Party, Sat., May 10, 7-10 PM, Auditorium Villanellas, Courtyard May Dance, Fri., May 16, Social Hour 6 PM Dinner ‘N Show, Quest of the Caveman, Fri., May 16, Great American Playhouse Sun City Singles, Happy Hour, Fri. May 30, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo Day Trippers, Annual Ice Cream Social, Sun., Jun. 8, Activities Center/Navajo Dinner ‘N Show, Jersey Boys, Thurs., June 19, at UofA Centennial Hall Day Trippers, Free Trip to Wildhorse Casino, Mon., July 14 Rock ‘N Roll, Dance Party, Sat., July 19, 7-10 PM, Auditorium
Workshops and Classes
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Classes Classes are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, WC1. Lonnie Davis teaches these classes. To attend you must register ahead of time by calling Lonnie at 917-8073. You could save the life of a loved one or friend by taking this class. We have new very easy-to-operate machines. The May class will be on May 28. Remember no classes are held in June, July and August.
Gin Rummy
This year-round workshop is at George and Beverly Riley’s home. All skill levels are welcome. We practice playing and discuss the standardized game rules of SCOV, as well as scoring, etiquette and skill tactics. Couples and singles are invited. No fee or dues. Call 818-0877.
Parkinson’s Exercise Classes
Exercise classes are held every Monday and Thursday from 4-5:30 PM, WC3. This class has helped many and is a great support to those with Parkinson’s. $10/class or $50/month. Spouse or caretaker is welcome at every class. For information call Ray Jerkins at 219-3561.
Pilates Demo and Class
Monday, May 12, 9 AM -12:30 PM
Gift shops’s Monday Madness
This is the last Monday Madness until the fall. The shop is rolling out outstanding bargains that you will not want to miss. See you there. Thursday, June 19
Diamondbacks – Bus Trip
Sit back and relax on a luxury bus to the ball game. The bus will leave the Welcome Center no later than 9:15 AM. The bus will depart the stadium a half hour after the game ends. Seats are in the Diamond section of the ball park. These seats are great for viewing, wider, more leg room with food service to your seat if you wish. Also concession stands are nearby. Weather is no problem since the stadium is covered and cooled. If you want to sit with a certain group of people please purchase all the tickets at one time
Tickets on sale Monday, May 19, 8 AM, Welcome Center. See Coco or Pam. Checks are made payable to SCOV.
There will be only one bus, so get your tickets early. Friday, July 4, 2 PM, Auditorium
Independence Day Concert
Celebrate Independence Day with a free concert performed by the Sun City Singers.
Wondering how to keep cool this summer and get some exercise too? Check out the Pilates classes. Monday, May 12, 2:45-4 PM, AFC/Studio 2. Our instructor will give a short demo and if you bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes, you can try out the class without being a member for just $8. We stretch and build our core, without excessive sweat. These are classes for seniors who want to remain active. There are alternate ways to do these moves that accommodate our physical limitations. And it works!
Tap Dance Summer Boot Camp Dancin’ Dynamos is sponsoring a 12 week, June 4 – August 20, tap dance summer boot camp on Wednesdays, 9:3010:30 AM, Dance Studio. Open to all levels. Dancers will learn a variety of time steps and routines set to oldies music. No class fees. Contact Carolyn Hanson 825-2814 carolynhanson333@gmail.com.
Yoga Summer School Yoga Summer School on Wednesday mornings runs from June 4 through July 30. See the Yoga Club article for details.
Donate Your Rinsed Empty Aluminum Cans to the Community Assistance Committee
Put your empty aluminum cans to work for Sun City Oro Valley. Deposit only empty, rinsed aluminum cans in the box outside the Activity Center kitchen door. The Community Assistance Committee uses the recycled aluminum funds to purchase items for the Loan Room.
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Resident submitted photos
Bobcat in my yard. Photo by Richard Babin.
Big horned ram. Photo by Ron Watkins.
SCOV American sunrise. Photo by Dave Scoles.
Out for an evening stroll in our yard. Photo by Jeri Saldinger.
Our resident owl. Photo by Maxine Johnson.
Blue heron. Photo by Dave Henderson.
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Resident submitted photos
Claret Cup cactus flowers. Photo by Steve Holmes.
Comfy owl’s nest with a SCOV view. Photo by Bob Berg.
Josephs Coate rose. Photo by Erika Schimmel.
A successful fishing expedition at the golf course pond. Photo by Sherm Conrow.
UofA fan spotted near the AFC. Photo by Pam Sarpalius. Sprightly UofA fan at the SCOV Activity Center. Photo by Pam Sarpalius. Brilliant cactus blooms. Photo by Sharon Carlson.
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Clubs
For Your Information The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the information contained therein.
Aqua Tone
Marcia Polley 818-9073 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM, AFC/Pool
AARP Tax Assistance
AARP tax counselors at the Welcome Center are no longer available for consultation. If you need assistance with your Federal or Arizona return, please contact David Likness, tax counselor, at the local AARP office, 6700 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 331, Tucson, AZ or call 520-571-9884.
Costume Closet
Art League
Co-Pres. Dave Dame 825-7430, Judy Bjorling 818-1296 Colored Pencil Co-Pres. Vanessa Edwards 825-1144 Peggy Webb 825-2731 October 1-May 15, Friday, 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Summer helpers are Marty Siracusa 825-6961 and Betty Verderese 825-7811. Please make an appointment with either one to gain access to the Costume Closet.
Etching - Printmakers Vickie Von Elbe 825-1329 Friday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Got Fruit Trees - Donate Your Fruit to ICS Food Bank
Fine Arts Studio Pres. Mellanie Herbert 825-2258 Wednesday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Interfaith Community Services Food Bank is networking with a group who will harvest fruit from local trees and then distribute the fruit to area food organizations, including the ICS Food Bank. If you’d like to volunteer to harvest or if you have fruit that needs to be harvested call 520-440-0100. Be sure to specify you want your fruit sent to ICS.
Donate Your Old Cell and Smart Phones
The SCOV Emerge! Auxiliary wants to thank the many folks who have donated cell or smart phones. We are still looking for used phones with chargers. Phones will be set for 911 calls only and will be used exclusively by participants in cooperation with Emerge! Center for Abuse. Unused phones will be recycled and the money donated to Emerge! Call Nancy Williams 818-3178 for drop-off.
Memoriam
To record the passing of a current or former resident call 9178065 or complete a Tipster form located in the Welcome Center.
Residents
Charles Wilson Harold Lockhart Roger Slonecker Elayne Miller George Green Joe Angyal Donald Crouch Pat Ferron
Evelyn (Evie) Faaffen Dale Masher
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Yes, you too can be an artist. Come visit our studio and we’ll show you how. We work in all media, discuss art happenings and shows in and about the Tucson area, and help each other become better artists by constructive painting critique. The Art League is currently exhibiting a wonderful show in the Activity Center, entitled Roads, Paths and Walks. We invite the entire community to spend time there and just marvel at the art talent residing in SCOV. It will potentially spark that latent desire in you to try your hand at producing artwork. We are a casual, sociable, sincere group of artists who will help you create a piece to be proud of.
Oil Painting - Art Made Easy Merle Broadbent 818-0098 Monday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Painting continues on Monday mornings. Don’t forget to call on Saturday to reserve your seat.
Open Studio Artists Carol Nagel 825-3097 Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
We welcome oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and colored pencil artists with a variety of skill levels. We have room for more artists; come join us. Call for more information.
Sculpture Laurie Lichaa 812-0198 Monday, 9 AM-5 PM , Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Monday morning, Catalina Vista studio is filled with aspiring artists working hard to complete their first piece, a human head, under the expert tutelage of one of our prominent sculptors, Aleda Haug. The rest of us old timers are sculpting the next great addition to our exhibit shelves at home. The community is welcome to visit our class and be astonished at the quality and variety of pieces being created. You too can make one of your own. Join us.
...can help us provide a vital service Join our Posse team today! Call Bob Hefner 825-4825
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Watercolor Pres. John Ebert 818-1830 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Treas. Ito McNully 825-6681 Tuesday, 9 AM-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
All watercolor media artists are welcome to come share their skills and learn from each other. The library has abundant resource materials. A book has been recently added by the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild’s visiting artist, Mark Mehaffey. Another artist who contributed books on color combinations to our library is Stephen Quiller who is winner of the 2014 American Watercolor Society Gold Medal of Honor for his work Transparency of Shadows. Quiller won over 1,500 entries from all over the world for this most prestigious painting. The library is full of such challenging ideas. Arthritis Water
Barbershop VLQ (Very Large Quartet) - Kactus Krooners
Mike Moyer 818-6509 mmoyerpp@gmail.com October-May, Monday, 11 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis Love those barbershop harmonies? Got a song in your heart? Want to hear and feel and learn what it’s like to blend your voice with others, barbershop style? Come join this mixed (men and women) a cappella chorus in song. It is a great way to start each week. Visitors are welcome. There is strength in numbers, the more the merrier. Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study Darwin Thornton 638-7024 Rick Thomas 591-0475 October-May, Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
Having finished our series on the parables of Jesus, the club activities are finished for the summer season. Plan to resume our study of God’s Word Tuesday, October 7.
Pres. Dawn Simske 825-0907 Sec. Ruth Hofstetter 825-8990 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:15 AM, AFC/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 $4/yr. Astronomy
Pres. Peter Simpson 395-0480 peterhsimpson@gmail.com October-May, Third Thursday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scovaz.com/clubs/astronomy/
May 15 will be our last club meeting of the season. Our speaker will be Johanna Teske from the UofA Stewart Observatory. Johanna will discuss stellar evolution and the history of our galaxy and the exciting journey of determining the composition of exoplanets and their host stars.
Precept Women’s Bible Study Linda Miller 818-2716 Pat Gustin 825-7531 October-April, Wednesday, 8:45 AM, WC3
We are a caring group of women of all faiths that study the bible and pray together. We are on summer break and will resume in October. We welcome new members. Please call for information. Bike - Vistoso Cyclists
Pres. Jim Johnson 520-850-8368 Membership Tom and Bonnie Bethea 773-653-4580 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Mountain View Plaza www.scovaz.com/clubs/cyclists/
We meet year-round in the parking lot at Mountain View Plaza (Sun City Blvd. and Rancho Vistoso Blvd.). Check the club website for current month’s biking schedule. New riders are always welcome. Call Tom or Bonnie Bethea for ride details. Mountain bike riders also head out into the desert on Wednesdays. WOW (Women on Wheels), organized rides for ladiesonly will resume Tuesdays in October. Contact Jean Coord daisyadmiral@gmail.com 520-336-8028 for WOW information. Billiards
Don Weed 520-498-1171 Monday-Friday, Noon-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Billiards
Thirtyfour hardy souls from the Astronomy Club turned out for a terrific behind-the-scenes tour of Kitt Peak on March 27. The Astronomy Club had a very successful 2013-2014 season. Our outreach program with the Coronado K-8 School continues to grow in size and reputation throughout the Tucson area. The club has tripled its membership and has conducted successful field trips to the Flandrau Planetarium, The OSIRUS-REx project office and Kitt Peak. The annual club cookout and star party in April was a great success. Planning is already underway for the 2014-2015 season with trips to the UofA Mirror Lab and Mt. Lemmon among the planned outings. The first club meeting for the new season will be October 16.
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The April 6 tournament was won by Jerry Cohen. Tony Kulpa, Dale Knudson and Jack Leonard split second place. The Billiards Club tournaments are rotating partner 8-ball with partners being randomly picked. We play 11 games in a three hour time period. If you would like to play, join the Billiards Club for $10 and sign up for the next tournament. The sign-up sheet is posted in the billiards room on the bulletin board. Our next two tournaments will be held May 4 and May 20. The May 4 games will be followed by a pot luck. Please remember to sign up for tournaments or the club championship. The club is no longer using the telephone sign-up system.
Fence
Any new painting of the side and rear yard perimeter fencing around your lot must be done using Weathered Brown. All fencing needs to be painted Weathered Brown by January 1, 2016.
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Birders Group
Marjorie Flory 825-4580 Last Friday, 4 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio www.scovaz.com/clubs/birders/ All residents are welcome to bird with us and attend our planning meeting May 30. You must contact the group coordinator prior to 4 PM the day before a trip to assure your carpool space. Meet at the parking area behind the Wel- Birders at Patagonia Lake State Park come Center 15 minutes before departure time. Bring lunch where indicated. Don’t forget binoculars, hat, water, sunscreen and bird guidebook. Gas money will be collected before departure from SCOV. Check our website for updated information on future Birding Trips.
Thu., May 1, 5 AM Ash Canyon B&B and more. Marj Flory 825-4580. Bring money for lunch out. $15 carpool. Fri., May 9, 5:30 AM Pena Blanca Lake. Judy and Paul Mercer 333-3490. Bring money for lunch out. $14 carpool. Wed., May 21, 6 AM Peppersauce Canyon. Shirley Piplani 825-8428. Bring money for lunch out. $5 carpool. Mon., Jun. 2, 6 AM Mt. Lemmon. Maggie and Roger Hinkle 818-9488. Bring money for lunch out. $10 carpool. Bocce
Pres. Karl Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 PM, Bocce Courts
Plans are going forward to build new Bocce courts. It’s been pretty much decided that Catalina Vista is out, so we won’t have to worry about the location any more. There are two choices that still have to be decided. Either north of the Social Hall, or in the grassy area just south of our existing courts. Either of these would be fine with us. Hopefully we will get all our improvements. I would like to thank Jack, Keith, and Jan for all their work. I don’t think we would have these happy conclusions without their help. Just a quick reminder that we will start our summer hours this month. Friday, May 2, 7 PM, will be our first evening games. Book Clubs
Great Books Pres. Barbara Gates 825-7645 VP Sharyn Rafieyan 825-6762 October-May, First and Third Wednesday, 2 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
At our May 7 meeting Esther Berlot will lead our discussion of My Confession by Mary McCarthy. While McCarthy developed an early skepticism with regard to religion, she nurtured a healthy interest in politics that included group discussion as well as contributions to various publications and even influenced her novels. This essay, inspired by hearings held by Senator Joseph McCarthy, addresses the issue of
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what attracts people to certain political movements, as well as what might cause a change of allegiance. A final meeting on May 21 is still to be determined. Please note that our text for next season will be Immigrant Voices: 21st Century Stories which may be purchased online at www.greatbooks.org/immigrant voices. A Kindle version is available from Amazon. We will take a break from June through September and begin our examination of various immigrant experiences in October. Newcomers welcome.
SCOV Book Club Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com First Monday, 1:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
At our May meeting we will discuss Alone in Berlin, by Hans Fallada. It is an astonishing WW11 thriller and a rediscovered masterpiece. Fallada has written an exploration of humanity and humanism: how people think and act in extraordinary circumstances. It was published under another earlier title: Every Man Dies Alone. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome. Refreshments will be served. Bowling League - Pathfinders
Blake Napper 818-2718 Monday, 9 AM, Fiesta Lanes (River and Oracle Rd.) Bridge
Duplicate Bridge Pres. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 Monday, 6 PM; Friday, 12:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam
Annual dues $8 pp. Please be present at least 10 minutes before scheduled playing time, 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. Renters, with an Association renter’s card, are welcome to join. Guests of residents may play only twice a year. We are not an ACBL-sanctioned club and do not award master points.
Ladies Monday Social Bridge Pres.: Marcia Polley 818-9073 Monday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball
Everyone is welcome to come and play bridge with a wonderful group of friendly women.
Ladies Wednesday Bridge Pres. Kay Jacobs 825-8525 Wednesday, 12:25 PM, Activity Center/Hopi
Farewell to our winter resident members. We’ll miss you. Meantime bridge will continue at our regular time. Tallies are 50 cents each and annual dues are $3 pp. Visitors and newcomers are welcome.
June Jaeger 818-9564
Marathon Bridge
Reminder Dogs are not permitted on The Views Golf Course at any time.
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Mixed Social Bridge Pres. Barney Budreck 825-2172 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Vistoso Computer Society (VCS)
Membership David Johnson 825-6994 General Meetings Second Monday, 1 PM, Auditorium Help Sessions Second and Fourth Tuesday, First and Third Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Welcome Center/Computer Learning Center Come and join the early risers at mixed social bridge for Classes: Check Club’s website, Listservs (PC & Mac) or attend montha fun start to your day. Sign in before 8:15 AM for a flexible start time. Coffee will be ready upon your arrival. ly general meetings For those of you who are leaving for the summer, we want www.scovaz.com/clubs/computer
to thank you for having joined our group this past year, and we look forward to your return.
Practice Bridge Pres. Joe Pheanis 818-9144 Sec./Treas. Louise Lines 825-6673 Monday, Wednesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Tuesday Night Partners Bridge Pres. Rita Quin 825-3885 VP Buzz Dolsberry 825-8090 Treas. Jerry Cohen 818-2151 Sec. Rowena Hardinger 825-0752 Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Navajo/Hohokam
Bring a partner and come by 6:20 PM for a rousing game of social bridge. Skills-of-the-game were awarded to couples bidding and making a Grand Slam to the following: Gini Plesa and Al Piarowski, Rowena Hardinger and Bill Hasselbach, Jerry Cohn and Barbara Fass, and Gloria McGee and Bob Cratty. Congratulations members. Dues $5 pp are due for the next year, payable July 1 when you sign in. Bunco
Fern 825-8127 Pat 825-7198 Fourth Tuesday, 1-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Canasta
CJ Barbee 825-5885 Rosemary Dalla Rosa 825-1982 Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We’d like to congratulate our president, Coleen and her beau, Len. They left for their home in Oregon last week, and stopped off in Las Vegas to get married. We wish them the very best. Our Pizza party turned out to be a great success. I think a good time was had by all. I want to especially thank Pat Nolan for all her help, and everyone else who helped put this pizza night together. Maybe we’ll make it an annual event. See you all Thursday night for a lively and fun game of Canasta. Ceramics
Pres. Jane Habbershaw 825-2635 Monday-Wednesday, Noon-3 PM; Tuesday and Friday, 9 AM-Noon Artisan Center/Ceramics Clay
Pres. Bob Arms 520-395-1697 First Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Pottery
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Please join us for the Computer Society general meeting, May 12. There are no instructional computer classes for May.
Help Sessions for PC & Mac Users 4 Sessions Tues., May 13 & 27 Wed., May 7 & 21
1-3 PM 1-3 PM
Membership is required for all classes except Beginning PC and includes help sessions and the right to join the ListServ (online bulletin board) to receive announcements and computer help from other members. To be added to the PC or MacListServ, click on ListServ on the VCS web page. Membership dues (January 1-December 31) are $10/ household. Checks, not cash, will be accepted at the meetings or send to Dave Johnson, 2427 E. Nasturtium, along with the application form available outside the Computer Learning Center. Recycle used ink cartridges in the bin provided just outside this room. Cribbage
Robert Hines 825-2208 First and Third Thursday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Our next tournament will be June 5.
Dance Groups Ballroom - Vistoso Villanellas
Pres. Dick Stup 825-2691 Membership Jerry Bode 818-1116 October-May Dances: Third Friday, 6:30-9:30 PM, Auditorium
Our May dance will be held May 16, in the courtyard, weather permitting. Social hour will begin 6 PM. The Thorsounds will play from 6:30-9:30 PM. Dress is casual but no shorts or jeans please.
Ticket sales $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6 and 7, 8:30-10 AM, Activity Center/lobby
Don’t miss this romantic evening under the stars. Dancin’ Dynamos
Hula - Aloha Hula Sisters Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Class Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Dance Studio Practice Thursday, 2:45-3:45 PM, Dance Studio www.scovaz.com/clubs/hula
Come and dance with us. Basic Hula 1 PM, Continuing Hula 2 PM. Learn to dance the beautiful and graceful dances of Hawaii. Learn kahiko (ancient) and ‘auna (contemporary/modern) styles of hula dancing. Dance steps are not strenuous, but you get a good workout. Try it for one week before joining the club. Classes are free.
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Tappers Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 Dancersize/Intermediate tap Friday, 3 PM, Dance Studio
Classes will resume in November. Watch the Tipster for our return. Join us doing tap combinations to music. It is fun and helps your balance and coordination. Folk Dance Club of SCOV
Line Dancing - Sunliners
Pres. Karen Caldwell 825-5231 Membership Cherry Harper 818-6396 www.scovaz.com/clubs/sunliners scsunliners@gmail.com
All classes, practices and dances are held in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
Dances: Open Line Dance Classes: The Folk Dance Club of SCOV provides instructions for Intermediate every dance at their sessions in the new, spacious AFC Stu- Continuing Beginner dio 2. No prior experience or partners required. Experienced dancers are welcome. A typical session offers 10-14 Practices: easy-to-learn international folk dances, most done in a circle Intermediate holding hands, few requiring twirling. Gym shoes mandatory. Intermediate Transitional Google Folk Dance Club SCOV YouTube and see some Intermediate Continuing Beginner videos of what you too can learn. Harvey Gardner 308-5616 Savear@cs.com Friday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 2
Rock ‘N Roll
Fri., May 2, 6:30-8:30 PM Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10:15-11:15 AM Sun., 11 AM-12: 30 PM, (Dance Studio) Wed., 2-3 PM, (Dance Studio) Thurs., 2:45-3:55 PM Thurs., 3:55-5 PM
Square Dancing - Sundancers
Pres. Earl Cohen 818-2582 Dances in the Auditorium
Co-Pres. Virgil and Ruth Rank 825-0357 rank970@comcast.net Caller Ron Markus Dances Wednesday, 7 PM, Auditorium www.sundancersquarestucson.com
The Senior Prom Skit
Weekly dances Wednesdays 7-8:30 PM. We will not meet during June, July, August. Refresher dances will begin September 9. Our Welcome Summer dance was well attended and enjoyed by all.
Western Dancing - Kactus Kickers
Pres. Del Salvaterra 520-834-5146 dslittlebrowngal@gmail.com Dances November-April, Second Friday, Auditorium www.scovaz.com/clubs/kactus Join us for our 50s themed dance party At The Hop, Saturday, May 10. Doors open 6:15 PM, dance 7-10 PM, Auditorium. Music by The Mid Life Crisis band. Brushfire barbeProm King cue, salads, dessert and BYOB.
Tickets: $20 members, $25 non-members Ticket sales: May 2 and May 5, 9-11 AM, Activity Center/Lobby. All sales final. Tickets will not be available at the door.
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Membership renewal applications will be sent via email in July and will be due on September 1. No extensions or reminders. If you know now you are not going to renew your membership, inform us soon so we can clear our waiting list. Remember: membership is contingent on each member serving on a dance committee or other function once during the year. If you are asked to serve and you do not help, your membership may not be renewed if there is a waiting list to join.
We have had a fantastic dance year. We will end our season with the Members Only Burgers and Boots Annual Burger Cookout on May 9. Auditorium doors will open at 5:45 PM with dinner starting at 6 PM. We will be dancing to our favorite country western music from 7-8:30 PM. Our menu: burgers, hotdogs, chips, baked beans and desserts. Sodas and mixers are provided. BYOB.
Free ticket pick-up Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2, 9-11 AM Activity Center/Lobby. Ticket contact Del Salvaterra.
Not a member? Sign up to join the fun and friendly country western dance club in SCOV. Annual dues are $6 pp. Thank you to Tom and Penny Hendrix, Co-Vice Presidents and Pam Mathwig, Treasurer for their service to the board this season. Welcome to our new board members: VP Lew Dahmen and Treas., Judy Martin.
Residents: Purchase an Annual Golf Pass by June 1 and play for 13 months! June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. If you would like to know more about being an Annual Golf Pass Holder and all the benefits that go along with it, please contact Kat at 917-8069. 20
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Oh a Gila Monster... one visitor better left outside. Photo by Lue Satterfield.
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Day Trippers
Chair Jack Gallagher 825-4650 Membership Roy & Barb Riley 818-9939 Second Friday, 9 AM, Activity Center/Navajo Sat., May 3 AZ Folklore, Preserve at Ramsey Canyon. Bus leaves 9:30 AM. Cost $57 pp includes bus, tips, dinner at Golden Corral and entertainment featuring Dolan Ellis, founder of the New Christie Minstrels. Dean Strandskov 825-8127. Open to nonmembers. Sun., June 8 Ice Cream Social, 2-4 PM Activity Center/Navajo. Cost $2 members, house guests only. Steve Taillie 825-8804. Mon., July 14 Free Wild Horse Casino Trip. Joan Vander Vliet 825-4650. Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 18-21 Pageant of the Masters and Getty Museum. Bus check in at 5:30 AM. Cost $525 sgl., $390 pp dbl. Includes bus, tips, baggage handling, 3 nights hotel stay, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, tickets to Pageant, bus parking at Getty Museum, Sawdust Festival and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Edie Phillips 297-3920 and Kathy Garver 344-9725. Open to nonmembers. Be sure to bring your checkbook to the meetings as we need deposits or full payments when you sign up for a trip. Sun City Oro Valley Democratic Club
James Williams 818-2226 jaswilliams128@msm.com www.pimadems.org
Join us at our annual picnic Saturday, May 3, 12:45 PM, Activity Center/Kiva Patio, $20 pp. This includes picnic food (hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, desserts) and musical entertainment by the Gray Amigos, a blue grass group. Eight candidates will attend and speak. Tickets on sale at the door. Dinner ’N Show
Nancy Butler 825-4664 nanrich2@centurylink.net Julie Balogh 818-1046 Second Tuesday, 9 AM, Auditorium
All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings. Bring your checkbook to the meeting. We prefer not to take cash. Nonmembers are welcome to come to shows with an additional $3 pp service fee.
9 To 5: Musical, Hale Center. Lunch at Texas Roadhouse.Bus leaves 11 AM. Bus, lunch and show $74 pp. Marcia Polley 8189073. Fri., May 16 Quest of the Caveman, Great American Playhouse. Ticket and ice cream $18.50 pp. Meet in front of theater at 5:30 PM. Jean Azzarello 825-6711. Thurs., June 19 Jersey Boys at Centennial Hall. Bus and show $88 pp. Gay Russell 825-5763 Sat., May 3
Buses leave on time behind the Welcome Center. Time posted is when the Bus leaves the parking lot. Dog Club - Fido’s Friends
Pres. Marge Gustafson margustafson@gmail.com Membership/Secretary Elaine Deeter 825-5388 November, January and March, Third Thursday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hopi
Fido’s Friends is the club in charge of our SCOV Dog Park. The K-9 Korral is located on Del Webb Blvd. and provides a safe offleash area for dogs to exercise and socialize. To join the club and get a key to the park, please contact Elaine Deeter. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Marge Gustafson. Snake
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aversion training is held in March, toad aversion is in the summer after the first heavy rains. Different Drummers Women’s Circle
Leader Bobi Borenstein, 825-8856 Co-Leader Zona Boss 520-638-6644 Wednesday, 1:30-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusche Ridge We will be returning to Wednesday sessions for the summer beginning April 30 through September 24. We extend an open invitation to all members to become an active part of our drum circles by leading a 15-minute drum segment of a session. Find a favorite CD, pick out three to four songs suitable for drumming and bring your CD to the next meeting. Be prepared to tell us why you selected these songs. Our board members spend a lot of time planning these sessions and would appreciate your input and knowing in advance when you are available. Contact us in advance. Bobi Borenstein donbobi173@gmail.com Zona Boss zona1boss@gmail.com Maryann Collins collinsjpmm@aol.com Barb Matthies bmatthies6011@yahoo.com Energetic Exercise
Carole Tracy 825-1187 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 AM, Auditorium
May day! May day! Your body is sending out an SOS for fitness. Come to our classes for a vigorous and beneficial aerobic and strength workout. Professional instructor Sally Martinez provides a variety of sessions to keep those muscles strong, joints limber and body flexible and well balanced. New members are always warmly welcomed, men and women. Your get-acquainted class is free. Current members please pay your annual $3 pp dues before leaving for the summer. Class tickets are a bargain, only $30 pp for 12 classes. Euchre
Jack and Barb Matthies 825-4891 (October-May) Jack and Maria Welch 520-395-1205 (May-October) Monday, meet 5:45 PM, play 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Don’t watch TV every night; come play euchre, a fastmoving game. Meet your neighbors and make new friends. If you are new to the game, we will be glad to teach you. Bring your smile and 50¢. We are looking forward to seeing you. Vistoso Native American Flute Circle
Membership Ed Pendrys 825-7151 October-May, First Sunday, 2-3:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
Our club offers the opportunity to learn and play the Native American Flute. There are five basic notes and you do not need to know how to read music. Playing a musical instrument is one way to keep your mind alert. “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato
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Garden Club
Zona Boss 638-6644 zona1boss@gmail.com Joyce Patten 825-0774 jpatten007@comcast.net Second Wednesday, 1 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Our regular meetings have ended for the season. Members will be contacted via email when a summer activity is planned. Our next regular meeting will be October 8. Pay dues now to have your name included in the members. booklet. Contact Florence Duckett 825-1994. We want to encourage everyone to buy one of the new SCOV name tags offered in the Tipster. First event this summer: free class in Dried Potato Necklaces/Earrings. Contact Zona Boss. Have a happy summer. Tip: Watch for the Saguaro and the majestic Ironwood that will be blooming soon. Many animals and insects are attracted to white, fruit-scented flowers of the saguaro. The Ironwood will produce blush pink to white, pea-like flowers that are also sweetly scented and attractive to many animals and insects. Genealogy
Pres. Darwin Thornton 638-7024 the.thorntons@comcast.net Ancestral Research Barbara Krecklow 825-4695 October-May, Second Tuesday, 1 PM, Activity Center/Navajo www.scvgs.org
Everyone is invited to the monthly meeting on May 13. Give me Land, Lots of Land is our speaker’s topic this month. All researchers need help when attempting to find their ancestors through the state land records. Clarice Bird will open those doors for you and many more. With a degree in Family History from Brigham Young University with specialties in Southern Research, German Research, Scottish Research and others, Clarice comes to us from the Green Valley Genealogical Society where she is editor of their newsletter, Past Tracks. Now that seasonal residents are leaving, our lab room needs more room monitors. If you are here for the summer, please become a monitor and volunteer some time at the lab. Contact Barb Krecklow to receive the training.
be a club member, own a gun or have any experience with firearms to attend Gun Club meetings. We especially invite women who are interested in learning about firearms safety and self-protection to attend. Hand and Foot
Bonnie Arneson 229-1084 Sunday, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis
You are invited to come and play Hand and Foot with us. If you have never played, it is very easy to learn, and we will be happy to teach you. The only things you need are card sense and two quarters to play. The game is very similar to Canasta. We ask that you be there by 1:20 PM and be able to stay until 4 PM. You can play one time before you join. One time dues are $5. There are no annual dues. Havurah
Co-Pres. Yetta and Norman Dritch 825-0335 Corresponding Sec. Lorie Behrmann 395-1812 www.scovaz.com/clubs/havurah
Havurah offers a variety of programs and celebrations related to Jewish culture. Membership is open to all. Dues, $12 pp, paid by check only, should be made out to Sun City Oro Valley Havurah and mailed to Jim Ford at 13579 N. Tom Ryan’s Way. Many thanks to Barbara Hamm and her committee for making the Passover Seder such a great success. Upcoming Events:
Brown Bag Lunch, Mon., May 5, 11:30 AM, Catalina Vista/ Pusch Ridge View. Contact Norma Brewster 760-1225 General Meeting/Ice Cream Social, Mon., May 19, 7 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Wear name tags and bring non-perishable food items for the Community Food Bank to all events. Even though our official season ends this month, there will be more activities during the summer. Watch for news in the Tipster and Havurah Happenings. Hiking
David Fraser 825-4344 frazd36@gmail.com www.scovaz.com/clubs/hiking
Gin Rummy
George Riley 818-0877 Monday, 6:30 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro Thursday and Saturday, 9 AM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
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 have comparatively low stakes. Call George or Bev Riley for information. Gun Club
Pres. Warren Cuthbert 818-1282 Membership Don Nolan 825-5570 October-May, Second Wednesday, 2 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam
Our next meeting is May 14. The Gun Club is for people who have an interest in learning about guns, shooting, personal protection and firearm safety. You do not need to
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Photo taken on a hike into the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness area. An adventurous group of SCOV hikers recently experienced the wonders of Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. Participating, from left to right: Barbara Antrobus, Phil Weinberg, Woody Brooks, Kathy Anderson, Max Haegele (guide), Jack McGrath, Myrna Simms, Jane Lutz, Ann Owen, Jean Weinberg, Judy Rigby, and Rob Simms. Fred Draper is the photographer. The picture says it all. Due to considerable demand, the club has made addi-
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tional copies of the laminated photograph available. This photograph features a panoramic view of the Santa Catalina Mountains and includes the names of the peaks. Copies from Ann Owen, $8 each, 520-343-0335 or anno35@me.com.
Modelers
Pres. Fred Faust 907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Friday, 8 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers
Horseshoes
Ray Coleman 825-2789 Ron Knudson 825-9307 October-April, Tuesday and Thursday 2 PM: May-September, 8 AM the pits at Catalina Vista.
ILR - Institute of Learning in Retirement
Pres. Lei Lane Bammel 818-0017 Curriculum Jane Myerson jmyerson@gmail.com Registration Karen/Sherwin Koopmans skkoops@gmail.com Samplers Gaston Meloche ILR Samplers@gmail.com www.suncityilr.com
Spring registration for Fall courses ended March 27 and resumes August 11–25. Course descriptions and registration information is available in the Library Lounge and at the club’s website. Check the website before registering to make sure that the course is still available. Summer is a wonderful time catch up on your reading list and perhaps to research a topic for a future course or Sampler. Thanks to all those who make the ILR an ongoing option with quality courses and Samplers. Japanese Flower Arranging
Donald Marier 825-4878 dmarier1@comcast.net Doris Oliver 818-1512 dorisoliver81@msn.com October-May, Second and Fourth Monday, 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Karate
Instructor Paul Lauff 548-5725 paullauff@hotmail.com Pres. Fred Hargrave 825-1779 Wednesday, 9 AM-Noon, AFC Mah Jongg
Pres. Joyce Unger 825-8069 Treas., Eileen Sevy 825-8260 Thursday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Business meeting, First Thursday
Our Mah Jongg group has had a good turn out this year. We are always ready to welcome new players. Come and join in the fun. We know you will have a good time.
After many months of building the model of the USS Arizona, it is now in the display case in the Activity Center/ Kachina Lounge. The model presents the USS Arizona as it was at the time it was sunk in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The club is now in the planning process for its new room in the Artisan Center. This room will provide a working area for building all types of models including trains, planes, ships and much more. A layout for a model railroad will be planned and built by club members. All SCOV residents are welcome at our monthly meetings. We welcome new members, both historians and model builders. Join us to see what we are about and enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet roll. What members bring in for Show and Tell serves as a conduit for our discussions. One member’s scale model may be an example of something another member may have had some first-hand experience with either in designing, building or operating the prototype. Natural Health and Wellness
Sherokee llse 818-3279 sherokeeilse@yahoo.com Third Wednesday, 3-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovaz.com/clubs/healthwellness Women’s Pan (Panguingue)
Ena Mindel 818-7780 Monday, Friday, 1-4 PM, Wednesday, 9 AM-1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro
Pan (Panguingue) is an enjoyable and interesting card game. Come watch us play at any session. If you like what you see, we’ll teach you to play. Call Ena Mindel.
Mexican Train Dominoes
Membership Chair Wye Mace 825-8738 Second and Fourth Saturday, 6 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Come join us for an enjoyable evening of Mexican Train. If you don’t know how to play, the table you join will be happy to teach you. Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to sign up and get a table. First time is $1 pp, or join for the year.
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Candlelight Dinner Friday, May 16 Call for reservations 825-3277
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Vistoso Photo
Pres. Dave Henderson 465-0650 Second and Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Catalina Vista www.scovaz.com/clubs/photoclub
Tracks at Beach by Tom Reich March Open No Editing competition winners: Ken Ayers, Brenda Ericsson, Laura Hackenbrock, Diane Haegele, Dave Henderson, Bob Jennette, Rose Julian, Joan Kelley, Milo Loeffler, Pat Mulligan and Tom Reich. We are a social club hosting interesting guest speakers and have a friendly photo competition every month. Computer and equipment instruction are available to any interested members, in our modern photography lab at Catalina Vista. Please enjoy viewing our photo gallery of digital-competition submissions on our website.
Wed., May 7, 6:30 PM Year-End judging of Best-of-the-Best Wed., May 14, 5 PM Year-End Awards Social and Potluck Photo Workshop
David Smoler 818-7880 david.of.oro@gmail.com January-April, Third Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Activity Center/Hohokam October-December: Field Sessions as announced www.suncityorovalley.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. The Photo Workshop goes dark May through September. Please join our email list for reminders about the fall 2014 field sessions and Spring 2015 classroom sessions. They are also posted on the club website. If not on the list, please email david.of.oro@gmail.com. There is no charge for any session. You may show up without prior notification if desired.
Pickleball
Pres. Judy Cornelius 608-345-5123 judycornelius@charter.net Treas. Lyn Mason 717-512-4261 Trainers: Brenda Hawkins 531-0256 or Maria Welch 395-1205 www.scovaz.com/clubs/pickleball
In March we had a fun barbecue social and we began a ladder-play round robin with 52 participants. Al Womac and Larry Walker had the top averages, followed by Mary Ann Diridon and Vince Driski. We hope to continue play this fall and to add new people. Our summer schedule will begin May 1 and continue until the end of September. The court times for various levels of club play are posted on the bulletin boards at the courts. The remaining hours are available to any SCOV resident and can be reserved by filling in the sheet found in the reservation book in the gray bin at the pickle ball courts. Anyone wishing to learn to play pickleball should contact Brenda or Maria (see header). As we look forward to the addition of three new courts this summer, we need to be aware of any changes due to construction. Always check the bulletin boards for new notices. Pilates
Mary Ayers 638-7916 mary.pilates@gmx.com Monday, 3 PM, Thursday, 1:30 PM, AFC/Studio 2
We now meet in new AFC/Studio 2 and are loving it. There’s much more room to spread out our mats for the Pilates group mat classes, conducted by our professional instructors. At each session they have us start out with warmup exercises, sometimes using the dance bar for balance and deep breathing. Any strenuous exercises are modified for those of us with limitations. We all agree that the benefits for seniors can’t be beat and include: increased core strength (abdomen and back muscles), balance, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina and well being. Joseph Pilates, the founder, practiced well into his eighties. Give our classes a try or just come by and watch. Cost is only $8 pp/class with annual club dues of $20 pp. Call Mary Ayers. It’s for guys too. Pinochle
New SCOV Name Tags New name tags using our new logo are available for ent id s e $8 apiece. The order form R Donald can be found on the SCOV website under the “Members Only” section.
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Barbara Matthies 825-4891 Wednesday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
We play single deck and rotate partners every four hands. Bring 50¢ for your tally. The first Wednesday is treat night. The third Wednesday is birthday night. If your skills are a little rusty we will get you up to speed quickly. Annual dues $6 pp.
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Poets Corner
Sun City Vistoso Quilters
Elise Asch 818-1345 Monday, 9:30-11:30 AM, WC1
Carol Guibert 520-404-1462 carolguibert1@gmail.com Second and Fourth Tuesday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Saguaro “The poet is the instrument of language, not the other www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/quilters.html
way around.” Stanley Moss includes this quote in a poem entitled What that appears to be a philosophical quest for the meaning of life offering statements such as, “There is no proof that reality simply is what is.” Moss uses bits of narrative, allusions, unusual comparisons and striking metaphors to explore his theme. One section describes how “voiceless Stringbirds sound cello-like purple-feathered love calls with their wings—now stringed instruments—a dark paradoxical gift, like John Milton’s gift of inner sight after his loss of outer sight.” “The stringbird is never caged,” he writes, “as gods are caged in houses of worship. I hear its wings calling in the woods.” This long and thoughtful poem contains darkness along with a “reason to hope because of love, laughter and nightingales.” If, indeed, poets are instruments of language, one might well question who, then is the musician, who the composer, or simply choose to refute the intriguing statement.
May 13 will be our last meeting until September. A lot of our quilting friends have left for cooler places, but some of us lifers will be around. Bring some handwork to work on for our last meeting. Have a safe and productive summer. Happy quilting.
Poker
Early Music Recorder Ensemble
Men’s Friday Poker George Rose 520-303-2019 tucsonroses@live.com Friday, 5:45-8:45 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
Playing poker with your neighbors can be most enjoyable. We play high only, five draw, five stud, seven stud, Omaha, Texas Hold’em and iron cross (criss cross). No dues. Bring your own refreshments. The dealer will ante cards 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 David Habbershaw 825-2635 dhabbershaw@q.com Tuesday, Thursday, 6 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro
Racquetball
Pres. Al Lichaa 812-0198 Sec./Treas. John Wilson 818-2368 Open Mixed Doubles
Our end-of year-barbeque/meeting was a smashing success. Kudos to all that helped. Our membership is growing and some younger, more energetic players are elevating the quality of play. We old guys are working hard to keep up but are loving the challenge. Our club is open to all community members who enjoy or wish to learn this fast sport. Please call our president for information regarding lessons.
Marge Flory 825-4580 Tuesday, Noon, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
Have a recorder (the instrument)? Want to learn or improve your skills? Would you like to play in a group? Soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders welcome. Enjoy the harmonies of an ensemble. SCOV visitors welcome. RV Club - Sundowners
Member information, Dennis Kraft 612-799-4047 October-May, Second Monday, 9 AM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Kimball www.scovaz.com/clubs/sundowners
Change of date and place for our meeting this month. The RV meeting will be May 5, Activity Center/Navajo. Last chance to see many of your friends before they scatter for the summer months. Meetings in the summer will be suspended. Our next meeting is October 13. Republican Club
Prepare & Share Dining
Pres. Merritt McGlothlin 572-7853 merrittm@nationwide.net Elizabeth Houle-Nelson and Dennis Nelson 520-400-3065 deneliz642@gmail.com Third Tuesday, 3 PM, Auditorium The speakers for the May 20 meeting will be Leslie White, Gail Shepard 520-825-1432 Tuxedo615@msn.com AFP (Americans For Prosperity) Arizona Deputy Director No meetings until October The French picnic was a delicious and fun culminating activity for the Prepare and Share Dining club’s 2013-2014 season. The officers: Elizabeth-Houle-Nelson and Dennis Nelson, Colin Kaltenbach, Quinn Selsor, Judy Potter, and Gail Shepard look forward to next season which begins with a kick-off dinner on Friday, November 14, Activity Center/Navajo. Put this date on your calendar and plan to participate. Anyone interested, especially if you enjoy eating, is invited to attend. Four themes will again be chosen for monthly menu choices. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome. Summer contact may be directed to Judy Potter, 825-9714 or the email addresses of the officers.
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and Karen Schutte, AFP Field Director for Southern Arizona. The topic will be: AFP’s Plan for Arizona. The Arizona chapter of AFP (formerly the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers) serves the taxpayers of Arizona by informing and organizing grassroots support for conservative, common sense solutions and providing answers many current issues. Plan to attend this timely presentation and as always, guests and nonmembers are welcome. St. Philip’s Support Group
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Scrabble
Bill Wallace 818-6747 Friday, 1 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
The Scrabble Club welcomes new members. We invite you to join us, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. The Official Scrabble Player’s Dictionary is our spell-check dictionary. We have several on hand as well as Scrabble sets. Call Bill Wallace or Corinne Kulick 825-7673. Seniors for Kids
Jean Sax 818-2410 No meetings till September
No meetings until September, so enjoy the summer or continue sewing and woodworking to get a head start on items and toys for kids on Christmas 2014. Sewing - Thimblelenas
Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon and 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas
It has been exciting to welcome so many new members to Thimblelenas. As a reminder, when you join Thimblelenas you can be active in as many of the seven groups as you wish: Pet Beds, Seniors for Kids, Casa Amigas, Sun City Vistoso Quilters, Machine Embroidery, Tapestry Rug Hooking and Cheer Bears. Need orientation to use the sewing machines? Training is Friday, May 16, 1 PM. Sign up at the message center in the Sewing Room. Call Patty Phillips 5916599. For Serger 101 Basic usage training and Serger 102 Threading training, call Bobi 825-8856.
Casa Amigas Karen Hasselbach 520-360-0215 Monday and Thursday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CasaAmigas.html
The dresses made for Easter, First Communion and spring have been outstanding; made for little queens. It has been fun creating bunny bibs with terry cloth floppy ears for the babies. As a special touch, the Machine Embroiders created embroidered faces to add character. Join us to sew play sets of shorts, tops and capris for the summer months.
Cheer Bears Nancy Njaa 825-5486 September-May, Wednesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/CheerBears.html Machine Embroidery Sue Lane 825-7518 Training Coordinator Karin Frohlich 825-5278 Third Thursday, 1 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/MachEmb.html Pet Beds Jan Bohe 825-9725 Tuesday, 1-3 PM, Artisan Center/Sewing www.scovaz.com/clubs/thimblelenas/PetBeds.html
Because Pet Beds has so much fabric and polyester scraps, we do not need any more at the present time. Everyone has been very generous for which we thank you. We could use larger
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pieces of fabric (at least 22” by 28”) for the outside pillow cases. Would you please mark these for Pet Beds. We also would welcome more volunteers to cut up the scraps when we meet in the sewing room on. The Humane Society is always very grateful for the pet beds we make for them.
Tapestry Rug Hooking Ann Feeney 818-0340 Thursday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Ceramics
We are always happy to enroll new members and we welcome residents who are interested in rug hooking. Sheepshead
Pres. Bill Allen 825-3095 Tuesday, 10 AM, Desert Oasis Show ‘N Share
Marion Nelmark 825-9331 Friday, 9 AM-Noon, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon Silversmith and Lapidary
Pres. Ed Lindahl 825-8589 linedlindahl@gmail.com Shop Hours Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon Meeting First Monday, 3:30 PM, Artisan Center/Silversmith
The last monthly meeting for the summer is May 5 in the shop. Summer hours listed above will start after that. A happy, healthy summer and safe travels to all. Sun City Singers
Pres. Nancy Gilbertson 308-5096 Director Don Hess Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Auditorium
Thank you everyone for attending our Viva La Musica! spring concerts. Rehearsals are underway for the Association-sponsored July 4 Independence Day Celebration. Come and enjoy hearing favorite patriotic songs at this open seating free concert. Look for details in the June Tipster and posters in SCOV facilities. Sun City Singles
Pres. Betty Verderese 825-7811; VP Marge Albright 825-1582 Sec. Polly Reinacker 818-2755; Treas. Jim Moore 825-2333 Dinner Meeting Second Thursday, Happy Hour Last Friday www.scovaz.com/clubs/singles/
Golf is on Sunday, May 4, The Views course; details and sign-up in the Singles book in the Pro Shop. Chef Debbie will prepare dinner May 8, featuring margarita grilled chicken, with chili cheese rice and Tres Leche cake for dessert. After dinner entertainment will be by the Arizona Banjo Blasters. We start 5:30 PM in the Activity Center/Navajo and dinner is 6 PM. Happy Hour is Friday, May 30, 5:30 PM, Activity Center/ Navajo. Entertainment to be announced. Please wear your name badge at all events.
Ticket sales in the Kachina Lounge: Dinner $17 pp., Happy Hour appetizers $7. Thursday, May 1, 10AM-Noon and Friday May 2, 1-2 PM. Happy Hour only, Tuesday, May 27, 10-11 AM.
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Spanish Cultural Club
Gary Lerch 818-3319 gclerch@comcast.net October, November, January-March Fourth Monday, 7 PM, Catalina Vista
(Tim Cronk). Masters swimmers are Joe Bolze, Corinna Goodman, Dana Goduto and Gordon Gillin. Have a great summer and early fall. Photo is of our swimmers at Green Valley Swim meet. Table Tennis
Meetings for the 2014-2015 season will start in October. Stained/Fused Glass
Lei Bammel 818-0017 Juliet Williams 623-565-0153 (fused glass) Fusing: Sunday, 6-8 PM, Tuesday, 9-11 AM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Stained Glass: Wednesday, Thursday, 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Open Studio: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 AM-5 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass
Our thanks to the people who taught April’s classes and those who washed the towels. During the summer, monitors are not officially assigned to the studio. If a monitor is needed, a call can be made from a list posted on the bulletin board near the door. Since some members will be traveling, before you leave please remove your projects and supplies from our studio. We are having a Mail Art Contest of postcards from your travels. Ideas and inspiration for future projects can be found in galleries and historic buildings, as well as libraries, Google images and YouTube sites. Notes should be sent to the Stained/Fused Glass Club in care of the Administration Office. Awards will be given in various categories. Safe travels. If you are not receiving emails about club activities, contact Lei with your email address. There will be a general meeting Wednesday, October 1, 1 PM, in the Studio. Senior Olympics Swim Team
Gordon Gillin 825-8261 swimgordon2@gmail.com Senior Olympic Swim team at Green Valley, AZ
Co-Chairs Clive Probert 825-8719 Ursula Jarvis 825-8461 www.scovaz.com/clubs/tabletennis/
We have play at all levels of ability and welcome new players. If you have not played for a few years we will help you get back your game with some instruction. It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. We have four tables at Catalina Vista and can provide paddles and balls as needed. Table Tennis hours of club play, Catalina Vista:
Women Men/Advanced Women Men/Women Recreational Men/Women Recreational Open Club Play Clinic by Appointment Open Club Play
Tues., 1:30-3:30 PM Tues., Thurs., 5-8 PM Fri., 4-6 PM Tues., 3:30-5 PM Fri., 6-8 PM Sat., 9-10 AM Sat., 10 AM-Noon
Tai Chi
Co-Chairs Peggy Lombard 825-4833 kandplombard@msn.com Gail Barr gailbarr@gmail.com Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, AFC/Studio 1
Tai Chi improves balance, endurance, flexibility and reaction time. It also helps manage stress and prevent falls. Our instructors, Jose Hernandez-Rivera and Donna Drazenovich, stress the use of Tai Chi in daily life. Clinical research by Tufts University School of Medicine has proven that those who practice Tai Chi twice weekly over 12 weeks experience decreased pain, improved sleep and mood, increased exercise capacity and better quality of life. Tai Chi was called “medication in motion” by a Harvard Medical School Health publication. Please contact one of our Co-Chairs listed above for the starting date of our next class session. Theatrical - SRO (Standing Room Only)
Pres. Lynne Newbauer 818-3516 VP Marcy Simpson 395-0480
SCOV is proud of you for winning the small team, five or fewer swimmers, championships at Green Valley in March. The following and their medals are listed: Joe Bolze three gold; and one silver; Tim Cronk four gold; Heather Webber three gold; Gordon Gillin; two gold and two silvers; Manny Zimmerman; four gold. On March 21 next year we will be in the medium division. Let’s double our entries. New swimmers, sign up with Gordon Gillin as soon as possible. Our team will begin workouts in late November for the 2015 season beginning with the Tucson meet in January. Meanwhile we wish our swimmers, bikers and triathletes well in various meets, including the Ironman competition
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The house is dark for the summer, however, SCOV’s theatre club welcomes everyone who would enjoy participating in a theatre production for our community. On stage or off stage, veteran or rookie, there’s a place for everyone. Our next production, Back to the Present is March 2015. We’ll be looking for participants in November; rehearsals begin in January. Watch the Tipster, as well as flyers, for more information.
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Tennis
Women Laurie Chikusa 825-4635 Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 7 AM-Noon www.scovaz.com/clubs/tennis Men Karen Lee 818-2200 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 AM-Noon Mixed Doubles Sunday, 1-3 PM, Ruby Fuhrmann 818-7828
Ukulele - Sun City Strummers
Pres. Jean James 648-1118 Acting Band Leader Bill Moeller 825-8695 Meetings Tuesday, 10 AM-Noon, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/clubs/ukulele/
Congratulations to the participants, tournament committee, and to the financial contributors for helping us achieve a successful Ladies Doubles Tournament. We raised $800 for a worthy cause, Cheer Bears. We have received very positive feedback on the new tournament format producing three-sets of winners from three flights. The warmer months are upon us and many of our members will be away from Sun City. However, the club is carrying on with its love of all things ukulele. Bill Moeller and Don Bong will be taking over band leader/kumu duties until the fall season starts again. Don will be leading this month, and he intends to focus on promoting musical study, playing in multiple keys and playing by ear. Lots of interesting and enriching musical experiences are coming up. Wallyball and Water Volleyball
Pictured left to right: flight C winners Thora Vervoren and Priscilla Small; Flight A winners Carolyn Martin and Ruth Binney; and flight C winners Saniya Otus and Jan Dunbar. For those leaving town for the summer, have safe travels, keep practicing and see you in the fall. Travelogue
Jim Huffer 825-8743 September-May, Third Monday, 7 PM, Activity Center/Navajo
Pres. Barbara Satterly 825-8965, craftylady838@aol.com (water volleyball rep) VP Terri Linssen 505-803-2673, tlinssen47@gmail.com Sec/Treas. Chris Baird 520-344-9170, cbaird6224@gmail.com (wallyball rep) Recreational Water Volleyball: Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 2-4 PM, Desert Oasis/Pool Wallyball: Tuesday and Friday, 1-3 PM, AFC/Racquetball Court www.scovaz.com/clubs/volleyball The Spring Fling at the Linssen’s home was quite successful. Thanks Terri and Larry for being such willing hosts. Soon our seasonal resident members will be leaving; we wish them a safe and happy summer. For those who stay, there will be plenty of opportunity to continue participating. It’s a good time to join the Water Volleyball and/or Wallyball clubs, as there are more chances to participate, competing with fewer people. Keep these games going by giving it a try. Women and Money
VP Lauren Thompson 520-306-9750, laurencoyote@aol.com No meetings until October
For our May 19 meeting we will show a personally produced video of Cruising the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Some of the ports-of-call are Jacksonville, FL; Amelia Island, FL; Brunswick, GA; Savannah, GA; Beaufort, SC; Charlestown, SC; Norfolk, VA, Baltimore, MD; New York, NY and Warren, RI (near Providence). Come and enjoy the town tours and talent shows brought on board.
The Women and Money Club will not be meeting again until October. When we reconvene it will be on the first Wednesday of each month, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge, 3:30-5 PM (same time, same place, just one week earlier and two doors down). This would be an excellent time to do what member Jan Bahnson advised at the April meeting: do an annual review of your budget and spending habits, evaluate your assets and liabilities, review your portfolio’s asset allocation and determine if your risk exposure is still in line with your tolerance and goals. Have a great summer and see you in October.
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Woodcarvers - Barkcarvers - Gourd Woodcarvers John Shaw 825-1368 Saturday, 9 AM-Noon, Artisan Center/Lapidary Barkcarvers The barkcarvers will resume meeting in the fall. Gourds Kaaren Drent 818-2343 Friday, 1-4 PM, Artisan Center/ Lapidary
Woodcarvers
Beginners are welcome to join the carvers; mentoring and materials are available. Pictured here is the beginning of Jim Vanderstappen’s carved bull. See the completed project this coming fall.
Barkcarvers
Dan McIntyre, a new member, shares his project in progress.
Gourd Art
Our year-round members welcome newcomers and will be available to help you get started. Pictured here is Marise Johnston with her beautiful gourd art, created when she wasn’t “gone golf’in.” Woodworkers
Pres. John Njaa 825-5486 Membership Lauren Strassburg 818-7793 www.suncityorovalley.com/clubs/woodworkers/index.html
All of us who use the woodshop are accustomed to having glue, sandpaper, drills and drill bits, saw blades, router bits, hand tools and other supplies available when we need them. The time is approaching, however, when the steadily dwindling funds in the club’s bank account will jeopardize that benefit. The problem is the annual dues are the same now as when the club was formed more than twenty years ago. Since then, the cost of everything we need has gone up significantly and the more complex machines we enjoy require more expensive blades, abrasives and other consumables. The club’s financial situation was discussed at the March 19 club meeting. The discussion led to a motion that the annual dues be raised to $25 pp effective January 1, 2015. The motion was carried with all but one member voting in favor. The next club meeting is May 21, 1:30 PM, Desert Oasis/ Saguaro. Writers Club
Paul Mercer 333- 3490 pawmerc@gmail.com Second and Fourth Friday, 1-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Mt. Lemmon
The Writers Club welcomes residents with an interest in the challenge of putting down their ideas on paper. Our goal is to have fun with our language and our ideas. We pick our own subject or write about an assigned subject and then read it to the group. A short and friendly critique by the group follows, along with some interesting conversations. If you are working on a novel or memoir, bring some pages to the meeting for review and encouragement. We can help you go on to your next chapter or to the finale.
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Yoga
Pres. Joleen Meyer 818-3580 cell 970-389-2680 Meeting location AFC/Studio Mondays, 8:30-10 AM, AFC Tuesdays, 10:30 AM-Noon, AFC Thursday, 3:45 PM-5 PM, AFC/Studio 1 Winter class schedule September-May. Final classes week of May 18 Summer school Wednesday 9 AM-10:15 AM, June 4-July 30, no class July 2
To enroll for summer school, contact the instructor Kathy Kuser by email at kkuser@gmail.com or call 520-395-8269, on the web www.KathyKuser.com. Pre-registration price for the entire session $40 or $5 per class - $7/class at door. To preregister mail check payable to Kathy Kuser to 14271 N. Wisteria Way, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Fall classes begin the week of September 8; watch the September Tipster for class schedules and enrollment details information of annual club dues.
Partnered Organizations
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations. SCOV does not sponsor nor support or assume responsibility or liability for the information. AA
Carol 343-2103 Monday, 12:30 PM, Artisan Center/Stained Glass Tuesday, 7 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo Alzheimer’s Education and Support Group
Don Dittman 551-6109 Arlene Schneider 825-5741 Last Tuesday, 4 PM, Desert Oasis/Ocotillo
Learn the basics of the disease and how to live with it. Caregivers’ Support Group
Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com First and Third Friday, 2-3 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio Civic Association The Civic Association of SCOV 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. We provide an organization where residents can request assistance with problems not covered by SCOV. Marty Abelson 825-3522 cascvi@comcast.net Residents who want 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 SCOV should submit their email addresses to cascvi@comcast.net. We are nonpolitical and are here to serve our fellow residents. Nonresident emails will not be accepted. Difficult Relationships - Support Group
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Co-Pres. Elaine Deeter 825-5388, Betty Hansen 818-1779 Donations Nancy Williams 818-3178 October-April, Second Tuesday, 8:30 AM, WC3
Our auxiliary helps and supports Emerge!, one of the main agencies in Southern Arizona which provides shelter for women and children who are victims of abuse. A lovely luncheon was held at the home of Marie Gagnon for our final meeting of the season on April 8. A speaker from Emerge! attended and the committee was 27 strong. Nancy Williams continues to collect donations. This month’s requests are new twin sheets, diapers, new towels and grocery store gift cards. The crisis line at Emerge to report domestic violence is 888-428-0101. The first meeting of the new season will be October 14. We always invite new members to join. Grief Support Group - Loss of Child or Grandchild
Facilitator Ester Leutenberg 818-0016 ester36@gmail.com Fourth Monday, 11 AM-Noon Grief Support Group - Loss of Spouse/Partner
Contact Sec., Lorie Behrmann 395-1812 Second and Fourth Friday, 3 PM, call for location. The host of the day will act as facilitator I.C./Painful Bladder Syndrome Support Group
Call Janis Symmers for day, time and location: 825-8719 Leave a message and she will return the call. Parkinson’s Support
Payton Davies 825-5352 bpwdavies@gmail.com Third Wednesday, May-September, 11 AM, All the Buzz Cafe, 12985 N Oracle Rd. Suite #165, Rancho Vistoso Center Exercise Monday and Thursday, 4-5:30 PM, WC3
In the summer we have informal get-togethers over lunch. This month we thought we would try the All the Buzz Cafe in the Rancho Vistoso Center. We will still plan to meet at 11 AM to get ahead of the noon rush. Call Payton by May 19 if you will be attending. Vistoso Helpful Hands You can volunteer to help fellow SCOV residents in need by contacting Barb McNeill bjmac68@comcast.net 825-0677. To get help, call 410-9498. After the beeps, enter your phone number, including the area code and hang up. We will call you back.
Extended Community
ALOHA (Adult Hearing Loss Association)
The ALOHA Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, May 1, 2 PM, Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road in Catalina, in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms. Guest speaker will be Stephanie Adamovich, Program Coordinator for the University of Arizona Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation Program. Dr. Adamovich has 15 years of experience in the field of audiology assessing and managing hearing loss in children, adults and the elderly. She will speak on Liv
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ing Well with Hearing Loss. This talk will involve a discussion of difficult listening situations and effective communication strategies. All Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson residents are invited. Contact Joan Eddy at 825-8630 or eddyjoan@comcast.net.
IMPACT of Southern Arizona Spring Clothing Drive
Needed items: men’s clothing, jeans, women’s casual wear, children’s clothing, bedding and linens. Our Loving Threads Community Clothing Bank, located in Catalina Pointe Plaza, 15920 N. Oracle, #150, serves more than 800 individuals and seniors each month. Donations welcome Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM, door #150 behind the store. Once the clothing needs of our clients are met, excess items may be donated to The Golden Goose Thrift Shop. Profits from the Goose benefit programs of both IMPACT So. AZ and SaddleBrooke Community Outreach. Call 825-0009.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees
Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874 for our monthly meeting. The May meeting will be Monday, May 19, Noon, Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr. (Senior lunch menu $7.95 pp). Contact Rosie King 520400-3456.
National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1
Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene located at 500 W. Calle Concordia will be open for prayer 6:30 AM-8 PM and the public is invited to visit at their convenience. Directed prayer services held at 6:30 AM, Noon and 6:30 PM.
Old Time Radio Club
OTRC (Old Time Radio Club) fans meet Tuesday, May 6, 1:30 PM in SaddleBrooke to hear The Chase and Sanborn Hour originally broadcast on December 12, 1937. It featured the famous Adam and Eve skit with guest Mae West and stars Bergen and McCarthy, Don Ameche, Nelson Eddy, and Dorothy Lamour. Call Norm 818-7817.
Tutors Needed for Nearby School Kids
Would you enjoy tutoring a child? Painted Sky Elementary School, Rancho Vistoso’s neighborhood public school, is looking for volunteers to work one-to-one with students. One hour per week of your time will make the difference in a child’s education. Please contact Rachelle Ferris rferris@amphi.com or 696-3820.
Classifieds
The items contained under this heading are provided as a service to residents by other organizations that are neither sponsored nor supported by SCOV Community Association, Inc. SCOV assumes no responsibility or liability for the 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; WiFi= Wireless Internet Service Classified Advertising, $10/ad
FOR SALE: 2428 E. Chrysanthemum St. Beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 BA, office, 2630 sq. ft. Full solar. Essentially no power bills. Golf cart garage. Fireplace access to spacious living room and family room. Upgraded kitchen and master bath. Garden-like, low maintenance brick patio. Must see inside. $339,000. Owner financing, Julie or Frank Holtry 520-825-4473. FOR LEASE or RENT: Beautifully refurnished 2BR/2BA SCOV home. Fully furnished, large landscaped lot, 2 covered patios. Bright open kitchen with all appliances. Gas fireplace, 2-car garage. Close to community center. Super amenities in a resort setting. Call Dan 520-744-0881. 14330 N. Rusty Gate Trail.
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FOR LEASE: Unfurnished 2/BR, 2/BA home with den, on golf course. Immaculate condition with beautiful yard. $1500/mo. Call Joan 520-256-1592. FOR RENT: Just became available for 2015. Nice home on quiet street, with nice mountain view. Discounts for three months or more. Special consideration will be given to a four month or longer stay. Currently unfurnished until Sept. 2014 if interested in long term. -For details call Jan at 636-357-8817 or email janostrander2013@gmail.com FOR RENT: Furnished 1200 ft. 2 2BR/2BA beautiful home with covered patio in back and walled patio in front with mountain views from front patio. King and full beds. Fully furnished with all utensils, linens, W/D, wireless, TV, grill. NS,NP. For rates call Frank at 1-801 209 9092, or see website at http://www.suncityvistoso-rentals.com/. Discount for three or more months. FOR RENT: Experience the best of Sun City living in our home. Spacious 2BR/2BA home with excellent mountain views and two patios, great for relaxing or entertaining. Beautifully 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. Separate office with complimentary WiFi. For photos and more details call Tom and Barbara at (520) 825-0618. FOR RENT: 2014 Multi-month vacation home rental. Completely furnished with great mountain views 2 BR, 2BA, 2-car garage. Furnished covered patio with grill. Rental rates will be discounted for SCOV families and friends. Rentals throughout the year or long term. Call Jo (Wisconsin) 262-886-9999 or 825-0232. Photos available via email. FOR RENT: Great rates on this Sun City home. Super clean and guest ready. Internet, cable TV, all utilities included. 2BR/2BA split floor plan. Mountain views and a private patio and yard. Nicely furnished, with great landscape and fruit trees. Available May 2014 call 970-209-1572.
FOR RENT Pinetop, AZ, enjoy our A-frame summer home nestled in the cool pines. 2BR/2BA. Includes spacious loft with more beds. 2-car garage. Peaceful wrap-around porch. Fully furnished. Neighborhood center recreation center privileges, golfing, fishing, casino nearby. 3 nights $300. 1 week $600 + extra night free if available. Open MaySeptember. Robert and Rose Stenech 520-578-8873. WANT TO RENT: February-March 2015 2-3 BR, 2BA, 2 TVs, WiFi. Jack & Phyllis Worden, home 509-466-8269, cell 509-981-8382, jworden2@comcast.net. 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.
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